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Day 12.. Learning how to live Clean!
Hey all,
I wanted to start a new post with positives!
So Day 12 here and WOW!!! What a difference!
For those of you that have followed my journey, we move in 2 Days!! While my anxiety is high, I do beleive a lot of it is due to the move! 2 hours from here back to my old stomping grounds, which we love! Closer to family for support! My girls will be going to new Schools which, again is a good thing but I am a Mother, of course it stings! Not to mention my baby girl will be a Freshman in High School! While not packing, I have enjoyed riding my bike with my girls to our neighborhood pool. Soaking up the Vitamin C feels great! Life is so much clearer and honestly it's rather sad looking back now that I was numb to my own children, never taking the time to hear about their days or simply chat! I see now why everyone says my 14 yr old is hilarious! Man she makes me smile and really, she has become my best friend in this past week! I went to another meeting this morning and while I chose not to speak, it was very Therapitic!! I have an apt scheduled with a psychiatrist next wed and looking forward to that!
With all that said, I want to say this: someone on here once told me
" that there will never be a good time to detox "... Something in your life will always be going on and make you feel like you can't do it " right now "... Well, here I am going through this massive move with a moody husband that doesn't get what I have and still am going through! My girls starting new schools 3 weeks prior to what they would have if we wouldn't have moved! I did it and I am still doing it! While I know I still have a long way to go, I will never let my guard down!! I have good days and bad days but, I am learning to live again..
PILL FREE!!
I send my utmost Love to every single person that ever responded to any of my post! That Live goes out to the ones that have me tough love when I needed it the most, even if it hurt!! For that I Thank You!.... You know who you are!!
While I will be busy the next few days I will check back in daily!
Right now, I am going to go back and soak in the Vitamin C with the 2 most important people in my life.... My beautiful girls!!
I sincerely give all of my love to every single one of you who got me through the worst Days of my life!
Love,
Ashley..DEDICATEDTOSTOP
I wanted to start a new post with positives!
So Day 12 here and WOW!!! What a difference!
For those of you that have followed my journey, we move in 2 Days!! While my anxiety is high, I do beleive a lot of it is due to the move! 2 hours from here back to my old stomping grounds, which we love! Closer to family for support! My girls will be going to new Schools which, again is a good thing but I am a Mother, of course it stings! Not to mention my baby girl will be a Freshman in High School! While not packing, I have enjoyed riding my bike with my girls to our neighborhood pool. Soaking up the Vitamin C feels great! Life is so much clearer and honestly it's rather sad looking back now that I was numb to my own children, never taking the time to hear about their days or simply chat! I see now why everyone says my 14 yr old is hilarious! Man she makes me smile and really, she has become my best friend in this past week! I went to another meeting this morning and while I chose not to speak, it was very Therapitic!! I have an apt scheduled with a psychiatrist next wed and looking forward to that!
With all that said, I want to say this: someone on here once told me
" that there will never be a good time to detox "... Something in your life will always be going on and make you feel like you can't do it " right now "... Well, here I am going through this massive move with a moody husband that doesn't get what I have and still am going through! My girls starting new schools 3 weeks prior to what they would have if we wouldn't have moved! I did it and I am still doing it! While I know I still have a long way to go, I will never let my guard down!! I have good days and bad days but, I am learning to live again..
PILL FREE!!
I send my utmost Love to every single person that ever responded to any of my post! That Live goes out to the ones that have me tough love when I needed it the most, even if it hurt!! For that I Thank You!.... You know who you are!!
While I will be busy the next few days I will check back in daily!
Right now, I am going to go back and soak in the Vitamin C with the 2 most important people in my life.... My beautiful girls!!
I sincerely give all of my love to every single one of you who got me through the worst Days of my life!
Love,
Ashley..DEDICATEDTOSTOP
OMG, I can't believe it's day 12!! I remember you at day one, congrats to you! Just remember, the best is yet to come. Very proud of you.
Take care
~Sherry
Take care
~Sherry
Way to go lady!! It is so nice to see you out and about and living and loving life. I'm so proud of you..keep up the good work!!!
What an awesome and inspirational post! You should be so proud of yourself! Onward and upward!
IBK...Hope you read the bit on my tough Love!! Thank You!
Thanks all!! It's going to be a busy couple days moving but I will most certainly be checking in here! I am actually very proud to be where I am and each of you that commented contributed to that! I am so grateful to each of you!!
Thanks all!! It's going to be a busy couple days moving but I will most certainly be checking in here! I am actually very proud to be where I am and each of you that commented contributed to that! I am so grateful to each of you!!
Day 13... T-1 Day till we move! While I still feel pretty good, my emotions are all over the place today! I am just ready to move on with life which means this move as well! Still much packing that needs to be done! Would appreciate any good vibes and prayers sent my way!
It will be nice when you look back in a few days and think about the fact that you went through a move without being high and it was fine.
Good job. Keep pushing and making your sobriety a priority.
Good job. Keep pushing and making your sobriety a priority.
It's funny you said that because my husband and I literally just sit down and said the exact same thing! I have come wayyyyy to far and other that a few anxiety bits here and there.... I am good! I am so ready to lock the doors to this home and open the door to a new life!! It's actually become a bit of an adrenaline rush. I do however know my limits with having a bad back and have been finding myself sitting down and saying NO WAY will I risk hurting myself! Right now there is nothing more important than my sobriety!!
So happy to hear your sobriety is #1. Moving is stressful enough as is, but doing it while detoxing, I couldn't imagine. Keep it up girl!! Your story is gonna inspire those struggling. Good luck to you!!
Hey Girl congrats on day 13 your off to a great start Cudos for hiting the meeting's it is the single best thing you can do for long term recovery you will find it takes less work to live in recovery then it did chasing the the pills 24/7 just stick with it the move will go fine NO LIFTING FOR YOU YOU HAVE A BAD BACK LIKE ME!!!!!! you dont need the pain triger to set you off and running on the pills again it has happened to me more times then I care to admit I even O/D because of it so Guard up.....keep posting it helps you as well as others I just got back from a week in L/A with 2 of my daughters so im ketching up on everybody you sound good to go just be careful................Gnarly
All,
Thank you for your encouragement! It's midnight here and I am finally relaxing! I had my parents come up for the move and they helped my Husband, as well as a family friend and my 14yr old daughter and her friend.
My In-Laws met us at the new home to unload. Being surrounded with both sides of family was such a blessing! They wouldn't let me lift anything even if I wanted too. But I have had my Guard up all day! No way would I take a risk on hurting my back even more! So I DID NOT LIFT A THING! Nor will I! Just supervised.
I am now 2 weeks clean and have my eye on the big prize!! My sobriety remains number 1!!!! Still lots of unpacking to do but I now have a support network and it will get done! Not stressing it! I am now surrounded by trees and the sounds of crickets and such! It's so very tranquil! Didn't have that in the suburbs. Thanks again for all your support!
I am doing this thing!!
Peace and Love,
Ashley
Thank you for your encouragement! It's midnight here and I am finally relaxing! I had my parents come up for the move and they helped my Husband, as well as a family friend and my 14yr old daughter and her friend.
My In-Laws met us at the new home to unload. Being surrounded with both sides of family was such a blessing! They wouldn't let me lift anything even if I wanted too. But I have had my Guard up all day! No way would I take a risk on hurting my back even more! So I DID NOT LIFT A THING! Nor will I! Just supervised.
I am now 2 weeks clean and have my eye on the big prize!! My sobriety remains number 1!!!! Still lots of unpacking to do but I now have a support network and it will get done! Not stressing it! I am now surrounded by trees and the sounds of crickets and such! It's so very tranquil! Didn't have that in the suburbs. Thanks again for all your support!
I am doing this thing!!
Peace and Love,
Ashley
Hi All, 15 Days today!!
We are in starting to get more comfortable with the new house. I didn't lift anything at all yesterday nor will I!
I must admit that I woke up this a.m with terrible back pain and pain shooting down my left leg w numbness in my foot! Again, I didn't lift one single thing!
I was however on my feet ALOT yesterday supervising and I packed some remaining things at the old house while the truck was being loaded. This is a huge bummer:(... There's so much here that needs to be done. I can't just sit all day. I will be forcing myself to sit periodically. Right now, I have only a few pieces of clothes out and boxes stacked to the ceiling. My husband drove to get one last load so when he gets home to lift the boxes, I will begin weeding through them.
Any prayers and good vibes sent my way would be deeply appreciated! My pain level is a 10 right now with Ibprofen 800mg...... Sigh
We are in starting to get more comfortable with the new house. I didn't lift anything at all yesterday nor will I!
I must admit that I woke up this a.m with terrible back pain and pain shooting down my left leg w numbness in my foot! Again, I didn't lift one single thing!
I was however on my feet ALOT yesterday supervising and I packed some remaining things at the old house while the truck was being loaded. This is a huge bummer:(... There's so much here that needs to be done. I can't just sit all day. I will be forcing myself to sit periodically. Right now, I have only a few pieces of clothes out and boxes stacked to the ceiling. My husband drove to get one last load so when he gets home to lift the boxes, I will begin weeding through them.
Any prayers and good vibes sent my way would be deeply appreciated! My pain level is a 10 right now with Ibprofen 800mg...... Sigh
Hi there!! Sending lots of prayers and good vibes your way!! Sorry your back is giving ya problems. Congrats on 15 days! Like the song says, I am woman, hear me roar, well I can hear ya all the down in Texas, lol!! Great job!
Take care
~Sherry
Take care
~Sherry
Praying for you. I have a lot of back issues like you. But last year I came off my meds for a month, back pain was a lot better without the meds. But my pain dr talked me into going back on them, wished I hadn't.
I have been following your post, it really helped me this time, I'm 4 hours from starting day 5. I did go to the movies last night with my husband, enjoyed it very much!! Fell asleep on the car ride home, thought I'll go straight to bed, lasted an hour. Had to get up and take a bath, to be able to go back to sleep.
Didn't you use clonidine to help you? Did it prolong your withdrawl? Cause today will be my last day of it.
I have been following your post, it really helped me this time, I'm 4 hours from starting day 5. I did go to the movies last night with my husband, enjoyed it very much!! Fell asleep on the car ride home, thought I'll go straight to bed, lasted an hour. Had to get up and take a bath, to be able to go back to sleep.
Didn't you use clonidine to help you? Did it prolong your withdrawl? Cause today will be my last day of it.
Thank You for your kind comments!
I did use Clonadine but ironically on my 5th Day I had terrible dizzy spouts and actually fell down. I think it was a combination of 2 hours of sleep and a completely empty stomach. I am not sure it was due to the Clonadine since I had been taking it for 5 days, I think it was a combination of the above.
Thank you for following my story. It makes me feel very blessed to know that my experience inspired someone.
You have a good deal of clean time under your belt so you know how it feels to be on the other side. Keep up the great work! 5 Days is Awesome!
I too actually felt like my pain level decreased after coming off the meds! Right now I think I have pushed myself too hard as in being on my feet too much with this move. I am staying positive that it's just a flare up and when I can finally sit down and halfway relax, once things get more organized here, all will be well again.Sadly, my house isn't going to unpack itself..
I did use Clonadine but ironically on my 5th Day I had terrible dizzy spouts and actually fell down. I think it was a combination of 2 hours of sleep and a completely empty stomach. I am not sure it was due to the Clonadine since I had been taking it for 5 days, I think it was a combination of the above.
Thank you for following my story. It makes me feel very blessed to know that my experience inspired someone.
You have a good deal of clean time under your belt so you know how it feels to be on the other side. Keep up the great work! 5 Days is Awesome!
I too actually felt like my pain level decreased after coming off the meds! Right now I think I have pushed myself too hard as in being on my feet too much with this move. I am staying positive that it's just a flare up and when I can finally sit down and halfway relax, once things get more organized here, all will be well again.Sadly, my house isn't going to unpack itself..
Hey there. So happy to read you're rolling strong. You've become a real inspiration on top of being a feel good poster. Congrats and let's keep it going................ike
Thanks Ike!!
That's so very kind of you! I am becoming more and more of who I really am everyday. I have been trying to check in as much as possible but I still have an entire house to unpack. Once I get to a somewhat settling point, I will be here trying to provide support and encouragement to others as so many of you have done for me. I know I still have a long road ahead of me and I know there will be good days and bad but right now I am living one day at a time.
Thank You SO much for being there for me!
That's so very kind of you! I am becoming more and more of who I really am everyday. I have been trying to check in as much as possible but I still have an entire house to unpack. Once I get to a somewhat settling point, I will be here trying to provide support and encouragement to others as so many of you have done for me. I know I still have a long road ahead of me and I know there will be good days and bad but right now I am living one day at a time.
Thank You SO much for being there for me!
Hey Dedicated,
Congratulations on getting through your move. I guess you're at 16 days now.
Keep pushing and keep coming here and posting and find a meeting near you as soon as you can.
Congratulations on getting through your move. I guess you're at 16 days now.
Keep pushing and keep coming here and posting and find a meeting near you as soon as you can.
Congratulations....so happy to read this.
While I'm at it, I want to thank all of the wonderful people on this site who have so tirelessly offered encouragement to so many people. They answer the same questions over and over and any time day or night, someone will be here to encourage or lift up those struggling. They have experience that only someone who has been in the same situation can understand. You can't get any better advice than what they give. I haven't had the struggle that so many have, but I am just blown away by the kindness shown by so many people on this forum. I just want to thank you for all for what you have done for so many people.
While I'm at it, I want to thank all of the wonderful people on this site who have so tirelessly offered encouragement to so many people. They answer the same questions over and over and any time day or night, someone will be here to encourage or lift up those struggling. They have experience that only someone who has been in the same situation can understand. You can't get any better advice than what they give. I haven't had the struggle that so many have, but I am just blown away by the kindness shown by so many people on this forum. I just want to thank you for all for what you have done for so many people.
Hello friend! Glad to see your doing well :) how has the move and packing gone ?? Been thinking about you these last few days. Really thankful and glad I had you by my side during my tough times... I wanted to tell you thank you for that.
Tikki... That was such a spot on description of this AMAZING group! I concur to everything you said!
Bones.... My friend, I have been thinking about you as well!! Life is hectic as I sure you can imagine. I have been without internet service until now and all I could think about was posting here, updating these Amazing people and how you were doing!.... How are YOU??
I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to feel bad. I am actually on crunch time now. I have to run and drop my oldest off at Softball practice. I will check in when I get home. Day 17 and going strong here. My anxiety seems better but it comes and goes.. Got to run. Will check back in soon!
THANKS SO MUCH to EVERYONE!!
Xoxo
Bones.... My friend, I have been thinking about you as well!! Life is hectic as I sure you can imagine. I have been without internet service until now and all I could think about was posting here, updating these Amazing people and how you were doing!.... How are YOU??
I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to feel bad. I am actually on crunch time now. I have to run and drop my oldest off at Softball practice. I will check in when I get home. Day 17 and going strong here. My anxiety seems better but it comes and goes.. Got to run. Will check back in soon!
THANKS SO MUCH to EVERYONE!!
Xoxo
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