I don't know what happened, but i've been clean for two weeks
and really feeling ok..Then last night I started having major
anxiety attacks and gloom and doom thoughts...I have been
pacing the floor and climing the walls all night..I even picked
up the phone and was gonna get a few pills..Then I thought
Hell no...I've come to far..I was able to call a friend and she
helped talk me through it..However I still have this anxiety..
I've taken Valerian, Meletonin and nothing seems to help..
Hangin in there toughen it out...
Doug
doug,
that is just part of the process, i know it sucks but it will pass, it is just our minds trying to play tricks on us. thats when you need to find things to do and get busy with something to take your mind off it, just like you did calling your friend. try getting 20 minutes of excersise if possable a day like take a walk/hike it does help emencely with those attacks.
terrianne
that is just part of the process, i know it sucks but it will pass, it is just our minds trying to play tricks on us. thats when you need to find things to do and get busy with something to take your mind off it, just like you did calling your friend. try getting 20 minutes of excersise if possable a day like take a walk/hike it does help emencely with those attacks.
terrianne
Thanks for the advise boo...This is the longest i've ever been clean in many
years..I wonder if that has something to do with it..
Doug
years..I wonder if that has something to do with it..
Doug
Doug...this is textbook..first of all, your brain chemistry has to rebalance itself...depression and anxiety are par for the course...our brain is begging for opiates....you have to feed that "pleasure center" with other, healthier things...EXERCISE....I take an AD which has helped immensely...you are so not alone in this..I was severely depressed for weeks..had chronic pain and relapsed..wasn't worth it as I had to start over or accept a lifetime of narcotics..I chose not to use..I cannot be a slave to drugs.I'm so sorry you feel so crappy...is there something you like to do(or someone) Ha ha! Find something to cheer you up....I'm here for you....Sharonn
Doug
Sounds like post acute withdrawal. It's normal and will pass. Stay busy and stay away from caffiene. Take a few hot showers, drink chamomile. Don't pick up. You'll be fine.
Sounds like post acute withdrawal. It's normal and will pass. Stay busy and stay away from caffiene. Take a few hot showers, drink chamomile. Don't pick up. You'll be fine.
doug,
sharrons right and being cloean this long has everything to do with it, its textbook as she says. just know that,thats what it is and the more you educate and learn tools how to cope like i said, try and redirect your mind, shoot hoops, go pound nails or whatever guys like to do it helps so much and the fewere and farther they become inbetween and the less they last. just know that its part of the process and it passes with time as well. your doing great and you did everything right and sharonn is right again, we're here for you, if no one is around and your in a pinch just post and someone will be here.
terrianne
sharrons right and being cloean this long has everything to do with it, its textbook as she says. just know that,thats what it is and the more you educate and learn tools how to cope like i said, try and redirect your mind, shoot hoops, go pound nails or whatever guys like to do it helps so much and the fewere and farther they become inbetween and the less they last. just know that its part of the process and it passes with time as well. your doing great and you did everything right and sharonn is right again, we're here for you, if no one is around and your in a pinch just post and someone will be here.
terrianne
Sharonn...Yea i'm gonna go take a long walk right now and
see how that helps..Be back later..
Doug
see how that helps..Be back later..
Doug
doug
i even keep some dumb bells around and pump some iron or do some crunches or push ups, you'd suprised how much it takes that nervous energy away and increases endorphines.
terrianne
i even keep some dumb bells around and pump some iron or do some crunches or push ups, you'd suprised how much it takes that nervous energy away and increases endorphines.
terrianne
I have been on pain pill off and on for 20 years...talk about crewed-up brain chemistry!!!! I have to take Elavil for chronic pain anyway, and my outlook on life is so much better I would rather deal with the side effects of this than going through withdrawals again...The worst withdrawal I ever had was after my 2nd back surgery...Demerol and dilaudid for weekss in the hospital..when I came home I was so weak and sweaty....couldn't even get out of bed...nightmares....NEVER want to go through it again.Give yourself some credit Doug..it takes a lot of courage to change...you will be ok...like everyone says, the physical stuff is the easy part...now the mental ...well...I just decided my entire life had to change..I moved and do not associate with the same people...associations...beware! I have my life back and when I get into a funk I think how it could be...counting pills, worrying about where I could get more, not feeling "good" from them anymore.Pills are LIARS.Narcotics are wonderful for short=term use after surgery, etc....but short-term only.They will suck you in and make you a slave...ruin your looks and health and relationships..I know..I'm just lucky to look as healthy as I do...believe me..I have a myriad of health problems due to drug abuse...now...my lecture is over...you got all that?????? Love, Sharonn
you are asking for help that is most important another thing I did was in the morning I did ask God to relieve me from my obsession for opiates I have been dragged by drugs it was not even worth it anymore having to beg borrow and steal just to feel alright in the end do we really even get high anymore I mean I was just using not to be sick in the end the good was long gone just remember that even though we ahve quit using our disease is still growing by the minute and a couple of pills yeah right come on now you know good and well that when we take just one it starts the phenomenon of craving and we are out there spending all our money and time looking for a stronger pill or a better deal .And then it starts to wear off and we are like screw it I might as well I already ***ked upmight as well get a good buzz.So follow the advice that you are getting and maybe start asking God to relieve you of the cravings every day until it comes because it will.You are doing just fine just dont use NO MATTER WHAT!!!! We can do almost anything for one day.Take it easy and take it one hour at a time if you have to .We all have faith in you and support you .Today you just dont have to do this alone isnt that a relief in it self?
Hey Doug,
Good for you for telling on yourself. Recovery has a lot of ups and downs, especially early on. I felt great for the first 3 weeks, and then BAM!, one day I woke up and from out of nowhere felt like crap, wanted to use, started questioning recovery, etc. But I got through it.
Email me at WharfRatMatty@gmail.com anytime. I'll give you my number so instead of calling for pills, you can call for recovery!
Hang in,
Matt
Good for you for telling on yourself. Recovery has a lot of ups and downs, especially early on. I felt great for the first 3 weeks, and then BAM!, one day I woke up and from out of nowhere felt like crap, wanted to use, started questioning recovery, etc. But I got through it.
Email me at WharfRatMatty@gmail.com anytime. I'll give you my number so instead of calling for pills, you can call for recovery!
Hang in,
Matt
