Day 27

[denise3606]

I woke up this morning feeling really good, but for some reason I am really down right now..I went swimming and took a walk this morning, colored my hair and bought some groceries..My body hurts and I am kind of down on myself..Life is here and very clear...Is this normal..I understand that from what I have been hearing that it just takes time..I am just being a little impatient..Thanks for letting babble...Hugs

[Molytex]

yes -  it is absolutely normal... you will gradually get your "old" self back but as people say it takes time..

Take joy in your 30 days - the worst part has passed and the future wil only get better..

Some skills will have to be re-learnt but humans have a great capacity for learning new way to cope so you can absolutely do it..

Hang in there - and have patience (even though that is SOO hard)  :o)

[meegWpaw]

hey Denise, what you're going through is totally normal.  you are really making excellent progress and I hope you congratulate yourself for that!!!!  even though you're feeling down, you went swimming, walked ... hair, groceries ... wow!  that's a lot.  you're just short of 30 days ... give yourself a break.  I know it's no fun when your body doesn't act how you want it to ... and like domino said we all have days that aren't as good as others.  chin up, have faith!  here to support you!!!

[Freefrmpills]

Have you heard about PAWS?


Hang in there! You are doing great! It looks like you are doing all the right things to combat PAWS!

Excersize and good nutrition these are the keys to bouncing back quickly!

[dominosarah]

Not everyday is a good one.  What matters is how we get thru them and you are doing great!   Call your grandbabies, they always make us feel good~

[OxyTired]

Hello again. My day has been a little rough too! Startup issues with a new job. Aches and pains. Lousy sleep most nights.
But you know, when I was in oxycodone la la land feelin at the top of the world, I was numb to many things around me. Now at least when I feel low, I FEEL low. I am relearning how to cope with normal ups and downs. I am trying to remind myself that ALL of these messages, ideas, scripts, aches, pains, moods, stuff and more stuff in my head that I now am vexed with, I am really blessed with (to be feeling)
Boy I sure do a lousy job of cheering someone up. LOL
but I am an analytical type person, just the way I am wired.
So I am reliving old memories long dulled by opiates, having technicolor dreams and nightmares again. Must be the "brain healing" part to this.
I intend to stay clean. This is far more interesting than my drug induced feel good La La Land.
Hope your good mood returns!
Yours in Recovery
OxyTired