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Feeling Needy

I've been weaning since Saturday. So this is day 6. Felt anxious,  had cold sweats, shaky, insomnia... The worst of it was the first 3 days. It has now been 30 hours since I have taken anything,  and that was just a half. I was feeling great yesterday but woke up in middle of the night feeling restless. I just want to be done with this. I want to not feel wd symptoms. I want to not crave the meds. Ugh.... When will this end? How can I sanely get through the thick of it?

Would love some ongoing support....feeling very needy right now and like nobody gets it. :(
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Whoa girl, you have percocet in your home? If so, you gotta get rid of that! No way to stay clean w/ them around!!!!
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Thanks. It's been an up and down day but it definitely helps to stay busy. I'm getting through this one hour at a time.

I even ignored my percocet bottle today when I happened to see it. I'm pretty proud of that. It was NOT easy.
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Good Morning, T :)

........& The Clock says....56 hours ..Day 3 :))) Bravo!! Start believing it, don't doubt yourself. You're doing it & you're in it for the long haul, my friend.

Glad to hear that you're staying busy. That's so important. You sound very good -- that attitude will help push you through the rest of this. Keep your eye on the prize when your energy dips or those thoughts to use come up like last night. (Again, great job on that! :)

Just wanted to check in w/ you & give you an 'atta girl :)

ttys,
Annie
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Well I'm on day 3! Wow. I can't even believe I've made it thus far.

It has been 56 hours since any Norco. But who's counting,  right?  ;-)

Today has been decent. Staying very busy playing with my kiddos and cleaning like a mad person.

Thank you all again for your constant,  much-needed support and encouragement.
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Hi well your threw the worst of the phyical detox things should be turning around for you Keep in mind this is 1/3 phyical and 2/3 mental you got to be ready on both fronts the best thing you can do now is get involved with N/A it is free and if your honest with yourself the 12 steps can change the very way you think..your best thinking got you here...you will be welcome with a hug and you can listen or share what your going threw the people there will understand exactly what is going on  I cant stress this enough it is the single thing that will shore up your clean time so google N/A meetings in your area
.............................................Gnarly.......................................
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Love that story!
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Just Journaled in a notebook. It felt very therapeutic.
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Well I took an ativan...hopefully that will help me sleep.

Know what the hardest thing about this is for me?  I'm a very stable person. I'm the one who holds things together for everyone else. I'm a great stay at home mommy. I would do anything for them and my sweet husband.

But this addiction makes me feel "dirty". I feel like I need support from friends but that they'll look at me differently. I don't want anyone to know this dark secret that I'm fighting every second to fight. I feel very dark and like a failure.

The good news is that it's been almost 48 hours since I took any narcotics!!!!!

I'm really doing this! Sometimes I get excited when I realize how far I've come in just a week...

Journaled, listened to music,  and read. That was my night.

Your guys' support,  advice and encouragement helped me fight the craving this time. I hope every one of you knows how special you are for helping a complete stranger.
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Well. I understand totally. U can do this!  U are doing this!! I honestly called mental hospital asked if they would take me. Honestly thought losing my mind. But didn't take me. I survived. I'm not even adict just was naive dependent listened to Dr. Anyway I passed alot of my time watching Joel Osteen speaking on God's help. Just a thought. I felt like I found hell. All I know that's as close to hell I ever want to get my whole life. U can do this. U r doing this.
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Hi,
Just wanted to send u a quick word of encouragement.  U definitely r not alone.  Post often n keep us informed.  U have lots of people, right here n right now, pulling for you.  You can do this!

This is probably an oldy....  But I read it often;
A teenage boy was struggling n talked to his grandfather.  He told him  "I feel as if I have two roaring Lions in my head.  One is fighting for me while the other wants to devour me.  I just don't know which one will win".  The wise man looked at his grandson n told him, "I know which one will win....the one you feed the most".  
Keep busy n keep feeding the Lion that wants what is best for you.  Stay focused on the outcome.  Like jifmoc said, "This too shall pass".
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Pasquisha :))

I'm not sure if you're journaling on your own or here on MH but I just wanted to say:

Man, wer're Proud of you !! & Keep it up. We're with you.
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Totally what I needed to hear. Thank you. I know all that. But yes, my mind is being a jerk. ;)

*sigh* Going to go journal now.....
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I honestly don't know how much it would set you back. I was taking 12 7.5 mg Norco daily. I went completely off, thought and still think I'm going to die...so weak I cant walk around the house. I finally broke and took a 50 mg tramadol which from what I hear is equivalent to a 5mg Norco. However much different in the way it works. I honestly don't feel much better. I too hope I haven't set myself back...id say take a bath...some Benadryl may help too. Please let me know how your doing..hugs
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Hi Pasquisha :)

Nice to see you!

The party line to your question? Yes, you're stupid. The reality -- of  course not!!! Your body/mind is in a state of trauma right now & it's only natural to feel this way. Please, please bear in mind that what you're experiencing right now is totally 'neural' in nature. It's chemical. If detox were easy, there wouldn't be so many addicts out there.

You CAN do this. When that black dog whispers in your ear, try your Darndest to redircet! (Whatever that means for you) Talk with us here, journal what you're going through (if you're not sure how to do that, we can help). Talk on the phone w/ supportive non-judgemental people, watch movies, listen to something inspirational on yt, make a list of the reasons you're doing this or webcam a journal -- a blow-by-blow document of what you're experiencing & why you're doing it! Make a list of what you'd like to do when you get through this that you couldn't do before. Stay on track, my friend & keep your eye on that prize.

So, yeah....1/2 a pill, 1, 2, 2,000....it's all a bad idea. (Btw. as I'm sure you already know, the half a pill thing..that amount? It's your habit trying to trick you). Don't fall for it. You know better & you're stronger.

Hang in there!

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Am I stupid for considering taking half a pill just to feel somewhat human for a bit? Would that set me way back? Aaagh I want to cry right now. I've never been more miserable in my life. What a drag.

Help. What do I do? Stick it out? Take half? Take a quarter? I feel like anything to take away this immense ache would be worth it?
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Hang in there, i think we all loose our sanity in detox and recovery, for a while at least anyway !!!
Well done and keep fighting : )
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Pasquisha- we ALL understand!!! My fave saying of late: This Too Shall pass.

Each day, you'll feel an ounce better. These feelings are temporary!!! Can you remember why you are doing this? Go back to the reasons. Write em down.

And watch movies, keep your mind off your thoughts (our thoughts drive us crazy!!)

Good job!!
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I'm right here with you...i took my last pill Monday am, no taper..long story but I haven't slept since. My legs are so restless its driving me nuts...i did notice today my skin isn't tingling anymore..ive been taking alot of baths, taking Tylenol Pm, and vitamins...but I can't eat a thing...hang in there. Your not alone :) we will get thru this and god willing never have to go thru anything quite as painful ever again. Hugs
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Ugh my body aches like nobody's business. :( :( :(
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You've already gotten some terrific advice so I can't really add anything except to say you CAN and will do it.  It isn't easy...but nothing good in life ever is.  If you have a regular doc you might want to call and see if you can get a scrip for clonidine...it helps with a lot withdrawal symptoms including craving :-)
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Hang in there. You are doing great. You have given me the courage to go down the same road as you tomorrow. I am totally addicted to codeine. I am starting on day 1 in the morning so we can go down this road together. I know I need suppose badly
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everyone knows you can...
try writing a kids book... brainstorm some ideas that make them smile... then find ways to write a few lines that will catch their attention...
i wrote a book called "the runaway teapot"... it kept my mind rolling for hours...
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Went for a walk with the kids, read books with them, watched movies....windows are open cuz the weather is beautiful.... feeling a little less anxious.

I think I can I think I can..... ;)
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You guys just gave me a good cry. I can't thank you all enough.
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