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Why do I still feel like crapolla???
Hi guys. I am 13 days clean today from opioid abuse. I have been through the physical detox I think...not sure. I am still very anxious, depressed, and full of emotions that are resurfacing. The pills made me feel nothing was wrong, only come to realize my life was in a terrible state. I've been in a bad mood all day, it takes all my strength to just get off the couch. I'm so upset, because I want to get up and be active again. My husband says it's because I was overloading my system and running on artificial energy. I thought by now I would be ok, but I'm not. My tongue is also burning like hell....Is that a symptom of anything? Well, that about where I stand on this 13th day. I pray, I thank God for all I have, and for my survival of life. What is wrong with me? Would appreciate any advice.
Thank you and God Bless all of you...
Thank you and God Bless all of you...
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This is when it's time to think about meetings, church, counseling, and anything to get to the root of how you ended up addicted. Mine started with pain, but after awhile, I took them to numb emotional pain. It has been like peeling an onion, each layer gets me closer to the core of it all. All the feelings I didn't have all those years decided to come back at once. What a ride? I sure am glad I had people to help me unstuff those feelings. I also had to create a new me, new hobbies, fun, family time. I couldn't even remember an OLD me that I wanted to return to, so I had to reinvent myself. After the physical part is over then the real healing begins. What kind of aftercare do you think would inspire you?
It's gonna be okay Kat you'll see just HANG IN THERE! Your husband is right about the system overload. You've been pushing yourself so hard for so long that you're completely exhausted! It's just that now you can actually FEEL the repercussions of all that. Get as much rest as possible but keep your mind busy with a great book or something. Very very soon you wil have your first good day and an energy burst. Praying for you!
You would be A M A Z E D at how much meetings will help! I wish I would've listened to everyone and started going as soon as my physical wd's were over. The truth is that the wd's (GETTING CLEAN) is the easiest part of this whole thing! STAYING CLEAN is the real battle! The mental stuff can be a BEAST! Being around people and hearing stories from those who have walked this journey ahead of us is a TREMENDOUS help! I'd say hit some meetings:-) After care is super important so we can learn tricks of the trade (tools to help us STAY clean when times are hard!)
Hi Kat, you are still pretty early in your recovery. You will experience the roller coaster ups and downs for a while. The good news is the the ups will get more frequent and last longer than the downs. Hang in there! Getting up and staying as active as possible is key! Force yourself to get up and off the couch! Get outside in the fresh air if possible. It will really make a difference. Continue on the vitamins, minerals, and hydration. Eat nutritious food! Each day that passes should get a bit better. Ride out the downs! You can do this! 13 days is awesome, now keep it up! I wish you all the best!
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