When does your head clear out??
I am still having trouble focusing, organizing, and having difficulty with anxiety. I feel mentally overwhelmed alot...
Does anyone have any advice?
I have four months off the vics and beer.
I now can smile, and look people in the eyes, and have a little of my soul back...
But when does my head get better?
Kerry
little
do you have any other health issue or take any other meds otc or otherwise...?
Is this related to any particular part of the day? Is it a lack of concentration that is very triansient or prolonged for most of the day? I just thought I would get a clearer picture...
Teresa
do you have any other health issue or take any other meds otc or otherwise...?
Is this related to any particular part of the day? Is it a lack of concentration that is very triansient or prolonged for most of the day? I just thought I would get a clearer picture...
Teresa
I just feel like I can't focus. I have been taking tramadol, but taking it as prescribed. I want to be totally off of it, but have pain issues that keep me taking it. That might be part of it.
Also, about 8 pm, I get major crazy anxiety at work. It is so hard to get through. I don't know what it is about, it could be because I hate my job, and the association of being on vics and feeling hopeless could be coming up.
BTW, what drug was that girl taking?
Kerry
Also, about 8 pm, I get major crazy anxiety at work. It is so hard to get through. I don't know what it is about, it could be because I hate my job, and the association of being on vics and feeling hopeless could be coming up.
BTW, what drug was that girl taking?
Kerry
little,
well sounds like you might be having anxiety issues that are sepate to your vic issues.. because they are at the same time of the day and all.... do you normally eat at the same time.. I mean do you do shift work? Could a blood sugar issue be making this worse?...
Just my thoughts..I would try to eliminate all physical causes.. how bout when you are not at work... does this still happen at this time of day?..
Teresa
oh it was mescaline..(sp)
well sounds like you might be having anxiety issues that are sepate to your vic issues.. because they are at the same time of the day and all.... do you normally eat at the same time.. I mean do you do shift work? Could a blood sugar issue be making this worse?...
Just my thoughts..I would try to eliminate all physical causes.. how bout when you are not at work... does this still happen at this time of day?..
Teresa
oh it was mescaline..(sp)
Littlebeach...I have had lot of anxiety issues in the past 3 weeks. Today is day 27 for me and my head still goes into the "fog"....I am wondering when I will clean my house again. I have had clothes in the dryer for a week. Can't seem to get up the ambition to fold them. I stress out about it too. I am hating it.
Girly, be nice to yourself. Get someone to help you. Laundry and that stuff made me go out...
don't use, no matter what. My head is still in a fog, but not as bad as day 27...
Keep up the good work, and screw the house work for a little while. staying clean is way more important than cleaning the house at this point..
Kerry
don't use, no matter what. My head is still in a fog, but not as bad as day 27...
Keep up the good work, and screw the house work for a little while. staying clean is way more important than cleaning the house at this point..
Kerry
Tramadol is very addicting as well.
Kerry - Look up "Post Acute Withdrawal" for more information.
I have that book, eddie..thanks....I know it is part of it.
Kiwi, do you have any info on tramadol? I am on a slow taper. I take it for the pain, but i don't want to take anything. I am an addict, and nothing is safe, even if the drs say it is. They say it isn't addictive, but I can get addicted to anything. I read your other post about your pain, my hat is off to you. But I take the trams so I can function, and don't go back on vics.
Kerry
Kiwi, do you have any info on tramadol? I am on a slow taper. I take it for the pain, but i don't want to take anything. I am an addict, and nothing is safe, even if the drs say it is. They say it isn't addictive, but I can get addicted to anything. I read your other post about your pain, my hat is off to you. But I take the trams so I can function, and don't go back on vics.
Kerry
Kerry, there's a lot of information on Tramadol/Ultram online, but a lot of it is from online pharmacies. lol Kiwi is right, though: it is addictive and can cause physical dependency (and physical w/d if stopped) -- so be very careful, and of course continue to be honest with your doc about past opioid use. Here's an excerpt on Tramadol from one of the better-known online Health/MD sites:
" Drug Dependency
This drug has potential for abuse. Physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation can occur.
Tramadol can reinitiate physical dependence in patients that have previously been dependent on, or chronically using other opioids. Psychological dependence as well as tolerance can also occur. Use with caution and avoid high doses. Tramadol is not recommended for use in these patients."
" Drug Dependency
This drug has potential for abuse. Physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation can occur.
Tramadol can reinitiate physical dependence in patients that have previously been dependent on, or chronically using other opioids. Psychological dependence as well as tolerance can also occur. Use with caution and avoid high doses. Tramadol is not recommended for use in these patients."
Dear Kerry belive me when I say that DR are full of bull.I know when I went C/T I had pain in my belly,sweats leg cramps etc so I belive you can get hooked.I am slowly painfully trying to get to my prescribed amount(8) I am still doing 12 a day If I can find a way to sneak them from what my S/O keeps for me I do.Pretty pathedict huh?I'm only stealing from myself(Yes I have major issues with my habit)If you can stay at a small amount that you need for pain thats great.I have heard that they can cause seizures but I (thankfully)have never had that happen.I know that the days when I would take 15-16-17?I always lost track that I was very lucky.My goal is Monday to go to 10 a day.All I can do is keep moving forwards and try not to fall back.....mollyjean
You got that right Molly,Go read my post in the addicted to this board"thread. You are acting like a bunny today and I can't keep up with you!LOL Rae Littlebeach, it took me a good 6 months to feel last year to feel REAL GOOD again. It will happen gradually over time..... Best of Luck to you! Rach
Rach I am way to big to be called bunny besides that name will forever be linked to you and your little one(I LOVE THAT STORY)So how are U feeling today?As I read some post(like jasmine and "friend"I realize just how lucky I am to have friends like all of you.They always said there are strength in numbers huh....mollyjean
