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.

[sudie58]

your sobriety must come first, so if you feel it maybe jepardise it in anyway, perhaps you shouldnt go, on the other hand, it may do you good, take your mind off withdrawals, get fresh air, etc, not really much help am i? but whatever you decide, stay strong, your doing so well!!!!!, take care ,   sudie

[rockbottom1970]

First of all thanks for the kind words.  I have a little dilemma that just popped up, my ex has just invited me to my 7 yr old sons semi-final hockey game tomorrow. It's the 3rd game of three with the series tied up, winner goes to finals.  Nonetheless it is an important game but she doesn't understand that I have no energy at all!  Very quickly my mind went to using pills only for tomorrow morning and continuing with what I'm doing (detoxing) when i get back.  I know this will be a disaster for me because I've always relapsed between day 5 - 7.  Is there any kind of supplement that can give me an energy boost for a few hours while not putting my sobriety in jeopardy. I hate to this to both my ex and especially my son but I may have to pass on the game.  This will probably anger her as I am trying to get back the family I lost and  miss so much.  Any thoughts would be welcome.  Thanks in advance.

[sudie58]

its really good that your getting your appetite back, you are well on your way now! and how great that your thinking about aftercare, it took me several goes, and i really wish i had done something about that a lot earlier than i did,!! 4 days done! stay strong .  sudie  

[Silleestarfish]

Yeah for us! I reach 72 hours this evening, as well. Its been a tough few days, but I'm feeling better and more importantly my head feels clearer, with each passing day. The natural remedies have helped a lot and keeping logged onto the boards for the critical support we each need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Rockbottom- you rock:) One day at a time!

Steph

[rockbottom1970]

Thaks for the advice, I'm really happy the stomach issues are not as vigilant because the rest of it has been pretty bad, one less thing to worry about. Thnks again!

[Baker3336]

I only had diarrhea twice. I had every other wd symptom except stomach problems. If there not there than just don't worry about it. I did take immodium once but that was all I needed. Just stay hydrated even days after you start feeling better. Just keep flushing the system.