Weird!!

[Couponer]

Hey all! This is all new to me and I just want to say thanks first to everyone for all their stories and info. I have been on LT for about 3 yrs and ready to STOP the madness!!  Want to actually "feel" again and not be numbed out. This is day 3 of taking nothing. I was on about 4-5 7.5mg per day. Only in the past month went up that high. For most of the time it's been about 3 per day. I'm actually surprised at the wd so far. Just the chills and some aches and pains. Insomnia not a prob for the most part. Maybe a few hrs less than normal but I have taken melatonin for yrs and went from 1mg to 3 about 3 nights back. I'm wondering if this is gonna get worse or if I'm gonna really shake this horrible addiction? My cravings are worst during work for sure. But I have to do this for ME! And my family. I'm not under any false impressions this is a cake walk but honestly I was expecting way worse. I have had the tummy stuff as well and take immodium for that. Luckily I work extra weekends sometimes and that will maybe keep me busy for the next really important few days. Any advice for me guys??

[atthebeach]

congrats on those 33 days you are doing wonderful. the energy will take some more time to come back. are you exercising? that helps alot. dont lay around make yourself move. do you have any aftercare in place to prevent relapse?
the melatonin isnt working for sleep anymore? have you tried valerian root?
keep the faith, keep fighting the good fight,keep on truckin, keep on keeping on.
may the LORD continue to strengthen you and keep you
debbie

[Couponer]

Ok so I'm still clean and feel way good about it. Still occ craving but have web able to shake it off realitivly easily. I must be in the 2/3 mental part of this cycle. Geeze I still haven't got much energy. Watch the clock at work waiting till time to leave. Just not motivated. This is what I am seeing myself - it's like this is the part where you remember how much stuff could get done on those lil wihte ba tards or something. But I know it's just a sick mind trick. I'm am however still very tired. Already dread work tomorrow. Have laid in bed pretty much all weekend. Except to run to grocery and church. Spent a couple hours with family this afternoon. Think that helped. But now I also seem to have trouble with sleep andthats weird bc I didn't during the first 10 days or even 15. I'm at 33 days today. Maybe this is normal. I don't know?? Any advice? Thanks in advance!!

[Couponer]

Ok so I'm still clean and feel way good about it. Still occ craving but have web able to shake it off realitivly easily. I must be in the 2/3 mental part of this cycle. Geeze I still haven't got much energy. Watch the clock at work waiting till time to leave. Just not motivated. This is what I am seeing myself - it's like this is the part where you remember how much stuff could get done on those lil wihte ba tards

[tgtiffany]

No way!!!  You wont' feel like this forever :)  Just keep yourself busy and try to keep your mind off of it.  Hot baths really helped my husband, also have you checked out the Thomas recipe and amino acids protocol on the very bottom right? It's helped many, may help you too :)

[Couponer]

Day 6. Still sneezing a little and chills/achy. Gosh is this what I will feel like forever?! Ugh tired of feeling like crap!

[sudie58]

you will get there, dont worry so much about your house at the moment, concentrate on getting off these meds and staying off, then you can get back to being the real you, the physical stuff will surely go, you need to make sure you never get to the place that made you abuse them , take care and stay strong.

[Couponer]

I did think it was alot ESP the past few weeks. But it wasn't any more "good" feelings just blah. Never feel like doing anything, housework, etc I am so embarrassed my house isn't as clean as it always used to be. Have alot to do on that end. But I mainly just feel tired/achy everyday past few days.

[tgtiffany]

Hi!  Glad that you are quitting!!  You  CAN do this :)  It sounds like your withdraws aren't that bad at all!  You're lucky!  Probably has something to do with that you weren't taking super a lot.  I know it's a lot for you, but most on here are taking like 10+ of whatever they're addicted to!!  Just keep your head up and smile :)  Stay positive and stay busy!!!

[sudie58]

you will get your life back, you may like/need some aftercare to stay off, such as NA. therapy, counseling, keep healthy, god bless.

[Couponer]

Thanks for your quick reply. This forum has been great. I look at it so many times when I feel weak during the day. I have prayed for this day for a long time. Just want my life back!!

[sudie58]

hi and welcome its really good you want to come off these meds, as you say the imodium is very useful , but you must keep your fluid intake up, dehydration is what makes the withdrawals worse, hot baths will feel great, and keep moving, your doing well, tale care.