Just checking in with everybody. Things are getting better each day. I have posted several times along the way, so you can look back at my story. I went cold turkey 17 days ago. The first week was awful. The second week was still pretty awful. I finally had a talk with my boss last Thursday (I work in the medical community) and they are understanding of my trying to work a little less. I was pushing way too hard so that was a relief to get them to understand my need to work less for a little while. Then I had an appointment (finally) with a psychiatrist who was WONDERFUL. We came up with a plan. My DH is coming to an appointment with me this week. I talked to all three of my kids (18-22 yo), so I have their support and understanding. I have been taking baths, walks and doing some reading, trying to remember to take care of me. I do see subtle changes in my point of view and actually have moments during the day where I feel good. Thank you to all on this board who have been helpful and remember to all you trying the same thing, you can do it, just believe in yourself. You are strong enough and worth it.
HELLO MAGGIE!!!!!GOOD FOR YOU>17Days YOU SHOULD FEEL VERY PROUD OF YOURSELVE AS YOU SHOULD BE.gETTING BACK YOUR LIFE IS THE GREATEST FEELING.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK & PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!!!!!!YOUR GREAT!!!!!MJ
wow.. congrats... sounds like you are doing all the right things.... you are well on your way... and I am sure that having the talks with your boss and your family while not the easiest thing you have ever done must have felft like a weight was lifted.. I know it did for me....
God bless us.... and good luck..
Teresa
God bless us.... and good luck..
Teresa
Wow your post really inspired me! I am on day 8 and fighting. It is a long hard process isnt it! What has helped you the most? What were you taking and how much? Keep up the positive attitude!
MaggieJ.....Congratulations on Day 17! I know a while back that seemed impossible, and just look at you now! Just goes to show how strong we can be once we decide to change things.
I'm sorry but I have forgotten your DOC. What was it?
Having the familly and work on your side is so important! Glad you confided in them and got their support.
Good luck and keep up the good work!
Thanks, guys. My DOC was vicodin. I had been taking it for probably 8-9 years! I took 2-5 pills a day pretty much. I tried tapering between Thanksgiving and Christmas and was only taking one for quite some time but then snuck back up. I don't believe you can taper if you know you have more available, even if someone else has them for you. You just have to get rid of them. I think you may have to taper before quitting completely but in order to quit completely you have to have absolutely none available anywhere. The psychological part of knowing they are around is too much.
I had a tough time finding any real help around here. I have a psychologist who is very good and finally got in to see a psychiatrist last Friday. I do feel such a giant sense of relief now that it is out in the open.
What helped me most? Well, I wasn't thrilled at the thought of taking anything else addictive, such as sleeping aids, so I tried natural remedies, valerian. It was tough trying to sleep when I was having leg twitches, etc. I should have planned for some time off work. I am lucky as I work at home half the day and only go in the office for 2-4 hours, so I could let some things slide with my work at home and lay down when I needed to. I really felt like a zombie for almost two weeks, not wanting to do too much. You need to make sure you spouse or someone will help pick up the slack, with cooking, etc. I took the sublingual B-12, calcium/magnesium, a multivitamin, B-complex, amino acids and "green veggie" supplements.
I still don't feel great and get tired very easily. Stores are untolerable -- can't handle loud music or noises, but I am getting better. I am also doing some reading and working a 12-step workbook with my counselor.
If I can do it, so can you.
I had a tough time finding any real help around here. I have a psychologist who is very good and finally got in to see a psychiatrist last Friday. I do feel such a giant sense of relief now that it is out in the open.
What helped me most? Well, I wasn't thrilled at the thought of taking anything else addictive, such as sleeping aids, so I tried natural remedies, valerian. It was tough trying to sleep when I was having leg twitches, etc. I should have planned for some time off work. I am lucky as I work at home half the day and only go in the office for 2-4 hours, so I could let some things slide with my work at home and lay down when I needed to. I really felt like a zombie for almost two weeks, not wanting to do too much. You need to make sure you spouse or someone will help pick up the slack, with cooking, etc. I took the sublingual B-12, calcium/magnesium, a multivitamin, B-complex, amino acids and "green veggie" supplements.
I still don't feel great and get tired very easily. Stores are untolerable -- can't handle loud music or noises, but I am getting better. I am also doing some reading and working a 12-step workbook with my counselor.
If I can do it, so can you.
Hey Maggie,
Keep it up...I'm very proud of you. You sound like you're taking all kinds of great steps in this process. I don't meet with a psychologist until Feb. 16th so I'm kind of in a holding pattern right now. Don't feel great but I don't feel too bad either. I sleep on and off for about 5 hours a night which sucks sometimes but I'm makin it. Hey, day 16 is in the books, so it's all good right?
Hey, you all are a cool group of people and I appreciate the positive things that I read on here. Even though I'm not a frequent poster right now, I still check in on all of you and like to hear about how well most of you are doing. To the people who are trippin and posting some pretty vicious stuff, just let it roll right off...they're not worth the energy. And I don't have any to spare right now! Anyway I hope everyone has a good night. If I knew how to post a pic of myself or my pride and joy (dog), I would but I'm not the most technolgically advanced.
Maggie, if you ever want to catch up and I'm not on for a while, email me here: brignatious@yahoo.com (that goes for anyone who wants to)
Take care guys,
John
Keep it up...I'm very proud of you. You sound like you're taking all kinds of great steps in this process. I don't meet with a psychologist until Feb. 16th so I'm kind of in a holding pattern right now. Don't feel great but I don't feel too bad either. I sleep on and off for about 5 hours a night which sucks sometimes but I'm makin it. Hey, day 16 is in the books, so it's all good right?
Hey, you all are a cool group of people and I appreciate the positive things that I read on here. Even though I'm not a frequent poster right now, I still check in on all of you and like to hear about how well most of you are doing. To the people who are trippin and posting some pretty vicious stuff, just let it roll right off...they're not worth the energy. And I don't have any to spare right now! Anyway I hope everyone has a good night. If I knew how to post a pic of myself or my pride and joy (dog), I would but I'm not the most technolgically advanced.
Maggie, if you ever want to catch up and I'm not on for a while, email me here: brignatious@yahoo.com (that goes for anyone who wants to)
Take care guys,
John
