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anyone on day 3-4??? really need someone to relate to
still going through the physical parts of the w/d, different than yesterday. Today is the crawling of the skin or craziness with the nerves! I have been living in the bathtub for over an hour and it seems to be helping....for now. I think I messed up and took one of those L-tyrosine(sp?) too early and maybe that is making my nerves crazy...??? Everyone is saying to cuddle up with a blanket and watch a movie or tv, I have tried and I can only concentrate for about 5-10 max.
You are too funny Steve1220!! :) I am so happy for you on making it to day 11 and on the walk to the bus stop:) I have to admit it feels damn good not to be ruled by a pill. We have just started planning our 4th Disney vacation(that is one of the many reasons I wanted off those things) and the first 2 trips I wasn't on any kinds of meds and our last one, I was and it wasn't nearly as special as the 2 others. That is one more incentive for me to get through this! I love me some Disney World!!! :)lol
congrats on day 4 tired !!!!! soon....soon my friend it will be a thing a the past and happy living !!!! ps i walked up to the bus stop to pick up my grandaughter i'm 58 and after all these yrs on pills (DAY11) IT WORE ME OUT LOL i might be 58 but still young at heart few more days under my belt i'll be back in the grooooove !!!!! oh yeah life without pills baby thats what i'm talkin about
Just got back from a mile jog/walk...it felt so good! I had a rough afternoon so hopefully that will help?!? And as of 4:30 I officially started my 4th day!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh..Gracie2012 I feel so bad for you:( What day are you on? I'm sorry I don't know much about subs or tapering. For the crazy legs, take a ton of HOT baths! I live in my tub the first 2-3 days(12+ a day) and still am but not as much. And eating bananas and taking potassium tablets also seemed to help me. I hope you start feeling some relief soon, and remember this hell we are going through is only for a short time and we are going to have the rest of our lives to be happy and to actually enjoy every moment....and appreciate them:) Good luck and I will be thinking about you!
A big thanks again to everyone!!! :) I have been moving all day besides when in the lovely HOT bath! I cleaned my house,did 2 loads of laundry,vacuumed, and I am loving music again...so I have been dancing around the house while I clean:) which I have not really listened or enjoyed music for awhile or for that matter, danced:) I feel very tired but I can only sit down for what seems to be less than 10min and I can't concentrate on the tv?!? Congrats to Mikanik on 2 days that is huge!! Congrats to lulu747 on 129 days, I can't wait to be where you are! Congrats to 133113 5 days is a big accomplishment, woohoo!!! Congrats to steve1220 on making it day 11, VERY impressive!! :) Thanks again everyone:)
P.S. In my case, my doctor told me I'm still coming off the original opiates, too. So I guess it's true that everyone's experience w/sub w/d is different.
Dear tired3,
Man, you are braver than I was... I got to day 4 and thought I would lose it! Same as you, the crazy legs, couldn't sleep cuz of skin crawling. So, I went back to my doctor and she said the rehab I went to withdrew me too fast (2mg per day after coming off huge amounts of opiates) and she put me back on the sub and plans a super slow taper (hope I don't have to go through that nasty w/d again w/a slow taper)... now, I kind of wish I could have held out one more day as you said you felt better on day 5. So proud of you for hanging in there! And so glad for you it's now over - or, at least, I hope you are still feeling better and better. Take good care, Gracie
Man, you are braver than I was... I got to day 4 and thought I would lose it! Same as you, the crazy legs, couldn't sleep cuz of skin crawling. So, I went back to my doctor and she said the rehab I went to withdrew me too fast (2mg per day after coming off huge amounts of opiates) and she put me back on the sub and plans a super slow taper (hope I don't have to go through that nasty w/d again w/a slow taper)... now, I kind of wish I could have held out one more day as you said you felt better on day 5. So proud of you for hanging in there! And so glad for you it's now over - or, at least, I hope you are still feeling better and better. Take good care, Gracie
tired all the post ae true please believe this will be all over soon !!!! i too thought i'd never make through this and here it is now day 11 you can do this !!! i know it's hard but it's worth it to be free from them pills t's amazing it's a goal we all shoot for and it wasn't easy to get there for none of us!!! thats why were here helping you through this WE WANT YOU FREE JUST LIKE WE WANTED OURSELFS FREE !!!!!!! HANG IN THERE YOUR ALL MOST THERE !!!! and Please keep posting !!! posting and hearing everybody was a Big help for me God Bless......remember soon this will all be over and life will be your again now thats something to shoot for
Hi There...
You are almost over the hump! I hear your fear about running into someone when you are feeling like h$%#, but you will feel SO much better if you get outside. Do you have an Ipod? Throw it on with some sunglasses and pretend you are doing a very intense workout and can't stop and chat....(:
Conversely, it helped me A LOT to connect with others while detoxing. It got me out of my head. You can do this! Oh, and I lived in the bathtub too. I've been clean for 129 days but I can still remember what day 4 felt like. Keep your positive attitude and keep on moving forward. Treat yourself gently and be proud! You are reclaiming your life!
Lu
You are almost over the hump! I hear your fear about running into someone when you are feeling like h$%#, but you will feel SO much better if you get outside. Do you have an Ipod? Throw it on with some sunglasses and pretend you are doing a very intense workout and can't stop and chat....(:
Conversely, it helped me A LOT to connect with others while detoxing. It got me out of my head. You can do this! Oh, and I lived in the bathtub too. I've been clean for 129 days but I can still remember what day 4 felt like. Keep your positive attitude and keep on moving forward. Treat yourself gently and be proud! You are reclaiming your life!
Lu
I did some breathing exercises which seemed to help a bit. I'm only on day 2....one day away from ya. I do know that it helps to remember that "it's just for today". Tomorrow is a new one and I bet you'll feel a little better. Then the day after that...you'll be amazed at how you feel. at least that's usually how it is for me. I know every w/d is different. Take as many baths as you need. I'm about to go use that wonderful w/d tool in just a minute! I love my hot baths. Try anything that will get your mind off of what your body is doing. Movies do help me...I find the most comfy spot, put my hotpad on my back or wherever and just concentrate on breathing and the heat. I have loads of blankets to move and situate to get comfy and big comfy pillows. If all else fails, I make my big dog crawl in bed with me and just fall asleep with her. Keep up the great work....take it hour by hour/minute by minute. Every minute that your clean is YOURS...to call your own. It doesn't belong to some evil substance...YOU OWN IT!
Hang in there. I am ending day 4 onto to day 5 and the difference is absolutely amazing. Every minute, every hour that you fight this is a moment closer to freedom and re-gaining you.
Exercise is the absolutely best thing you can do to start feeling better. Even if it walking a few blocks. Get out there and try it, I promise it will make you feel a little better.
Exercise is the absolutely best thing you can do to start feeling better. Even if it walking a few blocks. Get out there and try it, I promise it will make you feel a little better.
Thank you so much for the support! I have been using my heating pad mostly for the back pain. I feel like I want to walk....but the thing is, I look like absolute s*** and we live in a VERY small town where everyone either waves or stops to chat:( and I really don't feel like making small talk. I know there is an end in sight real soon and I just keep counting down the hours. I feel very lonely, the only person that is aware of what is going on is my husband and he works long hours. I only see him for about an hour in the evening. I really wish I could just sleep for the next 24hrs:) and a BIG CONGRATS to you on 20 days!!!! I bet you feel amazing:)
The L-tyr made me nervous - like too much coffee. That's probably part of what you're feeling. Hold out for another day or less and the worst should be over. Try to eat as much as you can; drink a lot. You are almost there. Congrats on your journey so far. Keep posting.
hey...well I'm at day 20 today....but I just wanted to send you some support...because I remember day 4 being the worst for me...My skin felt like I was being shocked all over, like I had electricity running through me...Ugh!...I would make myself go out for a brisk walk or a run if I could...I know it sounds impossible...but you would be amazed if you just got out and did it...it helped me tons!....That was about the only thing I could concentrate on!...have you tried laying on the heating pad???....I used mine so much, I burned it up....lol...just take it minute by minute if you have to....give it time, I promise it will get better!...........
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