48 hours

[Tina6444]

Hello friends !! I have to say I feel like a new person today !! Rls is so mild I  am able to lay down without irritation ! Anxiety still comes in waves but is tolerable.  I am trying not to think too far into future as I know everyone says 3-4 are the worst but today I do feel a sense of normalcy has returned. I laughed for the first time last night...a REAL laugh... Non norco

[Nomore2]

Just got home from the baseball game. It was great to get out and think about something besides myself. It wasn't too bad. I am feeling pretty good. I get waves of feeling unwell, but they pass and then I feel good. I still have a headache, some achyness and anxiety, but I took Tylenol for the headache and body aches and deep breathing helps my anxiety. I am feeling so proud of myself and happy, because I know I am done with these pills. I am Now 77 hours without pills! You are doing great, too. Be proud of yourself! You are doing something wonderful for your mind and body by getting off narcotics. We need to take care of our bodies, because they are where we live! You know what I mean? Keep up the good work.

[pillguy]

Sounds like you are doing absolutely wonderful.  Congrats.  What an incredible thing you are doing for yourself

[Tina6444]

Physically yes it is so much better:) Mentally I am struggling. I feel so so alone but just reading your post has helped!! Are you planning on going to the baseball game today!? I will suggest getting out but not putting yourself in any potential stressful situation due to anxiety.
I did something so silly yesterday… just went to a new hairstylist for color (which is nerve racking to me anyway) and had a terrible experience. I had an anxiety attack for a solid two hours during. I regret even going as my hair still looks horrible.  Prior to this I was not doing too bad however after I had horrible RLS and anxiety. My mental breakdown definitely seemed to influence physical s/s to return. Hopefully I can look back at this and laugh as the stylist probably thought I was a lunatic!!:))
The walks I take my dogs on 3 times a day do help so much.  I swear they know momma is not feeling well:(    I am going to try to go to the gym today and stay busy around the house.  We are making it through Nomore! Keep posting today! We have to get over this hump.

[Nomore2]

How are you feeling today? I hope it's better. I am a bit better this morning. Still having anxiety inside my body, if that makes sense. And a bit of a headache and I'm so tired! But, I feel optimistic this morning. Hope you do, too!

[tsewf]

Glad to here that.. Any day sober is great day.. Just remember head up.. One foot in front of the other.. And one day at a time.. Don't get to far ahead. God bless

[Nomore2]

Tomorrow WILL be better. You are doing great. You are drug free and your body is repairing itself. It is now 53 hours since my last pill. Today I have been feeling pretty sick, just lying around, not eating much, but tonight I am feeling a little better. I even made dinner. That was an accomplishment because I just don't want to do anything! I am following your story and I am rooting for you.

[Tina6444]

Restlessness in arm has re appeared with a vengeance      Ughhhhhh     I am not seeing the light this afternoon.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better !

[Tina6444]

Definite roller coaster of emotions. I started out so good but am mentally doing terrible right now.  How did you do this ?

[Tina6444]

Having panic attack

[tramuser99]

The withdrawals sometimes are only as bad as you think they are, we read horror stories about how days 3 and 4 are the worse but in reality its different for everyone based on your age, your mental state and brain chemistry, the drugs and amount you were using, how long you were using, etc etc etc.  Hot showers always seemed to help me, I had days where I took 4 or 5. Just seemed to change my mindset even for a bit.

I know first hand its easier said than done because I am a worrier and make my withdrawals worse, but if you can just keep busy and let the hours go by you will look back and wonder why you put it off for so long.

The one cool think about the detox process is the sudden natural mood lifts you get out of nowhere, when you talk and get goosebumps from the excitement of finally doing what you have tried to do for so long.  The lows can come on suddenly too, its a bit of an erratic ride emotionally.  

[TikkiTT]

So happy for you!   The anxiety is awful....how well I know that, but like you, when I had it, if I just waited it out, it would pass.   It would come back, but I would just breathe deep and it helped so much.    Keep on keepin' on.