Couple of hours away from the 72 hr mark.

[rockbottom1970]

I'm almost stepping into day 4 country.  I am really proud of myself because I did this alone for the first time, there was nobody with me except this forum.  I wanted to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and advice.  I really hope the ones that were struggling with me are staying strong and doing well and to the others with serious clean time I wish you all the best and thank you all sincerely.  As for how I'm feeling, its been pretty sluggish, sore, no energy but I did finally crave food for the first time today.  One question though, about the diareaha, it only hit me once so far when it has been a big problem for me before, any thoughts?  Anyways thanks to all and good luck to you.  Keep posting because I still will be.
K.J.

[gnarly_1]

Thanks....I always ask God b/4 I go on here at night......if I can just help one it will be worth it to me....hang in there your going to make it....and living in recovery life becomes a beautiful place once again...........Gnarly

[rockbottom1970]

I always love reading your comments to everyone,  I'm thankful you post on mine, You are so right about sleep but I will trade it with the rest of the WD's I went through any time.  Aftercare is essential to my sobriety, I see it now...I have alot of stuff I have been carrying around and it is time I let go of it.  I'm feeling really good tonite even though I am tired as heck but I see things getting better.  I am watching my son play hockey tomorrow with a suggestion from a fellow member that should take away all the anxiety I felt about going to the game before.  People here are truly great and you are one of them, I read alot of your comments and you are truly an unselfish person to give up your time in order to help those in need.  Thank you Gnarly and keep doing what your doing!  I hope i can keep going cz I dont want to let you and those like you down.  

[gnarly_1]

Hey dude congrats on 4 days you should be coming out of it here shortly .....sleep may be a problem for a wile but with time it will return just keep pushing forward get plugged into some form of aftercare and you can begin to heal good luck and God bless.....Gnarly

[rockbottom1970]

You have been inspiring me as well, that is a very good idea to avoid the main crowd and still be there.  No one can complain if I do that and then I don't have to feel the anxiety of being around the "main Crowd" but I can still talk to my little man about the game he played, even take some pics to prove it and remember it. Your  response has just put a charge in me gully, gone is the "what to do" and now Its replaced with a very good solution.  Thank you soooo much I think I really just made up my mind, I just hope I can get some rest tonite, Thank you so much again you may be my saviour!

[gullysquid]

Oh and the diarrhea. I got this bad. I took these pills to stop from being in the bathroom all the time. Just regular diarrhe pills but like someone said Immodium works great

[rockbottom1970]

I am on day 4 of quitting CT and I felt everything you felt and more, from the advice I've been getting is the worst is over for you.  Everything you're still feeling is normal and part of the process.  Lack of sleep, restlessness, appetite etc. will all return in time.  What you can do is post your own thread with the same questions and you will get a ton of advice and support from people who know more than I do.  Copy and paste the same thing you asked but click on the Green "Post A Question" Icon near the top and more experienced members will be glad to help.  good luck and feel free to ask for more info.