I feel so helpless and useless. No energy I want to do something other than sit on this couch all day. I just want to be able to sleep. I want my energy and motivation back.
Hi BA....many of us know exactly how you feel right about now...believe me...we do. This isn't easy, but you have come a long way already...remember that part? Do anything....take a walk...mow the lawn...fold laundry....vacuum...or relax and read some more posts.....you will feel better each hour that goes by...REALLY......good luck....and remember what an awesome lady you have on your side as well. Bless you both..xoxo
I can relate to how you feel man. I am going on 1 day now without pills and it sucks big time. The only thing I can do is hope it will get better. Hang in there guy.
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It's hard to believe that u won't feel this way forever, but honest, you won't. Relax as much as u can , now is not the time to judge yourself for anything, just don't pick on yourself & remember you are trying to do a good thing
Sure is tough isnt it bad attitude,Im exactly the same way as you,just got nothing there,yesterday I thought blow it,Im going to do something today even if it kills me,,so I washed and dried some dishes,that took ages but I did it,I then vacummed the lounge room,again it took ages,I then put some washing on and then hung it out to dry and then I got the mower out and even though I didnt do much of the lawns,I at least did a little bit and Im going to try and do a little more today.
Yesterday while I was mowing the lawn,all of these people went by on pushbikes and for some silly reoson that at the time I couldnt explain,I sang out as loud as I could,well f*** all of you pricks,Im going to be doing that soon so you can all go and get f***ed,they must have thought I was mad and I probably am at the moment,but god I was so envious of them,they were just out having a good time and I was envious.
Well today is another day and even though its just on 7am and Ive only been up 30 mins,Im sitting here yawning and have the runny eyes and no energy,but it will be the best day ever if I dont use.
Keep strong bad attitude,you are lucky having someone to help you,Im here alone,but I do have the support of this lovely lady in canada who makes herself available online for me anytime I need her,Im in new zealand.
Yesterday while I was mowing the lawn,all of these people went by on pushbikes and for some silly reoson that at the time I couldnt explain,I sang out as loud as I could,well f*** all of you pricks,Im going to be doing that soon so you can all go and get f***ed,they must have thought I was mad and I probably am at the moment,but god I was so envious of them,they were just out having a good time and I was envious.
Well today is another day and even though its just on 7am and Ive only been up 30 mins,Im sitting here yawning and have the runny eyes and no energy,but it will be the best day ever if I dont use.
Keep strong bad attitude,you are lucky having someone to help you,Im here alone,but I do have the support of this lovely lady in canada who makes herself available online for me anytime I need her,Im in new zealand.
Hey Bad,
Relax, it'll come. To say force yourself to do something I know is easier said than done. But don't get discouraged, you'll begin to feel better as each day passes. It sucks, I remember not even feel like taking a shower, let alone get up and do anything. Hang in there, try finding a meeting. At least if nothing else it'll get you up and out for an hour or two. And it's always good to be around other people face to face that understand and know first hand how your feeling and what your going through. Just a thought, take it easy, one minute at a time.
Take care..................................God bless.......................................Bob
Relax, it'll come. To say force yourself to do something I know is easier said than done. But don't get discouraged, you'll begin to feel better as each day passes. It sucks, I remember not even feel like taking a shower, let alone get up and do anything. Hang in there, try finding a meeting. At least if nothing else it'll get you up and out for an hour or two. And it's always good to be around other people face to face that understand and know first hand how your feeling and what your going through. Just a thought, take it easy, one minute at a time.
Take care..................................God bless.......................................Bob
Hey Bad A:
I'm in a similar boat....I've been tapering down off Percocet and Neurontin after a major back surgery.....I"m still in major pain but I can't stand the effects of the drugs. A friend of mine, who's a pharmacist, said "they're downers. Get off of them!" and he's right. I think they are horrible downers.
You didn't taper at all? Just cold turkied? How much were you taking a day when you stopped? I'm trying to get up enough nerve to just stop......maybe you can psych me up to do it......
On a happier note, a couple of years ago I had horrible, horrible w/d from benzos. Everybody says opiates are nowhere near as bad as benzos, so I guess we should be happy we're not trying to get off those.
How are you feeling now? Have you found anything that is helping you? Did you try the Benedryl? (I'd try some but I'm too sick/weak to drive to the drugstore....!!!!!!).
hang in there....others have done this, you can too.
Lee
I'm in a similar boat....I've been tapering down off Percocet and Neurontin after a major back surgery.....I"m still in major pain but I can't stand the effects of the drugs. A friend of mine, who's a pharmacist, said "they're downers. Get off of them!" and he's right. I think they are horrible downers.
You didn't taper at all? Just cold turkied? How much were you taking a day when you stopped? I'm trying to get up enough nerve to just stop......maybe you can psych me up to do it......
On a happier note, a couple of years ago I had horrible, horrible w/d from benzos. Everybody says opiates are nowhere near as bad as benzos, so I guess we should be happy we're not trying to get off those.
How are you feeling now? Have you found anything that is helping you? Did you try the Benedryl? (I'd try some but I'm too sick/weak to drive to the drugstore....!!!!!!).
hang in there....others have done this, you can too.
Lee
mistys husband...
HANG IN THERE....Welcome to withdrawls, my friend. I wish I could send over a magic cure, but unfortunately, you just have to go through it.
It will get better, PLEASE HANG TOUGH.
Whatever you can do to keep your mind off of it. The fatigue will last for a while, unfortunately.
Your wife loves you and is extremely supportive...just don't give in no matter what, and it is so much better on this side, I promise.
kerry
HANG IN THERE....Welcome to withdrawls, my friend. I wish I could send over a magic cure, but unfortunately, you just have to go through it.
It will get better, PLEASE HANG TOUGH.
Whatever you can do to keep your mind off of it. The fatigue will last for a while, unfortunately.
Your wife loves you and is extremely supportive...just don't give in no matter what, and it is so much better on this side, I promise.
kerry
Thanks for all the support sorry i did not get back sooner but it takes an hour to type 2 lines. Wife is hooking up something later today so that I can talk and it will type. finally got a few hours of decient sleep. Trying to get my energy up to go fishing with my daughter and father on friday out in the ocean. I am not very open but I guess I need to be now. Hanging in you guys hang in too.
