91 days but still need support

[Kylie4501]

Hey everyone,

I am 91 days free from Tramadol! Ah that feels good to say:) I was dong very well there for a while, but am now struggling again! Is it that last attempt from the pills to drag me back down? My energy level went back down and I can't seem to stop thinking about the pills. I felt better at day 20 than I do right this moment:(

I know it has to do with many factors though. First of all I am a mother to 2 kids under 2 years old...so I am pretty worn out every day raising them. I also have not been eating well, exercising and have gained about 15 lbs. since quitting the pills. I feel like I am addicted to junk food and soda now...I just crave it! My husband and I have been doing well motivating each other to eat healthier and stuff, but the cravings of over indulging is horrible. I am sure it is my replacement for the pills right? Anyone else go through this and what are some tips. I know that once I start working out I will start to feel better, but it is so hard to get motivated. I have no energy and am very depressed at how I let myself go. I quit these horrible pills, now I just need to realize that I have to take care of my body also. It is very hard!!

[KayLeeS]

2 years later*

[KayLeeS]

Hi there :) i just wanted to say "This too shall pass." I've been clean 2 years and i have my 'off' days sometimes. I have a 5 year old and I'm 7 months pregnant with my 2nd (Oddly, I'm naming her Kylie :) ) and boy do i feel you on the energy thing. I think of this though, id rather have a minor lack of energy then a full body attack from the lack of chemicals. Girl, sometimes i DREAM of taking pills,2 later!! It goes comes but i PROMISE it goes too. nothing beats needing nothing but air, food, and water to function. Hope this helps and congrats!!!

[Bubbleguppie100]

Hey. Girl, oh yes I know what you're going through. Ever since I quit Norco, I gained like 20 f@ckin pounds!!! Ive never weighed this much. I also crave junk food and soda lol at first I was a little pissed about my weight than, I said " f@ck it" at least I'm not a slave to pills ( I had a terrible norco addiction) my husband says I look " healthy" now.. FML lol I guess I don't care about my weight anymore? I'm proud of myself for being 4 months clean. You should be very proud of yourself. Tips- I do walk every day, twice a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. I have my baby so, I take him out walking with me. I also stretch ( yoga) I do drink lots of water.. I'm trying to eat healthier but, I'm loving the junk food too ( whatever!) as for depression/ energy. It took me over 4 months to be " happy" and have some energy. Everyday is different and I'm still battling my addiction but, these last 2 weeks I feel great! Lol I hope that I've helped you out some. Congrats and keep fighting girl xoxo

[brokenspiritandsoul]

I was told that it is called the "Pink Cloud". It was explained to me that your first couple of weeks or months after the physical is gone and the depression is gone that you kinda go into a high in life attitude. You are so proud of yourself for making it that you are on a cloud. Then it kinda starts wearing off and you go back to the depression. Not sure if this is all true it if I explained it right!  Someone will be a long to explain it to us both!  Keep up your hard work!

[lizbuzz]

Hi Kylie I just wanted to say congrats on 91 and a here's a link that might help you along your recovery from the trams and our body's are so starved from not nourishing it when we use take some vitamins and keep hydrating trust me it helps here's the link to emily's post  http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/989796/Tramadol--Ultram-Recovery-Room-61?personal_page_id=142
I hope this helps...lizzy