Ok..I am on day 3..spent most of yesterday trying to keep busy to ignore the chills, exhaustion and aches. I took everyones advice re: exercise, water, comtrex etc. I did sleep well though so that's a good thing! I am achy as heck now.Also have the chills.Gonna take a hot shower and get busy so I dont think too much. So glad I flushed them. I feel like such crap I would probably be stupid and take one. I cant say :out of sight, out of mind:. I would be lying.But Out of sight, means its not going down my throat and I needed to clean out my house otherwise I would wind up right back where I started. Glad I did it. Will be even MORE glad when I feel better...thanks for listening.
Hey hun:
Day 3, you rock. Did you see the post where Rea listed the OTC's to help you through? That girl knows what she is talking about. She has made many comfortable through their hard times. I need to remember the list so she doesnt have to do all the work. Let me know if you missed it and I will try to find it and paste it to you.
Day 3, you rock. Did you see the post where Rea listed the OTC's to help you through? That girl knows what she is talking about. She has made many comfortable through their hard times. I need to remember the list so she doesnt have to do all the work. Let me know if you missed it and I will try to find it and paste it to you.
Thanks.yes I ran out the minute I flushed everything and bought all the stuff on the list. It helps..for sure but its still a hard path. being on day 3..i can feel a difference from yesterday so I am hopeful for day 4! Thanks for your concern.How are you doing?
I am doing surprisingly well considering I am in day two of my last taper and day two of my cycle. Yesterday I went to my room because I was feeling edgy with all of my kids. I know this sounds awful but truth is essential and not to be judged so I admit at one point I felt like putting my baby in time out for jumping on the couch. He is a four yr old.... they have to jump on the couch, it is too hard to pass up. haha
Anyway, I went into my room with my tv, cross stitch, and laptop (god I love wireless) and just allowed myself to feel unhappy. Then, after a bit, the mean feeling went away and I came back out to the circus we call home!
Anyway, I went into my room with my tv, cross stitch, and laptop (god I love wireless) and just allowed myself to feel unhappy. Then, after a bit, the mean feeling went away and I came back out to the circus we call home!
Day 4 & 5 were my hardest days. I did a lot of exercising, drank a LOT of orange juice and just felt sorry for myself. I did pick up a lot of sticks outside. I hope you get to feeling better!
Come here when it gets bad and tell us. When I first began tapering I had many and often panic attacks. I would come here and say: I am freaking out, someone talk to me, please... someone always did.
We will hold your hand all the way and carry you when you get too tired.
We will hold your hand all the way and carry you when you get too tired.
Wahoooo chicky, you're doing great..and you are gonna make it! You are strong, and almost there, hang in there we are here for ya..Big hugs for you, Kim
Thanks everyone! I too get cranky with my 7 yr old. he has ADHD so it doesnt make it any easier. I am divorced so I have noone to ask when I need a time out to go calm down...but good for you that you can take a few minutes, regroup..then go back. I usually go do dishes and take a vacation in my head. Hey..whatever works!
I havent had any anxiety attacks yet since stopping.We'll see.Time will tell but I am not going to focus on it otherwise I will cause one! I am a very hyper, hugh strung person to begin with (not good!). Hanging in for the day..now off to the dentist.(not the best timing for THIS visit, huh?)
I havent had any anxiety attacks yet since stopping.We'll see.Time will tell but I am not going to focus on it otherwise I will cause one! I am a very hyper, hugh strung person to begin with (not good!). Hanging in for the day..now off to the dentist.(not the best timing for THIS visit, huh?)
Lolive, I'm wondering...how was it you slept so well? That's the hardest thing for me. Did you try some of the otc stuff or anything like that? Are you normally a good sleeper? How about now? You're doing just great!! How much hydro (?) were you taking per day if you don't mind my asking? Thanks for sharing and keep on being strong. Outstanding job! Becj
Hi Beck..I tapered down to 3 Vic's a day then through out the bottle..right down the toilet. I had another stash that I immediately took and dumped in the toilet water as well. It was scary seeing them go..but I had to.It was ruining my life.
I have OTC Comtrex that I took in the day to relieve the achiness in my legs. I didnt take anything at night.By 9PM, I cant stay awake! I sleep better than when I was on the Vic;s.The Vic's would start calling me at 4:30 Am with my heart pounding asking me for a pill.Now that I guess I am a little adjusted to not taking them, my heart isnt racing in the middle of the night so I am sleeping through.I have always been a light/poor sleeper so this is weird for me. I am more awake now (in the daytime) that I have been in the past 10 years! But..the down side..I still crave those little ba**trds..if someone handed me one, I would probably take it. Not sure why..just being honest.Glad I have no access. I feeel the chills then sweaty, exhaustion and achy. Day 4 I hope to be better than the first 3.We'll see.The hardest thing I think is the emotional aspect after I am not concentrating on how physically crappy I feel....How are you doing???
I have OTC Comtrex that I took in the day to relieve the achiness in my legs. I didnt take anything at night.By 9PM, I cant stay awake! I sleep better than when I was on the Vic;s.The Vic's would start calling me at 4:30 Am with my heart pounding asking me for a pill.Now that I guess I am a little adjusted to not taking them, my heart isnt racing in the middle of the night so I am sleeping through.I have always been a light/poor sleeper so this is weird for me. I am more awake now (in the daytime) that I have been in the past 10 years! But..the down side..I still crave those little ba**trds..if someone handed me one, I would probably take it. Not sure why..just being honest.Glad I have no access. I feeel the chills then sweaty, exhaustion and achy. Day 4 I hope to be better than the first 3.We'll see.The hardest thing I think is the emotional aspect after I am not concentrating on how physically crappy I feel....How are you doing???
