It's weird but during the the last time I have detoxes and other times when I was in acute withdrawal I often suddenly had these deep coughs with tons of mucous in my system. When I was in rehab I was really sick with a chest type infection during withdrawal and it was horrible, I likely would of relapsed if I wasn't in a detox prison. I know opiates depress your respitory system, you never cough and I think I only got sick once in my 5 years of opiate usage, but before I used drugs I got colds all the time. I wonder if opiate users don't properly drain mucous from the lungs and when you are in detox it suddenly turns into a bad chest cold. I bet most opiate users on here never get sick when using. I have also done a lot of cardio while still taking opiates and I often found myself needing to cough.
Wow! That is just terrible. Addiction is a progressive disease and it affects all areas of our lives. Maybe both of you can go to them meetings together. AA/NA are both crossed over these days. You might have to set up some Boundaries and let him know this.
I know we are not to be around anybody who uses, for are own sobriety, but now days when I see someone drunk or all spun on crank or pills, I just walk away and tell myself that I used to be like that, maybe not so bad or maybe even worse? We do not see ourselves. I had the Heart Dr tell me that these type of drugs and booze make us come off to other different then we would if we were in our right mind and that we see others different too. It does become a Whole New World when we stay clean & sober. Blessing seem to come in way more then they did when I was using or drinking. I have not drank in over 12-13 or more yrs. Just switch over to my Methadone after the other opiates and did not want to wreak the Buzz. Things will get done in Time but at first it takes Baby Steps. I had to keep my obsessive thinking about cleaning my house inside and out to a bay. This was one thing I had to work on, for this would bring on Triggers to use. Heck, we can not take these material things with us. I find that things get done way better clean & sober then they did when I was buzzed on my 2pills together that I snorted. Wow! When I look back!!
Anyway, this is all about You & your baby right now and do not let Anybody bring you back to using or drinking. I sure will put out a Prayer or more, that He will want what you have and both of you can work Recovery Together. Just think of that Precious Baby you 2 have!!! Keep on it!
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Vickie
PS..Talk about Berries?
I live 50miles from Canada, way up north in Id. We have TONS of wild berries, plus I grow some other ones. That is what I have been doing all week, is Berry picking. Have you ever had Huckleberries?? We have all sorts of Berries up here in the neck of my woods. I think I will make a pie..LOL
I am sorry to hear that you live with another Addict that will not get help. That is a challenge for sure. Changes and lots of changes happen all the time and I am glad you are hanging in with us. What does not break us will make us even stronger. You sound like you are bouncing back quickly. That right there is a Big Plus on your side. This Sept will be 4 yrs for me and I was 56yrs old when I finally got it together. Could not of made it all the way if it was NOT for this site and my aftercare. I had some Bad bumps along the way in my first few yrs, lost most of my Family, Dog and some Friends in a few months or so and found out I had to have 2 stents put in over my Heart..Wow! That was hard, but WE can do it!!! Just stay with us and continue to push forward and up. At least you are eating good and getting some sleep. Ya!! Be Safe and put your Guard Up at all times.
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Vickie
Congrats on your time so far..Ya!!!
As far as the energy, this will take some time. How old you are and how many yrs of drug use plays a big role in bouncing back. How you eat and what vit/min plays a big role here too. Most ppl say that there sex drive comes back even better. I think it will just take time, as your brain chemistry is still trying to find it's balance. We do have a health page, somewhere on here, that tells you how to increase your sex drive with certain foods and vit/min, ect. Just hang in!! You have come a long ways now. It will all get better. Tell your fiancee that you are still healing. If he does not understand, have him look up addiction in a more scientific way and how the brain is affected. YOU will get better!! We are Proud of You!
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Vickie
Congrats on 25 days!! Once you get over this bronchitis you will feel so much better that i bet we could all come over for a piece of pie!!
Well, today is day 24!! And my bronchitis seems to be getting a bit better, which is making me feel a little better. I slept so good last night that I didn't want to get up this morning, and feel very groggy today, but I'm not coughing as much, which is good. I'm looking forward to having a relaxing weekend, and making myself and my son and homemade fresh blackberry pie with the blackberries we picked 4th of July weekend. I'm not 100% over the Norco's yet, but with each day, my body and mind get better, and soon I will be back to pre pain pill me. My body still aches and is sore, and my muscles seem to hurt a bit more now when I exert myself (almost like my legs feel like they have pulled muscles), but I will come out on the other end feeling like a daisy. When I first started taking Norco's, I was totally ignorrant that they were addictive and that I wouldn't be able to just quit taking them and feel normal, and the fact that my doctor just kept giving them to me and giving them to me over a course of 10 years give or take kind of makes me sick, and what's funny is that not one time did the doctor tell me they would be addictive and hell to get off of. I had to figure that out on my own the first time I ran out of them. I don't think that doctor's are as informed about pills and side effects and withdrawals and what they are used for in the best way possible as we like to think they are. The internet has given me more answers than my doctor. Anyway, enough of that. Now that my withdrawals are going away, I'm just kind of really angry at the doctor (I was angry with myself, but I got past that).
Thank you guys for your support and comments. This forum helps me alot. Every time I feel down or like I can't do it, I just read others posts as well as the comments made on mine. I slept pretty good last night, aside from the coughing and sneezing. My 1 year old sleeps with me, so I wrap my arms around him and his little breathing pattern puts me at ease and helps me to get back to sleep if I wake up. I'm so grateful for that little boy. He makes it all worth it. I know I will feel better eventually, and I pray for that day to come and can't wait to have my own energy back. When I got off work yesterday, I went home and did laundry and cleaned my house and was just worn down so I think that helped me to sleep. Its amazing how such a small little pill that is supposed to help you, can take over your life and then be such hell to come away from!! And, as many of you, I've done it several times and it gets worse each time, so I'm not really sure why I've let myself do it so many times. Thank you all for your support. I need it!
Hi.....well congrats on 22 days clean.....detoxing put a hellava lot of stress on the body and it is not uncommon to get cold/flu like symptoms you immune system is down....like any viros you need to take care of it so you dont get worst....as for the sleep thing it is usually the last thing to come back ... over the years I have found a few things that help one is a all natural seep aid called ''alteril'' it have like 4 differnt sleep aids.....it is 16 bucks for a months worth at walmart give it a try.....the very best thing I have found is made by ''traditional medicinal'' called ''sleepy time tea''....just seap 2 bags for 20 min add some honey for flavor in a 1/2 hour your read for a good nights sleep this is the best 4 bucks you will ever spend im bipolar as well as a addict so when im cycling it helps if money is tight get the tea first you can find it ether with the vitamins and herbal stuff or sometimes it is in with the teas just look for it at walmart other then that you just have to go threw it ...where here for you keep posting for support
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Thank you James. I'm feeling very depressed today and I feel really weak. This bronchitis is kicking my butt and I've only been at my job a little over a month, so I don't want to call in sick and I am having personal problems at home. I wish I would get some energy back and be able to sleep through the night? I know everyone is different, but how long has it taken everyone else to be able to sleep through the night? I sleep for a couple hours and then wake for a couple hours and when i'm awake I just cough and cough. I wish I could be at home sleeping and snuggling with my 1 year old right now. I feel very alone and depressed. My fiance is not much of a help at all and seems to only care about himself and his needs.
push your self through this it is hard right now but once you get through it things will get easier like walking up a hill its hard but once you get on level ground it is easy
Poor you. You need rest and sleep so that doesn't turn into pneumonia! Ask if you can leave work , then stay home tomorrow.
Get the antibiotics going and be sure to drink a lot of water. Water loosens those secretions and helps you to cough it up easier. For now, take Advil or Aleve. You'll be surprised how much it helps.
Tell your husband he's on "self care". Send him out for some burgers and have him make you some hot tea and toast! Sometimes we just have to ask these guys because they don't think of this stuff!
You'll feel better if you can rest. Please let us know how you are!
Sorry to hear you are sick. If it doesnt get better you need to see your doctor for some anitbiotics. Norco's are a no no~
So sorry to hear this. Maybe go to the Dr and get something for your bronchitis and they can give you a note for some sick time.
Just hang in and do not fall down. Keep pushing and push them craving thoughts right out of your head. Sending out a Prayer!
Keep us updated!
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Vickie
Congrats on 20 days!!