16 days clean

[Totsie59]

I went to my drug store yesterday, the 1st time since stopping hydro..I was weird to walk out of there without my drugs. But, I did it!!! My pharamcist was so kind. She wanted to know how I am doing, and if there is anything she can do for me. My husband was laughing at me this weekend, he said "Are you sure you are not taking something?" He was kidding. I was just in a great mood. I can never say thank you enough to everyone here..I am still having problems sleeping, but I have had problems with that for a long time. Happy Saint Patricks Day!

[worried878]

congrats!   it is good to feel good while u r clean..and u sound so happy...good 4 u!

[Totsie59]

Thanks. Yes it feels great. I wanted to tell you that I think you and I have the same birthday. I think I saw that your birthday is May 13th. Is that correct?

[Totsie59]

Yes, I am beginning to feel "NORMAL" again, (normal for me is being a idiot most of the time, I mean that in a good way) I was like you 2 when I got up a couples more 2 hrs later and so on. I don't work anymore, so there I am VERY lucky. I don't know how I would have gotten clean and worked every day..The 1st 3 or 4 days were the worse! I cried alot, forced myself to eat (I only ate healthy stuff) drank lots of water, juice and greentea. I am taking a womans multi vitiman and b12. Hang in there it is so worth it. The people around here helped me make it this long. When I was taking hydro, I had lost all motivation to do anything. And normally I am a very busy, outgoing person. I feel it coming back more and more everyday. I am so thankful that I woke up to my problem when I did. I can honestly say I'm DONE, Its over...I will not go back to that ****. I feel like I have come out of a giant fog. Everything seems so clear now, and I thought those damn pills made me feel better and full of energy..HAHA they are little tricksters..Keep going and keep yourself healthy. A VERY wise woman here told me, if the cravings jump up and slap me when I least expect it, To slap them back, but slap them twice..:) Lots of hot-hot baths and prayers helped too. Stay Strong..

[Jane130]

Congrats to you!  I wish I was in your shoes.  This is my first time trying to find help from others like me, but I sure could use anyones help.  I have got to get this behind me.  I am taking Lortab 7.5.  The first thing I do in the morning is take 2 to get my day started.  Then usually 2 more while drinking coffee.  Get dressed for work and take another 1 just as I am ready to leave.  I do this because they make me feel better.  This started as energy and now I don't even get that.  I know its a problem and I have to stop, but how do you get through the sickness and work.  I have no one that I can be honest with and I am only hurting myself.  Give me advice please - anyone who has been there

[CleanUpTime]

Congrats...may I ask, are you beginning to feel "normal" again?

[dominosarah]

Oh i remember going into the pharmacy like that!!!!  I told my pharmacists about my addiction too so he always asks me too how many days!!!  It is a good feeling isnt it.  

Congrats on 16 days!!!  Keep it going        sara

[kaelstnyc]

Sorry- i just reread your post and saw that you indicated you have been clean for 16 days... ;-)

[kaelstnyc]

Good for you! It must be great to be off the pills and being in a great mood! How long have you been clean? How long did it take for the good mood to set in....I always have a hard time with feeling depressed when trying to quit the pain pills...I KNOW that eventually it will go away and there are other reasons I feel the way I do....but as you probably know it is such a hard struggle.