Support

[kkcopacetic]

I am on day 24 of my most recent attempt at recovery. The first 14 days were detox and ct withdrawals from Norco. I then chose to get back on prescribed med schedule. Just cant hack the pain. Its become very clear that I cant do this alone. First thing I had to do was get a family member to dole out my pills. Second thing was get involved in aftercare ,                                                          ( I call it continuing care ), AA , counseling and participate on this forum. I dont have any answers here but I definately offer my support and encouragement for anyone struggling with withdrawals (yes they DO end) and early recovery. The support I got here was amazing!!! I thought I would be in less pain, but miserable and obsessed with pills. But, by reaching out to other addicts, getting honest(still trying there), and just talking about these things I find I have hope, a positive attitude, and (one day at a time) Im living life!!!  Best wishes to all my fellow travelers.....       kk

[selfinduced]

Hey kk, Great post! You have plenty of answers here. People like you that have been in the hell of addiction and all the trials and errors we learn thru relapses are what makes us the best ones to lend support and hope. I am so very happy for your 24 days. Soon enough it will be 90!!

[clean_in_ks]

There will always be someone ahead of me and someone behind me!  I learn from everyone!  At 96 days clean, I am still experiencing some strange physical symptoms but was afraid I might discourage somebody by talking about them.  I am also not on Rx's AT ALL NOW (whoohoo) and I know my abused body is just trying to heal.  I went off pain pills and soma muscle relaxers first.  Then my anti-depressant, and lastly my nerve damage med, gabapentin.  Today I am still in a lot of pain, still tired, still no appetitie, my hubby says I'm way too skinny, my lips, hands and feet have pins and needles in them and I'm itching!  I've been doing some research online and know I need to change some more things to get healthy again.  But.....hey...some times I ask....what should I do next?  Whatever it takes is my answer to myself.  Just having a hard time with the .......baby steps in the physical healing dept.  So many people are able to exercise and eat good.  I know that's the answer because I used to be healthy b4 all this.  You both are doing sooo great.....if you read the posts of the 1, 2 or even 7 day clean people, you will be able to share your experience, strength and hope with them.  HOW = Honesty, Openmindedness and Willingness.  That's the only way it works for me and I still struggle.  But NOTHING compared to my "20-30 lortabs a day" struggle.  
All I have to do is get back on here, read some posts, get my little book I kept during my first 60 or so days and I immediately am grateful for the progress I have made even if I still feel tired, can't sleep and tingle all over my body!  This too shall pass!

[weaver71]

Everyone is helpful here, IMO. Even the chaos that occasionally drifts through is what makes it so real. I often wonder if I'm actually doing any good when I post, but I always remember Bill W. telling his wife that 100 addicts had gone through his house and not one stayed sober. His wife looked at him and said, "YOU have stayed sober." Thanks for this post, I love it.

[Nighthawk61]

There is so much support from just working the steps from home. Maybe even on line meetings?

[keith187]

I am using this forum as my lifeline, to sick to hit a meeting yet.And not ready to go back to those rooms with my tail between my legs.The meetings around here are like going back to high school.Not ready to deal with that yet.This forum has been a life saver

[Nighthawk61]

Support , encouragement and understanding is everything here!!! Keep up the good work, all of you guys!!!!

[kkcopacetic]

I feel the same way. Theres several different ways to talk with others on this forum, and Im tryin them all.  You never know  what you might say that will  , help someone , I think you are doing great!!!          kk

[keith187]

I am glad i got to read your post,it really hit home for me.I am trying the honesty thing also that is a hard one for me.I am also trying to reach out but find it hard sometimes i feel i have nothing to contribute at 10 days clean.but im tryin.