Day 3 Need Support Desperately :(

[dedicatedtostop]

Not sure I ever fully slept lastnight. I woke up with a massive Headache. I am a heavy coffee drinker and I have learned in the past as well as the last few days, I just need to stay away from it for a little while anyways. That's the only caffeine intake I have since I drink nothing but Water. My Husand is busy with work today and a bit moody.. He normally at least let's me catch a nap when I can or stay in the bedroom and watch T.V. I have been informed that today " I am not going to be able to be a Zombie today " or.. Let our 14yr old daughter know that she is going to have to really help out w her 8 yr old Sister. I feel like a freaking Zombie!! I did forcefeed saltine crackers lastnight. This is sad to admit but I haven't showered since Detox, yet I can't find the motivation to do so at all. It's raining outside so needless to say my children will most likly be arguing all day! I have already cried quite a bit.. I need sleep! I am hoping the worst is almost over!! I am taking it minute by minute as right now that's all I can do! This site has been a godsend and I really need to hear from you guys today! My head also feels like it's spinning..
I have come to embrace everything minute by minute. Perhaps I can force myslef into the shower soon.
I really need you guys today!! Is it almost over??

[dedicatedtostop]

Thank You so much!! This day has started off rough but getting better..

[Danny111]

Any time.  Keep posting and keep pushing and things will be better before you know it.

[dedicatedtostop]

Thank You!! I needed to hear that! I will tell myself Everytime
" it's just the drugs talking "

[Danny111]

Hey Dedicated,

Congratulations on making day four.  Days three and four are the worst and then you'll gradually notice that you're feeling better each day.  Getting a decent nights sleep during the first week or so is probably not going to happen.  You will get a bit more sleep each night after the fourth or fifth day.  The negative thoughts, worries and feelings of impending doom etc are just the drugs talking.  Just give yourself permission to push those thoughts away for now.  

[dedicatedtostop]

Thank You!! I went back to bed around 10:00 and got up at noon. I was sooooo light headed when I got up that I actually fell. I am good though! So far so good..

[Tina6444]

That my friend is great! You are ready for this fight. The move will be a great distraction to you; yes a stressor but it will take your mind off things. Keep your head up. Today is a new day:)

[dedicatedtostop]

Thanks guys! Finally after waking up at 4am tossing and turning to try to get back to sleep, I just got up! I have soooo much on my mind w the move coming up but even as I tossed and turned thinking about all of it, I can't say that taking a pill was a thought that crossed my mind...

[Nomore2]

Hang in there. It will get better soon. Don't give up! When I was going through the worst of my w/d, I kept repeating "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you" to myself. We have to go through it to come out on the other side. I am pulling for you!

[dominosarah]

You arent losing it at all, even tho it feels like it.  You will get thru this and tomorrow will be better.  Your body is getting rid of the toxins and that is a good thing.  Keep yourself hydrated as that is very important.  One foot in front of the other~

[Tina6444]

Always here for you ! You aren't losing it. This is all unfortunately normal. It is pure hell and no person deserves to go through it. But here we are.

Are you taking any vitamins or supplements?  I really thought they helped. Was it a placebo effect for my love of pills lol ??perhaps… I still take imodium occasionally.

Go ahead and scream and cry. I know I did. I would take an epsom salt bath and then immediately start posting; seriously that helps to calm a person down.
Honestly you are getting to the hump; hold on for us because those moments of happiness and FREEDOM you will feel are worth fighting for.

[dedicatedtostop]

Thanks for commenting! I am so ******* desperate right now!! Day 4 and this is the first that I have experienced muscle aches, pains.... NO sleep! I seriously think I am loosing it:/

[Tina6444]

That physical stuff will be subsiding soon! Keep your head up!

[dedicatedtostop]

Thank You for your encouragement!! Today is definetly a rough one!! Worst Day so far!

[Tina6444]

Rest up a little then try to get out and get moving today. Yes you are not going to feel up to it but promise it is better in the long run. Not sure if you have the restless leg/arm symptoms but that was my biggest complaint early on.
Charlie and I went hour by hour and just kept posting. It helped us:)
You will feel emotionally and physically drained but try to think of it as the biggest fight in your life. You will have to push yourself but you can win! Read some of the people's post that have been around here and succeeded.

[dedicatedtostop]

Thank you both! I have been up pretty much all night and decided to just finally get up for a bit.. Hoping to go lay back down very soon and start Day for off to a good start

[charlie_coldturkey_tn2015]

Day 3 is definitely not a good day. Full force of w/d is taking place. Handle this minute by minute, hour by hour. You can do this. You Need to do this.
We are all here for you.

Think ahead to all of the new life you have planned. You deserve it.

[Tina6444]

Hey there!  I am catching up on some threads and came across this one.  
Bottom line it is all normal what you are feeling! It is going to be okay!! My day 3 was not the same as anyone else's but you will start feeling better soon!

One of my favorite things to do during that period of detoxing was throw things and scream and cry. I am serious; I went through 1 cell phone and verbally abused my husband every day.   One thing I learned and still am learning is no day is the same. It is hard for me because I feel like it should be a constant progression. There are ups and downs. But you have to keep fighting girl. Because if you give up you will be right back here eventually.

Force yourself to move and be physically active at this point. Put one foot in front of the other. I know it seems unattainable but it is doable!!! You will get though this part and stimulating those endorphins helps to speed it up.

Oh also keep posting. That WAS and IS my lifeline to sobriety.

[dedicatedtostop]

Ugg!!! I don't know what happened guys but I feel really crappy!!!! I am closing in on Day 3 now! I feel physically and mentally drained. Isn't Day 3 supposed to be the worst?

[dedicatedtostop]

Thank You!!
My belly has sharp pains and I feel the whole waterworks coming on! Husband just got home from the office in a bad mood!! Damnit!!! I want to scream!
I am going to have a few sips of coffee and try to get rid of this Headache! It's 6:40 and I just want to go to bed:(

[charlie_coldturkey_tn2015]

Hang in there. What you are feeling is very normal and will pass. Your mind and body are trying desperately trying to get you to fall back. Take it minute by minute and it will ease up. We all have gone through this period. It's not easy but well worth it. Keep reading and posting. Every time I was feeling really bad, I would post. By the time I got done posting, I always felt different. You can to. Doesn't matter how many times it takes. You deserve to be free of this and you can be. This is the hard part physically, but I promise it gets a lot better.

[dedicatedtostop]

Guys, I am feeling Rough now!! Can someone please tell me if it's almost over??

[dedicatedtostop]

Exactly!!! I have put myself on a timeline for that exact reason!! A new move, a clean me, a new life for everyone!!

Okay.. I did it! I took a shower! I got out to an upset stomach but I took some pepto.
Danny... I wish my Husband could see that. I guess for the most part I have pretty much done as I wish. I feel like a sloth, totally not me! That bothers me ALOT!
Thank You all for your encouragement and kind words, you all have no idea the impact your making in someone else's life!
My back is aching again, gonna put my feet up in the ottoman and sit on my heating pad for a bit! Even if for now, I am doing this!!

[Jerry198]

the new move with a clean you will make that new portion of your life that much more of and accomplishment STAY STRONG and live PILL FREE

[Frogger76]

Hi there!! I can't really add anything to the great advice already given, but I just wanted to offer my support. I remember my emotions being everywhere! Crying one second and hollering the next, lol. It's all normal, the lack of sleep and no energy are the hardest, and unfortunately usually the last to return to normal.  I know I couldn't have survived without music, anything 80's.  You just hang in there, your doing great! Sending prayers!!