Weathering the storm

[upnorthguy]

Good morning all,

I think I've weathered the first part of the storm.
Well, in my mind I made the switch from hours to days going cold turkey, (this is for posteman) from oxycodone and oxycontin. I'm now past hour 96. I'm actually at day 4.5. Most of the physical symtoms are gone. I'm probably at 80%. I'm still not sleeping very well. but the body aches and everything that goes with it for the most part have subsided. This is the first time I have really stuck to the Thomas Recipe and I have to say I'm a believer. If someone is worried about the physical part of it, this should help.
Now I have to look forward to the mental side of it. My cravings haven't been to bad, (yet?) People are right. I had a trigger last night and all of the sudden I had a craving. Luckily I was fairly busy and I didn't have time to dwell on it.

I think there are a lot of us that lurk on the fringes of the forum just reading questions and responses. I want to thank all of you that respond on a regular basis. It really helps me anyway, to be able to just read and see what everyone is commenting on.

Good luck to everyone fighting the battle.

UNG

[upnorthguy]

Thanks for the support. I can't state enough how invaluable it is.
Luckily I have another busy day. At this stage, anything helps as long as I can keep my mind focused on something else.

The lurking one.

UNG

[gizzy32]

Your doing great! Most of the physical will be gone soon and your right, then comes the mental. Be aware of your triggers and continue to post and read on here, there is so much to be learned and great support. Congrats on doing this.

[refusingbondage]

UNG and this_big:  Congrats to you both.  You both have showed some great strength and determination on beating this and that's exactly what your doing.  Kudos to you both, you should be very proud!

[10356]

Congratulations on 4.5 days... Freedom is a awesome feeling :) Glad to read the symptoms are just about gone.. Whoo hoo  Sleep is the last to regulate.. but thank goodness it does.. Be good to yourself.. lesa

[this_big]

Im right there w/you bro...Today at 5pm est im at 5 days.This is my third try cold turkey and have never made it this far.I honestly think this site has played a big role in that.I am one of the ones who (lurk)..lol..Its helped me also.KUDOS on the 4.5 days,hope to see you here at a year....I know im not going anywhere.(addicted to medhelp)..lol..Ive been taking a shot of Nyquil and a otc sleep aid ,and been sleeping fairly well...dont know if thats safe to take both,but its been workin.STAY STRONG and i'll see you here in a  year(im sure sooner)..."lurker"..lol..j/k.Hit me up if you wanna talk.and again congrats.

                                                                          Jason