Gentlepeace,
What day is this for you? Can you describe to me what you are feeling like now? You sounded like you were a bunch better. My head is still pretty fuzzy and my energy comes and goes. I got really tired today and a little depressed, I was sort of disappointed, Yesterday was pretty good so I was hoping it would stay that way. You said you were still going up and down a while ago also... didn't you? I do feel better then last week though. L
Hi L,
thanks for your post and I appreciate all the other people who have posted to us on the board and have given us support............... Stacey, you and many others have been a godsend to us newcomers..........thank you.
L,
I think it is day 55? I feel alive and finally feel like the fog has cleared somewhat...Do I still have down days? Yes, but I realize it will take my brain chemistry time to return to normal. PAWs is a reality and just knowing that this is the cause of the depression, fog, extreme fatigue, etc helps me cope.
Exercise helps bring my dopamine level up and truly helps with the depression. Also, hearing others say that something is different about me; that I look happy and healthy. What a gift of sobriety!
L, I am sooooooooo happy you are feeling better.... You sound so good! I keep looking back at our past posts to each other and I can see such a difference. Thank you, L.
-Gentlepeace
I agree, I don't know what I would have done without these wonderful supportive souls.
GP....You sound fantastic, I hear a big difference in you the last couple days. You just make me want to keep going strong. L
GP....You sound fantastic, I hear a big difference in you the last couple days. You just make me want to keep going strong. L
llh-
Hang in there :) You have made it through the worst of the worst. The mental part is super hard I know, but just like GP said, the fog will lift.........Just hang on tight. If I could only go back. I couple of years back I made it around 6 weeks was actually starting to really feel better, Much better, and I relapsed, and am now trying to taper on sub. So please stick with it...........
You are an inspiration yourself by the way, to so many here who are wanting, or trying to get clean.
Big Hugs......
Hang in there :) You have made it through the worst of the worst. The mental part is super hard I know, but just like GP said, the fog will lift.........Just hang on tight. If I could only go back. I couple of years back I made it around 6 weeks was actually starting to really feel better, Much better, and I relapsed, and am now trying to taper on sub. So please stick with it...........
You are an inspiration yourself by the way, to so many here who are wanting, or trying to get clean.
Big Hugs......
Thanks Javagirl. That makes me feel good. And thanks for the warning, you remind me to stay strong mentally. I am not turning back for anything and sharing your regret is incredibly generous, I will keep it in my mind always. You will be off the sub before you know it and celebrating with us. L
Gentlepeace was today as good as yesterday for you? I was so tired today I had to make myself go for a walk, but I did it. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I can't wait to change the clocks and it is supposed to be sunny tomorrow, yay!
L, yesterday was good. When you say you are tired, I understand. Sometimes I feel like I am 90 years old. I push myself to get out and exercise if possible even if I feel this way because i feel better afterwards.
The first week I detoxed I could only do 1 minute intervals on the stairmaster at my gym.. Around week three I got up to 15 min. intervals. And now I am doing approx 40-50 min without stopping ...........so it does get better which is proof that are bodies can heal.
-Gentlepeace
The first week I detoxed I could only do 1 minute intervals on the stairmaster at my gym.. Around week three I got up to 15 min. intervals. And now I am doing approx 40-50 min without stopping ...........so it does get better which is proof that are bodies can heal.
-Gentlepeace
gentlepeace....how are you feeling? I just get a little bit better everyday. I wish it could go a little faster, but I am hanging in there. Does your head still feel clearer? I would love to hear what you are feeling now. L
Hi L,
Gosh you sound good!
I know I sound like a broken record, but I still have the highs and lows which comes with PAWs. Am I better? Oh yes. The lows are not as severe and having increased clarity is wonderful.
I still feel the brain fog at times, but much less severe. I have had to accept that it will take time. One thing that I have come to realize is that getting free of chemicals is just part of the healing process. I must address the emotional and spiritual aspect as well. It would be like putting a bandaide on a cut that hasn't been completely cleaned out.
In some funny way, PAWS has been good. My emotions are all over the map and I have had to acknowledge them and deal with them in a healthy way which I haven't done before. A good mental exercise on the road to recovery.
-Gentlepeace
Gosh you sound good!
I know I sound like a broken record, but I still have the highs and lows which comes with PAWs. Am I better? Oh yes. The lows are not as severe and having increased clarity is wonderful.
I still feel the brain fog at times, but much less severe. I have had to accept that it will take time. One thing that I have come to realize is that getting free of chemicals is just part of the healing process. I must address the emotional and spiritual aspect as well. It would be like putting a bandaide on a cut that hasn't been completely cleaned out.
In some funny way, PAWS has been good. My emotions are all over the map and I have had to acknowledge them and deal with them in a healthy way which I haven't done before. A good mental exercise on the road to recovery.
-Gentlepeace
Morning Ladies...
You both sound awesome...I love to log on and see how each day is getting better and better and watch the spiritual growth...thank you for sharing and giving back...
I can relate to that quote Gentle...every once in awhile, I become a bit restless and discontent and then I'm reminded that I'm exactly where I need to be...It's not a marathon nor a race, but a journey and if I can focus on what's in front of me, do the next right thing, and leave the results up to my HP, whom I call God, then life is good. For me, acceptance is the key and I find when I am in acceptance, I can live a life with happiness, peace & serenity even if there's insanity around me...Today I am grateful to be living a new way of life and enjoying the now...
Llh...I am so happy things are shifting for you and you're getting more and more clarity and peace...You are a miracle!
Have a beautiful day, my friends....
(((hugs)))
Stacey
You both sound awesome...I love to log on and see how each day is getting better and better and watch the spiritual growth...thank you for sharing and giving back...
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I have had to accept that it will take time. |
I can relate to that quote Gentle...every once in awhile, I become a bit restless and discontent and then I'm reminded that I'm exactly where I need to be...It's not a marathon nor a race, but a journey and if I can focus on what's in front of me, do the next right thing, and leave the results up to my HP, whom I call God, then life is good. For me, acceptance is the key and I find when I am in acceptance, I can live a life with happiness, peace & serenity even if there's insanity around me...Today I am grateful to be living a new way of life and enjoying the now...
Llh...I am so happy things are shifting for you and you're getting more and more clarity and peace...You are a miracle!
Have a beautiful day, my friends....
(((hugs)))
Stacey