Day 7!

[NowOrNever43]

Today is day 7, 1 whole week! I slept a little better last night than the night before, still pretty fatigued but feel better than yesterday! I can't believe it's been a week already! I feel a little jittery n shakes today but that could be the coffee. My body temp is still up and down, and still get tummy troubles from time to time. Just learning to ride the waves and keep on going!

[NowOrNever43]

We don't have any Wholefoods close by but Shaws has a really good organic foods/supplements section maybe I will try that :) thank you

[NowOrNever43]

I am past the halfway mark on day 7, I feel ok. Still a little restless but it's not as bad as a few days ago. I'm actually craving right now pretty bad which makes me anxious :-/ Just pushing through, I want the night to be over so I can start a new day tomorrow!

[smiles4eva]

Wholefoods is where I got mine.  They sell liquid and lozenges. Lozenges worked better for me.  

[NowOrNever43]

I will have to pick up some rescue remedy, where did u buy it from? Haha I agree it's all about balance!

[smiles4eva]

After a little over a week I could have a couple cups in the morning but I had to chew the rescue remedy lozenges at the same time. It's all about balance right!? Haha
For the last couple weeks I have even been able to drink it in the afternoon and still be fine.  Chocolate as a late night snack still keeps me awake and twitching.

[NowOrNever43]

I hear you on that, next stop for me will be Overeaters Anonymous! I starting to taste and smell things a lot more now which can't be good! lol! I agree with you on the Gatorade I hate the low cal n my two favorites are lemon-lime and cool blue! Yummmm! :)

[Pat1956100]

My new addiction is gatorade.  I love the orange and lemon lime. It has to be the Performer series though.  I hate the reduced calorie lol.
I am going to have to wean off of it.  It's way too expensive and fattening.

If it's not one thing it's another lol.

[NowOrNever43]

I made it thru the workday n stayed strong for both you and I! :) I have Valerian Root at home I will bring some with me tomorrow to work for sure! Xox

Smiles- 1 week! :) I can't wait to be able to drink coffee again! I love coffee! I used the breathing technique a couple of times, it does help :) at what point would u say u were able to drink coffee again?

[NowOrNever43]

Thanks for your kind words, I have had a pretty good appetite thru out the whole withdrawal so I have been eating, it does help quite a bit with energy I have noticed. I have been drinking Gatorade like its going out of style! lol :) Each day does seen better than the last and they aren't dragging along anymore like the first few days! I've cut my source, I only had 1 source. I feel good about things this time around! :)

[smiles4eva]

7 days woohoo!  Coffee contributed to my tummy trouble and jitters.  Definitely limit it but don't get discouraged you will be able to drink it with no issues soon!  Gaba and rescue remedy really helped me. Don't forget the breathing techniques!  You are doing awesome!

[Pat1956100]

Yes, yes take the imodium.  If you are having tummy issues, it will help.
Sorry you couldn't get any valerian root but you should be able to make it through 2 more  hours.  I know work is such a trigger for you so I am rooting for you.  Stay strong, I need you to.

[kyle505]

Many congrats...If you've put your roadblocks in place, you will stay clean, and each and every day from this point on will get better. There will still be bad days (such is life), but you will face those with a clear head.
Try to eat as much as you can; your body has been through hell. It needs fuel to recover. Lots of liquids. And try to take walks.
The anxiety will pass, but you will find that the mental recovery takes a lot longer, and is much harder than the physical part. That's why this forum is so important.

[NowOrNever43]

Pat, they didn't have valerian root at the store by my work so I will just have to push on, I have 2 hours left at work, just got make it thru this.

Mary- thanks for your kind words really appreciated right now :)

I feel anxious and a little foggy. Is it ok to take Imodium on day 7? Haven't taken any since day 3 but having some tummy issues today.

[mary577]

That's what it's all about....ride the waves and keep going!   I had to make a list and make myself work on one thing for a few minutes.   I would say, "I will do this for fifteen minutes and then if I feel like stopping, I will."   If 15 minutes sounds like too long, make it five minutes.   There is something about getting up and moving in a constructive way that kicks in the motivation.   Don't expect miracles....just work towards the long haul.   It truly does help to work on something.  It takes off the edge of the jitters and makes you feel hopeful.   I don't really know how to explain it, but I felt like I would never be able to get up and work again without my pills...."for energy".   Believe me....I am so much better off without them, and you will be too.

[Pat1956100]

Okay, let us know if it helps.

[NowOrNever43]

I will try to get out at lunch for some valerian root, I only drank half my coffee and dumped the rest out couldn't handle the jitters. Heading out soon for lunch!

[Pat1956100]

Is there any way you can scoot out and get some valerian root?  It is really supposed to help with anxiety.  I know how difficult the anxiety is and don't want to see you suffer. Stop the caffeine too.  It increases the anxiety.

[NowOrNever43]

I hear ya, there is so much to do at home that I need to do but just don't have the motivation to do so! I have anxiety today, and am getting those waves of withdrawal symptoms, just gonna keep on trucking through! Congrats on day 5 lady! So proud of you :) xox

Sonrissa, today isn't as good as I had hoped I am anxious, but I will get through it! I have made it 7 days no turning back now! So happy it's a short week, and you are right after working all day it does make my body a whole lot more tired! :) xox

[Sonrissa]

Good Morning, and congrats on day 7! You are doing amazing! Working is good, although I know it's hard! It will keep your mind off things, and make your body tired!

I'm so happy for you! Keep moving forward! Every day should get a teeny bit easier! Stay positive! Big hugs!!

[Pat1956100]

Feel a little hungover but I slept well so I can't complain.  No energy so I want to force myself to do a few things today.
Everywhere I look I have something to do and it gets overwhelming but I am going to hang in.  I don't want to fall back into that hole.

[NowOrNever43]

Conhall, thanks for your encouraging words! Definitely going to take it slow and keep expectations low I am early into this still! One whole week! Yayyy! :)

Pat, breaking records every minute! I have to admit sometimes it hard sitting at work when I just wanna be home and on the couch but atleast it keeps me occupied and passes the time, also it's a short week! You will bypass that 2 week goal! I know you will, you've got this in the bag! We're only 2 day apart! How are you feeling today? Xoxo

[Pat1956100]

Day 7, Wow, Who'd a thunk it.
I am so proud of you and to think you are working as well.
You've got this, one day at a time.  Just don't use today.
I love you setting new records for yourself.  I intend to as well.
Mine is 2 weeks and I hope to surpass that and keep on trucking.
We will do this sweety.
So happy for you.
Try decaf coffee???

[conhall]

This is Great! Its definitely a Milestone . Each night each day sleep will get better just try and not worry about whats not right in front of you just right now and it will get easier I promise Congrats to you  Good job on riding those waves Whewt very proud of you!