I was wondering if some of you could share your successful recovery stories with me. What you were taking and for how long? How long did it take before you REALLY felt good again? What stages did you go through. It helps me so much to know that I am not alone. L
llh, it took a while to feel normal. Are you exersizing? That helped me alot.
This stuff takes a toll on your body. At 28 days, I could tie my shoes. At 40 days, I could read simple things.
At three months, I could comprehend again.
But when I exersized, I felt better. It takes time and I know this is scary, but just be patient with yourself and let yourself go through the process instead of fighting it.
The serenity and peace will come. It is only a matter of days, now.
This stuff takes a toll on your body. At 28 days, I could tie my shoes. At 40 days, I could read simple things.
At three months, I could comprehend again.
But when I exersized, I felt better. It takes time and I know this is scary, but just be patient with yourself and let yourself go through the process instead of fighting it.
The serenity and peace will come. It is only a matter of days, now.
Llh:
I know this is hard. I was "not well" for a while, as I have told you...but Kerry is right, exercise helps a lot. Get your heart rate pumping and get some sweat flowing!
I practice yoga, and when I finally got in the floor and started working, things improved for me too. I know the weather is inclimate, so going outside to do things is difficult, maybe the gym??? Do you go to a gym? (I hate the gym, so I have
to get my evercise walking, riding a bike, paddling...something outside. : )
I do remember feeling this way...All these days of purging and trying to reconnect with myself were better than any day that I was cramming pills in my mouth. That got so old and ugly.
I congratulate you on your cleam time! You are doing great!
There is no magic cure...I wish there was for all of us! But your story helps others too. It helps us remember why we are not going back. How hard this is and what a toll these damn pills take on your body and your spirit.
You keep doing the good things...and it will come. I think you are doing awesome!!!
Sarah
I know this is hard. I was "not well" for a while, as I have told you...but Kerry is right, exercise helps a lot. Get your heart rate pumping and get some sweat flowing!
I practice yoga, and when I finally got in the floor and started working, things improved for me too. I know the weather is inclimate, so going outside to do things is difficult, maybe the gym??? Do you go to a gym? (I hate the gym, so I have
to get my evercise walking, riding a bike, paddling...something outside. : )
I do remember feeling this way...All these days of purging and trying to reconnect with myself were better than any day that I was cramming pills in my mouth. That got so old and ugly.
I congratulate you on your cleam time! You are doing great!
There is no magic cure...I wish there was for all of us! But your story helps others too. It helps us remember why we are not going back. How hard this is and what a toll these damn pills take on your body and your spirit.
You keep doing the good things...and it will come. I think you are doing awesome!!!
Sarah
Thanks you guys. I am walking every day. I liked hearing about your 28th day and 40th day etc. I can feel a change coming, my mind is clearing a little. L
How long has it been for you guys. I agree that any day not being tied to the pills is a better day. I spent so much time worring about everyone else and worring about my situation that I haven't focused on what makes me happy for a long time. I am starting to see that this is a big part of my healing and in a way I am thankful that it isn't easy, so it will stick with me.
Next month, God willing, I'll have 3 years. I used and abused any kind of pain med I could get my hands on for 26 years. After so many relapses and going through withdrawals (which by the way got worse with each relapse) I was able to get 30 days under my belt, then 60, then 90. At the 90 day mark is when things really started to clear for me. I finally understood what it was like to live a life free of chemicals. I did it with the help of NA/AA, my sponsor, family and this board. Every day gets easier, every day, you'll see changes in yourself, even the little ones. You are so well on your way llh. Hang in there.
Thanks, cowgirl....you are awesome.
Sarah, The pills surely do affect your spirit and I don't think you realize how much until you stop. They are sneaky that way. Come to find out they are messing with your thought processes along with your body. I just thought I was taking them because I hurt and then because my body was hooked. Since stopping I have realized that they were also changing how I delt with stress and giving me a false sense of well being. I am learning a lot about myself and I feel so motivated to keep going. Personal power is wonderful, there is NO BETTER FEELING then overcoming a viscous habit. I read that somewhere on here, Ali I think. Did you tell me that you stopped in june and didn't really feel better until August? L
I used for 6 years (Vicodin). I quit 7/6/06. I had a very bad kidney stone which I needed pain meds for (Vicodin) for about a week or so last month. But still clean and I feel great. Its a great feeling to be myself. I'm happy, funny, always in a positive mood like before I started using. You can do it and you'll realize that its the best gift you can give to yourself.
Gina
P.S. There are some wonderfull people here to help you. They helped me through tough times.
Gina
Gina
P.S. There are some wonderfull people here to help you. They helped me through tough times.
Gina
Thanks Gina.....I just love hearing that. I know for sure that I am done forever with pills, I can't wait till my old self is back. How long did it take you to feel really good again after you stopped? L
gentlepeace... where are you? And how are you?
I could write on and on about this topic, but i'll spair you all that.
I started out useing Vic's for about 2 years and then i decided to start useing Methodone for the withdrawls and i got hooked on the methodone. To be on the money, i was up to about 150 to 200 milligrams a day. I was killing myself.
I got to a point to where i lost everything in my life(gave it away) and i had about nothing left exept for the fact that i had my kids with me still and that was enough to get me to open up my eyes!!!
I came clean with my parents and asked them for help. I was always soooo jelouse of the stupid intervention stoies on tv where the family steps in and takes them to get help. I wanted my family to do that for me so i wouldnt have to admit that i had a problem on my own. But i finaly told on myself and i told them that i was gonna die if i had to go any farther with the drugs and i was gonna kill myself for sure if i had to go through the w/d's alone by myself. My father drove me to a treatment center a few days later and the family took care of my kids and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. That was all one year ago.. i just picked up my 1 year on Feb.20th2007....and i wouldnt change a thing that i did in my past. It made me the person that i am today. Im Grateful for sooo much more now that i ever was before in my life.
Like i said , i could go on and on, but i'll stop there.....oh, wait....the withdrawls for me lasted anywhere from 26-34 days!!! But the worst part was over in about a week. The other stuff ws legs hurting and no sleep and always, always sweating!!!!!!! I hated that the most!!!
Hope this helped, let me know if i can help any more....Good Luck to ya, Your in my prayers... ChristinaElizabeth
I started out useing Vic's for about 2 years and then i decided to start useing Methodone for the withdrawls and i got hooked on the methodone. To be on the money, i was up to about 150 to 200 milligrams a day. I was killing myself.
I got to a point to where i lost everything in my life(gave it away) and i had about nothing left exept for the fact that i had my kids with me still and that was enough to get me to open up my eyes!!!
I came clean with my parents and asked them for help. I was always soooo jelouse of the stupid intervention stoies on tv where the family steps in and takes them to get help. I wanted my family to do that for me so i wouldnt have to admit that i had a problem on my own. But i finaly told on myself and i told them that i was gonna die if i had to go any farther with the drugs and i was gonna kill myself for sure if i had to go through the w/d's alone by myself. My father drove me to a treatment center a few days later and the family took care of my kids and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. That was all one year ago.. i just picked up my 1 year on Feb.20th2007....and i wouldnt change a thing that i did in my past. It made me the person that i am today. Im Grateful for sooo much more now that i ever was before in my life.
Like i said , i could go on and on, but i'll stop there.....oh, wait....the withdrawls for me lasted anywhere from 26-34 days!!! But the worst part was over in about a week. The other stuff ws legs hurting and no sleep and always, always sweating!!!!!!! I hated that the most!!!
Hope this helped, let me know if i can help any more....Good Luck to ya, Your in my prayers... ChristinaElizabeth
congratulations on one year and thanks for sharing with me. L
Anytime!!!! Thanks for the Congrats!!!!!
Hey L,
I am fine. Finally feel more human and the brain fog has lifted somewhat..
You sound GREAT! I am so glad you are exercising. It seems to really help fight the depression.
How are you doing today?
-Gentlepeace
I am fine. Finally feel more human and the brain fog has lifted somewhat..
You sound GREAT! I am so glad you are exercising. It seems to really help fight the depression.
How are you doing today?
-Gentlepeace
Hi Gentle...
You sound great too! I remember when the fog started to clear and being able to see again, everything seemed so bright and clear and I could hear everything...you are a miracle...
How are you doing today Llh?
xoxo
Stacey
You sound great too! I remember when the fog started to clear and being able to see again, everything seemed so bright and clear and I could hear everything...you are a miracle...
How are you doing today Llh?
xoxo
Stacey
Hey LLH, I have tried to quit many unsuccessful times. The longest I have been off the vicodin (725 mg) was 37 days, was in inpatient treatment for 5 of those days, and intensive outpatient another 32 days, then for reasons I am still unsure of, I stopped going to outpatient treatment and from then on it has been a fast ride into hell. I have been taking the vics for almost 3 yrs now, which started out as a prescription for my hands because I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery, and that's all she wrote, I was hooked. So, not sure why I am posting on this thread, as I am the epitomy of failure :0)
Gentlepeace and Stacy......I am so much better then a week ago. I still can't see very well,ha....I love how you described that and I am thrilled to hear that it gets better. I still feel a little lost and tired and yesterday someone asked me when my daughters birthday was and I went blank, she looked at me like what kind of mother are you. I lost my balance a couple of times yesterday to, that was a weird feeling. Did that happen to you guys? Anyway I am just so happy to have the worst of this over and I am looking forward to seeing how much better I feel every day. I was so ready to do this, I LOVE being free. L
P.S. You guys just gave me the greatest gift. 'Hope'...... that the brain fog will lift. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for sharing your journey with us, L...I am so thrilled that you finally turned that corner and yes, each day will only get better...Freedom from addiction is such an awesome feeling...You are a miracle, remember that and keep coming back & sharing...I still have what I call my "blonde moments" and I was told early on that it can take up to a year for my brain chemistry to level out and be like pre-addiction days so I just laugh it off, be gentle and realize it might take time and that it's okay...You have a wonderful evening <big smile>...
(((hugs)))
Stacey
