almost at hour 38, doing pretty good

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I'm very proud of myself as I got a message about someone selling pills & I ignored it. It was very hard dont get me wrong,but I know I dont want to live that way anymore. so far my withdrawls havent been to bad.. not sure if its because of the receipt I found online, but the only really bothering me is the restless leg symdrome.. so around 11 last night I took a hot bath and was able to go right to sleep after, of course with my advil pm.. I'm sure i'll have more hit me come later, but I'm ready to get it over with!! Thanks everyone on here for your support, and good luck to you all as well.. Sherry

selfinduced · Answer

WAY TO GOOOO! It just gets better and better from here. Being in a clean body and living in peace drug free is like winning the lottery x 10. Keep those days coming!

sherry_b75 · Answer

yes !! I let them all know.. and their all rooting for me too as they really want to stop themselves.. so everyone knows i'm detoxing .

sherry_b75 · Answer

thank you, an I wish you the best also !!!

spider6 · Answer

Your story is oh so familiar to many of us here unfortunately friend.  On the upside, you seem to be pretty lucky so far.  That's great, I wouldn't question it, just roll for now.  If it does start to get rough, just make sure you're armed and ready.  Really sounds as though you are.  You've got a great attitude and that's a huge part of it.  Keep kickin it.  You've got a lot of uber positive energy around you....soak it up. Hugs

sherry_b75 · Answer

its deff hard,no lie.. but ive came this far and deff am not stopping.. 41 hours in an I honestly dont feel bad.. should I be? or is it the vitiaums helping?? I'm taking several things to help with the w/d & other than my head feeling a little headache thats really all thats bothering me..kinda cold, which is deff different for me haha.. I'm hoping to be done with this by the weekend. I've got a great family whos got my back & a wonderful fiance whos been here for me even when I was an addict. He never once put me down,hes been here for me from day one! I come from a family of addicts, just about all my siblings are on something. So far i'm the only one wanting this.. I've learned years ago you cant make someone stop as I tried with my baby sister whos been on meth for 18 years.. Back then I wasnt on nothing.. now I know from my own addiction that nobody can force you, it's something you've got to wanna do for yourself.. i've been talking about it for months to my fiance, but still would buy them & would buy alot! then saturday when I couldnt find any anywhere I said I'm done.. we went & bought all the stuff we looked up an I HAVE BEEN CLEAN SINCE.. I'm 38 years old, I've had 21 surgeries so I now know why I got addicted.. But I have a beautiful grandson thats my world & 3 wonderful children.. they are my reasons for quitting !! I want a new life & I want to enjoy it as I neve wanted to do anything outside of the house.. I also slept alot. That's not me, I'm an outside person.. Just praying to the lord above to get me the rest of the way through this, I'm half way there :)

spider6 · Answer

Keep rockin it Sherry!  It's a h3ll of a ride.  One you'll remember for the rest of your life......but worth every minute! Peace and hugs.

Congrats on 2 days nap!  Ditto for you friend.  You two should be "partners in time" (sherry) it is comforting to know there's someone right where you are.  Bless you both on your journey, shouting out, shoulder's for support....I've got 8, so it's no problem. Haha 
Peace and strength., Spider

ariley13 · Answer

That is awesome that everyone is being so supportive of you! It really does help to have people cheering you on. Sounds like you are doing all of the right stuff with the vitamins and staying hydrated. Let's keep our fingers crossed that this is an easy detox. Hang in there Sherry! You're doing great! :)

sherry_b75 · Answer

I have messaged everyone in my phone & let them know i'm detoxing myself, they all are rooting for me because each of them really wanna do the same!!!  I'm grateful for the support I have.. When I 1st joined this sight I was in tears hearing all the stories because it;s been me too! And wondering if I really will be able to do this. But, here I am 39 hours in & I'm proud of myself.. As I have never been the type to get addicted to anything except cigs. Everyday I take several over the counter meds.. prenatal vitiamns,dayquil, pottassium pills, tylenol, I drink plenty of water & orange juice,& coffee twice a day for the energy.. not sure if thats what is helping my w/d from being so bad but I know so far its not been real bad. I pray it stays this way!! I don't feel that bad as of right now. I'm up sitting in my living room and just feel a little light headed. it helps so much having a support group! you all are wonderful!! Thank you all so much, Sherry

BanMethadone · Answer

Great job to both of you! Yes, RLS is the worst, next to general insomnia, dysphoria, physical and emotional pain... you get the point, w/d is the pits. The best you can do is to sooth as much as you can with anything other than drugs that are addictive and damaging. 

I have found help with RLS with potassium and L-tryrosine, also a heating pad to sleep with. Nothing takes it away completely and I even get it in my arms as well. It's a nightmare. Oh anything w/an antihistamine makes it more intense for me. 

Once you detox, it should slowly get better each day! I just wanted to offer my support and say that I admire you both for what you are doing. 

Can't write much more atm in a hurry :)

ariley13 · Answer

Great job on ignoring that message! Is there any way to cut ties with this person that sent you the message? (Or at least ask then to respect your decision to quit and not send messages like that?) I only ask because there might come a day when you are really going through it, someone offers you something, and it becomes a perfect storm type thing. I'm in no way doubting you, I just know at over 10 months clean from pills and 3 yrs from alcohol there are still the rare days where cravings pop up for me and they can be crippling when they do. Not trying to be negative, just realistic. You should be very proud of standing strong. Keep up the fantastic work and keep pushing forward. Things really do get better.

nap366 · Answer

great job sherry!  i am assuming you are talking about percocet withdrawal? i am sitting here at hour 48 myself! 2 FULL DAYS!! U are lucky u havent had many withdrawal symptoms.  I have been through some rough days but actually feel a bit better today other than EXTREMELY weak legs and about 3-4 hours of sleep.

Keep trucking along, soon you will be up with me at 48 hours and it will be great!