Hurtin need some help

[want2befree123]

Hurtin today, didn't sleep last night... I'm in school freezing my *** off... Need some support guys please... In rough shape

[minn66]

Wantobefree,

I brought this post up to show you just how much determination and strength you have. You made it through a WHOLE WEEK of school while going through wd. That is a HUGE accomplishment and shows you can do it. Please DO NOT give up. We are human and make mistakes. The thing is, we can overcome them, learn from them, and move forward.

I am thinking of you today.

Hugs,

Minn

[minn66]

Your post just made my day! I am so glad you made it. What an amazing accomplishment! You have shown such strength and determination. Well done :D

[want2befree123]

5 days today! if i would have said i could go to school on monday (day one) and go to class everyday from 8-4 i would have laughed and said nooooo way.... but somehow i did it! i had some rough days but im starting to feel a little better... got my color back.. not so pasty white and green lol! anyway thanks for the help guys meant alot. deff couldnt done it without you...

[want2befree123]

did my test and back home!wheoo! feels good to get the heat pad out again.... feeling pretty crappy today, worse then before thats for sure... figure 2-3 more days and ill be feeling at least a little better ( i effin hope) lol.... school and no sleep doesnt work so great!  makes things waaay more hard then staying home, except when your out you dont really have time to think about it which helps a little... but man am i sore and drained.... killing me!

[minn66]

I do understand, believe me.  The crazy dreams and lack of sleep are draining. The good thing is you have yesterday's success to build on. You know you can make it. Someone suggested you wear layers of clothing. If you do get warm, you can always take something off. I will be thinking of you today. Keep in mind it is a short day. Good luck on your test. :)

[want2befree123]

Had some crazy dreams, for the like 1 hour of sleep I got last night... Been lying in bed wide awake for a whole now... Making me crazy lol.  I'm freezing already just thinking about going outside... Man this is hard. Seems like everything Is screwed up... Kinda upsetting to be honest, guess just gotta keep going

[minn66]

I hope you get some rest tonight. If you do, sweet dreams. :) Tomorrow will be a better day. Or at you won't be in school as long. I agree a million percent about the heating pads ;)

[soccervolleyhoopsmom]

LOL I know! and Minn...heating pads are the BEST!  and the fav blanket helps too!

[n8tiv_ndn]

Hey ......if you feel up to it try eating some rice....it's pretty mellow and goes down easy...that was the only thing I could eat early on during WD's....I think it helped keep my energy level up to keep on going....things are tough for you now but they will DEFINITELY get better if you get yourself clean.....that's really the only way your ever going to "Be Free"........I'll keep you in my prayers tonight little brother.....peace....

n8tiv_ndn

[minn66]

You made it! Yesss! Great to hear. Sounds like you've already gotten comfy. I am laying on my heating pad too. The studying might actually help you keep your mind off of the other things. Try to eat a little something, even if it is just the broth from some Ramen noodles. You did awesome today :)

[want2befree123]

hoooome! wheoo! to bad i got a huge test tomorrow i gotta study for lol... still much better at home then at school... warmthhhhh! lol. freezing in class.got the heat pad going and some more advil.. been taking that very regularily, along with clonodine which cuts out the sweats part.... which is a godsend because nothing worse then being cold but sweating... havent gotten it yet but sure its prob in store for me .... just gotta get thru a couple more days

[minn66]

Wantobefree, just checking on you. I hope you are getting ready to go home and relax. :)

[Littlelegs2003]

I admire you so much for making it in!! The not sleeping is the worst. And on day 10 - I'm still feeling cold!! The worst will pass son. Well done on wanting to keep up with school - especially during detox. Just keep taking it a day at a time - it will improve. Thinking of you.

[minn66]

Hi wantobefree, just letting you know I am thinking of you. Just a little longer. You can do it.

[minn66]

Lol, soccer, if I looked much further ahead than a day it would be overwhelming. When I make it through a day and walk through the front door I feel such a sense of accomplishment. It gradually gets easier. If I think of a way to bribe myself it helps. I take lots of bubble baths and hot showers and curl up in a quilt with the heating pad and watch what I want on TV.

Wanttobefree, keep plugging along. You'll get through this!

[soccervolleyhoopsmom]

Minn66, I agree everyday makes you stronger!

[minn66]

Well, at least tomorrow is a short day. Believe me, I know how difficult this is. You can make it. Every minute and hour makes you stronger. Easy to say, not so easy to do. Yet, you are doing it right now. I am thinking of you and believe you will make it :)

[soccervolleyhoopsmom]

Been here done this MANY TIMES! it does get better. I have done the Thomas Recipe, it does help...I can tell you the LAST time I did this I took Xanax which as you know is also addictive. I have also taken suboxone, which is probably the WORST withdrawal I have EVER had! I take Norco, for back problems and I want to try and taper bc I dont want any of it anymore. The last time I did go off of it, it was because I ran out and can only get refills when its time..so I pretty much screw myself over everytime. I can tell you the sleeping was the WORST part...Thomas method does work if you follow it and after about day 3 you will feel so much better, but you will feel so tired, so I bought B12. Also your body temp will be messed up as you know. I am praying that you feel better soon. I know it ***** at first but it DOES get better. I was stupid enough to go back to it AFTER i just had started feeling better. I am a wimp when it comes to pain. get better!

[want2befree123]

8-4 straight lol... Suckssas big time. Can't get kicked out cuz of attendance or I'm screwed so here I am... Tomorrow is a short day thank god lol.... I'm freezing and have long johns and underarmour on as well ... Cant wait to get home to the old heat oad

[minn66]

You poor thing! How much school do you have today? Try taking it in little bits. The fact that you are even there tells me how strong and determined you are. Try to focus on the lecture. Hard I know but it takes your mind off of your body. I still do that at work to distract myself from the pain and worrying. Keep posting and reading here as you can. We're here and you won't go through this alone.

[ANewLife4Me]

Sorry to hear you are hurting so bad - have you tried taking any Ibuprofen for the aches and pains?  Right now you probably want to layer clothes so you can take them off and on as you go from hot to cold.  You CAN do this though, you just have to keep telling yourself that.  You WILL get through this - keep your eye on the prize which is Sobriety - it's well worth it in the long run.  These withdrawals only last a couple days and clean living is wonderful - you will get there, honestly :)