Going backwards...

[luvabugga]

Day 9 today and it feels like Day 4.  So exhausted, no motivation or energy, body aches...everything all over again!  But a little less severe. And forget about sleeping!  I guess this is what everyone means by highs and lows.  I can't manage to get myself going.  Not happy!

[annonnus22]

I am on day 11 day 8 was bad for me and so was yesterday was bad as well..I'm trying to stay strong and always saying to myself tomorrow should b better

[Ses11869]

I'm feeling awful today too, by far the worst day I've had in a week, I'm exhausted but cant sleep, the anxiety has ramped up today and my legs are killing me, just trying to get through the next couple of hours until the football games start and hope that they take my mind off how crappy I'm feeling today

[luvabugga]

No..I'm staying off of that bandwagon!!  I can't put my body through this again. I really don't think I'd ever be able to do it again.  I did read about the rebound pain.  It's also bad right after physical therapy, and I had that last night.  I just want to feel good again....and a good nights sleep wouldn't kill me either!

[littlebit667]

Also, one thing I forgot to mention.  One of the reasons your back may be hurting is sort of a rebound effect of the body.  Your brain wants those damn pills and will create pain to get you to take them.  Don't let it fool you into falling into that trap.  Others have said it takes about a month to really see where their pain levels are.  I found that my back started feeling almost normal.  I am still careful and don't do anything to really mess it up.  So before you jump on the pain pill bandwagon to feel better...give it time.

[nbhope]

On day 13 and its does get better. I take ibuprofen and Tylenol a lot right now and a multivitamin. Thoes help a lot and I start my day with a very hot shower. I even close all doors up so it feels like a sanua (sp) and I stretch my muscles. That helps tremendously!!  Keep up the good work ;)

[bmill85]

I'm on day 8 of detox/recovery from heroin & I told myself that after week 1 (hell week) I would NOT use again. I continue to tell myself I CAN DO IT! Have a strong mind & you'll pull through. Don't throw away the last 9 days for a temporary cure to ur wds. The guilt will upset u & u'll have to go through the horrible wds that u experienced the first 3 days. Be strong & determined & you WILL get through this :)
Good Luck

[Sonrissa]

Hey bugga! You are in what I call the Up and down phase! You will feel great for a couple of days, and then have a bad day! The good news is that you will start having many more good days than bad! I agree with the others that say get up and moving! Get outside, go for a walk, do some shopping, do something! That will really help! Get your blood flowing!

Congrats on 9 days! Tomorrow will be better! Take care, you are doing great!

[Ses11869]

Stay strong luva, we are at the same stage in this and I know how you feel, I'm so run down from lack of sleep and feel weak and tired, but we will pull through

[maria920]

Ur doing amazing!!!!! Please please don't give up!!! U will start to feel better soon! 10 days is such a huge accomplishment! U should b so proud of urself!!! As Sara says using is not an option! Think abt it this way. If u use all of the pain and suffering from the WD would have been for nothing and u will have to do it all over again. Ugh yuck u wouldn't want tht!! RIGHT?!?! =] we are all here for u and cheering u on. Do u have a heating pad? If so put tht on ur back. And as suggested above get in the tub with Epsom salts and make the eater as hot as u can stand it! I promise it will make u feel better. Also try and go for a walk if u can't get outside walk around the house a bit. Ur doing such a great job keep looking forward and NEVER EVER look back!!!!! =]

[luvabugga]

Yeah, I'll be ok.  Going to try to move a little.  Not going to do anything stupid today.  Well..I'm sure I'll do a lot of stupid things today....but not that kind of stupid..lol.  Thanks everyone!

[cathy12393]

Okay after reading yours and you paying attention to my posts. You gotta no were gonna have our ups and our downs some days are better then others but on those bad days, you wake up the next morning saying wth was wrong with me. Then your happy because you made it another day. Its the lil things in life we so look forward too:)

[storminnrmn]

Congrats on Day 9! One thing I have learned from this process is that recovery is not a straight line. You can feel better for a few days and then out of nowhere a bad days will hit you. We take a few steps foward then take one or even two back. We just need to fight through those bad days and the longer we make it, the more foward steps we will continue to take. Find something to occupy yourself with, even if not productive. Just something to get your mind off how you are feeling. For me that was always forcing a workout or watching a movie, but everyone is different. Find what works for you. Good luck!

[jenjen1966]

Hang in there bugga!fThe down days stink, but they go away! I almost talked myself into giving up a few times. I'm so glad I didn't! Today is day 38 for me and I can happily say I haven't had a bad day since Christmas. Try to do something to stay busy. It helps so much. A hot bath with lavender helps for me. Stay strong!

[ImDONENoMore]

Oh bugga, try to keep this in perspective.  I know how hard that is and I too went back and forth on the feeling good/feeling horrible stuff.  But I promise you (trust me) you will make it through today and tomorrow will be better.  This is the time you have to push through no matter how badly you want to give up, don't.  Keep this in terms of TODAY.  Don't worry about tomorrow, or yesterday.  Focus on the day only.  It will help.

[OpenMind24hours]

Time to hit the tub! Hot as u can stand it.

[Teresa1717]

This is all normal!! Hell, Look at me girl!! Wait, on second thought dont use me as an example right now! haha But seriously, Your doing so good and I know its frustrating but going back isnt an option. Your pain is being fed my your addiction. Its trying ANYTHING it can to get you to use!! Please dont give up on this wonderful Journey your taking. Its so worth it,,,

[luvabugga]

My back is killing me, my legs are screaming and I am miserable!  My thoughts are all over the place and this is the first time I'm second guessing my decisions.  It's scaring me.

[OpenMind24hours]

Congrats on day 9! You're moving forward.
Same happened with me on feeling run down about that stage in the process. I figured it was the natural "tireds" moving in after losing all that sleep. Feeling naturally tired is a positive thing as the drugs completely leave your system. Your body is getting ready to sleep under it's own steam - drug free. You're actually recovering, keep on keeping on!!

[Missshawn]

They get better,believe me. Ast week I ran around like crazy.. I even slept 8 straight hours on Tuesday ,only to wake up weak.. Yes 8 hours made me weak.. I was weak yesterday as well. This morning I'm good. Day 26 I think..

[Pat1956100]

This is when you really have to force yourself to get moving.  I still struggle with that.  If you can force yourself to go for a walk, it will really make you feel better.  You will feel like you accomplished something and also just feel better physically.
I was so shocked at the lack of energy after detox.  Those pills really do a number on our bodies.

[HarveyG]

I feel for you, on day 10 myself as the ups and downs are a real pain,
There can be metal WD or WD, best thing keep yourself busy,
If you don't have the energy then try and get your mind occupied by listening to music or watching tv, comedy help...

Stay strong your close to the finish line...

[littlebit667]

9 days is wonderful.  Your brain is still fighting with you.  It wants the drugs..it got lazy and us very unhappy.  It takes awhile for it to get the picture it is going to have to work.  Don't give up....I promise it will get better.  Each day clean is a win.  If you can get outside and try to get some sun...take a small walk.  So a small household chore.  Eat something good for you that you like.  Do something for someone else.  Keep posting.