Hey perc. I know exactly where you are. It's tough. I went c/t at home with 2 kids. The wds for me were horrible. I was snorting OCs every day on top of lortabs. I was in it BAD. But, it was well worth it. I'm no longer a slave to pills. I've been clean for a little over a month and I do get cravings and I have triggers, but it is mental. I think that you should go ahead and stop altogether and set your sights on Christmas. Just keep telling yourself, by Christmas I will feel GOOD! Before you know it Christmas will be here and yes, you WILL feel good! It's a hard road, but one well worth taking. I think that it is great that you have made the decision to stop and I know that you can do it. Stay strong and GOOD LUCK!!
Hi Sugarbear,
Thanks for your story. I think you are right. I'm just worried about being able to cook, clean, laundry, shop, you know, everyday things we do (that I do alone as a single mom). Were you able to do these things even through w/ds? I want this so bad. How long did your w/ds last? Thanks so much for the encouragement. And congratualtions to you on 30 days clean. You must be so proud of yourself. It gives me some inspiration. Perc
Thanks for your story. I think you are right. I'm just worried about being able to cook, clean, laundry, shop, you know, everyday things we do (that I do alone as a single mom). Were you able to do these things even through w/ds? I want this so bad. How long did your w/ds last? Thanks so much for the encouragement. And congratualtions to you on 30 days clean. You must be so proud of yourself. It gives me some inspiration. Perc
Hi perc. Well, the first few days I wasn't able to much. But I forced myself to make breakfast, lunch and dinner for my little ones. Forget about cleaning!! You need to get well. Your house can be messy for a few days. Getting out of the house helped me a lot. My w/ds lasted for 11-13 days. It was hell, I'll admit. But I was doing A LOT of pills daily for about 3 years. I still feel tired a lot and I still sometimes wish I could take pills for energy, but I won't. I know that you can do this and I know that it is scary. Just hang in there--it will be over soon. Pray a lot and remember that the w/ds DON'T last forever. Love, Jess
Hi Jess,
Thanks so much. I guess it helps me to know that there's other moms like you and Kat out there that have endured this. I dont feel so alone on this anymore. Everyone has been so encouraging and inspiring.
What about meetings? I dont feel it would be right going to a meeting while I'm still using. I know that there's a church not far from me that holds NA meetings, but they dont have them everyday. Theres another place that has A/A meetings everyday, but I'm not really an alcoholic. I dont even drink (maybe at a party or something) but never on a daily basis. I dont know if I would fit in there.
Have any of you gone to meetings? Did they help. I know I've read alot of controversial things on here about Working the Steps. I dont know if I'm ready for that - I feel like I need to work on myself first then maybe meetings to keep me on the right path and strong "mentally". I'm kinda confused because everyone here seems to have different opions on that one. Well, Jess, sorry to babble on - its just so good to have someone to talk to about all this mess I got myself into. Hopefully, I will be out of it soon. You've been a big help to me. I hope you continue to get stronger everyday.
Perc.
Thanks so much. I guess it helps me to know that there's other moms like you and Kat out there that have endured this. I dont feel so alone on this anymore. Everyone has been so encouraging and inspiring.
What about meetings? I dont feel it would be right going to a meeting while I'm still using. I know that there's a church not far from me that holds NA meetings, but they dont have them everyday. Theres another place that has A/A meetings everyday, but I'm not really an alcoholic. I dont even drink (maybe at a party or something) but never on a daily basis. I dont know if I would fit in there.
Have any of you gone to meetings? Did they help. I know I've read alot of controversial things on here about Working the Steps. I dont know if I'm ready for that - I feel like I need to work on myself first then maybe meetings to keep me on the right path and strong "mentally". I'm kinda confused because everyone here seems to have different opions on that one. Well, Jess, sorry to babble on - its just so good to have someone to talk to about all this mess I got myself into. Hopefully, I will be out of it soon. You've been a big help to me. I hope you continue to get stronger everyday.
Perc.
