21 days

[Pjtwenty]

I've been here b4. I slipped up about 7 months ago and took that drug ride for 7 months!  Yee haw. I guess how it happened is not too important oh wait yes it is!
I didn't stick with aftercare or taking my addiction serious enough.
Anyway I'm going at it alot more serious this time. Getting therapy and understanding why I did what I did. 21 days and my head is so much clearer. My body doesn't feel it as much though. Still achey sleepless anxious and mood goes up and down. But please understand I'm feeling GREAT compared to the numb me.
You don't realize how much you miss till you get it back.
Looking fwd to 30 days!  
Anyone in the beginning stages just know it gets a lot easier! It's not as bad as you think. Stay focused and positive.
I was using about 150mg a day of norco for the record.
Take care!

[theaddict]

keep your head up!

[Pjtwenty]

I've been following your story some. It's nice to have someone on the same page or atleast close. One problem I'm having is the pain. Today's been the worse so far   I'm going to make an appt with my dr about other options. Don't worry my wife is going too and I've already told him the problem.
I'm also going to be trying my best at losing
dome weight and exercising  
Overall I'm very optimistic and excited about the new/old me!

[kyle505]

Congrats...We're pretty similar. I've been on and off meds for over ten years. Last round was Norco 10s, average about 10 a day for well over a year. And I couldn't say it was the pain, because I wan't in pain, just addicted as always. Went through hell via ct detox - the worst. I'm in day 22; know how you're feeling, and am happy to see that you're as positive as you are. Keep going.

[theaddict]

that's what friends are for. we're here to listen. do you plan to do anything for aftercare this time around? let me know!

[Pjtwenty]

No!  Not gonna beat myself up. Well not anymore. ;-)
I did at first though. It was a lot tougher this go around I'm assuming bc my amount was much higher about double. Thank god my liver is still here!
I made it about two months b4 relapsing. My problem was pain. I was doing alot of physical stuff and literally could barely stand up from the pain. I thought I was strong enough mentally to go back. I even had help from my wife. But as you can imagine it didn't take long for my addiction to literally take over. The last script I had, 150 norco were gone in 2 wks!  This was even with my wife hiding them i found the stash!  Everytime I would go and take some it was like I was jeckyl and Hyde. Unreal!  
I have NO desire to continue living like that.
I'm lucky my wife loves me enough to stick around!  Wow. What a roller coaster !
Thanks for listening!

[theaddict]

congrats and welcome back. we all fall of the bandwagon every once in a while. it happens. the important thing is, is that you're not going to beat yourself up over it, right?

congrats, again, on 21 days!

[all_alone1]

congrats on 21 days.......and thanks for pointing out how important after care is...... i am nervous about that but know it is surely needed for sucess...