loveJwhite going strong

Day 18 since I went cold turkey off my pretty heavy vicodin,morphine,dilaudid and oxy addiction of 3 years. Today is the best I have felt so far! The ups and downs are expected and I was getting pretty cynical there for a bit ie: the "I don't like myself without drugs" post. I went to an NA meeting tonight with an ex-coworker/friend...I think that is going to be something I'm looking forward to continuing. For those of you who have followed my story, you know my mom was on the verge of passing away-well she has miracuolusly taken a turn for the better and it looks like I'm gonna have my mama around a little while longer. Thank you for all the great support you all have unselfishly given. I'm ready to rock and roll and get to living life the way it is meant to be lived.....but I'm not leaving this forum...I am very comfortable here. You people got me through the withdrawals and continue to give encouragement. I might need encouragement on those off days.......kisses!  -Shay

[janet19]

Congrats on the clean time, and god bless your mama. Those are to great things. Well start rock'n and roll'n you can make it and have a wonderful life!

[dominosarah]

Congrats on your clean time!!!  How wonderful that your momma has gotten better and she has a clean daughter to spend time with~~~~~sara

[amity_76]

Congrats to you, I hope to be feeling and saying those same words one day soon, and this is my first day here and you are so right the people I have met are amazing helping with withdrawels , anxiety and all that,  it was a fluke that my hubby landed on here and called me over , i rolled my eyes at first then really sat down and now cant get off lol...well little mrs. rock n roll congrats again and I too hope to have that joy bk in my life xoxo

[wesinbama]

Way to go for 18 days! Keep it up and don't quit the meetings. They keep us clean. I'm at day 36 and feel physically pretty good. That part gets better everyday! Keep us updated.

[10356]

Whoo Hooo 18 days and your momma getting stronger !! what could be better right now at this moment.. we all go through the ups and downs when off our doc but so do peps that do not use so Welcome to the other side :) Glad to read you will be staying around.. lesa

[laurel453]

Great reading those words of yours, LoveJwhite.... those ups and downs are normal but knowing that you are feeling better and that your mother is better aswell is sooo good :)

Congrats on your clean time and keep walking :)

[carson1975]

Wow what a good job glad to hear your mom's health is well best wishes to u

[loveJwhite]

Thank you everyone! You can dance, you can jive-having the time of your life! Ooooh see that girl, watch that scene diggin' the dancing queen! I don't know where that came from....gotta love ABBA!

[NoMore81410]

Congrats on Day 18 and wonderful news about your mom! This site has been a blessing to me also! I am 34 days clean and going strong! Keep pushing full steam ahead! There is a life after pills! :)

[loveJwhite]

The only thing that is frustrating me still, is I have zero appetite. I've lost 17 pounds in these past two and a half weeks. I'm already small....anyone else still not hungry?

[FassFeat]

Congrats on day 18, that is wonderful. Also great about mom, cherish her while you can. Congrats and best wishes.  I am gaining weight, gotta get control. Eat some cornbread girl. LOL  God Bless. Andrew

[chico1969]

congratulations on 18 days - you sound so upbeat and positive it is very inspiring!!!  Glad to hear your mom is getting better - all the best and keep up the great work!!