this is it

[changemylife]

just posted but not sure if it came through

[changemylife]

thanks for the replies as the CT day gets closer the more I worry so it"s good to hear from you all, keep me posted w/how you are progressing and I will keep posting on my situation. I do have several of the Thomas recipe stuff. I am a little hesitant to use benzos. How often if at all did you guys need to use them during WD. It just seems like I have so many questions. Hope you all have a good night.

[cleaninitup]

definately see what you can get stock piled from the Thomas recipe and also lots of gatorade or poweraid something to help keep you hydrated.Everyone goes thru detox differently, so its hard to say if you will be ready for work next Monday or not. I had a much smaller habit with vics and did a taper but still had a real hardtime getting to work on day 4,but after tht I wass good and it wa mostly the anxiety that got me.
Best of luck and keep posting-its slower here on weekends but we will answer :)

[cleangimnow]

I hope I am. I will be back at work on day 8. I'll let you know Monday. I was functional today on day 6. I couldn't make it thru work on day 5 unfortunately. Just my input. Good luck. You can do this and will be very happy in the end.

[changemylife]

As the day goes by I am getting more nervous for Monday/CT day. I probably really messed up not tapering. Anyone who has come off 150-200mg's who want's to tell me whats in store is more than welcome. Overthepill said he went back to work on day five. Can I expect to be functional  at work on day 8? I am just filled with trepidation and uncertainty right now, so suggestions as to how to best handle this are truly appreciated.

[changemylife]

thanks so much for the reply. it is reassuring to know someone was in my same position and came out the other end. I agree i have to get this done now. again thanks for the support i will  keep you posted

[overthepill]

I was in your exact same position two weeks ago.  The fact that you have the next week off work only means that you must do this now.  You won't get a better opportunity than right now to forever change your life for the better.

My habit was very similar to yours in terms of use, I was also very scared, but its really not that bad if you follow the Thomas recipe and keep coming to this forum for support.  I'm now on day 15, feel great and will never look back.  The worst of the withdrawal symptoms only last 4-5 days (at the very most).  On days 2 and 3, I was even able to get out of the house and take 5-6 mile walks (getting out of the house in any way possible helps significantly).  Its all about convincing yourself that it's not that bad.  Your emotions will get the best of you in the first 3 days.  I cried when Derek Jeter got his 3,000th hit and i'm an Orioles fan.  So just be ready for that.

You can and will succeed.  I was able to get back to work on day 5 even though I had already take that day off.  I was feeling well enough and didn't want to spend another day at home.    You have even more time to get better so I have no doubt you will be fine.

Keep posting and good luck!

[changemylife]

I have been lurking for years and know what a good resource this forum is. I have been on the addiction roller coaster for years and right now i am at the peak of the worst abuse i have ever been. It is now or never for me. I am a healthy, family oriented man w/a good job as a health care provider. I let my addiction get out of control. I will have the next 7 days off work and house free of family to face down the impending WD. I need support and encouragement to get off the 150-200mg a day habit that rules my life. I will keep everyone posted of my condition, stating Monday morning. I hope this won't kill me. Thanks in advance