Just checking in finally feeling back to myself I know its only been a few weeks I post track of the number of days because I have been just living each day I love having my feelings back and not snapping or counting ny pills I beat this monster head on I just need to remember in the days months and years to come how horrible the pills made me feel. I can actually get up and not feel tried and get out of bed right when the alarm clock goes off. I give everyone the strength to do this wish u all the very best
No aftercare yet but I will soon. Work, school, and my two kids on my own I'm so busy no time but I have this and I will get after care support soon!
There you are!
The walks are great...I am going for one right now. I am happy to hear you're still clean and going strong....As for the depression-are you doing any aftercare? The feelings that come up when we get sober can be overwhelming and need to be addressed so they don't consume us and make us sick again....I'm proud of you....Lu
Thank u everyone for support. I'm doing a lot better its hard with my husband working in Texas the depression is worse but I keep myslef busy been going out cutting wood walks in the woods really makes me feel good doing productive things today I had low energy but before I took the pills I had a lazy day once in a while for body to catch up. I'm feeling a lot better but still a battle.
Hi There!
Just wanted to let you both know that you are doing awesome and I am proud of you! Remember-there are always going to be good and bad days...that's life. But we only have the moment that we're in...So honour yourselves and keep moving forward towards recovery. I know I may say this a lot-but it's only because it's what I'm learning (here at 35 days clean)...Patience...It doesn't happen over night...It's accumulative...Re-learning or learning period..How to live in a healthier, more loving and compassionate way....
Keep up the great work!....Lu
congrats to both of you! i'm kinda in the middle at day10. 2 days ago wasn't great but i got through it, yesterday better and today better yet. i finally told my mother this morning. i was putting it off as my father was an alcoholic(he died in '97) and i didn't want to put her through it with her only son. but.....she deserved to know. happy to say she was very supportive and understanding. she's another reason for me to succeed.
the only casualty that i shall leave in my wake will be the oxy's that brought me here!!
looking forward to day 11.
I'm doing ok. having some good and bad days but beating this makes me feel so good
Congrats on getting clean. I'm also detoxing. I'm on day 6 clean but with the help of a doctor. There's no way I'd survive doing it cold turkey.
My doctor said rest is very important. Think about it - we put our bodies through hell for a long time. Now it's time to rest and nourish them. Be selfish. Listen to your body - its telling you what it needs. And if it needs rest, than by all means rest! The laundry and dishes will be there tomorrow :)
Work really helps keep my mind off everything I'm busy and walking a lot. I dint have my usual energy but its slowly coming back today marks day five than u everyone for all the support
You are doing a great job!! You are quitting ALL pain meds and that is really admirable.I hope you don't have to work too hard.Like was said above it really helped me to go back to work,Keep it up...You are now standing on solid ground
Good for you pleasehelp me - I agree you are keeping the perfect mindsret during all of this. And it could not be more true that the household chores can wait - your sobriety and health comes first here. And believe me, I didn't do much early on around the house either and the stuff waited for me! lol - so all in good time.
Good luck at work - I think the distraction will be good for you - and the moving around. But if you're feeling at all like it's too much, leave early if at all possible. Now is the time to focus on YOU and you deserve to be well and happy. :)
Today was not so bad prob one of the bad days as far as mood goes my energy is not the best but it is by far not like it was. I work tomorrow and will be doing a lot of walking and stair climbing so we will see how that goes. Thanks all for the support and comments ill be back Monday sometime I work 12 hour days the next three days
Thank u I will post again sometime tomorrow
You have exactly the right attitude...Forget about the floors-life is too short and even though this time is tough-I think you'll look back on it with pride and realize you had some amazing moments. Reclaiming your life is a powerful thing....Lu
Thanks I'm going to keep pushing forward and not looking back. Even wig the lack of energy and loose stools I feel a ton better then I ever did. Plus I finally for once in my life feel free and actually laying around watching tv with my kids is not so bad its just like a very long cold or flu that is going to drain me for a while but they are always taken care of and we don't eat off the floors so if they are not spotless for a few weeks who cares. U have to trade little sometimes for something that u really want. And thats just what I intend to do.
Awesome news....Keep going...(:
Thanks I'm trying my best I got rid of the pills and did not even have any anxiety bout it. I'm slowly but surely coming back to myself besides the trips to the bathroom and energy still low could be all in my head but this vitamin c drink with tons of vitamins and then dumping four l tyrsoine caps in it in morning has been helping I have not been sleeping the greatest but averaging bout four hours sleep last two nights so I'm not complaining. I'm just taking it one day at a time and letting a lot of things go around the house till I feel better to do them I did get the Christmas stuff rest down today and picked up the house I'm going to make dinner in a few I don't have as much energy as I did before but I'm happy to be free and not worrying about how many pills I have left I walk a ton at work and love my co workers so I think working Fri and the weekend will really help me and I won't be so tried in the morning like I always used to be. I'm on day four and its almost over tomorrow starts day five. I don't think if I would have tapered it wouldnt have been as easy
You got rid of the pills? Good for you! I bet you will make it this time!
It is really great that you listened to the people on this forum and took their advice, because they really give some great advice here, and many have been here BEFORE(not to mention any names in particular, except for maybe mentioning that dummy novics in particular, duh)
Ok I will try that thank u.
You're doing great....Take the melatonin when the sun goes down-not right before bed. I saw a doc who was a detox specialist yesterday and he told me it has to be taken at sundown to work. I am still not sleeping-but I have other issues. I am proud of you for flushing the pills. Awesome. Hang in there it keeps getting better....Lu
Well I only slept bout four hours last might but I feel alright. Bout to get in the shower and try to keep moving today like I did yesterday. I forced myself to go for a walk in the woods and felt a lot better after.
U are trying the gabapentin or gaba the vitamin? I feel like crap just a lot of bloating but it could be way worse. I did not sleep much last night and tried the meletion or however u spell it I only took one 3mg I don't know much bout vitamins so i was scared to take anymore then that tonight I'm going to try the sleepy time tea
I have been through rehab 2 xs and counseling. Most of the counselors have never hae an addiction. But the thing is....your receptors are raw and need to heal. That's why most people try suboxone. It can take months for them to heal. But....dont let Drs make you think you need to be on a high dose or for a long time. I came out of rehab with cravings and the Dr tried to put me on 4 mg. a day but instead I only needed 2mg. i was on it for 2 years. That was such ********! The withdrawals from suboxone are almost as bad. You have to taper off of those too. I am going off suboxone now and believe me I know the "no energy " feeling. I havent had the anxiety I had in the past or the restless ...sleepless nights. Im trying the gab. I saw on here where someone said something about apple cider vingegar tabs. I would like to ck on that as well. But the B12 helps and excedrine with caffeine does as well.
Almost the second I hit day 4i started feeling so much better! You are doing great! You did the right thing tossing the pills. You should be very proud of yourself! You are almost finished with the w/d. It gets alot better physically from there. Keep posting. Keep your head up. You can do this! :)