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How long does hydrocodone stay in the system?
I decided to start a new discussion because the other one says panic attack and i'm not really having them too much but i do still have the lingering anxiety....I have been off painkillers for 15 day and still get the chills and a little diarrea and nausea. Of course my body still feels wrecked and my legs are weak but my mind is clearer strangely enough. Is this still the remainence of the hydro? If so are there any ways to cleanse my system besides water? Thank you for this forum. I really enjoy reading all the support people give each other. Everyone keeps saying to work out but i still feel weak..Should i push myself..Wonder if i will feel stronger? I think all the anxiety over the last couple weeks has worn me down
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Hey, have you tried talking to someone at home about how you're feeling, like a friend or family? A hot bath might help. Also, try to slow down your breathing so that it lowers your heart rate and BP. You are just having really bad anxiety attacks I think.
It helps me to sit and focus on my breathing. My mind may wander many times, but I gently bring it back. i posted above to get some kava and or valarian tea. Can any one bring it to you? It sounds like you should not be driving. perhaps some warm soup.
Put on some relaxing tunes. If you can get out for 10 to 15 mins and power walk.
It helps to burn up that energy in you.
Put on some relaxing tunes. If you can get out for 10 to 15 mins and power walk.
It helps to burn up that energy in you.
What you are experiencing is anxiety. Try posting in that forum. I am sure members there can better help you. Here is the link:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Anxiety/show/71
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Anxiety/show/71
Please guys help me today...this is one of the worst days...i have this tightness in my chest and i am so tired ...everytime i try to do something i am shaking...why am i having a day like this...i feel really bad today for some reason..i can't calm down
my anxiety is really getting on my nerves today and i am fighting it so hard. no more vomiting but i go the heavy head feeling...went for a 15 min walk...tried for as long as possible but i felt dizzy so i came in...then i rested for a bit and got up and did some pilates and jumping jacks...they are not really a good idea when your head already hurts...i am trying so hard guys to get by this...only day 15 i still am only at like 50% if that...trying to stay busy is hard when all you think about is anxiety...
Try some valarian tea. They have it at GNC and some grocery stores. Kava works well too, if the chamomile is making you nauseous.Both are calming. If you can't exercise/workout yet try a 10 to 15 mins brisk walk or get on a bike at the gym if you have access. This does wonders for stress, gets those much needed endorphins firing, even helps you sleep better. Keep some good tunes on. Stuff that shifts your mood. I like James Taylor, Carole King for easy listening. I'm sure you have some tunes that get you going as well if you need the energy to get moving. REO Speedwagon? showing my age i suppose.
That first step is the hardest.After that your spirit will take over. You'll also get a good sense of accomplishment by making yourself do something you don't "really" feel like doing. Check out the protein/amino acid therapy in the health section of this forum.
All of this stuff helps. Stay busy. I know that first 3 days I was in bed I thought I would loose my mind. All I was doing was focusing on my crappy withdrawal and it was getting bigger and more overwhelming. I had to force myself up and then force myself to not crawl back in bed. Hang in there. You can do this. Lastly, take the insanity plea and put down the club you're beating yourself with. You're a good person with a serious problem. This is not a moral issue you're dealing with here. Day 24-4 me Van
That first step is the hardest.After that your spirit will take over. You'll also get a good sense of accomplishment by making yourself do something you don't "really" feel like doing. Check out the protein/amino acid therapy in the health section of this forum.
All of this stuff helps. Stay busy. I know that first 3 days I was in bed I thought I would loose my mind. All I was doing was focusing on my crappy withdrawal and it was getting bigger and more overwhelming. I had to force myself up and then force myself to not crawl back in bed. Hang in there. You can do this. Lastly, take the insanity plea and put down the club you're beating yourself with. You're a good person with a serious problem. This is not a moral issue you're dealing with here. Day 24-4 me Van
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You said yesterday that you were working out at the gym and walking. Maybe it would be a good time right now to go and do that again.....Take your kids to a movie maybe?
Try cranberry juice, it seems to help, also powerade or gatorade. Hydro has a pretty short half life so hopefully the worst is behind you.
Even though it may be very difficult exercise is the best thing I have found for getting natural endorphins flowing again while your brain rewires itself. It won't take alot at first, just some walking or jogging if you can, then push it as you can. I am on day 9 coming off percs, oxys, and morphine, and I had to workout at midnight last night just to stay sane and bring sleep. Good Luck and God Bless.
Even though it may be very difficult exercise is the best thing I have found for getting natural endorphins flowing again while your brain rewires itself. It won't take alot at first, just some walking or jogging if you can, then push it as you can. I am on day 9 coming off percs, oxys, and morphine, and I had to workout at midnight last night just to stay sane and bring sleep. Good Luck and God Bless.
I'm so mad cause I think the Chamomile tea is make me nauseous...I am seriously mad because i have no other options for my anxiety....WTH...i was drinking some yesterday..two cups and started one this morning and i already feel sick...i'm mad
I know what you mean by feeling like a supermommy..But like ImDone says, it's a false reality. That wasn't you. Who were you before you started taking the pills? Probably not so shabby. Maybe not the super charged super hero of a mom, but still a good normal enough mom, right? That's what you'll be back to eventually. And the irritable and edgy way you feel - that's all part of the process. Your system is in shock right now in a way. You were numbing yourself so much for so long that now you're actually feeling your feelings. And things are on overdrive becuase of how much you supressed your system with all the drugs. They have to get back into gear and that may take a little while. Until then, distract yourself, going outside if the weather permits is a good idea. Give yourself a break, your body is on overdrive right now. Just keep pushing a little but more everyday and you'll be fine. You've gotten this far, you can get further and further. One more minute or hour or day is that much further away from the addiction. You'll get through this!!!
WERE YOUR PATIENCE SHORT FOR A WHILE...THA'S BUGING ME..I DONT WANT ANYONE TO TALK TO ME OR TOUCH ME YET...I GET SO AGGRAVATED SO EASY...I WOULD KILL RIGHT NOW TO BE IN THE SNOW...I'M FROM BUFFALO NY AND I HAVE NOT BEEN HOME IN SIX YEARS AND THAT IS PART OF MY SADNESS..I DIDNT EVEN GO TO MY DAD'S FUNERAL CAUSE I COULD NOT HANDLE IT..I ALWAYS WANT TO RUN AWAY FROM SOMETHING CAUSE THEN I CAN SAY ITS NOT REAL...I HATE THE WAY I FEEL RIGHT NOW..SO DEPRESSED...WANT TO GET UP BUT CAN'T AND THESE KIDS ARE MAKING ME CRAZY...WHEN WILL MY PATIENCE COME BACK
Psychology student (very cool). That certainly explains a lot!! :)
I too am fascinated by human behavior and I think we're probably similar in that way. I always want to know why people do the things they do, the reasons behind, past experiences, etc. that bring them to a certain place or action in their life. Fascinating stuff - good for you!
Now that being said, STOP analyzing yourself - at least for now. It took me some time to stop doing that too - but you have to just stop. It will continue to drive you crazy. When you're feeling better, you will be in a much better place to be able to look back and find reason for the things you did or experienced. The clarity will continue to grow and things will begin to make sense - you'll see. They just don't in the early days and that's okay - just keep plowing through it all and it will happen eventually.
And yeah we all thought we were "super" humans when taking drugs. It was part of the lie those tablets of poison fill your head with to keep you using. ALL LIES. So of course you're going to feel different now. You aren't supposed to be "super" woman - no one can do that - or at least do it for long periods of time. It's just not possible nor should it be. We're all human, with our flaws and our strengths, and to expect to be something more than that is completely unreasonable. Don't do that to yourself because that person you used to be wasn't you. And now you'll be able to discover exactly who you are and it will be enough I promise you that.
Hang in there - it's Sunday so try to find something relaxing to do today - I see you're in FL so not sure what your weather is like today (we're buried in snow here in the northeast so I'll be homebound for the day!) so if you can get out and enjoy some fresh air, even if it's just hanging out in the back yard, then do it. Distract yourself mommy and that will make you FEEL better. :)
I too am fascinated by human behavior and I think we're probably similar in that way. I always want to know why people do the things they do, the reasons behind, past experiences, etc. that bring them to a certain place or action in their life. Fascinating stuff - good for you!
Now that being said, STOP analyzing yourself - at least for now. It took me some time to stop doing that too - but you have to just stop. It will continue to drive you crazy. When you're feeling better, you will be in a much better place to be able to look back and find reason for the things you did or experienced. The clarity will continue to grow and things will begin to make sense - you'll see. They just don't in the early days and that's okay - just keep plowing through it all and it will happen eventually.
And yeah we all thought we were "super" humans when taking drugs. It was part of the lie those tablets of poison fill your head with to keep you using. ALL LIES. So of course you're going to feel different now. You aren't supposed to be "super" woman - no one can do that - or at least do it for long periods of time. It's just not possible nor should it be. We're all human, with our flaws and our strengths, and to expect to be something more than that is completely unreasonable. Don't do that to yourself because that person you used to be wasn't you. And now you'll be able to discover exactly who you are and it will be enough I promise you that.
Hang in there - it's Sunday so try to find something relaxing to do today - I see you're in FL so not sure what your weather is like today (we're buried in snow here in the northeast so I'll be homebound for the day!) so if you can get out and enjoy some fresh air, even if it's just hanging out in the back yard, then do it. Distract yourself mommy and that will make you FEEL better. :)
Did you completely lose your patience when you stopped taking the pills? I was always the cool mommy and nothing bothered me but OMG , i cannot handle anything at the moment...WTH...everything makes me crazy....i never used to be this way..i have NO patience, zero, zilch and im quite edgy to say the least
My dr said to squeeze real lemon Juice into my water. It's supposed to help cleanse the liver and kidneys
I always over analyze everything lol...that's why i am a psychology student..i always have to know the details of everything and why it is happening..its in my blood lol...i am trying to be patient but i beat myself up a lot...i have to make it through this ..i just have to
Yes all normal. I still had stomach issues at two months (but definitely manageable though) and they have since disappeared. But everything you're feeling still is normal. Try not to think of recovery in terms of days, but in weeks. This allows for your recovery to show more improvement if measured in weeks. To try to feel better each day ends up being a struggle and causes way too much anxiety.
Hang in there mommy - you're doing it even if you do still feel awful. Let these feelings happen and try not to fight it. Fighting it just magnifies everything. You are overthinking again!! :)
Hang in there mommy - you're doing it even if you do still feel awful. Let these feelings happen and try not to fight it. Fighting it just magnifies everything. You are overthinking again!! :)
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And are there people there that can help you with the kids? I know your man is probably feeling like it's all on him right now, but that will change. And he will be grateful to have the real you back, so if that's going to take some time to get you there, then so be it. It's a small price to pay for a lifetime of sobriety it really is.
You know what helped me when I felt like I was going to lose it? SCREAMING. No, I don't mean here in my home as it was already enough that I had to subject my husband to this horrible ordeal that I brought on myself. But I would get in my car, play loud music and SCREAM MY HEAD OFF. Yeah, it sounds crazy and maybe it was. But the release it gave me was amazing. So why not give that a try? No one can hear you in your car so scream away!
And I lost both my Dad and my Mom and I was taking drugs for both losses. I was addicted to xanax when my Dad died and then the opiates and xanax when my Mom died. It was horrible after I got clean because I realized that I had not dealt with either of those losses. At all. And boy, the feelings that come rushing at you can be overwhelming. Have you started a journal yet btw? Because writing down all of the feelings you have now can be very cathartic. You just simply have to find a way to get those feelings out or they will haunt you forever. So in addition to the counselor, try writing out your feelings. It's great therapy.
And don't worry about how you're going to deal with all of this now. There will be plenty of time for that later. Just let yourself feel these things and if you need to cry, that's okay, cry. And if you feel like you can't, that's okay too. I couldn't have any "real" cries at first I don't know why. It was like all of my emotion was just stuck someplace inside of me trying to find a way out. But it does find a way out as long as your head is clear. Give this a chance mommy - it's your LIFE we're talking about here.
I'll be sending positive thoughts your way today - hope you get them! :)