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Day 2. Sure could use some encouragement!
Day 2: Hurt like never before. Knees hurt, feet feel like they are on fire, my body feels like it weighs 1000lbs, it takes all my energy just to drag my bag of bones out of bed and my ears are ringing like crazy. Please tell me this is normal, that I'm on my way and in a few days I'll feel better.
Yes, day two was a killer for me too... i made about 20 journal entries of every crappy thing that was happening. I read it now and can't believe how so much changed as the days... even hours went by. Relief is on it's way... trust me. You will feel better and better... all my best!
you rock!!! misery loves company huh? I layed in bed for 3 days before I even ventured to the livingroom, except for trips to the bathroom. please hang in... do you have any supply's to help you through... one day at a time ...get through this day. I'm just trying to keep my eye on the goal...FREEDOM
Take it day by day and know it's going to get better. I've gotta tell you that it scares me that you aren't planning for anything after you start felling better. I promise you I never thought I'd battle this for 15 years. I thought I could quit on my own and before you know it here I am. I was a respectable athlete, father, husband, leader in my community and the first 20 times I quit, I tried giving the beast the finger and the F*****er bit it off.
Not to be preachy, but I do recommend opening your mind up to trying out an N/A meeting or two. I never thought they'd help me either. Now that I go, I see how much better I feel during and after the meetings that I am in the middle of a thing called 90 in 90. That's 90 meetings in 90 days and it has pulled me through these last 4-5 days.
Best of luck in whatever it takes to help you stay clean.
Not to be preachy, but I do recommend opening your mind up to trying out an N/A meeting or two. I never thought they'd help me either. Now that I go, I see how much better I feel during and after the meetings that I am in the middle of a thing called 90 in 90. That's 90 meetings in 90 days and it has pulled me through these last 4-5 days.
Best of luck in whatever it takes to help you stay clean.
Remember hour by hour your closer . Yes the W/D is tuff but I would feel worse knowing i gave up and was back to liveing for this CRAP month after month .That's to much pain . ill take 3-5 Days discomfort that ends in 100 hours or so . Please Trust me on this , the fear is worse then the W/D You will make it stay tuff take pride that your fighting for yourself & Winning hour by hour ....Ron
I cant wait for day 5. that seems to be a big turning point for most people As for a plan...I dont have one other than GIVNG THIS BEAST THE FINGER and moving on. I know I can do this. I have to do this before this poision takes everything from me.
I'm about a week ahead of you buddy....It gets much better in a few days. I promise you. I know you already know that, but I know it helped me to hear it again and again. I too had to take time off work with the "flu" just to get through the worst...... I've battled opiates for far too long only to try my luck with suboxone. Oddly enough I abused them too. Now 10 days of sobriety I feel much better. Actually by day 6-7 I was able to get up and move around. On my 7th day, after going to an N/A meeting I was able to come home and work out with my wife. Some "bouncey-dancey" workout thing. I sweat my junk off but for 3-4 hours after I felt so freakin' good. That anxious knot between the shoulder blades went away. Today I still have little energy, and more anxiety than I care to have, but for everyone I caused pain to over my 15 years of abuse I deserve a couple of weeks of discomfort to remind myself how far I have to stay away from these mind altering drugs.
I must also strongly recommend N/A or A/A meetings. They supply power to your will when you are running on empty.
Best of luck man and stick to your plan!
I must also strongly recommend N/A or A/A meetings. They supply power to your will when you are running on empty.
Best of luck man and stick to your plan!
Thanks for all the replies. This may sound strange but during the day today I had a few short periods where I felt pretty good and the pain seemed to go away. Now if I could only get over these stomach cramps and gas I would be much better. Thanks again for the support.
You will feel better after a few days Congrats on day 2 everyone is right try and get moving around and get some sunshine take a walk dont sit and dwell make sure you are keeping nourished and plenty of fluids. :)
when the anxiety gets bad get moving get busy get your mind occupied by taking short walks taking hot baths for body aches I lived in bath tub for my first days and it does help.
Keep posting and stay positive you can do this just keep on pushing through!
when the anxiety gets bad get moving get busy get your mind occupied by taking short walks taking hot baths for body aches I lived in bath tub for my first days and it does help.
Keep posting and stay positive you can do this just keep on pushing through!
Yep...All normal. And I agree with the above - try to get out of bed. You will feel bad physically, but the important thing is to keep your mind occupied. During my detox I spent a lot of time on this forum reading, and eventually started posting. I won't candy-coat it - this will be one of the hardest things you've ever done, but the good news is it stops, and pretty quickly.
Try to eat and drink. You're body is going through hell so it needs fuel. If you can't eat, try drinking Ensure (the chocolate flavor did it for me); if you're visiting the bathroom a lot, find a drink that has electrolytes added. When you are able to eat, eat like a pig - healthy stuff - carbs.
You are half way through this. Hundreds of us have done it - no reason for you not to be one of us.
Try to eat and drink. You're body is going through hell so it needs fuel. If you can't eat, try drinking Ensure (the chocolate flavor did it for me); if you're visiting the bathroom a lot, find a drink that has electrolytes added. When you are able to eat, eat like a pig - healthy stuff - carbs.
You are half way through this. Hundreds of us have done it - no reason for you not to be one of us.
Hot Epsom salt baths and a heating pad. Lots of water and green tea. You are doing great keep at it! Moving around helps a ton even though you don't feel like you can. Sending you lots of encouragement and strength!
Way to Go 2 days gone , 2 more days and the worst of the W/D will be doable . Go hour by hour day by day . I felt better by day 5 and improved each day after . Keep yourself moveing and do little things that are easy and take a few min. When you are haveing it ruff read posts it passes time . Next week you will be a new you . .... Ron
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Congrats on 2 days!!! Yes you will feel better in a few days. The best thing you can do is drag yourself out of bed and move around. I know this part is no fun but it does pass. Your body is working very hard to heal now. Drink plenty of fluids and try to eat something. Bland foods are the best. You can do this!!!
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