Day 9.5 How much longer???

[justneedtotalk]

Hello all......Operation Fence has gone well....I was really dragging through it all but I was able to break down and old chain link fence, dig up all of the concrete posts, and install a beautiful new custom cedar fence....I know a lot of you warned me about not doing too much during the first couple of weeks but it did feel good to accomplish something.

I do have a question however.....Most of my detox time was only at most a week but most of the time only a few days.....today is bascially ten days and I still do not feel anywhere close to normal.  I will admit that I am not really craving the pills like the first week but I kind of miss the energy and the "comfortable fog" that the pills used to offer.....Do not get me wrong, I am by no means considering getting any.....I just want to start feeling more normal soon.  I am past most of the physical effects other than energy, anxious/wrestless feeling, and some sleep issues.  Like I have said in earlier posts, I am an active guy that has a lot of active life style hobbies.....I want to start enjoying them again but when I even think about going out and grabbing my competition guns, or my motorcylce, or my fishing poles I cannot muster up the desire.  My hobies used to bring me so much joy but now even the thought of them makes me want to crawl up into a ball on the couch.....I am just a little worried that I will never get to the point where natural life excites me or I can get back to enjoying myself.  I know that I have to be patient and I am only 9.5 days sober.....but I guess due to my lack of experience in detox time past a few days, I do not know how the next week or weeks will go.....If anyone has any wisdom or suggestions to help things on to the next stage would be greatly appreciated....Thanks all!

P.S.  Gnarly......What's up man?  Thank you for posting on my last post....I had not seen you on any of my other posts since this last detox and figured you did not want to waste your time until I had to clean time under my belt....You really helped me about 9 months ago when I detoxed off of methadone and I have used a lot of your suggestions but the one that I believe is the best is the protein drinks.....They really helped.  I am going to go sober this time....I know I have said this a 100 times but this time is different....I am just going to need everyone's help to get me over the month sober mark.....Thanks again man for all your help!

[Greatgreebo]

Hey....I'm exactly where you are...about Day 9.5 and I feel like I have been hit by a train dude!! I went for a little hike yesterday to get the blood flowing and to keep the kid happy but today I just want to curl up in a ball and die. I just posted that I'm going through a lot of physical stuff right now (anxiety!!! sick to my stomach) and of course the general lack-of-energy/motivation that goes with WDing......
Hang in there. We will get back to normal (whatever that is).....I just keep telling myself tomorrow's gonna be better.

Stay strong,
Greebs

[justneedtotalk]

Thanks man.....I kind of took your advice in advance and that is how I was able to get through the fence project....I just forced myself to walk outside and then I just kept going!  I am stoked about starting to feel better though.....I get little glimpses of normal life but on average I am still pretty tired and sore in my brain.  The days are starting to go a little faster and I am thankful for that....Well, I very much appreciate the comments guys....It keeps me going througout the day!

[gnarly_1]

Hey dude.....good to here your fence went up ok for you that was a lot to do during a detox
ive been a bit bizzy working about 60hr a week and its been kicking my a s s so I havent been on as much as usual ...I wish I could answer every post but I just dont have time as far as feeling better it is a gradual process with habits like mine and yours it can take a few months to get back to 100% you will  notice improvements weekly they my be suttle but we do heal slowly
early on you just dont feel like doing much of anything....force yourself to go out fishing and shooting once your there you will enjoy yourself just be pecent and hook up with aftercare its the very way we think that has to change to concur this thing if it was simple strong will we wouldn't need this forum anyway congrats on 9.5 days clean keep puting one foot in front of the other and you will walk out of the black whole good luck and God bless.....Gnarly  

[Drew23587]

I can't imagine doing all the work you have done so early in detox.  9.5 days is great!  As your body rids itself of opiates I find that my energy level is lousy around day 10 and I get really tired and weak and can hardly climb up stairs.  Then they start getting better.  It makes sense if you think that when you first withdrawal there are sm amts of opiates still left in your system and by 10 days you are pretty clean.  '

Your doing great.  Eat right and stay hydrated.

Drew

[dedicatedtostop]

your doing great.... I KNOW how hard this is but I promise if you take whatever thoughts you have and FORCE them into something positive anything positive, it WILL create a vibe of energy.. Again I know its hard, but I swear it works... mind over matter right.. You have to learn to live again and you will enjoy those Hobbies again I promise.. Start by FORCING yourself to get on your motorcycle even if it is a simple ride down the block, the next day do the same and so on and so forth till you get to the point your living again.

Sounds hard I know, trust me I know, But it's the only thing that works. Change your thought process no matter how bad you feel and make it into something positive!!! Now go get on that bike.............. HUGZ