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Hey guys, well i am not quite an hour away from the 24 hr mark. Got home from a very long day at work, and slid right into a hottub. NICE. My husband picked me up a case of gaterade. So everything os going ok. The epsom salt really did help.i feel so tired and would.love a nap, affraid that wont happen. I did have the chills, but am better now. Today has gome much better then i was expecting, and i think alot of is was to do i was really busy at work. Anyways, thanks again to all the encouragement. I know i have quite the battle ahead, but i also think i am pretty prepared. All the best,

wransomejr · Answer

Jen...you have got to allow yourself to be okay with the insomnia for a few days. Occupy your mind. Don't lay idle focusing on the fact you are not sleeping. It really s u c k s but you can and will begin to get some decent sleep in a few days. Restlessness and insomnia are far harder for me to deal with than the trots to the bathroom. You are right on schedule so it will get better sooner than you think. Good luck and do not give in. A pill is NOT worth the trouble now. -Randy

minn66 · Answer

Good morning, Jen. It seems to me that believe it or not, you are doing great so far. I know the tiredness and lack of sleep stink. Just keep telling yourself you have a bad bug that you have no choice but to make it though. We've all had those bugs that last a few days and all you could do is treat the symptoms. You are making it! That took a lot of strength and determination to make it though work and you did it! Remind yourself of that and build on that. Sending hugs and prayers and support your way!

Pat1956100 · Answer

Can you put the tv on and just try and relax?  I know it's hard but you need something to distract you.  I gave up trying to sleep because it was just too frustrating.  Gravol helped me eventually and also benadryl or try the teas.  I haven't tried them yet but plan on it.

jusmejen · Answer

I go frpm the tub to the bed to the couch to the spare room.  I have tea gaterade, water, bananas lots of vitamin and immodium havent needed it yet. I truely feel like  have been hit by a bus. I just want to sleep.

Pat1956100 · Answer

Don't make the mistake that I did Jen.  I went through 2 full days of withdrawals and then took 2 pills on day 3.  I didn't know it was almost over.  I prolonged it so long.  You are almost half way there.  Keep going.  Just don't worry about what is going to happen.  Relax and breathe.  Sounds like you are doing great and you have a great man helping you.

gnarly_1 · Answer

DONT THROW IT AWAY you willl make the night it may be ruff but the next few days willl be like this I tell everyone you just got to be ok without being ok this to shall pass with time do try to get the tea tomorrow try you local walmart in the tea dept a lot of them caty it now if not google it the little tea houses around town cary it also
YOGI kava stress relieving tea hand in there I willl pray for you to make the night good luck and God bless........Gnarly

jusmejen · Answer

Ok i will try another  hot soak
 This is f*##*$$-- crazy. I just want to sleep. I am five mins away from the 30 hour mark.l, really dont want to throw that away.

donewitis · Answer

i used to put in videos...animal videos..silly movies..or just read here when goin thru w/d...just gotta somehow accept it...my sayin was.."It is what it is"..take deep slow breaths...I just pulled this from my favorites http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/panda-cam/?source=link_fb20120424kids-pandacam
You made it through the day..you went to work..pat urself on the back...you made it through another 24hrs.
Congratulations

gnarly_1 · Answer

TRY A hot soak you may need more then one to get you threw the night the anxiety killed me .....im into herbal teas theres a good one....YOGI kava stress relieving tea it works great just seep it 10 min put a spoon of sweet/nlow in it and enjoy it very aromatic and will reallly relax you.....now dome walmarts cary it otherwise order on line or google somewhere in your town to get it its worth the effort fo tonight it a hot tub just soak your troubles away good luck and God bless........Gnarly

jusmejen · Answer

**** whay along night this is turning into. Going nuts, cant sleep and very restless and depressed. 
Way to go Randy, hope u get through, i am really stuggling right now.

doitformyson · Answer

Baths, Baths, Baths....I think I was taking at least 5 a day in the beginning. Hope you get a little rest! hang in there!

wransomejr · Answer

I agree with Minn. You have read a lot of posts on here, and you know the range of symptoms. I can deal with the trots. It is the restlessness, especially at night, that gets to me. I TOTALLY understand not getting comfortable, and actually, you will be more comfortable if you can find something to do as long as it doesn't disturb your housemates. I spent a LOT of time wiggling my foot (hard) and watching funny or sweet movies. Just let what ever happen come, and when you  get frustrated know that it is only a week or two in the grand scheme of your life. You will soon be back in control. The worst for me was the first three maybe four days. I promise, my mind came up with far worse scenarios than what actually happened so really just be okay with not being okay for a few days. You will look back and know you've taken your power back and you will feel great! Sending prayers, positive energy, and lots of love. My last day with a pill is gonna be Sunday. I'm dreading it too. But right now I am spending several hours each night feeling antsy and gross. I don't think I want to put it off any more. Wish me luck and love! -Randy

minn66 · Answer

Hun, you are more than welcome :) I used to rarely cry and I cried quite a bit. Poor hubby didn't know what to think but he was sweet and made his magic homemade chicken soup. I ate the whole pot of it during my first week. At first I could only eat mostly the broth and crackers. I'm thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers and support your way :)

jusmejen · Answer

Thanks Minn, i havent as of yet bewn spending anytime in the bathrm. Sleep, i am.very tired bit also very restless. Wishen i could sleep.i am now 27 hrs without meds, jusy wanting somr sleep!!!. I guess i could be doing worse. Very teary. I have been doing alot of crying.  Anyways thanks for all your help today.

minn66 · Answer

Hi Jen, well, tomorrow if they haven't already, the Trots will come visit. I just want to point out that withdrawal is worse for some people than others, and some people have minimal symptoms. Try to go into it not expecting anything. The worst parts for me were the tummy troubles, achyness, being restless, lack of sleep and moody. There was some anxiety but I am having more of that with the benzo taper. The supplements helped me quite a bit. I believe you will be fine. I hope you get some sleep tonight. 

Hugs, 

Minn

jusmejen · Answer

Also. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect for tomorrow.?

jusmejen · Answer

He is a gem and i am sooooo lucky to have him. Ok but now i feel really gittery, i cant get settled or stop moving around, freezing cold, and i must say....very moody. How are you doing?