Day 9 Off hydro addiction

[Reality_Check]

I had a pretty good day today, day 9 down. Been feelin a bit wore out at the end of my days, but mentally I'm great, light anxioty once in a while, but not bad at all. Eating what I think is normal now, wouldnt know cause was always snowed. Lost too much - for me, but slowly getting back-trying anyway. Lookin forward to TEN!

[SandySlope]

I say that you have all helped me out with realizing that I have a problem and I need to keep track of myself post w/d so I dont get back into the same h*ll hole.
I came on here in May getting off oxys (HORRIBLE) and thought I would never return...but I thought, oh, hydros? I can deal with that.....then came across a big amount and finished up. By the time I was close  to done, Im like, these things ARE SO HORRIBLE!! I cant feel anything anymore....they arent even making me high anymore, just sick....DONE! Now I admit I have a problem for future issues so its up to me to pat myself on the back each time I turn it down and remember how great the pavement smells after it rains, and how much better that lasagne tastes :) and the THOUSANDS of other reasons life without pills is SO MUCH BETTER.

[Weney3777]

Wow! Congratulations. The big 1-0! Awesome.

[SandySlope]

Day 5 from 5 10/365 norcos a day to nothing, cold turkey. I like this thread because it adds the positive stuff we must keep track of around this time of detoxing. WOW the senses are really back already!!! Let us remind ourselves that this can be crazy at first, like, even the bad senses are more open. A very bright sunny day outside is going to be REALLY bright, so wear those sunglasses and sunscreen, it helps from getting the Creepy Whoahs. Also, when I bump my head, OUCH!!! Gotta get up some guts to tough out minor pain more.
But then there are all of the good senses that totally outweigh the minor post w/d nusinces, like, uh, YOUR SOUL BEING BACK? Sex drive going up? Wow, I feel like cooking dinner again!! YAY! We were all SOOOO NUMB when high, we forget that the real good things dont feel so good anymore. It doesnt just numb the pain, it numbs the goods. We want the GOODS back, right? RIGHT!
Autumn is here and its a great time for the senses to see in a new light!! Smell that first few rains, the colors on the trees.....sense of a NEW season. I cant wait to get more energy back because I just feel like dancing around and acting like a clown!! I also lost my sense of humor at least half of it in the last few years with Devil Pills. I cant wait to laugh again!!!
I have been this a few times but because of all of YOU, and of course by my expieriences, that you CANNOT go back. Stay strong and make it a point to test  your will and WIN anytime theres an opportunity to go back. IT GETS WORSE every time you detox, even at my semi light dose.

keep on keepin on!

[Dopamine0780]

How's it going Ness?  Feeling any more normal yet?

[TakingAction]

Good for you.  Sounds like you are really on your way.  You are at about the point when I started to really enjoy being sober. As the physical detox subsides and the mind quiets down, life kicks into high gear.  

It's amazing how gratifying it is to really FEEL things again.  Even some of the negative emotions.  It's just so nice to be alive again.  I do suggest trying to find some kind of hobby to imerse yourself into, I began to get restless and found that staying busy is the next step in keeping the progress safe.  Just a word of advice.

So happy for you. Keep doing what you are doing.  - Matt

[nessyness]

Way to go! Your doing great. Im struggling  bit with the anxiety to, but i deal because its better than the alternative ;)......Keep fighting the good fight hun........Nessa

[peaceinknowing]

Keep up the good work.