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How much longer?
I'm on day 6... and really thought I'd be over everything.. I still have a little achiness.. but what's getting to me to the sick stomach.. anyone have the experience of being nauseous while detoxing and if so how long does it last? Other than that I'm doing great... sleeping okay...minus the sick tummy.. and getting my energy back.. I've tried everything for sour stomach and nothing helps!!!!!!
The upset stomach/flu like symptoms are normal with Opiate withdrawal. Immodium (no substitutes) works very well for this. Opiates mess up Mu receptors, and it takes a while for them to return to their normal functions. Mu receptors are present in the GI tract, so when you stop taking the opiate, they "wake up" so to speak, and you are no longer worried about being constipated, to put it mildly.
Immodium works by calming these mu receptors, and will make you feel much better. (helps calm other wd symptoms too)
Don't take it for too long however, and do not take more than directed on the instructions.
Immodium works by calming these mu receptors, and will make you feel much better. (helps calm other wd symptoms too)
Don't take it for too long however, and do not take more than directed on the instructions.
ABSOLUTELY True!! I too had the same thing, the doctor told me with blood work and Xrays in hand , "Well just because it didnt show up doesn't mean you DONT have it"!!
I believed it so therefore we condition our minds into believing that, and once you go thru the detox phase each day will get better, and each day we have to remember those triggers how we Believed in what we told ourselves so much for so long , that when the time comes you will know it when it comes, but that is when you have to start working on breaking those habits...working on retraining our brain to think positively, telling yourself EVERYDAY "I am feelling good today, I will have a productive day, I will get thru THIS day with out pain" all the positive words you can say helps the brain, kinda like a computer to reboot itself?? Does this make sense?? I've got so much to say and I just want it to come out clear ...
But the main thing is just BELIEVING in yourself becuz I had come to a point in my life where I didn't believe in me, or God or what anyone told me until I was READY to do the work and get clean then I was able to SEE things so much better in a different way....things to me now are so good and I look at what I have in my life, my son, my husband and how I couldve lost it all over what I was doing...So for the simple fact that you can say you know its all in your head on day 7, then Breezy your way ahead already!!!!
Now, continue to remember that and each day you will see things differently...I promise!!!!
I found a quote and want to share it with you...Its by Mary Ann Williamson:
As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.
Take care & never give up on yourself and remember YOU ARE a Good Person!!!!
Kim
I believed it so therefore we condition our minds into believing that, and once you go thru the detox phase each day will get better, and each day we have to remember those triggers how we Believed in what we told ourselves so much for so long , that when the time comes you will know it when it comes, but that is when you have to start working on breaking those habits...working on retraining our brain to think positively, telling yourself EVERYDAY "I am feelling good today, I will have a productive day, I will get thru THIS day with out pain" all the positive words you can say helps the brain, kinda like a computer to reboot itself?? Does this make sense?? I've got so much to say and I just want it to come out clear ...
But the main thing is just BELIEVING in yourself becuz I had come to a point in my life where I didn't believe in me, or God or what anyone told me until I was READY to do the work and get clean then I was able to SEE things so much better in a different way....things to me now are so good and I look at what I have in my life, my son, my husband and how I couldve lost it all over what I was doing...So for the simple fact that you can say you know its all in your head on day 7, then Breezy your way ahead already!!!!
Now, continue to remember that and each day you will see things differently...I promise!!!!
I found a quote and want to share it with you...Its by Mary Ann Williamson:
As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.
Take care & never give up on yourself and remember YOU ARE a Good Person!!!!
Kim
Just thought of probably my main problem!!! I've told myself as well as other and doctors ect.. for the past 8 years that I have a bad back.. (the reason I was prescribed lortab, after having my baby) thy maybe in my mind I started really believing it. I never had one ounce of back problems when given lortab.. the doctor did no testing.. I went to him after an ob doctor told me to get. Family doctor for my high blood pressure--- while pregnant-- which is no longer a problem. So I really do believe if u say it enough you will end up believing it. Yeah?
Just thought of probably my main problem!!! I've told myself as well as other and doctors ect.. for the past 8 years that I have a bad back.. (the reason I was prescribed lortab, after having my baby) thy maybe in my mind I started really believing it. I never had one ounce of back problems when given lortab.. the doctor did no testing.. I went to him after an ob doctor told me to get. Family doctor for my high blood pressure--- while pregnant-- which is no longer a problem. So I really do believe if u say it enough you will end up believing it. Yeah?
Thank you Kim.. its so good to always get support on this site. My mind keeps telling me things.. ie: that I've been on pain pills for so long and maybe somehow i hurt my back and didn't know it? And that's y I'm still hurting.. its trying to make me believe I'm a lost cause and I need the pills.. or ill live in pain the rest of my life.. but being strong to beat it. I know its all on my head.
Congrats on making it 7 days!!! Try to stay positive and you WILL get through this....now that you're able to eat, try and include good protein meals Like Fish, chicken fresh veggies if ya can... all in small amounts until your body/tummy can handle a regular sized meal...
All the best to you !!! never give up -you will beat it, you just have to believe it!!
Prayers and hugs to you!!
Kim
All the best to you !!! never give up -you will beat it, you just have to believe it!!
Prayers and hugs to you!!
Kim
Day 7.. yep made it to one week. I'm so glad I did it. The sick stomach I'm referring too was not just ur normal nausea.. I'm telling you I was SICK.. every smell made me sick.. but.. proudly to announce.. I'm feeling better today.. the nausea has gotten better and was actually able to go for breakfast.. eat and kept it down. First time in a week I was able to eat something other than crackers. I've lost 20 lbs.. but definitely not complaining about that.. lol I do however have some aches today. Took some ibuprofen and feeling a little better. But the main thing is I'm doing it. First time in 8 years I've went this long.. soo happy!!! :) xoxo
Congrats on day 6!!! That is so good. You sound so much better than many of us have felt on Day 6. I wish nausea was the only thing i had to deal with on Day 6. You probably already know this but flat soda is good for nausea. Let ginger ale or coke sit on the counter for several hours until all the bubbles are gone. Eat saltines or dry toast slowly. Are you staying hydrated? Very important. Keep up the good work!!!
I used a time release formuary of prilocet (omeprazole) and was quite pleased that made a difference. I had been taking 2 pills perday - Docs prescription morming and evening. The sustained release formula from Walgreens works just fine. Good luck!
i felt like that too that sick to stomach feeling but now day 27 my stomach feels better i lost weight when i was detoxing but now i still get a little sick to my stomach in the morning but i feel much better now congrats on day 6
Yes, you are doing it....one day at a time. Addiction is a slippery slope so we must always be on guard. Doesn't mean we have to think about it 24/7 but our addiction desperately wants us to use again and we have to start believing that active drug addiction is no life, it's a very lonely place and we were not put on this earth to abuse ourselves.
You are awesome and I am soooo proud of you!
You are awesome and I am soooo proud of you!
Thank you.. will try ur options.. BTW. Sooo happy I'm on day 6.. this is the first time in eight years I've gone this long.. several earlier attempts I would get to day 4 and that's the furthest.. soo a very important first milestone for me.. yay!! Lol
Hey breezy, congrats on day 6!!!
Are you eating enough? Try drinking gingerale, soda water. You have too much acid in your stomach. Crackers are good and dry toast. Also, try sucking on slices of ginger.
Not sure how much longer it will last but I don't think it should be much longer.
Are you eating enough? Try drinking gingerale, soda water. You have too much acid in your stomach. Crackers are good and dry toast. Also, try sucking on slices of ginger.
Not sure how much longer it will last but I don't think it should be much longer.
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