Good morning everyone, happy Monday! You may think that's an oxymoron, like saying plastic silverware or jumbo shrimp. But to me, this is a happy Monday because it is my day 10 clean from years of vicodin habit.
I started feeling the first traces of PAWS over the weekend, but I knew that was coming. I think this week will be the mental part of this battle, from what I've read from you other folks who got out a couple weeks ahead of me. I'm ready for that, and have prepared the wife for the inevitable gloom.
Because of the PAWS, I can't really say I'm doing perfect yet, and know I have a ways more to go. But wow, everything else is really getting or has gotten better. I'm actually sleeping at least 5 hours a night at this point, and actually slept 7 straight last night. I feel much more clearheaded, because I don't have the pervasive thoughts about "Gotta hurry home, get some vics", and because well...I've been clean 10 days!
Just a note to you folks in your first week: HOLD ON.
I do have a question. What other things can I do to mitigate PAWS a litlte?
Thus far, I am:
1-Taking a daily antidepressant(wellbutrin)
2-Taking my multivitamin
3-Taking my stress vitamin pack(New Chapter Stress Take Care)
4-Exercising each day(riding the bike, makes my legs feel great)
5-Taking it to the hot tub each day
But what else can I do? I really appreciate the tips, and further, the fact that all of you have been here for me through this.
:)