I AM ONLY 5 DAYS INTO A LORATAB ADDICTION RECOVERY AND I WANT SO MUCH TO GET MY SELF AND MY LIFE BACK TOGETHER. I HAVE A CHILD THAT DESERVES TO HAVE MY FULL ATTENTION WERE IT IS NOW ALL I THINK ABOUT IS WHERE TO FIND MY NEXT SET...
LIKE I SAID I AM 5 DAYS IN AND I CAN NOT FUNCTION. I AM LIKE A WEAK KITTEN... CAN'T SLEEP...HOW LONG WILL I FEEL THIS. I HAVE TRIED TO QUIT AND WAS 10 DAYS CLEAN AND I FAILED. I KNOW I CAN'T FAIL THIS TIME. I OWE IT TO MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. I LOOK AT PICS AND THE THOUGHT IN MY MIND IS "I WAS HIGH WHEN THAT WAS TAKEN " I'VE BEEN USING FOR 4YS. ANY ADVISE WOULD BE GREAT.
HI there no advise just that do things day by day and things will get better dependent on each person but you seem level headed hun and well done keep it up jackie xxx
Bama,
I know how hard it is as I am in the same shoes as you are. (I'm on day 7 and have two toddlers and another in grade school) Is there any way you can get someone to watch your child for a couple of hours so you can relax? Remind yourself often why you are doing this and it will get better. I find that making some chamomile tea helps. Just try to get through this day, this hour or this minute. Take it one day at a time. For me, day 6 was when I started to feel better. Taking a multivitamin helps as well. I'm here if you need to talk.
Take care!
Amy
I know how hard it is as I am in the same shoes as you are. (I'm on day 7 and have two toddlers and another in grade school) Is there any way you can get someone to watch your child for a couple of hours so you can relax? Remind yourself often why you are doing this and it will get better. I find that making some chamomile tea helps. Just try to get through this day, this hour or this minute. Take it one day at a time. For me, day 6 was when I started to feel better. Taking a multivitamin helps as well. I'm here if you need to talk.
Take care!
Amy
Hi,
All I can say is congrats on 5 days. Hang in there, it will get better. Can't really tell you how long because it depends on the person. All I can say is you put in 5 days now, Shouldn't be too much longer now. Good luck.
Love,
Liz
All I can say is congrats on 5 days. Hang in there, it will get better. Can't really tell you how long because it depends on the person. All I can say is you put in 5 days now, Shouldn't be too much longer now. Good luck.
Love,
Liz
THANKS, IT FEELS SO LONELY NOT BEING ABLE TO SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS. I DO HAVE A WONDERFUL MAN AT MY SIDE THAT IS RECOVERING AS WELL SO WE CAN LEAN ON EACH OTHER... BUT REALLY HE IS HANDALEING THIS BETTER THAN I. HE IS HAVING TO TAKE CARE OF ME AND WORK AS WELL AS RECOVER TOO... HE IS AN AMAZING MAN AND A WONDERFUL FATHER. I FEEL ASHAMED THAT I CAN NOT DEAL WITH THIS BETTER AND DO FOR HIM.
Bamamom,
If you are five days clean off hydro, then you should begin to feel much better physically very soon. Day 3 was the worst for me, and by Day 6 only sleeplessness remained. That improved quickly also.
You're not alone. It's good that you and your husband can be open about it and mutually supportive, and almost everyone on this Board can relate to your feelings -- the fatigue, remorse, etc. This part Christmas, I looked at pictures of the previous Christmas and thought just like you: I was high in that one.
You said you had 10 days clean before but went back -- what are you going to do differently this time? The mental part of this addiction is what keep many caught in a cycle of relapse. Have you considered getting into an outpatient rehab program, specialized counseling, and/or a program for recovery such as NA or AA? Whatever your plan, it's worth setting it in motion now so that when the physical withdrawals are over, you can move forward and begin building your mental defenses against relapse.
Glad you posted and please let us know how you are doing......you don't have to beat this thing alone. Peace, M.
If you are five days clean off hydro, then you should begin to feel much better physically very soon. Day 3 was the worst for me, and by Day 6 only sleeplessness remained. That improved quickly also.
You're not alone. It's good that you and your husband can be open about it and mutually supportive, and almost everyone on this Board can relate to your feelings -- the fatigue, remorse, etc. This part Christmas, I looked at pictures of the previous Christmas and thought just like you: I was high in that one.
You said you had 10 days clean before but went back -- what are you going to do differently this time? The mental part of this addiction is what keep many caught in a cycle of relapse. Have you considered getting into an outpatient rehab program, specialized counseling, and/or a program for recovery such as NA or AA? Whatever your plan, it's worth setting it in motion now so that when the physical withdrawals are over, you can move forward and begin building your mental defenses against relapse.
Glad you posted and please let us know how you are doing......you don't have to beat this thing alone. Peace, M.
One day at a time. Hang in there, we are all here for you.
Your fellow recovering addict,
Redd
Your fellow recovering addict,
Redd
HI M,
THANKS FOR YOUR NOTE.
AS FOR WHAT I INTEND TO DO DIFF THIS TIME I CAN ONLY SAY I HAVE COME TO A POINT THAT NOT SUCCEEDING THIS IS NOT AN OPTION FOR US. WE KNOW WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER WHEN THE OTHER IS WEAK. AND MY FAITH IN A SPIRITUAL HEALING IN THIS IS VERY STRONG... I DO INTEND TO STAY AWAY FROM THE SOURCE AND REMAIN FIRM THAT IF OTHERS CAN DO THIS THEN SO CAN I....I HAVE TO ..
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THIS IS NOT A LIFE LIKE THIS!
THANKS FOR YOUR NOTE.
AS FOR WHAT I INTEND TO DO DIFF THIS TIME I CAN ONLY SAY I HAVE COME TO A POINT THAT NOT SUCCEEDING THIS IS NOT AN OPTION FOR US. WE KNOW WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER WHEN THE OTHER IS WEAK. AND MY FAITH IN A SPIRITUAL HEALING IN THIS IS VERY STRONG... I DO INTEND TO STAY AWAY FROM THE SOURCE AND REMAIN FIRM THAT IF OTHERS CAN DO THIS THEN SO CAN I....I HAVE TO ..
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THIS IS NOT A LIFE LIKE THIS!
Bamamom;
I can only echo the words of support and encouragement you've already received. Five days clean is huge!!! For me, days 3 and 4 have been the most difficult, and the toughest part of the wd's has always been the sleep problems, because then you're tired during the day and your mood suffers. Doing just the simplest task can seem so overwhelming, but it really does get better! As much as possible take it a day at a time, and don't get upset if it takes another week or two to get your energy back. These pills are screaming for your attention, and they'll do anything to convince you to take just one. Problem is we can't take just one. I sure know I can't! Stay strong - you can do this!
And speaking from experience, complacency has been my undoing in the past. When you begin to feel better, stay vigilant against this "disease of the mind".
Consider NA/AA, or perhaps even just visit the web sites and read some of the literature. You're not alone!
Jim
I can only echo the words of support and encouragement you've already received. Five days clean is huge!!! For me, days 3 and 4 have been the most difficult, and the toughest part of the wd's has always been the sleep problems, because then you're tired during the day and your mood suffers. Doing just the simplest task can seem so overwhelming, but it really does get better! As much as possible take it a day at a time, and don't get upset if it takes another week or two to get your energy back. These pills are screaming for your attention, and they'll do anything to convince you to take just one. Problem is we can't take just one. I sure know I can't! Stay strong - you can do this!
And speaking from experience, complacency has been my undoing in the past. When you begin to feel better, stay vigilant against this "disease of the mind".
Consider NA/AA, or perhaps even just visit the web sites and read some of the literature. You're not alone!
Jim
BamaMom........just wanted to add I , too, have been where you are and know how you are hurting. But, HOLD ON, it does get better! 5 days is awesome, you should be on the downhill side now, and should begin to start feeling a little better soon. Please try B12 vitamins. They really do give some of the enerygy back. That was the most important thing I did to feel better.
You know, from having made it 10 days before, how easy it is to slide again. But you also sound very determined. I hope you are. And having your hubby there to help is huge! Rely on him and please try your hardest to win this time! Living clean after years of being ruled by the pills is the most awesome thing I have done for myself in many,many years. And if I can do it, anybody can!
I will keep you in my prayers.
THANKS SO MUCH TO YOU ALL FOR ALL YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM. YOU WELL KNOW WHAT A RELIEF IT IS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS COMPFORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN EACH AND EVERY BLESSED NOTE THAT ME AND ALL LIKE ME CAN USE. I CAN ONLY HOPE TO HELP OTHERS THE WAY ALL HAVE ALREADY HELPED ME. PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP US ALL INSPIRED...YOU'VE AMAZED ME AND MADE ME HAVE SO MUCH HOPE.
I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU ALL IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS AND KNOW I HAVE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO CARE...WE NEED THIS SO MUCH.
THANK YOU.
I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU ALL IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS AND KNOW I HAVE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO CARE...WE NEED THIS SO MUCH.
THANK YOU.
( I am 62 days clean now) Benadryl helped me sleep , NA meeting gave me strength. Hot baths and showers for the aches, they are hard. The first two weeks were awful, the third better and by a month I was getting my life back. Now it starts to seem like a distant memory, though mornings are sometimes somewhat difficult, especially Mondays. My Lortab addiction was 4-6 a day for 2 & 1/2 yrs, mostly I would take them all in the morning and not again till the next morning, they were what I thought about as soon as I woke up every day. I have my life back now, I am a better hsuband, friend and I have an extremely better performance at my job.
hey neighbor 62 days is awesome hun congrats your right the mornings are worse for most people jackie xx
Good morning all I have been reading this forum everyday for almost two months through my recovery all of your posts good and bad have brought me from the depths of hell and back. All I can say is to hang in there day 5 will most definatly turn into day 6 and day 7 and before you know it it will be day 45. The depression and anxiety were the worst and I thought I would never recover, but it does subside I think on my 30th day is when I felt it ease up, but it will always come back briefly to let you know where you have been so that you will never ever forget.
beleive
beleive
Believe......welcome! Congratulations on making it, what? 2 months? That is great! That is what I have, too. Are you back to feeling almost normal, yet? Just this week I feel the energy and zest for life beginning to seep into me every day. I haven't cried in days, which is new. I hope you are there, too, and continue on the clean path!
Welcome to all.FOR ALL THE NEWBIES>>>>>you are not alone.There are always people here who have felt as you are feeling and some who have relaped we kinda put our arms around all to try to help the hard times.As hard as it is it is even harder living a life that counts on pills.I've been there,and I am very proud to say that today is my 7day without ultram.I started suboxone last week & I just can't say enough good things about it!!!!!If I can help please let me know.....mj
IT'S FUNNY HOW THESE PILLS WORK.. SEEMS THEY ARE ALWAYS CALLING YOUR NAME,WAITING FOR YOU .THERE TO NEVER TURN YOU AWAY,COMFORTING,SUPPORTIVE,LOVING,LISTENING.ALL THESE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD FIND IN SOMEONE,NOT SOMETHING.I GUESS AT SOME POINT WE ALL FELT IT EASIER TO DEAL W/ THE PILLS THAN W/ SOMEONE..
WELL AT LEAST ME. I CAN'T SPEAK FOR YOU GUYS.
HOPE EVERYONE HAS SOMEONE TO TURN TO.
PRAYING FOR ALL....
DJ
WELL AT LEAST ME. I CAN'T SPEAK FOR YOU GUYS.
HOPE EVERYONE HAS SOMEONE TO TURN TO.
PRAYING FOR ALL....
DJ
DJ -- I think you have something there.....Pills v. People. lol It's a central topic in my counseling these days....
Bama, Mymaltese, Neighbor, believe (hope I didn't miss anyone) -- you guys are an inspiration and by far the most important people on this Board. Your experiences and thoughts help everyone....more than you may think. Keep up the great work and thanks for letting us know your progress! M.
Bama, Mymaltese, Neighbor, believe (hope I didn't miss anyone) -- you guys are an inspiration and by far the most important people on this Board. Your experiences and thoughts help everyone....more than you may think. Keep up the great work and thanks for letting us know your progress! M.
Trideltmom, I just counted it is 48 days close enough considering where I was. I have even quit counting which I never thought would happen. Congratulations to you as well on your 60 days. I think we all have something to offer in this life and it sure was not getting done the way we were. I have small waves of depression and anx, but for the most part I am coming alive. Sometimes I think we are afraid yet to get to confident and I believe that is for a reason..
beleive
beleive
Believe and Neighbor........It looks like the 3 of us all quit around the same time. I whined and moaned for the first 4-5 weeks but, yes, it all does so much better now. Do you have cravings?
They all tell me that real normalcy doesn't usually come for seveal months, but I feel it coming more and more everyday! Hope you do too! Congratulations to both of you on your new clean life!
