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Day 4 and a trip away from screwing up...
Well it's been 4 days since i've had any ultram. to be honest I prayed real hard that I wld not again resume the fetal position as I have in the past w/ding...I must admit the symptoms haven't been as severe. Aside from prayer, the only difference is I am rx'ed neurontin 600mg 3 x's/daynow and was not then. I think it has a lot to do w/the wd being lessened. I am so emotional unstable...I started st johns wart the 1st day w/o tram. I have done this sooo many times... feel like it's only a matter of time b4 I start again...I think i don't like myself much.wth is wrong w me?
wanna..
I feel for you..I really do. The grief that the drugs were numbing out comes to the surface and it can be overwhelming. When we don't process our emotions and self-medicate the burden does feel like 1000 lbs of weight. Or more.
This is why aftercare of some variety...Counselling, NA/AA, addiction therapy.. is so crucial...Please think about it. The functioning does decline- often very quickly. People lose everything...job, money, family, life. It happens every day.
Often, when we are using we think we are functioning well, however our perception is completely distorted. You know that the pills are no way to live.
It takes time, patience, and a lot of self love to learn how to live sober. We have to learn to crawl before we walk...walk before we run...It's a journey that is worth it. You are worth it. Know that.
Please keep posting...
You are supported here..
Lu
I feel for you..I really do. The grief that the drugs were numbing out comes to the surface and it can be overwhelming. When we don't process our emotions and self-medicate the burden does feel like 1000 lbs of weight. Or more.
This is why aftercare of some variety...Counselling, NA/AA, addiction therapy.. is so crucial...Please think about it. The functioning does decline- often very quickly. People lose everything...job, money, family, life. It happens every day.
Often, when we are using we think we are functioning well, however our perception is completely distorted. You know that the pills are no way to live.
It takes time, patience, and a lot of self love to learn how to live sober. We have to learn to crawl before we walk...walk before we run...It's a journey that is worth it. You are worth it. Know that.
Please keep posting...
You are supported here..
Lu
from one very functional to another yes I think the function does decline. I started working from home 3 years ago consulting and that is when my solid use went up, out of boredom, gave me energy and I had pain so I justified it knowing I was escalating my use. Now I sit on the couch like a bag lady, I dread going out and have no energy, I see myself exhibing slight hoarding behavior and decided (along with other reasons) that it was time to stop this now before it got worse. Every day we are one day further from this crap, lets keep moving forward together! Tomorrow is Day 6 for you and Day 7 for me!
tx lady you continue to speak to my heart....i have been depressed for yrs! my md has literally tried me on just about every ssri snri know to man. i'm taking st j wort it's helped in the past. lulu you made me cry, in a good way;) thx so much you guys!!! and dac i feel like i live a double life being an addicted rn...i wk in an icu most pt have either pca or iv drugs so i'm not interested...only with what rat poison was in my pocket...felt nl and very safe. Sometimes i wish i wasn't so functional on meds....maybe i wld have stopped sooner? Got my bsn w/ high gpa all the while 15+trams/day and whateverelse i cld get my hands on...I work do well, who knows? HE does i am lucky i havent had a seizure or worse...i assume the functional aspect eventually ends.
just wanted to say day 5 suckin air and even went 2 the grocery store...it sucked but i hope i can make myself do a little more. I work wed. I am scared that i wont b able 2 w/o that sh^t.....i gotta do this this time long term!!! I have seem councelors b4 but never an addiction specialist. i do realize this is just the first step. for some reason i carry a 1000 pounds of hurt and loss w/me everyday....it started w the death of my mom then an abusive setting THEN my abuse started getting out of control...most ppl have bad chit happen but 4 some reason i live it everyday.....i'll shut up now
thx to one n all
just wanted to say day 5 suckin air and even went 2 the grocery store...it sucked but i hope i can make myself do a little more. I work wed. I am scared that i wont b able 2 w/o that sh^t.....i gotta do this this time long term!!! I have seem councelors b4 but never an addiction specialist. i do realize this is just the first step. for some reason i carry a 1000 pounds of hurt and loss w/me everyday....it started w the death of my mom then an abusive setting THEN my abuse started getting out of control...most ppl have bad chit happen but 4 some reason i live it everyday.....i'll shut up now
thx to one n all
What I meant to day was we as nurses know how to work the Draw best. We know exactly what to say... sad but true!!
We as nurses, yes I'm a nurse too, tend to take care of others and not ourselves... we r always last. I guess the one smart thing I've done in this past yr is NOT WORK. I don't k.own how u do it. I couldn't trust myself...but hang on....joy comes in the morning. I am also on day 4 off hydro. Being nurses... we know how to work the desire best of all... sad to say but very true. I am here. U can message me anytime. Be proud of 4 days... I am. Do not give in... it is not worth going thru this again and eventually it will catch up with u work wise and that is trouble NOBODY needs. Keep posting. I will check on u often...
Hugs from Texas
Deb
Hugs from Texas
Deb
Wanna...
Hey you made it four days! Four of the toughest days ever...Be proud of that. Yes, the emotional rollercoaster is a doozy...All those feelings that were suppressed by the drugs come in waves. Curl up in the fetal position if you need to...Just don't stay there.
I know the St.John's Wort has helped many coming off opiates. It does take awhile to build up in your system. When you are feeling a little less fragile, a brisk walk does wonders. Forces your brain to produce some 'feel good' on it's own. I felt about a hundred years old on day 4...But after someone on here urged me to get out and walk, I did, and felt closer to 80 when I got back(:
At this point it's the little victories...
I feel for you with your work situation...But you deserve to be happy. A counsellor that specializes in addiction would probably really help. I see one myself and it gives me a safe place to process my emotions. Everyone needs/deserves support. You're a nurse and have spent endless hours taking care of others. Now it's time to take good loving care of yourself. You are not alone and will be supported here...
Lu
Hey you made it four days! Four of the toughest days ever...Be proud of that. Yes, the emotional rollercoaster is a doozy...All those feelings that were suppressed by the drugs come in waves. Curl up in the fetal position if you need to...Just don't stay there.
I know the St.John's Wort has helped many coming off opiates. It does take awhile to build up in your system. When you are feeling a little less fragile, a brisk walk does wonders. Forces your brain to produce some 'feel good' on it's own. I felt about a hundred years old on day 4...But after someone on here urged me to get out and walk, I did, and felt closer to 80 when I got back(:
At this point it's the little victories...
I feel for you with your work situation...But you deserve to be happy. A counsellor that specializes in addiction would probably really help. I see one myself and it gives me a safe place to process my emotions. Everyone needs/deserves support. You're a nurse and have spent endless hours taking care of others. Now it's time to take good loving care of yourself. You are not alone and will be supported here...
Lu
Have you ever been tested for depression? This is something you may want to look into. If you have a lot of past/repressed issues, a therapist would be your best bet. Until we get further along, I think we all curl up in the fetal position. You are in my prayers, and continue to pray because HE will be the one to help you get through this.
Thx and no I have family support why after all the bs I'm not sure... Meetings r tough I'm a nurse in a small town. Think I need a SHRINK as I can't seem 2 deal w/life w/ o a dulling agent unlike the rest of functional society... I have used my entire teen/adult life. Feels like I'm fighting a losing battle
Hold on to those precious 4 days, do you have support in place, meetings? Keep posting, you are reaching out and THAT is a good, positive step.
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