Day 3 no opiates

[volguy81]

I've been 3 days...no Opiates...yesterday was rough, I'm feeling a bit better this morning. I was able to get some clonazapem to help with anxiety! Is the worst behind me? I've using 20-30 of oxy for about 8 months. First it was for back pain, then it just became a habit...Any advice?? Does it get better from here??

[volguy81]

Without a doubt!!

[Wantfree]

Do you think the clonazapem helped?

[volguy81]

Thank you for your positive vibes!!! Now I'm on Day 4 and I'm starting to feel a WHOLE lot better!!! I even slept well last night!!

[lulu747]

Your posts fill me with joy.  I felt exactly the same as you when I got clean.  I didn't just want me and my old life back- I wanted and got the new life and me that I worked very, very hard to create.
Congratulations to you-
You deserve only the very best.
Lu

[lulu747]

Congrats on Day 3 and all the wonderful steps you are taking to reclaim your life!  I promise it will be the best decision you ever made-
Keep moving forward, with PRIDE.
Lu

[Eddie202]

Can you still get pills? I found that when I tried to quit in the past, but knew that I could still get pills (either right away or eventually) I always relapsed. Not a good thing, at least for me, knowing that the meds were available.

[volguy81]

Thank you very much!! I'm actually at work and that helps keep my mind focused on something else. I thought about taking a couple days off, but I was afraid that those crazy thoughts would creep in if I were alone and not busy.

[PurrfectlyKrazy]

I'm on Day 5 and each day is getting a little better.  You are doing awesome!!!  Keep hydrated, take a good hot soaks in the tub if you can, keep active and busy to keep your mind occupied.  You are getting over the hump of the physical withdrawals.  The therapist will be able to help you with the emotional part.  Hang in there!!

[volguy81]

Thank you so much!! I have already started to see a therapist and try work through some issues! I'm excited just to start trying living life on life's terms again. I have taken extra time these past few days to pray and just be in the moment and not worry about the next hour, or what lies ahead. It's hard and scary, but it's a damn good risk to take!! And yes chasing pills was is awful...the thought of being strung out really sucked!!

[LadySailor86]

And yes the pill chase was the worst feeling ever.

[LadySailor86]

It seems like day 4 there was definate improvement, day 5 6 7 didn't feel sick as much as restless lazy confused and emotional. After that I just noticed each day was a little better. I still took it easy. Tried to accomplish a task a day. Took naps cuz wasn't sleeping well. Tried to stay away from tasks that are triggers and stressful for me. Today I am sleepig and I do feel some joy and normal emotions coming back to me. I feel like I MIGHT have things to look forward to without panicking that I don't have pills. I'm getting excited about the changes happening in me from the meetings and the steps. I'm realizing I think I'll come out of this hell a better person than I was before I ever even started using   The old status quo doesn't cut it for me.  I thought I just wanted my old self and my old life back before using. But now I want different and better for me  And my family. What you are in now is normal   Take the time to heal. Don't barrel thru it. We were broken. Inside and out. It takes time. Do aftercare, it's life changing.

[volguy81]

Thank you!! I had to do it..I tried a couple months ago, but I'm tired of chasing those little green and blue devils around. I want to be the best father and husband, without the help of meds that aren't needed!!

[LadySailor86]

It seems like day 4 there was definate improvement, day 5 6 7 didn't feel sick as much as restless lazy confused and emoti

[IBKleen]

Howdy neighbor and welcome,

Day 3 is usually the worst day and it should get better from here. Good news is that you were not on them long and what you were taking was not a high dose. You should start feeling better in the next day or so. Congrats on getting clean!!

[volguy81]

Thank you! How long did it take you till you felt they were out of your system?

[LadySailor86]

Each day gets better. The wD were no where near bad as I expected.