Day 11--No Fioricet

[cork712]

Hard to believe it's been over a week since I found this site and asked for help. My first 4 days were so difficult. Now I am feeling more like myself, eating, exercising, getting some stuff caught up that I've put off forever. But there is a little craving in me for F. I'm not going to order it, but want to get over this feeling. Fioricet has brought me nothing but grief, so I know it's a dead end. do these feelings come and go? do they end?
Words of wisdom from those who've been there would be greatly appreciated....Especially as the crazy holiday season starts and my stress level goes way up!

[vicki595]

Just know that you're VERY sensitive right now while your CNS and brain chemicals normalize. Try to keep a check on that because it's not them...  :)

Getting sufficient sleep helps, at least it did for me. I was on edge a lot of the time and pretty cranky but resting helped a lot!

[cork712]

Last question for now:
I am very touchy and sensitive to teasing/kidding from my kids (teens/younger). It seemed to be an instant trigger to want to take something. How to cope with this? It was harmless teasing that wouldn't bother me normally but got to me tonight. Am I being ridiculous? Sure feels like it.

[vicki595]

That's wonderful news! Very happy for you!

Those cravings will stop with time and I know it's hard to be patient! You'll get there, though. Just continue to keep your focus and stay busy and active.

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[CWKavinRAS]

It will go away , I promise. Your brain chemistry needs to find its norm and it can take a bit of time. Exercising is your best friend when the craving hits, because it makes you produce more endorphins. The craving will become less and less as the days go by. Just remember that it will pass everytime and how great it is not have your life controlled by pills anymore.
Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving.