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Day 15 - how do you handle the upsets?
I know it's very early for me being clean and today I just had some very upsetting news. Nobody was injured or anything like that but let's just say I am really not looking forward to Christmas.
I just feel so raw and hurt so much. I feel like I was kicked in the chest. I have caught myself twice reaching for pills without even thinking about it but there weren't any there and I remembered.
I don't know what to do now without them when I get hurt so badly.
It was so easy when you could just reach for the pill bottle and make it all go away.
My head is pounding again from crying and tylenol isn't touching it.
Sorry, I usually like to post happy things but I am just afraid right now and know I should tell you all how I am feeling.
I don't want to make a phone call. I really don't but I'm scared of that one weak moment.
I just feel so raw and hurt so much. I feel like I was kicked in the chest. I have caught myself twice reaching for pills without even thinking about it but there weren't any there and I remembered.
I don't know what to do now without them when I get hurt so badly.
It was so easy when you could just reach for the pill bottle and make it all go away.
My head is pounding again from crying and tylenol isn't touching it.
Sorry, I usually like to post happy things but I am just afraid right now and know I should tell you all how I am feeling.
I don't want to make a phone call. I really don't but I'm scared of that one weak moment.
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we will get thru this bad day/night together Pat.....it's 7:30 already....soon it will be time to try and sleep.....and tmrw is a diff day and it will be better!! try and eat your dinner....at least a few bites.....that's what you always tell me.....hahaha....hang in there girl....we gotta dig our heals in when it gets tough like today and ride the storm!! xoxoxo
Good for you for getting through it.
Don't hesitate to post if you are having a craving and really tempted to use. We can talk you through it.
Chocolate helps too or eating and of course walking but it doesn't sound like you have the energy for that today. I sure didn't.
Don't hesitate to post if you are having a craving and really tempted to use. We can talk you through it.
Chocolate helps too or eating and of course walking but it doesn't sound like you have the energy for that today. I sure didn't.
I'm so glad to see your a little better. I kinda just got over a huge craving right now. Too tired to type right now, but am following this thread. Just wanted to say I'm proud of you for hanging in there and making it thru the day.
Hahahaha yea I know how it feels!! But Pat loves me so she did it on purpose. She just didn't want anyone else to feel bad!! LOL!!
If I'm still awake. You are 3 hours behind me. lol
Watching College Football now! Popcorn after dinner?
It's a Wonderful Life is on. Let me know when it's time for popcorn.
Yeah! Now you know how it feels, Tooth! When someone "accidentally" hits best answer on your reply! And then tells you it was an accident! Sofa King rude! Bah ha ha ha!
HAHAHAHA!!! i saw that!! i've done that twice since i've been on this site!! and here i was feeling so special!!! :P
Well darn, I just hit the best answer on your comment by mistake. You owe me now. lmao
Thanks so much for all of you wonderful comments when I was feeling so low. You really boost me up and give me another great reason to stay clean.
Keep fighting girl. You are doing amazing.
Keep fighting girl. You are doing amazing.
Glad to hear you're hanging in there!! Keep it up! We all know you can do it!
Hi Scarlett
Welcome to the forum.
Go to the top of the page and click on Post a Question
Just type in your story and you will receive lots of support.
There are wonderful people on this forum.
Welcome to the forum.
Go to the top of the page and click on Post a Question
Just type in your story and you will receive lots of support.
There are wonderful people on this forum.
hi scarlett, and welcome!!!! Go to post a question, and then you will be amazed on the support that you will receive. I look forward to your post:-)
Posting is my SAVIOR because of all of us on here!!!!! We all need to stick together and kick some serious A$$ to this evil addiction!!!!!
Hi Pat, I'm new to the community. I am going through tough withdrawals and could really use some support. I'm so sorry for your situation, I am dreading Christmas as well. Not sure if I can pull it off and I have little ones.
Where can I post to get support for this detox? Scarlett
Where can I post to get support for this detox? Scarlett
Thanks Dana
I am feeling a lot stronger now and you are so right. I would hate myself.
I am working hard at getting my life back and I don't want to slip back into that hole. It's way too dark down there.
I am so glad I posted and didn't try and handle all the emotion alone.
The strength I got from all of you helped me tremendously.
I feel angry now instead of sad. Anger is much better lol.
I am feeling a lot stronger now and you are so right. I would hate myself.
I am working hard at getting my life back and I don't want to slip back into that hole. It's way too dark down there.
I am so glad I posted and didn't try and handle all the emotion alone.
The strength I got from all of you helped me tremendously.
I feel angry now instead of sad. Anger is much better lol.
I hope that you can find it within yourself to eat your dinner! First, you went through the effort to cook, and second, your body needs the food and nutrition! The old adage does NOT say to starve a headache! LOL!
Hi sweetie, i know it just $ucks when we are going through hard times and all we know how to do is grab a pill and in 20-30 minutes its all gone, but we all know its just temporary, after the high it comes back, and then what??? If we use the vicious cycle continues. Unfortunately we have to learn how to deal with life, its just that life. You are doing so good, i mean great, you will hate yourself if you make that call, hang in there girl, this will pass. Sending hugs and strength your way....
Thanks guys
The cool cloth trick on the back of the neck really helped too. It's still there but not pounding. I am going to use an ice pack soon to see if that helps.
I cooked dinner but don't have an appetite so it's sitting in the oven and microwave. I bet the cats would love to eat it. They always act like they are starving and they have plenty of food.
Sigh....what a day, but I'm still clean.
The cool cloth trick on the back of the neck really helped too. It's still there but not pounding. I am going to use an ice pack soon to see if that helps.
I cooked dinner but don't have an appetite so it's sitting in the oven and microwave. I bet the cats would love to eat it. They always act like they are starving and they have plenty of food.
Sigh....what a day, but I'm still clean.
I agree Abby, the ONLY thing that works for me for a headache is plain old Advil! Not even Roxicodones could touch a headache for me!
I know everyone is different, but ibuprofen works wonders for me when I have a headache. Also great for body aches. Hang in there!!
Well, I'm all about understatement...
Well, that could be the understatement of the year! :)
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