Ready, Set, Go?

[GoodOldDays]

Hello everyone - I shared my quit date earlier in the week. Saturday is the day. I've been excited all week for the weekend to get here. Have the weekend and M-W off from work.  Just had some anxiety knowing tomorrow is the last day before I'm going to feel crappy for sometime.  But no less committed. Thinking I might just start tomorrow instead of waiting one more day. Is that a bad idea? I've planned this for a week or so. Maybe over processing but I don't want to make a dumb decision and have it blow up in my face. Past experience tells me the first day is better than the 2nd and 3rd so I should be able to get through a day of work. Thoughts?

[Cricketk92]

Congrats on your decision to stop!!!  You will find that being clean can bring you a whole new, wonderful life!!!  Yes the detox S***s but you sound positive and can get through the physical part!!!  I too stopped my alcohol use when I started taking the pills!  I was such a messy, sloppy alcoholic too....its amazing how sly and tricky these pills can be... For me it was easy to give up the alcohol cause opiates have always been my drug of choice even though I didnt realize it until I stopped them!
And you are right about he good/bad moments turning into good days with bad moments!  That really does happen!!  I have discovered that living a clean and sober life  with the support of AA & NA that it becomes a life I never even knew existed!!!  
Hope that you are feeling OK today!!!  Just keep hanging in there and keep posting and let us know how you are getting on!  

[GoodOldDays]

Thanks everyone - appreciate the support. I am  committed. Good moments and bad moments. I assume after awhile it'll be good days with bad moments. Or maybe that's what I'm hoping for. I too rely on stories others have posted for positive thoughts and motivation. I'll do my best. Thanks again.

[refills]

Just read your story and I'm impressed. Hope all continues to go well for you but be on that lookout. Some days may be no fun but they still count and those are the days that make you stop and pause. When you do, just look back to all the reasons you had for getting clean. I've found this has helped me through the really rough days. You seem like you have some steam, along with your positive thinking you can do this. We are all pulling for you and I wish you well. Remember others are taking inspiration from your story as well. This is great and what makes this community such a pleasure to be a part of. Keep marking those day off. Good Luck to you GoodOldDays.

[CauseAndEffect]

Im happy for you , please persevere , It helps me to read what others are going through in the hope I can jog my thoughts & gain the strength and coping skills necessary for me to tackle my own predicament

[BearsFan1966]

Every day clean is a good day! You sound like you are doing good, and yes we start feeling emotions again! I am so sorry for your loss. We are here for you and standing in your corner during this fight you are fighting!
Keep posting and keep up the good work!

[GoodOldDays]

Well I'm moving through another day.  Sleep was good, I couldn't keep my eyes open last night, but night two is when the RLS usually starts.  Definitely lethargic today, but I made myself do a few productive things.  I've been thinking and feeling things today that I normally don't.  Realized that on Monday it will be my late wife's birthday - she'd have been 41.  It's been 15 years on May 9th.  That brought up some emotions and I did some reflecting.  After her death I abused alcohol.  Mostly on weekends and somehow I made it out of that phase without any issues, but then it hit me.  I haven't been drinking much at all since I have been using Vicodin.  I never realized I had replaced one with another.  For awhile I was happy that I rarely drink, but not at this cost.  Anyway I'm still focused on today...one day at a time, but I now am aware of something I previously wasn't.  I guess all in all a good day...

[BearsFan1966]

Great job! Today is the first day of the rest of your life! keep us posted!

[GoodOldDays]

Today was GO day. Made it through most of work. Got tired and ambition dropped after lunch. Resting this evening then see how the sleep goes. Made some plans for the weekend to keep myself moving and outdoors getting fresh air. Patience and time...

[Junip]

You sound like you are determined to do this and that is key! If you can, stop a day earlier, it is one day closer to freedom. You should be okay at work on day one, maybe just more anxiety.  The distraction will be good. You can do it! As IBKleen said, do not give in with even one pill and make sure you cut ties. My husband is disabled and takes meds responsibly and conservatively which gave me a steady supply. I had to have him lock them in a mega study safe. Good luck!

[IBKleen]

Any day is a good day to quit. Stay focused. Stay committed. Whatever you do just don't pick up a pill. Make sure you have no resources and everything is out of your house and out of your reach. Good Luck.