When does it finally end?

[Raj786]

hi,
Finally after about 2 months after posting here and on other such forums about my problem with using codeine, alcohol, other pills I have finally managed to quit, it's been more than 15 days now (I quit on 5th feb) but I still don't feel really great. The mood swings are terrible and I still don't feel like talking to anyone in my family or my friends etc. Physically, I am ok now, my sleep, memory, thinking etc is much better than what it was while using or in the withdrawal but the depression, lack of interest in other people, mood swings is killing me. People close to me are showing a lot of patience and restraint indeed but I don't know how much longer can they take my erratic behaviour. I can't even get a job, everywhere I go, they do mention at least once why I m not charged up, eyes so jaded etc. I hate it! any tips???

[Hopefalls]

it never gets better, you just get use to it

[Raj786]

Thnx that is what saved me, only after I got some Diazepam for sleep and anxiety, exercise and vitamins as mentioned in the thomas recipee, I could make it thus far. Now, staying clean is what is important I guess, I am attending AA & NA meetings at least twice a week and it really helps! I don't dare to even think of abusing opiates again but I do feel like drinking a bit and give in sometimes having some alcohol but not too much. So, I am trying to go the 12 step way for staying completely clean and I pray it works each day for the rest of my life like it has for so many others. Thnx all for the great support here as well and best of luck to all others who are stuck in the addiction trap. As far as I am concerned the pain of quitting and living without drugs is nothing compared to the hell which an addicts life becomes and I look at the pain of being clean simply as an investment in my present and future life...

[cathy5841]

raj
have tried the vitamins and stuff in th thomas reciepe?   there are lots of good things in thre.  some mood and energy elevatore.

go to goingtomakeit's profile and you will see it in his journals.  if you need help getting there let me know
cathy

[Raj786]

Thankx and best of luck to u as well pal... I understand the kind of pain you might be in physically but you please be strong as well, I don't know how much of the rest of your life you have wrecked in using codeine syrups but I hope it's not too bad, even if it is however, pls be strong and face it humbly, it does pass, my situation is measurably better than when I was using and today it's just the 20th day... best of luck

[shadowknight]

Hi Raj. I am new here. Even I've come here to get help and advice. I used to abuse cough syrups and its been 4 days since I quit it. I just posted a message here half n hour back. Waiting to get as much help as I can. Even I am going through a very hard time and also I am feeling very scared. I wish you all the best and hope you recover soon.

PS: Even I am from India, Hyderabad.

[Raj786]

Thnx Chi for the direction, completed 17 now, carrying on with strength yes ....

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

come over to the substance abuse forum you will get more help there. It takes months for your brain to reset itself. You were using a lot of drugs. I used for 5 years and it takes a while you are doing great if you have made it 15days keep pushing yourself. I have been in your shoes and the mental part is worse than the physical. You have to be strong