quick question

[wherestheresetbutton]

I'm currently 48 hours Into my detox.  So far its been pretty mild (ill get into specifics later) but after a 5-6 month relapse how long should I expect the "rebound" pain to last?  I kno typically the worst is over after 72 hours, but this lower back pain is driving me crazy.  I have no real back problems (aside from poor sitting posture) and I took the pills recreationally. Any input will help. And ill come back with all the details when I feel I can actually move a bit.

Thanks for taking time to read/answer me.

[LeaAnn807]

Unfortunately that's totally normal!  It may even happen on and off for a couple of weeks.  The normal sleep pattern is by far the last thing to return.  In fact, it took me a couple of weeks to sleep more than about an hour or two at a time.  I remember one day last April, I was so exhausted and I dozed off for like 30 minutes in a row, and I was SO excited!!  Now that's pretty desperate!

Try to keep your days as normal, with as little time on the couch or bed as possible.  That will help return your body and brain to normal.  I know....easy for me to say?  Sorry!

[wherestheresetbutton]

Man, am I having the worst night ever...I keep dozing off to wake up 10 minutes later covered in sweat.  I don't know what to do, I'm so exhausted

[NoOC123]

That probation incident shouldn't stop you from being able to get counseling though right? You shouldn't let that get in your way. If you're willing to get help there will always be a way. I have faith in that. I am young like you as well, im 21, but ive been through a lot with addiction. Im here for you if you need anything. Keep checking in like you've said, there is always help available if one is willing to reach for it :)

[wherestheresetbutton]

I've considered counseling also, but unfortunatly when I was 18 I got busted with a couple joints of pot.  Well I ended up with a year of probation that I didn't even complete a month of(what a moron, right?)  Well...being raised in middle-upper class by my grandparents, I am terrified of jail, and have prolonged that problem.  I have since found a local higher end lawyer that will cut me some slack financially, and I plan on finally taking care of that, so I can begin taking care of me.

There are far too many things that I missed as a teen and early 20's and I want that opportunity to do something with myself, I mean there is no way its too late...I'm only 24.  And I know this cannot be done without some sort of outside professional help to guide me in the proper direction.

Thank you guys, I need these different outlooks of experienced people, I'm young and with some guidance I can take my life back.  
Ill keep checkin in, thank you guys :)

[NoOC123]

Ooh I love harry potter.

Anyways, I don't think you will be a trigger to your parents. I actually highly highly doubt that. If anything they will understand your struggles more than anything you can imagine. They've been through it, they know the battle, and the pain you must be in, but also, being active members of AA they know they can't control you. They can only support and be there as help if you ask. They will not be let down, the same pride you feel towards them they will feel back at you as you are owning up to your problems and trying to face them.

I could be wrong, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they have their own guilt around your current addiction. Seeing as they struggled with addiction all throughout your childhood and role modeled those behaviors to you.

I understand how AA can be annoying when forced upon you. If you ever do come to terms with it and want to try the program, I think you'd receive a lot of support and a lot of help with the resentments you have towards your parents. But all in due time.

If not AA maybe a counselor? It probably would help you to work out those resentments towards your parents and let them go. You'll feel better. Forgiveness often benefits the forgiver even more then it benefits the one being forgiven.

[LeaAnn807]

Hey, I just wanted to say congrats, and you're doing great!  72 hours is by far the worst, and you're THERE!  I used a heating pad for a while too with the Hyland's Leg Cramps.  It helped me so much.  I still keep some around!

What I would recommend about sleep is exactly what you're doing.  Just get up and don't even force yourself to stay in bed.  Try to trick your mind.  Act like you WANT to stay up.  Just get comfortable, if you can, and hang out!!! : )  And DO NOT take Benadryl!  It made my restlessness 10x worse.  I'd rather just be awake than feel that way!

Congrats again!