"I work out"!! lol day 8 and still kicking ***..

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Hey everyone. The advice on here is amazing. I take everyone's advice every step of the way. I have been told to get some more exercise and take it slow at my own pace. This morning I went to the gym, I am so proud to say I jogged almost two miles. I took it slow, then picked it up, and when my symptoms came back I took it slow again. I feel wonderful!! I haven't even taken my anti anxiety in over 12 hours. I am going to continue to make my detox symptoms my beotch. Haha my emotions are strong and all over the place, but I love it and learning how to control my feelings again. I'm happier than I have been in a long time, because I feel good about myself again, for the first time in almost two years. Still having some physical symptoms, I think because I went from such a high dose to cold turkey, but I'm taking that with stride too. I ALREADY LOVE MY NEW LIFE! Sick our good I'm great!! No turning back for this MAMA.

[dominosarah]

Whoop Whoop is right!!!!  Way to go on 9 glorious days!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigdaddy1313]

Scared, you are truly inspiring and you will help people change their destiny's.

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Day 9.. Whoop whoop

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Thanks so much Gnarly. I love the suggestions. And I love that many of you stay on this site to help others even years after your own sobriety. I also like the words of encouragement. They really get you through your moment.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  im so happy your getting threw this  after seeing your dose I was a little apprehensive  but your doing it and doing it well  I always say the best thing you bring to the table is a positive attitude and yours rocks  your also open to suggestions and your doing all the write things  I know we often sound like a broken record but it hurts to see people suffer over and over again just keep pushing forward you may want to try whey protein shakes  you can get a 2lb can at walmart for 16bucks  just 1 scoop to a glass of milk the chocolate flavor is good  drink 2 a day it gives you the raw protein for energy and is a cheep way to get the amino acids for the brain working out is great and will really help get your endorphins going if you can try to do the 90 meeting in 90 days I did it and it really helps make friends and every one will know your name and you theres I cant tell you how many friends I have made in the progam but there is always someone to go have coffee with  our friday meeting we do dinner after it is over....any ways keep posting for support...Gnarly

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Thanks. I will most defiantly keep updating my progress. And you do the same.

[Oxymoron35]

These definitely are the types of posts that encourage others!  Please keep posting on your progress, it helps!  You are doing a great job and have a wonderful attitude!

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

It great to feel good about myself again.

[weaver71]

I will never tire of posts like this one. Thank you so much for sharing. Often we pray to God in our misery and just drift along on our own our joy. So, what a wonderful thing to witness, You appreciating YOU, it doesn't get better than that. Congrats on your progress so far, it keeps getting better and better, there is no doubt in my mind about that.

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Thanks everyone so much. Remembering to stay positive can be difficult at times, but it is the only way to survive. Im loving this. Mittens and Leah you got this.

[leahlee18]

That is awesome.  I plan to be the same way.  I work out a lot as it is so I don't want to be away from the gym too long.  Today is day 2 and I don't feel too bad and was going to go, but I couldn't get the energy to get dressed so I just went for a walk by my house.  I'm glad you are feeling better and feeling better about yourself.  I have had confidence issues the past year also while taking Norco.  I can't wait to get my self-esteem back.

[Cricketk92]

Good for you getting  to the gym and jogging!  Im sure it felt good to get the body moving!!!!  DO be careful of overdoing it though cause you are still detoxing!  But keep on being Awesome!!!  So proud of you!!!!

[Mittens123]

I love your posts, scaredmama! You are my inspiration, and it's you who has made me not so scared to go through my detox next week! Congrats on day 8!!

[jugglin]

Rock on sweet mama!  You are DOING IT!  Sobriety is looking good on you.:)  Keep up the great work and taking it one day at a time.  Proud of you for recognizing when you need to slow down.
Look in the mirror and smile knowing that your are strong and sober!

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Thanks dwhitt, the anti anxiety is a low non addictive med that I have only been on for one week. Basically just to try and help with detox, it helped some but not much. Because I just started it and don't want to be on any prescription meds I wanted to see how I do without it. It is called hydroxyzine and if I absolutely need it, I will take it. I'm just going an hour at a time. Thank you so much for your support.

[dwhitti777]

That is so wonderful and a great step. This taper of mine means I won't get there again for awhile but it makes me feel good to see you there. Please be slow and careful and slow though. I used to be in martial arts. I know what its like when you go too fast and then the pain catches up. Just do it for the joy and good feeling now. And be very careful not to go too much down or up on the anxiety meds. Try and be as level as you can. Best wishes!