Not having a good day

[Nattefrost]

Well here I am after over a month without suboxone, and to be brief I feel crummy today. I'm at work now, but I almost feel like I'm in a slight withdrawal again. The bottom of my legs ache, feel a little anxious, and feel super tired. And I slept great and felt great yesterday. With the exception of a little energy I've been back to normal the last few weeks. Ive tried vitamins and they made me real anxious, Not taking any now. I bought some green tea yesterday and I'm going to drink it as much as I can. Why do I feel like this? Granted, My fiance has a slight flu like bug, Im hoping I just might be catching a cold because when I went through withdrawal it was like the bad flu (times 10). I thought every day would get BETTER. Any words? I dont think its a cold though..............

[snowflake620]

sorry you are feelin so bad i have been taking 5htp and Ltheanine ,the 5htp will help with your moods and energy and the L-theanine is what they callnatures valium and boy it is a life saver i take 5htp 3 times a day and the l-theanine only when i need it to calm the jitters and yeah stay away from the coffee pot! hope you feel better soon, snowflake

[bandnmom]

Just give yourself some time. I believe this is a residual WD which tends to happen time to time. It will get alot easier and you will feel alot better but all you can do is give it time. Its so worth it in the end. Stay strong and be positive. Take it day by day and always remember you never ever want to go back where you started. Best of luck to you! Also you never know....you might just be catching that flu bug.

[Nattefrost]

Any Idea on how long residual wd lasts? Could it just be today?

[Nattefrost]

Jeez.........Residual withdrawal. I hope when THAT ends theres no RE.... REsidual withdrawal(ha ha). Didnt know about that.

[Nattefrost]

I mean more specific about the b12 and bcomplex?

[Nattefrost]

Tyrosine did really make me anxious. I took 4 1000mgs a day like it said on the bottle and I realized 4000mga is a hell of alot. You have the most experience on this site and Ive listened to you from day one. I will definately look into the b12 and bcomplex. Is there anything more specific? Theres so many things in that store.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

The specific B12 and Bcomplex shouldnt over amp you at all -  not like tyrosine......keep it down to one pot of coffee in the morning!!

[Nattefrost]

Thanks. Walgreens is right across the street from me. Im just nervous the vitamins will make me anxious again.

[liscamdave]

What you are having now is residual w.d. All the the receptors damaged during your active addiction are not normal yet. That is why natural energy and happy feelings are the last to restore itself to normal after long term addiction. They will restore, but it takes time. People think that the actual w.d is the hard part. Its not, its once you are actually clean. It will all come back, trust me. Just give it time...

[jeff233]

i feel exactly the same as your first post. Not as much clean time as you but i thought i would get alittle better each day. I havnt taken any vitamins but eating alot of fruit. Seems to help. Maybe your immune system is week right now and you are catching something. Dont work to hard. youve helped me and i appreciate it. Stay Warm

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Green tea is good.....I would highy recommend a sublingual B12 and B complex - - you ca get it at Walgreens   its made by Puritan Farm I believe......you use an eydropper to put the liquid under tongue.....no nasty taste.  Strong B12 with several others and is good for energy and mood...

[Nattefrost]

And will this green tea help? I heard its real good. I dont want to put anymore pills in my mouth anymore (I mean VITAMINS) Id rather drink something or eat something healthy. Can someone tell me whats so good about green tea and what are the best foods to eat? I eat a lot of eggs and have turkey sandwiches a day with a ton of lettuce which I heard is good. What are the BEST foods? (besides vegetables)