Day 6

[jpa0741]

Just want to update and encourage some others that it can be done. I am on day 6 and feel ok phys. Still get kind of weak when I am out and about. I made it through 18 holes of golf yesterday, didn't really feel like it but thought it might help. I am not really craving the pills so much but wish I had the energy I had when on them. The deprression comes and goes but is defintly worse if just sitting around the house. I did get out today and take the wife and daughter to lunch and a carnival that is in town. Thanks for all the kind words hear. I know everyone understands here. I told the wife about this in the beginning and she has been supportive about it and I love her to death for being here for me. But sometimes I am sure she doesn't understand how hard this is.

[JDRMinSD]

Congrats to both of you.  It sounds like jpa, you might be on day 8, and baby on day 6.  You both should be proud...the hardest part, physicially, is behind you.  Stay strong, good luck and congrats again!!!

[babygirl167]

Congratulations, I too am on day 6,  I feel like my bones are going to cave into my body and I'm going to implode.

Today was a damn good day for me....tommorrow will be better, you'll c J.... ! ! !

Baby

[mel123emt]

Wow!! Your doing great! It sounds like your almost there! I have had the same issues, the craving go away, however the mental is still there.. depression, don't want to do anything and force myself to do stuff. This is just me, I have have a great family Dr, and he knows about the situation and did prescribe a low dose of a anti depressent, lexapro. It does help for me.Maybe this is sometihng to consider.. As for your wife, not really understanding.. well.. that is to be expected. My husband is the same way. If you have never been throuhg it, you will never know how WE feel..all that you can ask is that they are supporative and help you through the tough times. I remember being in the bathtub at 3AM with my husband by my side, helping me get though the w/d... that is the suport and love that you need. .

Good luck.. we are here for you..

Good Luck! Once dat at a time.. you can do this!

[corey411]

Congratulations on day 6. It's great that you are getting out and you are so right that just sitting around makes it worse. Even though I don't feel like doing alot of things yet on week 8 I find that if I make myself do them, I feel better in the end. Also great for passing time faster. Sitting at home all day thinking about how you are feeling and wondering when your going to feel better makes for a long day. Good luck. Keep appriciating that family. I know that mine are so important and I have been guilty of taking them for granted for a long time. Corey