Almost Noon.....not Too Bad

Pain Pills
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At the risk of being overconfident.....the day has been better than I expected. Playing with the Little Man has helped a great deal. He is napping, so I am thinking about jumping into the jaccuzzi with some chamamile tea (no offense meant, but I feal like a "girlie") When we moved here in July, I had no idea the jaccuzzi tub would be such a big deal. I feel weak and achey, but proud and less depressed now that I am doing this! I will read The Small Book in the tub and I am finding it helpful.
You know, it is remarkable that so many addicts lead successful (seemingly) lives. Despite the fact that I am an addict, I feel I have accomplished so much. I think the depression is down today (I am a Libra so I know about balancing the highs and lows) because I can only imagine how much more I will accomplish when I beat this thing back.
Jer
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jer............i bumped up a thread..........called

"new list of OTC medications.."

i hope you find it helpful..................you doing so great........

thumper
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Thanks!
Yeah....I have some of those things here with me.
Boy, I feel lucky to have days off from work!!
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Keep telling yourself Jer, that you want this. And that what a waste of time and energy it would be to go through this all week only to cave when you get to day 7, 8 etc. Then you're right back where you started. Be resolved. Tell yourself as often as you can that you can never use narcotics again. That you are in effect, allergic to them.

Enjoy the hot tub. And no, it's not girlie. My husband uses ours every night and usually takes a mug of tea with him as well.

Take care
CG
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JER
YOU SAID YOUR ARE A LIBRA. SO AM I, PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT YOU MEANT WHEN YOU SAID BALANCING THE HIGHS AND LOWS, I SEE THE LIBRA SCALE IN MY MIND ABOUT BALANCING, TEACH ME WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS. JULIE
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Jer,

IMO a positive attitude is the most important thing to have when going through w/d. And it certainly sounds like you have that. Hold on tight to that and you will be successful. I will say a prayer for you.

Shelly
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I really embrace the Libra aspect of balance. What I mean, as far as this ordeal, is that just because I have confidence and good feelings today doesn't mean I should go "over the top" with celebration. I know there will be some very bad times ahead.....they were here yesterday. I am just going to try not to get too high (Stevie Wonder!!!!) or too low. The Libra characteristics have always served me well, though I am not into astrology. I just like my sign!
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i know you want this badly .... and it's that want-power that is going to get you through this. :=) don't think about the rest of your life right now - don't think about how far you have to go.... look at how far you've come. hell, even if it's been a few hours. those hours turn into days and well ya know ... time flies!

congrats on your amazing decision!!!! i love your attitude.
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mr jer I havent welcomed you yet Ive been sitting back & reading though,.I think what your doing is AWESOME!!!.I myself could not do it the CT route.so I give lots of credit to who can.
You may feel crappy & depressed but thats only to be expected.Your addiction will try so hard to trap you up & make you feel as if you need it when really its the other way around...IT NEEDS YOU.
As I said the next comming days may be hard but I must agree with others if you start & than cave it will only mAKE YOU START OVER AGAIN & (oops sorry)& you'll probaly feel guilt about caving.
Post alot as theres so many different types of support here.
Please try to hang tuff as it will be worth it in the long run.Being a slave to pills....to put it bluntly...SUCKS.
So Welcome sir & I must admit I envy the hot tub thing...would be nice to have in COLD NY TODAY!!!!
molly