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IM starting day 3 today

With no opiates in my system.  Took these 3 days off so i could withdraw and go back to work tomorrow.  I tried last week to stop but it just didnt work having to go to work and all.  Still having some trouble sleeping.  takes me about 3-4 hrs to calm down and keep still.  I took benadryl last night and im not sure if it helped or made things worse.  Having very mild body aches right now, and feeling cold. I cant tell if im really cold cause its cold outside or from the withdraw.  Probably a combo.  I made myself go grocery shopping last night.  As i said in post last week, getting up an moving around is a key factor in the fight.  I will be facing a demon tomorrow so wish me luck.  
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372416 tn?1242665752
Well I'm certainly not going to talk anyone out of a vacation.  That will be refreshing.  And a SKI vacation!  Gee.......SNOW!  That's a big deal to us southerners.

Bet you northerners didn't know, but it'll snow down here about once every 10 years.  All businesses, schools, roads etc. shut down.  We don't know how to drive in snow.  We just want to go outside & try to gather up enough to make a 12" snowman.  We'd really just settle for a snowball.
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352798 tn?1399298154
1 day at a time. Skiing will be a good distraction for you.
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Thanks every body. I appreciate the support and need it.  If i can get through tomorrow.  THings will be better.  Im goin on vaction next week, snow skiing and i cant wait.  Last year i snow skiied sober so i know i can do it this time.  
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356054 tn?1218552475
You are doing great. I can't believe you went out on day three. I was still barricaded in my bedroom hiding under the covers on day three. So hats off to you. You will do good tomorrow I can see the strength you have in your post. You really should feel proud of yourself right now.
I used tyleno pm for sleep but take it early,it makes me a little groggy the next morning. Thats where the pot of coffee comes in. lol up,down,up,down. I also took ambien and xanax but different everynigt. Last night I used nothing last night, not to bad. Good luck
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I am so proud of you!!! Please keep it up. I will put you in my prayers. I hope that you can get sleep and that work goes well for you. Hugs!!! Congrats!!
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352798 tn?1399298154
You're almost there! Keep it up!
I used melatonin to help sleep. Others used Tylenol PM. Benadryl can cause jitters in some people.
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199177 tn?1490498534
you are doing really well things will start to get better really soon ,keep your chin up and keep going :) :) :)
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