Boredom

Well, I think I'm 18 days clean from 100 mg hydros and now I'm really bored after I get off of work. Sometimes I get off early and don't have a lot to do. I used to take the pills when I got off and could find plenty to do and enjoy it! NOw it's pretty much boredom so I stay at work longer, even though I don't have too. I have no desire to go back or cravings what so ever, I went through the w/d's with no help as no one knew that I was on this crap. Anyway, it was tough, I got frustrated and flushed over $1000 worth of pills on the morning (3:00am) of April 3rd. I had a conversation with God and it was like he gave me a window and I took it. I have tried to quit before but couldn't, it was different this time! I just can't imagine ever going back as it was too hard and too expensive to even think about it.
Man, those w/d's were tough! On day 3 through 5 it was pretty much 24/7. I found that excercise really helped the "knot" in my chest.
Glad it's over, now, how long does it take to feel normal again?
Hi Charlie

Wow, you and I could be the same person. You just described my routine after work. Amazing how fun things are when you're high seem kinda boring without. I play alot of golf and my routine was 5 norcos before I tee off and 5 after the turn. That's not counting the 5 in the morning and 5 in the evening. I actually played in a fundraiser tournament today without pills and had a blast.

Keep up the good work and hopefully soon we'll both forget we needed this crutch.

Take care
Hawk
I'm curious, what are Norcos?
I've been thinking about it and stuff stopped exciting me when I was taking the pills, maybe because I was never bored and satisfied just hanging around. Now, I wanna go, SICK of television, today I borrowed my father's old dump truck and did several loads of gravel for my work, home and my neighbors home. At least I feel like doing something. I remember being scared, not knowing what was going to happen to me after the"flush" ha! But anything had to be better than what I was. I hope all the people with kids that can't decide, please chose your kids, you'll regret it later on that you didn't stop.
Norcos are little yellow pills of hydrocodone & tylenol. I know them well. I used to count out little piles of 20 to see when I needed to start finding more. It makes me sick just to think about it - not to mention the money.

Hey if you're wanting to get out of the house and do stuff, you're on the right track. I always felt worse laying on the couch, watching tv and then not be able to sleep at night. I think being active and getting excercise is one of the best things to do.

I know what you mean about choosing. I made the decision to give my granddaughter a grandpa. (even though I'm only 45) :)

Hawk






Hawk and Charlie,,,,,It's so good to hear you guys talking like this. Leave 'em in the past and keep moving forward.

I took around 15 Norco a day and spent thousands in my last year getting them. I recently relapsed, but am back on track and praying I stay on it this time.

I lasted 4 1/2 months the first time I quit. When I relapsed, I had no real safety net to depend on. I am going to meetings now, and truly getting a lot out of it. How about ya'll? Do you have a plan to stay clean?

Meetings would sure be a cure for your boredom.: )
Yeah, my wife, son and money!

Thanks!
Hawk & Charlie,
Good to see you guys. I'm so grateful I got a second shot at life. The trick is staying in today. If I do today what I did yesterday, I'll get another day clean and sober.
Take care.........................................God bless....................................Bob
Hi Charlie and Hawk;

In recovery I've found meetings to be the best way to avoid boredom and stay on track. In addition, my family just joined a local fitness center. Getting exercise and back into shape is another way to keep busy and be productive too!

Good luck!

JIm
Dear Charlie,

My son refused to go to meetings before rehab. In rehab, he came to realize how important they were to his sobriety. See, he loves to party and hang out with friends. To think of never being able to drink or do drugs seemed to him to be the end of his world. Since rehab, he came to realize he can enjoy socializing at meetings with people who have a lot in common. He goes EVERY night and LIKES going. Give it a try! It will help keep the boredom away...that's VERY important. I'm very proud of you by the way!

God bless!
Susan