Day 3 - toughest so far

[Gigi024]

I keep trying to tell myself this will get better. But it sure doesn't feel that way at the moment. I'm struggling this morning friends. I'm not tempted to go back after making it this far it's just this flat out *****. I am strong and keep telling myself that but I'm physically and mentally exhausted. I wish I could relax and lay in bed all day but I have a child to take care of. Honestly he's my reason for getting through this. I never in a million years thought I would be addicted to anything and no one around me even knows that I was besides 2 people I trust. But even they have no idea what it's like to go through this sort of thing. All of you here are my support and I thank each and everyone of you from the bottom of my heart. Just having a bad morning and needed some encouragement. I feel like I'm a bad mom for putting myself in this situation. I'm 27 years old and didn't ever picture myself getting into this mess. My child is my life and I strive everyday to be the best mom I can be. But I feel like I'm failing right now with my struggle to quit these awful things. I would give anything if I never took the scripts for any pain med otherwise I wouldn't be in this mess. I know i can do this. Im just having a tough time with it this morning. God bless you all.

[kyle505]

Day 3 was the worst for me. Day 4 I started eating again, and from that point on things slowly got better. I didn't have children to care for, and I can't imagine the strength it takes to do that and go through the detox. You are obviously a very strong person. A quote that was a big help to me ... count the seconds, count the minutes - whatever it takes to get you through.
Keep posting. You're almost done with the worst part of it.

[bmdad]

None of us ever thought we would become addicted to anything. You don't even see it coming. I too had never been addicted to anything and never thought in a million years that I would be. I injured my back, was prescribed pain meds, and was on a downhill slide in just over a year.

You can't dwell on the past or the "why's" and the "how's" All you can do is move on from this day forward. All that matters is that you're now doing what's right for you and your son. As long as you give it your all everything else will fall into place. It may be hard to realize right now but all of this will make you a stronger person.

Just keep moving forward and never give up. Life will be wonderful once again.

Best of luck.




Brian

[minn66]

Gigi and everyone, you already help people with your posts. I wouldn't wish withdrawal on anyone, yet when I first came on here and read that others were going through the same thing I didn't feel so alone. I admire your strength and courage for going through this. You are going to make it! Thank you for sharing your stories and being here.

[IwillDoThis]

ah honey - day 3 IS the toughest for sure because you are soooo tired and physically exhausted from what your body has been through and continues to go through.  Just remember you are in the home stretch and you are gonna start feeling better, just as everyone said.  Hang in there, I know how exhausted you are - I still remember it like yesterday.  

[Gigi024]

Thank you all so much. I guess I just really needed to hear that the worst is almost over. I'm fighting through it and trying to do everything I can to help ease some of the symptoms. I heard some of you say to keep telling yourself it's like a bad case of the flu and it will be over soon. So I keep trying to tell myself that. I appreciate all the support so much. I admire all of you that have overcome this. I know you all may still struggle some days but it takes a lot of strength to make it. I look forward to the days when I am better and able to help someone else who is going through what I'm going through now.

[steve1220]

hey sweetie you are getting off nasty pills for the best reason of all like dane just when in doubt just look at that little one of yours !!! your at day 3 your just about over the hump one mabey two more days and the awful stuff will be over you can do this !!! day 3 should be one of the hardest (at least it was for me) day four better and day 5 even better soon this will all be over and you and the little can enjoy life together and with a big smile on your face to boot......hang in there

[tired3]

I promise you it WILL get better, very soon! And it is completely worth it! There is a light at the end of the tunnel, I am almost to day 7 and I feel the best I have felt in so very long. Turn on some happy music, it really does help a ton! Congrats on day 3!!!! :) and another thing people will start noticing a good difference about you but can't put their finger on it:)

[littlebit667]

Day three is a hard one. I just hung on with every ounce of strength I had to get thru it.  Day four was a bit easier...but not great.  You really have to be willing to deal with it for a few more days!  It will be worth it, but it takes time. Dane is right....hold tight and keep hydrated and hot showered.  Hydration is a biggy...we can make ourselves sicker.  Gaterade, boost, ensure, lots of hot teas (sleeptime at night) will help.  take care!

[Dane74]

Hey girl, you are giving your baby the best gift of all you and all of you not the opiate induced self.  So please, hold on tight, day 3 is a doozy but it will get better i promise, when in doubt just look at your baby and know that you are both worth it!!!!  Try to take a long hot shower and stay hydrated it helps a ton.  Best of luck