Totally freaking out!!

[Icntkickit]

Ok so I know I've been going to quit for a while now & I have cut back alot but now it IS time! I have NO choice bc I will NOT buy off the street &  my dr released me when I told him I wanted on a taper plan to stop all together. He said if I was going against his wishes he just rather let me go now!?!?

So tomorrow starts my no pain pills. I'm freaking out bc I have 3 kids and a job that still has to be continued. It's not my childrens fault that I'm addicted & want to stop! So I feel like I'm getting sick anyway so I'm sure this is going to make it work! I have read all these stories on MH for about 3 months now and I know exactly how this is going to go!! ***** to be me for the next few weeks!!

Hope it goes okay! I know I won't be feeling like running 6 miles a day but I'm hoping I can atleast get up and go to work everyday.  Thanks in advance for all your support!!!

[NoMore81410]

Hang in there! The 3rd and 4th day are the worst. If you can call in for work for a few days do it! Drink plenty of fluids and try to watch funny movies. This helps the time go by. Take a lot of hot baths for the aches. You are on your way to recovering! What are you feeling right now? Do you have some melatonin to help you sleep? I felt like I was crawling out of my skin about this point. I prayed and prayed infact I am still praying even for everyone who is have to go through this! I am on day 17 and I read the forums to confirm for me I don't want to deal with the WD's again! Stay strong hon and fight the battle! We are here for you! You post as much as you need!
We love you and you can do this!!!

[Icntkickit]

Omgosh it's 930 pm and it's all starting NOW!!! What I'm gonna do??? Have to be at work at 7am????? HELP/advice????

[Icntkickit]

Hello everyone!!;) my systoms today are the same from last nite. I feel netter a bit tho. Kinda of weird. Maybe this is God giving me my one "free" chance??!!

Still no stomach probles, when I did go to sleep I slept like a baby! Then I woke up and for gnarlys post and cried for him
for 2 hours! I hope he is better today. Thanks everyone for all the support! I have to go to work tomorrow and I hope all the bad stuff don't hit me today or tonight!!!

But all in all I'm good right now. Got up and went shopping now I'm outside with great coffee and a new book!! Peace and love to all! Melissa :)

[pattifan]

Hi

Hope you managed to get some sleep through the night.

Let us all know how you're getting on.

Take care

[Storme]

Hey, I couldn't sleep so I thought I would check and see how you are doing. The first days are tough but you kn ow that. Just keep hanging on because you know this won't last forever and when all this is done you will be free and clear of the drugs and can be ready to look at your addiction and own it rather than let it own you. You can do this hon, your positive attitude is AMAZING!! Keep it up!

*hugs*
Teresa~

[Icntkickit]

Hi all!! My symptoms right now are headache, not tired, achy and hot one minute and cold the next! I got some vitamines and stuff from store. I'm trying to finish this book then hitting the shower then gonna try to sleep !!!!!

Thanks for checking In..... It means alot!!!:)

[Lindsay_T]

Can do it! stay strong. Temptation is not a sin, it is a call to battle. Kick butt and take names. We want to know who's going DOWN! :> So proud of you! Take a hot hot bath. Epsom salt if you have it. Even a hot hot shower is good.

[LeaAnn807]

Hey, what symptoms are you having now?  Did you get the supplements and some books at the store? : )

[Icntkickit]

Thanks pattifan!!! I'm so ready! No time like NOW to do it and get it over

[pattifan]

What an attitude!

Go for it!

Thinking of you

[Icntkickit]

Ok so now the head ache and body aches are setting in! This isgonna be a ruff ride BUT I got my seat belt on!!!

Come on... Let's go!!

[Icntkickit]

Thanks Lindsay! It's been an ok day. I've gone to grocery store and took a nap;)!! I will and can do this!!! Thanks for all the support.

[Lindsay_T]

Seriously, Kickin It! You can and must! It is very hard and I could not have gone this far with MH and the people here. We are all pulling for you.

[Icntkickit]

Thanks shiningstar!

[shiningstar500]

Good luck to you and I wish you the best!!!!

[Icntkickit]

Thanks to everyone! It means the world to me. I slept great last nite but I'm sure that won't b the case tonight. I'm up no pill!! It's weird cuz I always have 1 with my coffee but I know I can do this and I AM goin to do this! I will get all my stuff I need this morning and tons of books. Thanks guys! I don't know if anyone could do this without all yalls help

[LeaAnn807]

I'm so glad you're doing this! Stick around, and we will help!

[pattifan]

Good for you!

Glad you've decided to go for it.

If you've decided to use the various otc treatments and remedies suggested on this site, make sure you lay in a good supply. The worst thing is if you decide you need them at 3am on a Saturday night!

You've got a great attitude, and there's plenty of information, help, advice and support available right here when you need it.

Take care

[laurel453]

i remember when you arrived here... i know you have been reading a lot of posts and helping too sooo..... now it is your time, be proud of this decision!!!! :)

you know it is doable and YOU CAN DO IT :)

and you know about all the natural remedies and stuff that can help you, right ?

keep telling us how you are doing and best of lucks now :)

[Lindsay_T]

You can do this. Yes your life will be very hard, like if you have the flu. That's when you ask a friend to watch the kids, or help with school work. And you can go to work, hopefully. I did. I felt like a zombie but I went.
If you are too sick to work, you are too sick to work. But it's the best sick you'll ever have. You are getting healthy. You will be there 100per cent for your kids and you'll be able to tell them about this when they are old enough.
I know you can do it!

[gnarly_1]

HI and welcome to the forum.....you have come to a good place for help....its great you have been reading the post for a wile ....at least you know what to expect...I just want to tell you try not to let fear into the equation....its always worst in our minds then it really turns out to be...this is a battle one or lost in ones own mind so go into this with a positive attitude
it will be what it will be dont read anything into it....it is different for everyone ....it is 1/3 physical and 2/3 mental be ready to fight on both fronts...get comfortable with the saying.
''you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile'' the symptoms are only temporary and will pass in a few days...you will no longer be chained to a pill bottle when all is said and done
hopefuly you have stocked up on the thomas recipe it will help a bit...the best thing I can recommend is a good hot soak...it releaves a lot of the symptoms...dont under estimate this therapy....rent a buch of movies so you got something to do wile your up all night
I found prayer to be really helpful...God is all you got at 3am and your sitting there shaking...try to keep your self bizzy it takes your mind off how cra##y you feel when you exhausted and cant sleep try laying on the couch with your eyes closed and some soft music playing in the background ....keep posting for support we all want to see you succeed ...good luck and God bless...Gnarly...I will check on you tomorrow      

[Storme]

Hi there!

Since you have been reading here you already know what is most likely going to happen as far as withdrawal symptoms go. Please try to keep positive as the next several days are truly going to suck. Try and get yourself on a good multi-vitamin and try to find Hylands Restless Legs to help get through the twitchiness. Also Valerian Tincture can help you sleep. And drink lots of water. You will feel crappy, there is no getting past that but I think you already have it deep within you to keep moving forward, even through the toughest days. And remember, you have a lot of support here so keep us posted even if it just to say you feel like hell and just need to cry or vent to us, we're here and we know exactly what you are going through.

Love and hugs to you,
Teresa~

[dominosarah]

Try and stay positive as that will help.  Have you checked out the health pages?  There is alot of info in there along with the amino acids.  Getting up and moving around is actually the best thing to do.  You can do this.  Keep posting as we are here to support you.....sara