I just flushed my NORCOs AHHHHH!

[MV77]

I could not take the temptation any longer and flushed those yucky things!  I know I am going to be feeling it very soon as I am already starting to feel WD due to tapering the last 2 days.  

Any support would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much, have a lovely night!

[Storme]

Happy Birthday!! Keep going hon, you are almost through the toughest part!

[MV77]

Sara thanks so much!  This birthday was a very special one I will always remember.

[dominosarah]

Happy Birthday MV!!  What a great gift to give yourself, your sobriety.         sara

[MV77]

I believe this evening was the end of day 5....hell don't know just trying to get through every minute.
Thanks so much for the encouragement.  Already have gone to an NA meeting and I think I will continue  : )
Great info given to me and I really need the encouragement and kind words at this crutial time.

Have a great evening. MV

[gnarly_1]

Hey just wanted to take a minute to wish you congrats on 4 days clean if im doing my math right you should be feeling better soon...sleep may take a wile but it will come back to
I just wanted to encourage you to keep pushing forward and no its time to take this to the next level aftercare....less then 10% of the people will make it 1yr clean without aftercare
knowing that now its time to talk about some of the programs available both A/A and N/A are free and it works if you work it...many of our members myself included has gotten help threw these programs...meetings I feel are the best because you will meet other clean people and if you decide to share they will understand what your going threw...if you prefer one on one there are addiction therapists and substance abuse conslors...most major health ins will cover out pacent therapy but please understand detoxing is only the first step we need to change the very way we think to make this stick I wish you all the best in your recovery good luck and God bless....Gnarly    

[jeffclowns]

keep up the great progress and that's awesome you flushed those little demon pills hey think of it this way you put those pills right where they belong ...IN THE SHI TTER ,THAT'S AMAZING ,stay strong and god bless you.jeff.......

[MV77]

What is your addiction Drug?
I don't mind at all if you post on my thread : )   I just got back from a long walk and the exercise helps so much.  Keep in mind I do not exercise but its something I am going to do from now on since I am getting helthier by the day.

Its very very hard but seems you are on the right path now.  Stay strong and post as much as you need here to get support.  You can also email me here if you want to talk.
Cold Turkey was the only way for me as I learned by tappering  just made me have cravings.  

Positive thoughts go along way!  

Hope to hear from you soon.  MV

p.s.  You can start your own post if you would like : )

[cdnsadlife]

Hey guys! I was just reading in, hope yu don't mind. I'm just so fed up with the way my life is going! I need to stop, cant afford to ruin my life anymore. I am going to take that list advice, atleast there is something to motivate me everyday other then the words i think to myself or say to myself. I wish this bad nightmare would go away, i wish it never started. Tomorrow will be a big stretch for me, not cold turkey but down to nothing tomorrow. Maybe the day after wont be so hard. But i guess cold turkey is the best way. These are just excuses aren't they? All i need is some advice if you can give any, maybe motivation. Who knows, all i know is i need to stop!

[MV77]

Thank you for the congrats that really does wonders for the mental part of the WD.   Will try the bananas....

Had a great day today, did lots.  Shopping, went to a friends house.....she actually went into labor while I was there and will have her baby soon (What a great way to keep myself busy)  Looking forward to many many more wonderful days to come!

you all have a GREAT night and don't forget to marvel in the wonder of all the small things in your life.  : )

[Storme]

Yay for quitting! I am very proud of you for taking that leap. I know it was hard but you can do it. Stay strong and know that every day will get better!

[ImDONENoMore]

First, and most importantly, congrats on quitting!!!  Your life is going to get so much better you'll see!

The only thing that worked for me for the restless legs was bananas because of the potassium.  It really really works!!

Bananas, peanut butter and crackers and milk at night did wonders for me.  The potassium (bananas) for the RLS and the peanut butter and milk helps promote sleep.  And melatonin worked better for me than any of the OTC sleep aids.

Good luck - you should be very proud of yourself so keep going!  :-)

[MV77]

Thank you for the Happy Birthday.  I am not taking hylands anylonger since it is not helping  : (  Hot baths it is!!!
Just got back from a little shopping, and a nice drive around town.  I want to rest but my legs won't let me.....when does that symptom go away?

throwindatowl
Oh yes the sobs oh the crying WOW crazy stuff!  Thanks for the replies.  Congrats on 19 days, can't wait to get there.

[throwindatowl]

Keep it up!! Its the home stretch now. Youve got it. Youll feel much better tomorrow. I found day 3 and 4 I cried alot. I cried because I was crying if that makes any sense at all. Day 19 here and all is well.

[laurel453]

eat lot of bananas ( they are rich on potasium... apple juice, spinach, nutcrackers, tomato soup .. ) and  take another hot bath :) ( i have just seen your mood about the RLS :)

[laurel453]

happy birthday to you and happy new clean life :)
you are taking the hylands restful legs, right ? it does help from what i have read, you can also take some supplements ( magnesium+calcium and potasium) to help you with those legs :)...How are you feeling ? i see you are going shopping so quite good, congrats on your decision !!

[MV77]

I am hanging in there it has been the toughest thing I have ever done but am so dedicated to it!  
I think right now the hardest part is the restless legs I just want to rest UGH!  But lovin the hot baths.....I took two in the middle of the night last night and slept for 3 hours.  I got showered and now going shopping!!!

Have a happy wonderful Saturday all : )

[MV77]

Does the Hylands restless leg really work???  I think that is the worst symptom during the night it is so AWFUL!!!!

[MV77]

Yes I am feeling it now.  Its 1am here and I can't sleep....oh how I miss my sleep.  The restless leg thing is just awful UGH!  It has to be ok though for now and I know I will be doing better so very soon.

Thanks for your support.......its so needed right now!

[gnarly_1]

HI.....just read threw  your post ....your probably really feeling it now sleep will be next to impossible...first off try not to let fear into the equation your body/mind are going to act strangely for the next few days....get comfortable with the saying ''you just got to be ok without being ok fir a wile'' this is 1/3 physical 2/3 mental be ready to fight on both fronts
dont under estimate a hot bath it will really help with most of the symptoms...if you get the restless legs or arms theres a product you can get at walmart or walgreens called highlands restfull legs it will help with that condition if it to late to go to the store rap your legs up tightly in a blanket like swadiling a baby a heating pad helps 2...tomorrow get out and rent a buch of movies so you have something to do will up all night...to night try laying on the couch with some soft music playing in the background with your eyes closed it may be the closest thing to sleep you get....this is just a few things that will help keep posting for support...you can do this...good luck and God bless....Gnarly      

[MV77]

I am going to NA for support and my husband is going with me.  I have the best and most amazing support group at home but they don't understand what I am going through like you all do.
For sure the little things in life do make me happy and I marvel at them all the time.  

[throwindatowl]

Happy Birthday! Whats it been like 3 years since ya had a clean BDAY! HAHA. Kidding. It sounds like you do have alot to celebrate and be joyful for. Thats real life. Not the high life, but real life. Just remember the little things in life can make you happy if you let um...

[quitinoxys]

MV congrats on flushing those evil pills you are now on your way to a better life. You should be extremely proud of yourself as we are of you. After detox do you have any plns for aftercare? It is a very important step in staying clean so keep going and God Bless---Rick

[MV77]

BTW my birthday is tomorrow and so I have lots of things to celebrate and be joyful for!  This site and all of you also, thanks again!!!  Happy Birthday to me LOL!!!

[loulou100204]

Well said about the ride I totally agree with that.