Aa
CRAVINGS/ANXIETY
Hi everyone I have been have a hard few days with Cravings. Its weird because I have actually been able to stay strong before these past few days. I have been able to stay in control but lately I am stressed about it. Its Nonstop.
I am 51 days clean today during that time I had an accident and had surgery on my arm and also have PT for herniated disc. After accident and after surgery I took Pain meds for 8 days and only as prescribed and It didnt bother me. When I had accident I was 20 days clean when accident happened so I dont feel like I lost My clean time but I continue everyday to work on my recovery. I started counseling and It helps alot.
But past 3 days I am been struggling with craving and anxiety.
Does everyone go through this? Will I always have to deal with the anxiety of cravings?
I slept all day today well didnt sleep but stayed in bed, I feel so sad and so much anxiety.
before I would go workout go to gym stay busy But I am limited as to what I can do with broken arm and Herniated disc. I am also having hard time sleeping at night from throbbing pain in my arm .
I just want to get back to work and be able to get out and go to gym be active.
Just writing this actually makes me feel better.I will be off work due to my injuries for at least another month maybe sooner but only light duty. Please tell me it wont always be like this I am definitely having a pity party.
I am 51 days clean today during that time I had an accident and had surgery on my arm and also have PT for herniated disc. After accident and after surgery I took Pain meds for 8 days and only as prescribed and It didnt bother me. When I had accident I was 20 days clean when accident happened so I dont feel like I lost My clean time but I continue everyday to work on my recovery. I started counseling and It helps alot.
But past 3 days I am been struggling with craving and anxiety.
Does everyone go through this? Will I always have to deal with the anxiety of cravings?
I slept all day today well didnt sleep but stayed in bed, I feel so sad and so much anxiety.
before I would go workout go to gym stay busy But I am limited as to what I can do with broken arm and Herniated disc. I am also having hard time sleeping at night from throbbing pain in my arm .
I just want to get back to work and be able to get out and go to gym be active.
Just writing this actually makes me feel better.I will be off work due to my injuries for at least another month maybe sooner but only light duty. Please tell me it wont always be like this I am definitely having a pity party.
You are welcome! Stupid doctors...they want to help and all they can come up with is opiates. It is harder finding another way. Taking them after surgery is what they are for. You were smart to stop when you did. Very smart gal!!!!!
I remember my pharmacist of over 35 years (yeah I am that old) started trying to talk to me about the opiates I was taking and that the amount I was taking was for surgical recovery (which I had not had) and was giving me some kind grief over it! I fixed him, just moved the script to another drugstore. Boy, was I smart!!!!!!! When I told my doctor she cried with me and said she was so sorry she had enabled me all these years. But, some do not get it. She did finally and helped me get clean.
Keep coming here...it sure made the difference for me!
I remember my pharmacist of over 35 years (yeah I am that old) started trying to talk to me about the opiates I was taking and that the amount I was taking was for surgical recovery (which I had not had) and was giving me some kind grief over it! I fixed him, just moved the script to another drugstore. Boy, was I smart!!!!!!! When I told my doctor she cried with me and said she was so sorry she had enabled me all these years. But, some do not get it. She did finally and helped me get clean.
Keep coming here...it sure made the difference for me!
COMMUNITY LEADER
That is why we say getting clean is the easy part, staying clean is the hard one.....
I agree Sara That has been something for me That I have struggled with (patience)
I always thought that once I got through the Physical part the 5-7 days i would be home free. This mental stuff is no joke.
I have counseling group today and before that i am meeting with My Head Counselor for some Little one on one talk.
I didnt become an addict overnight and I know it all takes time .
Thank you <3
I always thought that once I got through the Physical part the 5-7 days i would be home free. This mental stuff is no joke.
I have counseling group today and before that i am meeting with My Head Counselor for some Little one on one talk.
I didnt become an addict overnight and I know it all takes time .
Thank you <3
COMMUNITY LEADER
You will get that feeling back and then some, pill free. We seem to be so impatient with ourselves. This all takes time. Work on patience!
I am taking Toradol. and It does help most days But at Night seems to hurt more i Think that is Normal it has been for me.
The Doctor wanted me to take hydros a Lil Longer another week but I couldnt.
I did take them for 8 days Pain was hell after surgery especially,
but I started to hear that Ole Voice whisper in my ear so I quit taking the hydros and also I wanted to see what My pain level was w/o them I am doing okay its tolerable I am not Biting on a leather strap and screaming .
One thing that I have noticed with Doctors is (I have three) each one is so willing to write Me RX for pain meds and they all know I am an addict but that doesnt seem to even bother them. Thank For you advice its very appreciated :)
The Doctor wanted me to take hydros a Lil Longer another week but I couldnt.
I did take them for 8 days Pain was hell after surgery especially,
but I started to hear that Ole Voice whisper in my ear so I quit taking the hydros and also I wanted to see what My pain level was w/o them I am doing okay its tolerable I am not Biting on a leather strap and screaming .
One thing that I have noticed with Doctors is (I have three) each one is so willing to write Me RX for pain meds and they all know I am an addict but that doesnt seem to even bother them. Thank For you advice its very appreciated :)
I definitely do have my days and I do try my best to stay up beat and positive but I have been having alot of days where I am just not happy Upbeat I want that feeling I used to get with pills But yes I also Know that with that feeling comes Guilt misery yukyness.
I am happy most days than I have been in along time. I also think its because I am limited to what I can do with My arm .
I am glad To hear I am not alone in this that you also have these issues Not Glad you do but you know what I mean ;-)
Thanks My Friend as always You rock!
I am happy most days than I have been in along time. I also think its because I am limited to what I can do with My arm .
I am glad To hear I am not alone in this that you also have these issues Not Glad you do but you know what I mean ;-)
Thanks My Friend as always You rock!
Thanks weaver you really touched me not just with your own struggles but I saw how hard you were reaching out yourself to others and that My friend is amazing! Keep up staying positive and reaching out You got this!
Thank you everyone for advice as always Its great advice.
Today I woke up and actually said Outloud. Yes Yes I Know you want a pill but guess what Pills aint on the menu Coffee Is Though?
My Boyfriend just looked at me and said Huh I said go back to bed ;-)
Today I woke up and actually said Outloud. Yes Yes I Know you want a pill but guess what Pills aint on the menu Coffee Is Though?
My Boyfriend just looked at me and said Huh I said go back to bed ;-)
I haven't been clean very long, but just wanted to let you know that you are part of the reason I'm off the pills. Thanks for being strong and encouraging me to do the same. You helped save a mans life and that's awesome.
Nothing lasts forever, even the bad stuff.
Nothing lasts forever, even the bad stuff.
More than likely the lack of exercise and your normal routine is messing with your mind and body. Keep that in mind while your body heals from the accident. Can you get out and at least walk some or at least get outside in the sun??
Your mind is probably saying...what is going on, I am giving you real pain signals and you are not taking the pills. What is wrong with you?? Brain is so confused right now. You will not feel this way forever. I will say that it seems I start to have the niggling cravings about once a month for a few hours or so. I swear it is my brain trying to get me to start again so it won't have to work so hard. Stupid Brain.
I hope you find a way to get some peace and sleep. What is the doctor giving you for the arm/back pain. Are OTC's working at all??
Your mind is probably saying...what is going on, I am giving you real pain signals and you are not taking the pills. What is wrong with you?? Brain is so confused right now. You will not feel this way forever. I will say that it seems I start to have the niggling cravings about once a month for a few hours or so. I swear it is my brain trying to get me to start again so it won't have to work so hard. Stupid Brain.
I hope you find a way to get some peace and sleep. What is the doctor giving you for the arm/back pain. Are OTC's working at all??
It won't always be like this ! :)
Sort out the kind of thoughts you are having, they are increasing your anxiety and for the first months, it is very common that anxiety take us to cravings too. remember about taking each day at a time ? well, with anxiety is the same, take each hour at a time. Now you are not happy and you don't want to stay at home not doing what you would like, you can't go to the gym for a time, so forget about the gym ! :).. With the pain, it is the same, take each hour at a time, you can not sleep at nights because of it ? Find a list of good movies you would like watching again and spend these hours trying to keep your mind busy by watching them. During the days, maybe you can start a puzzle when your mind starts running, it keeps the anxiety away by keeping your mind busy... Read books that will make your mind "lighter"...
Anyway, do not get discouraged, what you are feeling now is quite normal considering the circunstances, remember that keeping positive is your best friend now, don't dwell on that kind of thoughts ( your counselor will tell you about them... generalizations don't help us with anxiety ) and you know that cravings are like waves, they come and they go... each time they go, you are making yourself stronger
Sort out the kind of thoughts you are having, they are increasing your anxiety and for the first months, it is very common that anxiety take us to cravings too. remember about taking each day at a time ? well, with anxiety is the same, take each hour at a time. Now you are not happy and you don't want to stay at home not doing what you would like, you can't go to the gym for a time, so forget about the gym ! :).. With the pain, it is the same, take each hour at a time, you can not sleep at nights because of it ? Find a list of good movies you would like watching again and spend these hours trying to keep your mind busy by watching them. During the days, maybe you can start a puzzle when your mind starts running, it keeps the anxiety away by keeping your mind busy... Read books that will make your mind "lighter"...
Anyway, do not get discouraged, what you are feeling now is quite normal considering the circunstances, remember that keeping positive is your best friend now, don't dwell on that kind of thoughts ( your counselor will tell you about them... generalizations don't help us with anxiety ) and you know that cravings are like waves, they come and they go... each time they go, you are making yourself stronger
Hi....after returning to the rooms of N/A myself I highly recamend to all those who are struggling it will give you an outlet and support you need right now go check out a meeting.......Gnarly
COMMUNITY LEADER
An idle mind is the devils playground. Get yourself up and move around, Gotta stay busy.
Part of this has been brought on because you are on the mend and are thus limited in what you can do. Boredom and lack of a normal schedule puts your mind center stage and the cravings start. If I don't keep my mind occupied, especially on weekends, it wanders back to the days of pill popping.
And you know that the cravings never really go away. We just deal with them.
OK - I stayed up late because I had a feeling that you were having issues.
All better? Good - I'm off to dreamland.
And you know that the cravings never really go away. We just deal with them.
OK - I stayed up late because I had a feeling that you were having issues.
All better? Good - I'm off to dreamland.
Oh yeah! You want to talk about cravings? I started watching The Food Network!! Oh man do I crave! LOL!!
Awwww! I'm sorry you are having a rough time! And of course you did NOT lose your clean time! Honestly, I've been wondering when you were going to go through this period! You have been through so much and yet you've been so very upbeat and positive! I didn't think it was possible (smile)
I don't have that much more time than you and I can tell you that I go through this also! There are times where I don't want to get out of bed, and I just stay in my PJs and feel sorry for myself, and yes crave really bad! It usually passes within a couple of days and then my mood gets better, I start trying to focus on a project or something to keep my mind busy! The other day after one such period, I got up and went to the local nursery and bought some cheap flowers to plant in some pots for my back porch! I spent the day planting (in the 105 degree heat), and I really felt much better! And very tired and sweaty! LOL
The point is that yes, at least for me, it is normal! And yes, it will pass! I think maybe it's a good thing to just let yourself feel it for a while, not to long, and then get up and snap out of it! Hope this make sense right now, cause I am very tired!
Take care dear! Stay strong! Big hugs!!
I don't have that much more time than you and I can tell you that I go through this also! There are times where I don't want to get out of bed, and I just stay in my PJs and feel sorry for myself, and yes crave really bad! It usually passes within a couple of days and then my mood gets better, I start trying to focus on a project or something to keep my mind busy! The other day after one such period, I got up and went to the local nursery and bought some cheap flowers to plant in some pots for my back porch! I spent the day planting (in the 105 degree heat), and I really felt much better! And very tired and sweaty! LOL
The point is that yes, at least for me, it is normal! And yes, it will pass! I think maybe it's a good thing to just let yourself feel it for a while, not to long, and then get up and snap out of it! Hope this make sense right now, cause I am very tired!
Take care dear! Stay strong! Big hugs!!
You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
