Hello
I hope everyone had a nice clean and sober day. Wow I dont know what to say. Im on day 19 looking into week 3 this friday. Im in awe. I never thought in a million years I would be were I am now. Now sleep is still an issue, only slept like two hours last night, i have learned to accept it. I do feel better, I can eat, I can think, my mood is improving. I got an email today from an old OP> I told them to never ever ever email me again or I iwll report them to the DEA>
I dont need that trigger no way no how. So I am going to address that at the meeting tonight. SO how do you guys think im doing. Im feeling a lot better. I just miss sleeping well, sigh, but other than that I feel pretty good I must admit
Thank you everyone
What you are Reddog is, a miracle. All that fear of w/d's are behind you and it's nothing but open road from here. You're doing great!
I love that you've embraced the program and the people there. They will be your biggest support and hold you up when you hit those little bumps in your recovery process.
I'm really proud of you kiddo.
(((hug)))
Lisa
I love that you've embraced the program and the people there. They will be your biggest support and hold you up when you hit those little bumps in your recovery process.
I'm really proud of you kiddo.
(((hug)))
Lisa
Dog you keep up the awesome work,its not easy,but you seem so determined & you can & do inspire people
KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB DOG!!!!
molly
KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB DOG!!!!
molly
Thanks guys. Do I really inspire others, how I would like to know. Now that im clean and getting stronger im going to harness all this energy into something special. I mean I dont know how i went to school, did homework , took a test, etc during the worst of the wds. Its beyond my scope. It must be a higher power. I cant explain it but i am soo glad that aweful icky weird mind boggling feeling is leaving my body day after day. Its wonderful my friends
I still cant believe i quit ct of 20 norcos a day, very very very rewarding
I still cant believe i quit ct of 20 norcos a day, very very very rewarding
Red are you still taking anything to help you sleep? Red i had insomnia for years.
Yes I take seroquel and not happy that Ia m addicted to another med. But for ME the sleep issue was that important.
And it turns out the doctor was correct regarding the sleep. But for me it caused another side effect but RED FOR ME its worth it.
You young healthy ? I am not sure but read and educate yourself on what happens to the body if not given 7-8 hrs of sleep.
Its not a coincidence I feel like a new person as I sleep 7-8 solid hrs. Its better than sex. Well close anyway.
Red sleep-is vital to your recovery.
JMO--enjoy your meeting
Jeff
Yes I take seroquel and not happy that Ia m addicted to another med. But for ME the sleep issue was that important.
And it turns out the doctor was correct regarding the sleep. But for me it caused another side effect but RED FOR ME its worth it.
You young healthy ? I am not sure but read and educate yourself on what happens to the body if not given 7-8 hrs of sleep.
Its not a coincidence I feel like a new person as I sleep 7-8 solid hrs. Its better than sex. Well close anyway.
Red sleep-is vital to your recovery.
JMO--enjoy your meeting
Jeff
Dog, how do you inspire others? By being clean and sober and living your life. You show others that it can be done. By being happy and enjoying what life has to offer now, you show others that it's worth it.
Keep posting your feelings every day..it helps others. That's what we do, we give back what's been given to us. Stick with the winners.
Keep posting your feelings every day..it helps others. That's what we do, we give back what's been given to us. Stick with the winners.
Red...
You show there is hope and by doing the necessary work and taking action in your recovery, you show that there is a way out of all the insanity...
Keep doing what you're doing and the promises will come true....
xoxo
((hugs)))
Stacey
You show there is hope and by doing the necessary work and taking action in your recovery, you show that there is a way out of all the insanity...
Keep doing what you're doing and the promises will come true....
xoxo
((hugs)))
Stacey
Don't stress over the sleep issue too much Red, it will only make it worse. You can actually talk yourself into not sleeping by giving it too much power. Sleep will come. Your body at some point will sleep. It just takes time, be patient and for God's sake, don't take any more pills. You're done with that.
Of course im young and healthy, well im 29 and i think its still young. I have all my hair lol. I know sleep will come, I rememebr last time it took a good month to kick into gear. Jeff I take serequal for sleep but i dont like it. I need my mind and I dont like to feel like a zombie at 7am before work. So im not gonna wory to much. I have been prating very hard the last few weeks. Im doing the best I can do thats for sure!
Good for you Red.
Just keep plugging along, you'll get there. Someone very wise told me this morning that it's worse to feel the side effects of the sleep aids than the actual not sleeping...at least your mind is clear and there are no chemicals in your body.
Just keep plugging along, you'll get there. Someone very wise told me this morning that it's worse to feel the side effects of the sleep aids than the actual not sleeping...at least your mind is clear and there are no chemicals in your body.
Lisa not many things I know for FACT--self medicating being your own doctor leads to disaster.
Redd your doctor put you on seroquel. Maybe your not on the right amount?
If your attitude is its not going to work then why even take Any?? Makes no sense.
Have you discussed this with him. I started at 25or 50 went as high as 400 till I found my dose 200mg.
Yea it took some time to get used to but now I wake up like a kid. Filled with energy
There are other meds- Are you not on a A/D REDD the first 90 days are most important.
And JMHO--you try school work meetings on 2 hrs of sleep and your headed for some trouble.
Have you spoken to your doctor? Just saying the sleep issue is Most Important.
Jeff.
P.S Red anybody sane knows your trying your best.
I am just sharing my experience. Thats all How you decide to address the sleep issue is your own.
Did things my way and was a mess. I surrendered and gave 100% of myself to a doctor . Her direction my hardwork is why I am ALIVE and HAPPY
Redd your doctor put you on seroquel. Maybe your not on the right amount?
If your attitude is its not going to work then why even take Any?? Makes no sense.
Have you discussed this with him. I started at 25or 50 went as high as 400 till I found my dose 200mg.
Yea it took some time to get used to but now I wake up like a kid. Filled with energy
There are other meds- Are you not on a A/D REDD the first 90 days are most important.
And JMHO--you try school work meetings on 2 hrs of sleep and your headed for some trouble.
Have you spoken to your doctor? Just saying the sleep issue is Most Important.
Jeff.
P.S Red anybody sane knows your trying your best.
I am just sharing my experience. Thats all How you decide to address the sleep issue is your own.
Did things my way and was a mess. I surrendered and gave 100% of myself to a doctor . Her direction my hardwork is why I am ALIVE and HAPPY
Lisa not many things I know for FACT--self medicating being your own doctor leads to disaster.
Then maybe you shouldn't try to be Red's dr as well. Lots of people get through withdrawals without having to medicate. Not everyone needs it or should have it. Your situation is totally different from his, as is his from mine. All of this is opinions and Red just needs to do what works for him.
Peace
Lisa
Then maybe you shouldn't try to be Red's dr as well. Lots of people get through withdrawals without having to medicate. Not everyone needs it or should have it. Your situation is totally different from his, as is his from mine. All of this is opinions and Red just needs to do what works for him.
Peace
Lisa
Jeff its like very other night i sleep ok I guess. I spoke to my dr this am. He told me to take 100mgs tonight. It just leaves me with such a hangover. I was surprised I didnt sleep well last night. I really felt tired and i was just surprised.
Im glad you guys know im doing my best. I am soo busy its nuts. At least in two weeks things SLOW down for 7 weeks. I cant wait.
Maybe I will treat mysefl and go to AC and hit up the poker tables
I love poker
Im glad you guys know im doing my best. I am soo busy its nuts. At least in two weeks things SLOW down for 7 weeks. I cant wait.
Maybe I will treat mysefl and go to AC and hit up the poker tables
I love poker
Thanks Lisa, I know Jeff by now. He can be curt but he is sincere and tries to help. He just wants me to sleep I know it. Im just not happy about having to take that drug to sleep, makes me upset.
Lets talk about something else please. I want to sleep tonight and this is all getting in my head!
Lets talk about something else please. I want to sleep tonight and this is all getting in my head!
Jeff-Are you a rep for the pharmeceutical company that makes Seroquel?LOL
Quit pushing it down his throat.He doesn't like it.Trusting and listening to everything your doctor says?.......That's bullsh*t.That is exactly why there are so many addicts running around.
Read his post.He is getting sleep.
Lisa made an excellent observation...........The side effects from those meds are worse than the cure.
Reddog,Keep doing what you are doing.You are using some good old fashioned common sense.
I'll be back in the a.m.My e-mails up....Later dude.
Quit pushing it down his throat.He doesn't like it.Trusting and listening to everything your doctor says?.......That's bullsh*t.That is exactly why there are so many addicts running around.
Read his post.He is getting sleep.
Lisa made an excellent observation...........The side effects from those meds are worse than the cure.
Reddog,Keep doing what you are doing.You are using some good old fashioned common sense.
I'll be back in the a.m.My e-mails up....Later dude.
Good idea Red, focus on something else. How about a meeting tonight? If you do get insomnia tonight, try reading the first 167 pages of the BB, you'll be asleep within minutes. lol Not that it's boring, mind you. lol
Do you do any kind of work out program?
Do you do any kind of work out program?
Hey Tim.
Thanks guys, like I said its every other night im getting some sleep 4 5 6 hours, ok thats temporary enough of it tonight
When school is done in two weeks I will be at the gym every darn day as well as my meetings. I know the gym well. Boy I used to work out hard, work all that negative energy out, its a slam dunk for sleep and relaxation, I miss it a lot.
Tim I will email you in the am buddy
When school is done in two weeks I will be at the gym every darn day as well as my meetings. I know the gym well. Boy I used to work out hard, work all that negative energy out, its a slam dunk for sleep and relaxation, I miss it a lot.
Tim I will email you in the am buddy
Why can't you do the gym now? Aren't they open after school? Or does it get in the way of meetings? The meetings are way more important...
Maybe try a really hot bath or shower and go to bed early so that when you do fall asleep it won't be late? 5-6 hours isn't bad, my husband lives on 4-5 every night and has for years. Me, I need 9.
What kind of poker do you play?
Maybe try a really hot bath or shower and go to bed early so that when you do fall asleep it won't be late? 5-6 hours isn't bad, my husband lives on 4-5 every night and has for years. Me, I need 9.
What kind of poker do you play?
Tim, Your post said it all. I wish to god years ago I would have ran like hell from my doctors office when my doctor gave me oxys for pain and ambien for sleep but then again I trusted her because she was a doctor and had my best interest at heart (NOT) Live and learn only I had to learn the hard way. Shantel
