Withdrawals for how long? Also gabapentin ?

[tramadollover1234]

I think I'm considered on day 2. I am driving around aimlessly in the sunshine. Maybe to the mall to look for shoes. How much longer is this hell? Luckily I only work 4 hours tomorrow. What about gabapentin? I have a prescription waiting. Does it help?

[tramadollover1234]

Thanks pat. It's been a roller coaster but I can't wait to be free!

[Pat1956100]

Never be afraid to post for support.  That is why we're all here.  We support each other.

[tramadollover1234]

Thank you so much. You are a blessing. I hope you know it's people like you that make w difference in a persons life.

[pillguy]

I'm glad you are hanging in there.  Im looking forward to our discussions about how great you feel when this is over and about how it was so worth it.  I would encourage you to post as much as you want/need.  Anyone upset by your posts has their own issues to work on.  If you are doing ok today, there's a very good chance you are going to make it.  I can't wait to hear from you about how good being free is.

[tramadollover1234]

I'm feeling ok. Not the worst but not the best. Been very occupied. I'm around here. Just reading. Scared I posted too much and upset someone

[pillguy]

How are you doing today?  I think you may be in the heart of the battle for the next couple days.  Be strong.  These pills are trying to be in control of your mind.  Your fighting for your freedom, literally.  These pills may be making you feel like crap but you are NOT GOING TO SURRENDER!  Not to a pill!

[qpatty]

I found out during this process that the days I maintained a positive attitude I felt better physically and the days I let it get to me, I felt lousy physically. So I always tried hard to keep myself moving and mentally strong. I didn't always succeed of course because I am human and not superwoman. lol. But after the first week (or two) I noticed that it got easier and easier to have more good days than bad. It is so true that this is 2/3 mental and 1/3 physical. Of course I had my share of pity parties but I worked real hard to not let myself stay in that negative place for too long. I allowed myself some time to feel sorry for myself and then I forced myself to pick up the pieces and go on.

[qpatty]

Yes I am feeling more normal and happy every day. I was taking pills for over fifteen years so I knew it was going to take awhile for my brain to heal. But I would go through it all again just to feel as good as I do now. It is so worth it and you will be there before you know it.

[Humperdink]

Gabapenten helps me forget to take ultram. so,yes it helps me.

[helplessangel]

Sounds like you're doing well pushing through. Keep going! I didn't feel like showering or doing anything for about a week. But I also isolated myself so I didn't feel like I had to (isolation is bad!). It was hard but after I showered, I felt so much better. I think if you can get in the car and drive around and especially sleeping it's good sign! It took a couple weeks for me. I've been reading your posts and I am really really pulling for you!!

[vicki595]

If you're feeling better then take a bath tonight for goodness sake! You'll feel even better, right?

[tramadollover1234]

That's very true. I am ok right now. Who knows what tomorrow holds

[BearsFan1966]

someone once told me you have to be ok with not being ok for a while! It is so true!

[tramadollover1234]

Yes I'm thinking very positively. I am now home relaxing. I've had a long day. I'm going to try and take a bath tomorrow.

[BearsFan1966]

Everybody is different in their recovery so it depends. Some feel better in a few days others it takes weeks. From what I have been reading on your threads if you can sleep and get out to the mall you are doing great! I could not leave my house for the first week or two! Count yourself lucky and think positive because the neg thinking will bring you down!
you can do this!

[tramadollover1234]

Vicki I have heard it can take a month. You're saying in a few days I'll be better?

[vicki595]

You push through. You take some Motrin and lay down with a heating pad. You accept it knowing that it won't last long. Force yourself into a hot bath and go to bed. You'll feel better in a few days.

[tramadollover1234]

My body aches soooo bad but I can't force myself to take a bath. What do i do??? Help!

[tramadollover1234]

Yes I will stick to this one. I'm just scared no one will answer me eventually

[vicki595]

Hey there- Could you stick with this particular and most recent thread? You've got 4 posts going and it's hard to keep up with...you can just keep adding questions to this one for the next few days, okay?

A lot of people have said gabapentin helps considerably with wd's. I don't have personal experience with it but take it if it was prescribed.

You're going to be okay. It just takes several days to a few weeks to feel better but everyday you'll improve. If you're out looking for shoes, that's pretty good!  And don't worry about sleeping too much!

[tramadollover1234]

I'll pick up the script and see

[pillguy]

I've very sckeptical of the various remedies proposed to help with WDs but GABApentin actually helped me alot.  It helped with anxiety and sleep.  Doesnt sounds like you need help woth the sleep.  Let me know how it works for you.

[tramadollover1234]

Do you feel normal again now patty? Happy too?

[qpatty]

That's what I did. When I couldn't take it anymore I just got in the car and drove around with the music on. There was something about driving and the music that made it all tolerable. I spent the first 3 or 4 nights alternating between driving around and curled up on my shower floor. Literally all night long. I remember how slow the time seemed to go, I thought I would never get thru that first week. But I did and now I am at 80days clean in what seems like the blink of an eye.

Hang in there and don't give up. It will get better, I promise. The best advice I can give you is to stay as busy as you are able, it really helps the healing process. Also be patient and kind to yourself. You can do this and will never have to go thru this again. It is so worth it, trust me. Patty