A New Day, #13

[CadillacJack]

Good morning;

I seem to be doing OK at this, I guess. Still have some withdrawals. Those come mainly at late evening, though yesterday morning was a little rough, for some reason. Mostly a feeling of raw nerves, with some mild cramping. No doubt this is about over. I've seen some posts on here from people that have had physical symptoms for longer than this, and since I was using for so long (15 years), I sort of expected a fairly long period. Anyway, Thank you all for your support. This forum is a major player for me.

[franco1470]

Thanks I did find the pain forum.  Many people dealing with same issues as I am.  I will still seek advice from the substance abuse forum.  It's odd that I can control my usage on these meds, be dependent but responsible with how much I take, and still be an incurable pothead, used moderately but powerless to quit.

[Mikeinthesouth]

Hang in there franco I think there is a chronic pain forum. Thats exactly what I said in a post Jack it would only take one good smack with a hammer in the hand or head to let me know not to do that agin and it is so diferent with dope. U no??

[CadillacJack]

Hi, Franco;

It's good to here from you again. Sorry about how you are feeling. Good luck on your research. I'm surprised that there isn't a chronic pain forum on this site. Have you looked? I never thought about that possibility before. Whatever you do, I wish you all the good.

[franco1470]

Glad to see that you're feeling better and sticking it out.
I think I need to find a pain forum.  I wanted to try c/t because my pain was getting less
intense.  Well now my regular dose won't control my pain anymore and I am shuffling around like a 90 yr old man. So for me it backfired but when I get the pain under control again I'll try another approach.
Good luck to you and thanks for your support on my first attempt to quit.

[CadillacJack]

Next time, just hit yourself in the knee with a hammer. Then, you won't feel good, but you'll still be quit.

[Mikeinthesouth]

I guess thats it or I am an addict. HMMM. I'll have to think on that. Let me write that down so I don't forget. LOL

[CadillacJack]

So, Mike....
You can't stand to feel good, is that the ticket???

[Mikeinthesouth]

13 days is a hell of a job. Keep it up. Tomorrow I think you will notice some more difference for the better I did but gave in that evening. Mike

[worried878]

Glad to se u hanging in there...if you need to take small doses of a benzo to get you thru this and lessen the anxiety...i would do so...of course with caution but try and keep yourself as comfortable as you can so you can succeed and stay strong..keep moving forward

[hopsing94]

I would just so its there if you need it. If  the anxiety gets real bad you won't want to go fill it. You won't want to leave the house. Again this was just my experience and everybody is different. Better safe than sorry though. You seem to have a strong wil and strong mind so you might be just fine. You have come a long way in the last few days,keep it up man,keep it up.

[CadillacJack]

Thanks for your supportive posts. I can't tell you how much it helps. No, Hop, I don't really have anything to help with the anxiety & etc. I keep thinking that this will pass, and no doubt, it is a matter of time only before it does. I don't follow it, but I did read the Thomas recipe. I tried it, but it seemed to make me worse. The Valium part of it seemed to taper rapidly anyway so I assumed that the raw nerve part would ease up soon. I'll just hang, and hopefully that will begin to subside soon. I do have a prescription for Temazepam, and I may fill it. It's much stronger than Valium, but I can break it up, I suppose.

[GoingToMakeIt]

John has a good point. Look in the Health Pages for amino acids. Some can help you.

[hopsing94]

Jack you are doing great man. You sound alot better. Hey man just a little advice because of what I experienced at this time in w/d. Watch out for the anxiety,panic attacks and raw nerves. This led me to relapse so many times. I hope you have something for it. If not try to get something in case it does hit you,that way you are prepared. Keep up the good work Jack.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Keep it up. It does get better as you go along. I think you are right about the 15 years. It does play a part in the length of w/d.