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What to do about Energy
I have been swaying on the fence with trying to stay sober. I have finally been clean for a couple of weeks. My question is, what do I do for energy? or what can I do to make things better. I find myself Nodding off at work, and that can't happen. I am miserable today, i don't know what to do. Someone please help, I'm on my fourth cup of coffee.............
hi everyone!I cant believe how far ive come in the last few weeks and i have to say,its all because of you people,Ive had a rocky road,on then off again then on but im ready to try again but this time will be different because im not so terriffed of the furture,if nothing else my typings better but i still need to learn to spell,anyway sorry to change the subject but I am very worried about something people keep writing,is doctor hopping a crime? If u were using all the meds yourself and not dealing? And how do u get caught? and what will happen?Ive closed all my doors to meds by either getting busted or confessing now,but will someone come knocking at my door? So please either set my mind to rest or can someone tell how it will happen so I can be prepared.Now that i stopped(it was only 2 weks ago)should i worry? thanks all :)
26 days free, today. And I have a question for all the narcotic recoveries now in process. The past couple of days I have had a bout with yawning that is driving me crazy! Now, I know that is a symptom of withdrawal, but I had it early on.... but now it's back with a vengence. I read someplace when one yawns, it means they need more oxygen or something like that. Maybe this goes along with my exaustion recently? Anyone, feel free to post your expiriences or knowledge about this and if there's anything I can do about it. It's driving me batty. I also plan to buy some L-Tyrosine today, as I have NO energy at all.... suddenly.
However, I am still going... and I'm happy, mostly depressed that this yawning won't stop!
-Me =)
However, I am still going... and I'm happy, mostly depressed that this yawning won't stop!
-Me =)
GWH and KIP!
Here's your local neighborhood nurse (the other one. hey, cut meagin and me a little slack here, we're doing the best we can 'til Witchy Woman gets back!)
LISTEN TO MEAGAIN! The pain will go away faster and the healing will happen faster if you take your pain meds as ordered. It's true, it's not an excuse it's a fact. You CAN get on top of pain. If you take your *prescribed* dose every four hours you will get on top of it and be able to drop the dose. If you try to fight it you will lose your minds. Face it, FACE IT, you are addicted, handling the pain isn't going to make you *more* addicted, that's like being a little pregnant. You're just martyring yourselves and *there's no point*. Please; you guys come here to learn as well as to help. Yes, you're both going to have to work at it again. What are you trying to prove, and to whom? One day at a time and one *thing* at a time. Believe me, you're letting yourselves hurt for no *good* reason.
Kip wrote:
"...sometimes i need someone else to tell me that, to kick my ass
when i allow myself to slip into the dedpths of moras and dramatic despair..."
<wren, centering in on Kip's wrinkly ol' ass> {KICK!} aaaannnnddd touchdown!
It's okay boys, you're allowed to be real live people. Just this once though, K? Now, please, please, stop being foolish.
Okay - here - I'm giving you my official permission as a medical professional (and all around good kid) to *take your medicine*!
<pant, pant, wheeeeeeze, gasp!> Don't make me do this again. I'm pushing fifty, I'm overweight and I smoke. Now, be good boys, quit whimpering and take your nice, nice medicine.
Besides, I'm a witch and I'll turn you both into toads if you don't mind me. So there. Humph!
IRISHROSE
Geez, you must be an absolutely lovely person. I can just sort of feel it. You feel warm and snuggly. Tell Kip to take advantage of that. May he be playing "This little piggy" with you soon. Thank you for the info on the L-Tryptophan, I'll be getting some in the next few days. Also is it CLONODINE or KLONOPIN that helps? I've seen both here.
My email is:
***@****
Looking forward to hearing from you.
I spent all day today with the Blues and came here to whine a little myself, then I found "the boys" in utter agony and being macho, and The Little Mother came out. Thank you gentlemen. You did me a world of good. It gets tiresome feeling weepy when someone says, "Say, is that snow?", and I burst into tears. I *like* snow!
The rest of you consider yourselves tucked in and a kiss planted firmly on your brow.
BB,
Wren
Here's your local neighborhood nurse (the other one. hey, cut meagin and me a little slack here, we're doing the best we can 'til Witchy Woman gets back!)
LISTEN TO MEAGAIN! The pain will go away faster and the healing will happen faster if you take your pain meds as ordered. It's true, it's not an excuse it's a fact. You CAN get on top of pain. If you take your *prescribed* dose every four hours you will get on top of it and be able to drop the dose. If you try to fight it you will lose your minds. Face it, FACE IT, you are addicted, handling the pain isn't going to make you *more* addicted, that's like being a little pregnant. You're just martyring yourselves and *there's no point*. Please; you guys come here to learn as well as to help. Yes, you're both going to have to work at it again. What are you trying to prove, and to whom? One day at a time and one *thing* at a time. Believe me, you're letting yourselves hurt for no *good* reason.
Kip wrote:
"...sometimes i need someone else to tell me that, to kick my ass
when i allow myself to slip into the dedpths of moras and dramatic despair..."
<wren, centering in on Kip's wrinkly ol' ass> {KICK!} aaaannnnddd touchdown!
It's okay boys, you're allowed to be real live people. Just this once though, K? Now, please, please, stop being foolish.
Okay - here - I'm giving you my official permission as a medical professional (and all around good kid) to *take your medicine*!
<pant, pant, wheeeeeeze, gasp!> Don't make me do this again. I'm pushing fifty, I'm overweight and I smoke. Now, be good boys, quit whimpering and take your nice, nice medicine.
Besides, I'm a witch and I'll turn you both into toads if you don't mind me. So there. Humph!
IRISHROSE
Geez, you must be an absolutely lovely person. I can just sort of feel it. You feel warm and snuggly. Tell Kip to take advantage of that. May he be playing "This little piggy" with you soon. Thank you for the info on the L-Tryptophan, I'll be getting some in the next few days. Also is it CLONODINE or KLONOPIN that helps? I've seen both here.
My email is:
***@****
Looking forward to hearing from you.
I spent all day today with the Blues and came here to whine a little myself, then I found "the boys" in utter agony and being macho, and The Little Mother came out. Thank you gentlemen. You did me a world of good. It gets tiresome feeling weepy when someone says, "Say, is that snow?", and I burst into tears. I *like* snow!
The rest of you consider yourselves tucked in and a kiss planted firmly on your brow.
BB,
Wren
Hi Rowanshyne, I will e-mail you later, right now I'm off to visit my mom. I know it was probably a typo in your post, hey mine is chock fulla them too, but it is L-Tyronsine, not L-tyrtophan. Very important difference. Clonidine and Klonopin may both be used in detox depending on the circumstances. Klonopin, a benzodiazapine is used to control the restless legs,sleep disturbance and overall jitteriness that accompanies withdrawal. Clonidine is an antihypertensive agent that is sometimes used in detox with varying degrees of success. Don't ever, ever mess with the clonidine on your own. Hypotension, shock could result of self dosing with that. I'm leery as hell too of self medicating without medical supervision of using benzos ( Klonopin, Valium etc)although I know a lot of people do it. Take care will talk with you more later. IR
Once again, thank you all so much for all the posts. I really do appreciate it.
Skipper, looks like we are in the same boat, however, I haven't been doing this as longs as you. I had 6 surgeries in 2.5 yrs. How awful is that, and I will tell you right now, I absolutely refuse to accept the fact that I will need another surgery, **** that, no way in hell, I will cut my leg off, I'm dead serious.
Anyway, Your a lot stronger then you think you are kip so keep up the good work, and stay off that foot. Remember, there is a high percentage of us who would have taken your oxy's and perks after your "toe job" yet, you decided to go through a detox......??????? If that isn't mental and physical strength, well, then I don't know what is. Your a huge inspiration to me so please keep working at you.
I have to re-read this thread to see who I need to post to.........sorry.
GWH
Skipper, looks like we are in the same boat, however, I haven't been doing this as longs as you. I had 6 surgeries in 2.5 yrs. How awful is that, and I will tell you right now, I absolutely refuse to accept the fact that I will need another surgery, **** that, no way in hell, I will cut my leg off, I'm dead serious.
Anyway, Your a lot stronger then you think you are kip so keep up the good work, and stay off that foot. Remember, there is a high percentage of us who would have taken your oxy's and perks after your "toe job" yet, you decided to go through a detox......??????? If that isn't mental and physical strength, well, then I don't know what is. Your a huge inspiration to me so please keep working at you.
I have to re-read this thread to see who I need to post to.........sorry.
GWH
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