Day 4??!!!???

[Dixiechick72]

Ok wow... Lastnight was no good. I think I've had it pretty good so far til lastnight hit me. I could not for the life of me go to sleep. I got up at midnight took a hot bath but then it was too hot and over heated myself. My stomach had been bloated all day yesterday from my issues.  Anyways I took more of the natural stuff cause my legs and arms were sooooo restless.  Finally after 2 I went to sleep and woke up at 6... Not how I want to start my day 4. Other then feeling restless I think I'm ok.  I tried to watch my grandbabies for a few hours. Usually I'm on my feet right behind them and I was dragging soooo bad. Omg I kept saying I hope this night ends soon.  I'm feeling restless now.. So I'm going to take another bath. I was really hoping day 3 was my worst now I'm a little nervous if worst has yet to come... I can do this. I know I can. I just hate how my legs and stuff are feeling ... Anyways hope all of u are hanging strong!!! U know who u are!!! I'm pulling for u guys!!!!  Day 4 let's go!!!!

[Dixiechick72]

Actually is what I did was I told my son to hide them and he did. But I dont crave them ... At least not right now. So I went outside sat in the spa. Worked on my tan. I feel ok. Still feeling on the weak side. Afterall only got a little sleep.  I think today is my lazy day. I've been walking and stuff the past two days. I may take a cat nap. If I feel better I'll make myself walk. It does make me feel better.  Thank u all for responding and lift me!!!  I love u all and I'm forever grateful!!!!

[Free2agoodhome]

i agree with the exercise..and sunlight at this stage..force your body to produce natural feel good...runners experience it all the time..not saying run a 10k  hell i couldnt ,,,but work up a nice heart rate...take nice bath...after,,,so happy your on your way....u go gurl

[minn66]

Great job, girl! You may want to tell hubby to put them somewhere, though. You know what they say about poking the bear. Trust me, one never knows when that bear will decide to bite you. I am very proud of you. Now go get some dark chocolate from your Secret Detoxer Kit! ;)

[Dixiechick72]

Lol @ minn. I love twisted sister!!! U rock. Lol. Ok so guess what. Not only did my mom offer me pills and I said no but when I got home I forgot I gave my Hubby some norco for his back. They are sitting there stairing me in the face. Guess what?? I walked away and left!!! Even though I'm physically weak I'm mentally strong !!! I'm doing good!!

[minn66]

Oh dear, Aunt Flo always shows up at the worst time! Lol, look at it this way, at least you know you aren't pregnant ;)

You guys are so sweet! I miss being able to post during the day :( You all support me more than you'll ever know. I don't dare even visit this site on my work computer, so I check in from my phone as I can. I am so proud of you all, you're going toe to toe with this crap and you're showing it that you're in charge and as Twisted Sister says, "We're Not Gonna Take It Anymore! " OK, now I've really dated myself :p

Big hugs,

Minn

[Dixiechick72]

Hey waz thank u soooo much. I've taken 2 bathes today already about to go in the spa. My emotions are sky high as u see but I'm hanging in there. My day is more then half way done so I'm staying positive. I'm keeping hydrated but I'm sure I could stand a little more as well as eating hasn't been my best today.  I do feel like I'm weak at walking today but I'll hang in there. Thanks again for the much needed info

[Sonrissa]

Hey waz! I love your posts! So very uplifting! Thanks for the info on the App! I have an iPad not an iPhone, but I'm gonna check it out! Keep posting, you are an inspiration!!

Hang In their Dixie! The cavalry is on it's way!  Sounding the trumpet!

[thewaz]

Four days is huge!  Four days was also my worst.  And I won't lie - 5 was no picnic either but I'll also share on day 7 I went flower shopping all day and planted and had a blast. It all flipped for me.  First and foremost, I hope you are nourishing yourself.  My lifeline (thanks Minn) was and still is Ensure Boost although I'm mostly back to normal eating and actually STARVING all the time.  So much for that 12 pound weight loss I was so excited about!  So here's how I survived day four and five.... I took hot baths with epsom salts.  A lot of them.  And while in the tub I turned the lights off, lit candles and sipped a little wine even though it didn't like me too much.  I added lavendar to my tub.  A soother in itself.  Making your bed/bedroom an inviting place to be is key.  Make sure your bed is all neat and ready for you.  Can you put some earbuds in and listen to music?  It's a calmer.  I downloaded a free app to my iPhone that is called sleepy time.  I took deep breaths and repeated the same thing over and over..Please God help me through this. Please God keep me strong.  Please let me rest.  I took ever pillow I could find in the house and put them on top of my legs.  Then I tucked a blanket around that.  Very secure.  Almost like a baby's bunting.  Did I sleep much?  Hell no.  Was it awful? Hell yes.  Did it end?  Oh yes ; ).  The physical pain is gone (other than some killer headaches).  I'm still anxious on and off.  Sleep is coming but in odd increments and at odd times but if my body says sleep, I sleep.  I pray you have a peaceful night.  And if you don't?  I bet you will tomorrow. Or at leas a wee bit better.  I wrote a post at about this point of WD for me.  It was like 3:30 in the morning and I put some flip flops on and went for a walk around the block in my pjs.  Didn't give a *** if anyone saw me.  I needed to get out of that bed and move a little.  Deep breaths Dixie...it's almost over.

[Dixiechick72]

Thanks Eva!!!

[smiles4eva]

You are doing great! Congrats on 4 days :) Hope tummy and sleep is better tonight!

[Dixiechick72]

Hey sissy embracing the hug and the lift. Thank u. Yes I will get through this... Just gotta laugh and keep plucking along!!!;)

[Sissy5126]

Hey there Dixiechick just wanted to pop in a say "congrats on day 4" hang in there sweety!!!  I know Just how you feel.  I was on day 6 and. Omg I thought the worse was behind me. NOT! But I made though with the help of these wonderful people. You can do this I know it's hard! But we are all here pulling for you. We want you to feel wonderful and enjoying LIFE!
Stay strong my friend and give those grandbabies a big hug!!!!!!!

[Dixiechick72]

Lesa!!!! Hey!!! Thank u!!! Always love ur posting!!! Thank u and yes I got this. Just got the Gatorade again but guess what??!! Lol I have to laugh about it cause if I don't I'll cry lol but guess who came to visit me today??? Aunt flo!!! Really ??!! Today of all days I really need to have my f ing cycle!!!! Ugh!! Wow life can be cruel. Guess that explained my salt and chocolate cravings lastnight lol. Gotta love this. Embrace this!! I am kicking @ss here. I will get through this!!!!  Thank u lesa. U always lift me!!!!

[10356]

Good morning Dixiechick !! Whoo Hoo day 4 !! You go Girl :)) You are at the worst of it now !! Day 3 and 4 are usually the worst of it so You got this !! If you have any juice you may try a lil of that since you took the Imodium.. I did not sleep for 8 days straight except a lil nap here and there so you really are doing well.. the sleep you had last night will help you push thru today.. Just think the summer with no addiction holding you back !! You have belly laughs to look forward too BBQS swimming Beautiful sunsets So so much we miss whie active.. so you look this illness in the eye and say F you You are not stealing my life no more !! Whoo Hooo Dixiechick you are on you way to Freedom !! :))

[Dixiechick72]

Sonrissa I'm on the west coast in cal ... It's a slow morning for me but I'm up and eating and trying to drink. I've been thinking of u and praying for u... How's that plunger coming along?? I'll be expecting to be reading ur post today and rooting u on. U can do this girl!!!
Minn so nice of u to pop in... I feel like ur the momma watching us all!!! Cheers me up. Thank u for support. Good thing I did stock on imodium but actually blocked me up yesterday so I thought I was done ... Oh so fun the things we talk of here lol :)

[minn66]

Hi Dixie, a quick hello and attagirl while on break :) Ugh, those tummy troubles are a you know what! I swear the first week I should have bought stock in the Immodium company ;)

Keep going, hun, you're doing great!

Hugs,
Minn

[Dixiechick72]

Really now?? Again??? The stomach issues are starting again. I guess it's back to imodium. I didn't need any yesterday... Why today???;( one more fight... I can do this. I know I can

[Sonrissa]

Good Morning Dixie! It is still morning on the West Coast! I'm up, drinking coffee, and staring my pill bottle in the face! I will post on my own thread, but I wanted you to know that I'm still holding your hand and were gonna get through this day! Me day 1 & you day 4! I'm so scared! I'm gonna be here all day! Work through this I minute at a time! Talk soon, I'm gathering up courage!

[Dixiechick72]

Sara thank u. I've been exercising except day one. It has helped. I feel exhausted right now so I'm being lazy...;) but that's ok. I know me. I'll be on the treadmill this afternoon. ;). I push myself everyday through this.
@ hydro I love my Epsom salt baths. They save me. I think that's what helped a little lastnight. Another one this morning.  So well see how I do. I keep getting out of bed but feel weak and lay down. I do realize I'm drinking water isn't helping like the Gatorade was. I ran out lastnight so I need to go grab more of that. But thanks guys. I know I'll get through this. I think this is my tough day. That's ok. Just keep fighting with me and I'll be on day 5!!! ;)

[NoMoreHydro]

Epsom salt in the bath helps a great deal.  Give it a try as it helps the muscles.  It really does!  

[dominosarah]

Exercise would be good for you so go for it!  Let yourself feel the emotions, it's all good.  We numbed them up for so long we forgot we had feelings. Stay positive and keep moving forward~~sara

[Dixiechick72]

Thank u!!! Ur support has been great for me today. I did take a bath and feel like it's taking every ounce to move my body.   I like to say I'll take it easy but I'm one to push myself. Like getting back to exercising.  I know the emotions will be ok. I'll stay on the positive side of it as much as I can!!! thank u for ur support today. It's really helping me a lot.

[IBKleen]

Turn that into a positive too. the emotions thing I mean. I bet you haven't "felt" in a long time. Be grateful you CAN feel. I think you are through the worst of it and I know you will make it. Just hang in there and give yourself some time. Maybe just relax today and take a nice hot bath, read a book or watch an old tear-jerker on tv.

Whatever you are feeling is okay as long as you don't act on it. Just think, no more wondering where you will get pills, counting pills, popping pills, etc. You are well on your way to freedom! Great job!!

[Dixiechick72]

That's exactly what I keep telling myself. I'm almost out of the woods...I just gotta stay busy and get through today. I can and I will. Just feeling tired ...