Day 8, and back to work...

[Frankenkristin]

Slept again, which is good, but still cold and sweaty. Irritated. Need some motivation. Any advice?

[Frankenkristin]

Kick rocks is right! The flu cover is working wonders at work, btw, it justifies my 'heroine chic' look and attitude,  hahahahahagha...is it day 10? Things are starting to look different. My knees and legs ache soo bad I can't stand it, but I'm pretty sure things are getting better. Sooo cold and sooo sweaty though. Business professional is looking pretty haggard. You guys keep me going though. Is it like that for everyone else too?

[kleighn]

Yep day 7 now. I got some vitamins yesterday that helped ( or at least made me think they helped) sleeplessness is coming on now and still freezing. Today is my first day back at work, everyone's thought I had the flu. Can't believe I've made it this far. Now I know I have the strength to get through this debilitating disease. Kick rocks methadone ;)

[Frankenkristin]

Day 10, and here renting cars!!! Klieghn, you're 7 now? I've been trying to send you mad positivity. Trying to keep laughing, cause it helps. Still so cold and sweaty, but day 10 man. Too far to turn now...were warriors!!!

[kleighn]

HAPPY DAY 10!!! I hope you are doing alright today. Thinking of you.

[Merri12]

9 days YEAH!!!  And you will find that work will mske it better. Keep your mind and body busy and you fon't dwell too much. Way too go girl. You are there. Have a great day at work.

[Frankenkristin]

Thanks k! I feel like you're my detox sister!!!

[kleighn]

Good luck back at work girl. You'll do just fine.  

[kleighn]

Good luck back at work girl. You'll do just fine.  

[Frankenkristin]

Thanks! Day 9 here, getting ready for a long day of work. Only tossed and turned last night, but hopefully that will help me tonight. iPod charged, now i gotta keep focused. I'm trying to be a warrior, but it's sooo ******* hard!!!

[gnarly_1]

Hi try to get up and exorsize for 1/2 houre a brisk walk is a good start  also go to walmart and pick up a can of whey protein mix it is only 15 bucks for a 2lb can start drinking 2 a day this will give your brain the aminos and the protein helps with the energy crash that and time will heal you keep posting for support we all want to see you get well your doing great for 8 days time and God will heal you good luck and God bless...........................................Gnarly>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[OxyTired]

Believe it or not, within a few days you will be through the "easy" part, the physical discomfort. Next you have to deal with the "mental" part, where your addict brain will try to tempt you over and over. But you must stay strong and keep your guard up.
Some days I had no energy, others I was listless and bored. Then I would have a good day, followed by any variety of downer stuff. Its all during the period when your brain is readjusting to no pills, paying the devil his due as Kyle on here says.
I spent several years zoned out on oxycodone, so it went with the territory I wasn't going to be "marvelous" overnight. I am still a work in progress, and keep going on a daily program of recovery. Its a small price to pay for the wonderful freedom from pills. Some days now I don't even think about them, but I remind myself that for me, the addict brain is always lurking, waiting his chance.

[Readytolive31]

Congrats on day 8!! Keep pushing and stay strong..you are doing so good :))

[sofloblindman]

Try to feed your body well,fruit and smoothies are great.make this 2 bananas 1 Greek yogurt strawberry,honey,fresh ginger,juice and ice blend well dark chocolate is optional. And I just discovered the ultimate withdraw cure Banana Pudding the real kind with those nilla waffers omg try this people!!!

[Amandag78]

Hi, congratulations on 8 days clean, great job.

[Frankenkristin]

Thanks! The hope for a better tomorrow is keeping me going today. That sounded disgustingly motivational poster worthy....yeowch.
I think my personality is slowly seeping back out, but I'm so sore and cold and sweaty. Totally caught myself dancing earlier and I giggled. Then took some more ibuprofen. We're getting through this, as hard as it may be. We are ******* warriors. Also, I have a half sleeve tattoo healing, that I PROMISED myself I wouldn't get until I was sober, so I'm kind of ashamed, however, I guess it's too late to cry about it, and I can get another once this is over, maybe as a constant reminder of this dumb ****!
Hope all is well with you guys, you are true story life savers!!!

[Real180]

I mean it varies for everyone.. For me the RLS stuck around for a bit--until like day 20.. But all the other stuff was gone by day 10... Keep in mind each day showed improvement from day 6 on so the RLS became less and less each day... My energy during the day really started to comeback at around days 8-10... Anyway as you can see you a right there now and should start seeing some really big changes soon...

All the best

[Frankenkristin]

And I'm gonna try to get motivated for half price candy day!

[Frankenkristin]

Thanks guys, you really are the best. I took days 5,6, and 7 off work, had to get a doctors note, so I got some clonopins, and I know it was a bad idea, but I needed to sleep. So how much longer on the physicals? I'm taking all the recommended meds, except the shakes and Gatorade cause I can't stomach it. I feel WAYYY better than day 6, but I'm losin' it. Also,! Work.

[Real180]

Congrats on eight days!!! You should be really turning the corner as far as the physicals.... I recommend taking a long hot shower/bath and then  try to get out and about as much as possible.. Maybe a brisk walk with some music.. I know it's easier said than done but try to enjoy your sobriety -- your on the road to recovery now.. Again congrats on eight days your doing GREAT!!!

[mommymarieme]

Congratulations on 8 days!! You will do great! Stay positive and let us know how it goes :)

[ROSYouralright]

Just HANG IN THERE!!! Your doing great!! At day 8 the physical will be behind you soon! :)