Hello all
Its over. All done. Finished. Thank heavens. My system is drug free. And yet, I don't feel the relief I thought I would. I feel like I've said good bye to an old friend...the worse friend I"ve ever had mind you. Why do I feel this way????
I've been meloncholy all day. I've tried to stay positive, really I have.I"ve gotten up and out a couple of times. Put make up on and that kind of stufff and still. I can't explain the feeling I'm having.
I'm saddened by a few things happening on this board. I'm gladdened (is that a word? lol) by a lot of things happening on this board.
Is this normal to feel the way I do??
hugs,
Heath
Hi blondechick
Don't be sad. It's like the old friend that comes to your house and won't get off your couch and leave.
It's a good thing.
You'll look back on this part of your life and it'll seem like a lifetime ago.
Congrats
Hawk
Don't be sad. It's like the old friend that comes to your house and won't get off your couch and leave.
It's a good thing.
You'll look back on this part of your life and it'll seem like a lifetime ago.
Congrats
Hawk
Heath,
It's very normal to feel what your feeling. When I first quit I felt the same way. I also felt like I had lost my best friend. I have spoken to many people who have felt the same way. It's part of detoxing I guess.
Force yourself to put on makeup. Force yourself to get out and about. Even if you get yourself all fixed up and drive around the block do it.
This feeling will go away real soon.
Catherine
It's very normal to feel what your feeling. When I first quit I felt the same way. I also felt like I had lost my best friend. I have spoken to many people who have felt the same way. It's part of detoxing I guess.
Force yourself to put on makeup. Force yourself to get out and about. Even if you get yourself all fixed up and drive around the block do it.
This feeling will go away real soon.
Catherine
Thanks Hawk and Catherine...I'm doing my best to keep busy. But the thoughts that keep going through my mind...wow. Nothing bad. I'm glad that I'm not the only one feeling these things.
thanks again
hugs,
Heath
thanks again
hugs,
Heath
Nope. That black cloud over your head is perfectly normal. lol
Catherine
Catherine
Heath, Hang in there. You are doing great. Shantel
I'm bawling, I feel so stupid....ughhh
Heath
Heath
Bawling is good! Cry your heart out. The crying jags are a sign that you are getting better.
Are you eating? You body may be needing some fuel about now. I took a multi vitamin every day and It really helped.
Remember to take care of yourself.
Catherine
Are you eating? You body may be needing some fuel about now. I took a multi vitamin every day and It really helped.
Remember to take care of yourself.
Catherine
I cannot remember what the acronym is HALT....
Don't get too: Hungry,..........????
help you guys, what is it???
Heath...oh honey, I am so sorry. Hang in there. I know the flood of emotions sometimes is just overwhelming.
If you could, do a little research online about what is actually happening with your brain when you come off of opiates. You know, our little brains have been flooded with the "feel good" stuff for a long time...and it doesn't know how to feel good anymore without it.
It is temporary...and this takes time. I am sorry you have to go through this, but it is a part of the healing process.
I had a really difficult time with withdrawal...almost too much for me, but I made it, and by about day 45 I realized I wouldn't stay clean if I didn't start feeling a little better. I, through the help of my physician and therapist, opted to take an anti-depressent. I began taking Wellbutrin, and honestly, it made me feel less sad and tired almost instantly. I have cut that dose in half now, and am still maintaining just fine. Actually, I think in about 3 more months I will be able to go to every other day...and then off.
I don't want to take medication everyday if I can help it, but I just needed some help...I was too sad, and too tired. My little brain was just shut down.
Anyway, I do feel your pain....just let it out. Whatever is bothering you, you can share with us....it's okay.
Love,
Sarah
Don't get too: Hungry,..........????
help you guys, what is it???
Heath...oh honey, I am so sorry. Hang in there. I know the flood of emotions sometimes is just overwhelming.
If you could, do a little research online about what is actually happening with your brain when you come off of opiates. You know, our little brains have been flooded with the "feel good" stuff for a long time...and it doesn't know how to feel good anymore without it.
It is temporary...and this takes time. I am sorry you have to go through this, but it is a part of the healing process.
I had a really difficult time with withdrawal...almost too much for me, but I made it, and by about day 45 I realized I wouldn't stay clean if I didn't start feeling a little better. I, through the help of my physician and therapist, opted to take an anti-depressent. I began taking Wellbutrin, and honestly, it made me feel less sad and tired almost instantly. I have cut that dose in half now, and am still maintaining just fine. Actually, I think in about 3 more months I will be able to go to every other day...and then off.
I don't want to take medication everyday if I can help it, but I just needed some help...I was too sad, and too tired. My little brain was just shut down.
Anyway, I do feel your pain....just let it out. Whatever is bothering you, you can share with us....it's okay.
Love,
Sarah
Hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Do not let yourself become too much of these...
BC, that is totally normal, my friend. Basically, because of ingesting substances for a while, you shut down your bodie's own natural happy chemical factory.
How about a trip to the health food store? An adrenal gland supplement and 5HTTp supplement (the precursor to serotonin) will help alot. Veg Life makes a great 5HTTP....this will help your body get better, faster. Also, hot baths and any exersize you can muster.
Let yourself grieve; for alot of us, the pills were our best friends. But you will see, if you stay away from them, it does get sooooo much better.
GOOD FOR YOU!!!! WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE!!!
BC, that is totally normal, my friend. Basically, because of ingesting substances for a while, you shut down your bodie's own natural happy chemical factory.
How about a trip to the health food store? An adrenal gland supplement and 5HTTp supplement (the precursor to serotonin) will help alot. Veg Life makes a great 5HTTP....this will help your body get better, faster. Also, hot baths and any exersize you can muster.
Let yourself grieve; for alot of us, the pills were our best friends. But you will see, if you stay away from them, it does get sooooo much better.
GOOD FOR YOU!!!! WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE!!!
I've lost 10lbs since I started this journey. Absolutely no appetite. I do take vitamins though and iron. I'm anemic (sp)
Thanks for the words of encouragement. You are the greatest
Heath
Thanks for the words of encouragement. You are the greatest
Heath
You have done an amazing thing, all by yourself. You should be so damn proud. It isn't easy, and you did it.
Make me a promise; when you head starts to tell you it is okay to take a few, you deserve it, and it won't hurt...just please tell someone. Get a group of cheerleaders in your arena; some close friends, family, whatever. Have people that you can "tell on your disease to." Okay?
Make me a promise; when you head starts to tell you it is okay to take a few, you deserve it, and it won't hurt...just please tell someone. Get a group of cheerleaders in your arena; some close friends, family, whatever. Have people that you can "tell on your disease to." Okay?
Littlebeach...I promise you that I won't let you down.
hugs
Heath
hugs
Heath
