What to do...

[mommy2be25]

I'm bored and all I can think about is trying to get some more Lortab's. I don't want to think this way. I need a hobby I think. But what do yall do to keep busy.

[coconuts27]

When you use drugs for so long, you start to forget what you used to enjoy. I like to paint. I went to walmart and bought some dollar tubes of acrylic paint, some big art canvases and decorated my whole house. Keeps me busy for hours. You could try playing some computer games or write in a journal. What kinds of things did you do before you discovered lortab?

[parksean]

Read, watch T.V., sleep, computer games, post on this board like you just did. I did many things before I "discovered" ................ The point is---do ANYTHING but use lortab! Of course it's easier said than done. i'm sure there will be people along with more ideas, and i'm sure there will be some good for you personally. Hang in there. (N.A. meetings, AA meetings, meditation, long bath,---millions of other better things to do than "pick up" again. Get creative! Good luck.

[addict3]

Take a walk, go out to eat, see a movie, go to the park, any and all of the above posts are good also.

Just have to find something to keep your mind off of it!!

How long have you been off of them?

[wildwoodone]

Going for a walk or come to these forums to help myself and others are my favorites!

[avisg]

Take a walk exersise really helps do what ever you have to do to get your mind on something else .

[mommy2be25]

I took a long bath last night and that seemed to calm me down. Luckily I can be honest with my husband now and I told him how hard of a time I was having. Having someone to talk to helped a lot too. I don't really know what I enjoyed before Lortab's. Because before those I was doing other drugs. The last I remember being sober was back around the time I graduated high school. And that's been about 8 years ago. I use to enjoy scrapbooking, but also did this while I was using and now it just doesn't seem like something I want to do anymore. Ughhh.... I just want a normal life again. I know it's only been a few weeks and I can't expect too much too soon, but when will the cravings end?

[troubleinohio]

do you have alot of stuff to do yet before your baby arrives? Im betting there are lots of things you can do to pass the time with just that alone. I remember "nesting" when i was pregnant with both of my boys. Or maybe you can learn to knit/crotchet etc and make something for your little bundle of joy. WHen are you due? =)

[princess2000]

Please do not give in to that evil little pill!!!!!!!  Think of that precious baby.  I agree, its very difficult, but if you find something to occupy your time, it will be much more easier to deal with.  A good book to read, decorating your nursery,movies, cooking, cleaning your house, having lunch with friends, just stay busy!!!!!  I am counting on you!!!  YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

princess2000

[mommy2be25]

Thanks guys! I'm trying real hard, don't get me wrong. I am doing any and everything possible to stay away from the pills. But I feel like I slipping into a deep depression and I don't know how to stop it. All I want to do is sleep and of course you can only do that so much before you're body won't let you sleep anymore. I've been working on baby stuff some, I haven't felt that nesting feeling everyone always talks about. I'm due Feb. 14th and I know once he is here that he will keep me occupied. But until then it seems like nothing satisfy's me. I'm just not happy and all I can think is that at least when I was taking the pills I was happy. Or at least I thought I was....

[princess2000]

You should talk to your dr about your depression.  He should be able to help you.  Do you have a supportive husband or family, or maybe a good friend?  This helps too if you can talk to a close person whom you can trust,  I feel for you, and god is giving you a gift from him for you to take care of for him.  Please do not let us down.  You will be ok!!!  Things like this just takes awhile.  You have been involved with drugs along time and you have to pay the price.  It does not go away overnight.  Like I said, you did them a very long time, so it may take awhile to get back to normal.  When the baby is born, if you still feel this way, seek counceling, this will help you, and they may prescribe an antidepressant, as long as you are not breastfeeding.  Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

****Princess2000****

[troubleinohio]

awww youre due on Valentines Day!! That was also my due date with my firstborn son! And i did indeed actually go into labor right that morning too!! he wasnt born til the next day though!

I would definitely concentrate on doing more baby preparation things- not only will it keep you busy but will make you happy and content. I know when you are depressed it is hard to get motivated to do such things, but if you force yourself to start you will probably find it is very uplifting! Do you have a nursery for the baby? And if so, what theme are you doing? Do you have a registry started anywhere for the baby shower yet? Do you have enough clothes yet? You can look on Ebay for some great buys or just for ideas of things you want to get yet. Do you have a name picked out for your baby yet? if not, you could get a baby name book (if you havent got one already) and do that for awhile too. You could write a journal for your baby or read books etc.  

[mommy2be25]

Yeah.. we have a nursery for him. It's going to be a jungle theme, but we still have so much to do in there. The frustrating part is I don't think I can really help till the floor is done and the walls are painted. I did register already, I'm having my first shower on the 23rd of this month. We have already named him too.... His name is going to be Owen. I love that name. I know I can try harder to keep myself busy. I just don't know how to start if that makes sense. I was talking to my husband last night and asked him what I use to do when I was taking the Lortab's. He said NOTHING....  I would just sit and stare at the TV or sleep a lot. I didn't think it was like that. I seemed happy with my life but that doesn't seem like much of a life at all.  He has been doing everything the past few years... taking care of all the chores, taking care of my doggies and taking care of me... How did I let myself go like that. I know I can't let that happen again. I just have to get through this rut, and hopefully things will get better. Is there really true happiness after that many years of use? Do I even have a chance to feel happy and normal again? My dr had already put me on Zoloft before I quit the Lortab's. He said it is the only safe antidepressant to take while preg. but I don't think it's working too well. Maybe I should try to stop taking them, maybe now that I'm off the Lortab's the Zoloft isn't really necessary.

[princess2000]

I really would not get off your meds until you talk to your dr about it.  You may complicate things even worse.  Make a phone call and talk to the Dr or even his nurse, for help and direction.  I feel for you, but look on the bright side and think POSITIVE!!  I promise, things will get better and you will be happy again very soon!!!!  Having a baby is a very exciting event and a miracle of life.  You have your entire life ahead of you and a precious baby to look forward to.  It sounds like your husband is great!!!  Hang in there!!!

Princess 2000