Soo depressed

[Cabgurl13]

Wow, I never thought the mental part of withdrawl would be this bad. I'm 20 days clean from Vicodin and I feel like my world is over. I don't want to see anyone or do anything. I used to rely heavily on my appearance, and wouldn't leave the house unless I was picture perfect. Now I have a hard time even running a comb through my hair. I am not the same person. I'm temped to start using again just to put a little spark under my ***, because damn I am one miserable, boring ***** right now.

[chasingthehigh]

Pain pills are such a "mind ****"...I know this first had because I have been on/off pain pills for over 7 years now.  I have taken anti-depressants during this time, but because I was on pain pills, I think that snuffed out the work the anti-depressant was doing.  Are you on anything for depression?  You should be so proud of yourself for being clean for 20 days now!  That's great!  I'm very envious...I would love to be at the end of my weaning process, but it may take a long time to get through this.  

Hang in there and just know that you're not alone!  I found this out when I stumbled across this website 2 weeks ago.  When you feel down, please reach out to someone and try to change your mindset.

[BornofOsiris]

Things start to change again dont worry. We didnt get addicted in one day, it took us months or years to get addicted so its going to take time to heal, you just have to give it time. Every day gets better...are you still taking the vitamins and supplements?? If not get back on them they help a ton. Get some bananas, and make a fruit smoothie lol. Just dont give up...do you honestly want to go back to that old life style??? Are you going to NA meetings? If not these are what helps with that "mental" part. There is so many people there that have been through this and can help you. Keep posting, take it one hour at a time if you have to. Much love

Dallas

[WDsRawful]

actually its more like 7 weeks clean...  i always forget and have to go look at my tracker.  lol

[WDsRawful]

How ya doin' girlie?  I know all about depression.  I'm 6 weeks clean and I too don't want to see anyone or do anything.  Then again, I'm also going through the worst emotional trauma I've ever gone through, so it could be that!  I wish I had an answer for you that worked instantly...unfortunately the only thing that will make the depression go away is TIME.  You're doing so good.  20 days is AWESOME!  Keep up the good work.  The depression will subside.  Hang in there..I know you can.  

[merrymaria]

hi...i been there...thought i would never get better...i just wanted to clean my house and do simple stuff and was so exhausted...i was very depressed for about 2 months....had cravings out the butt....it seemed like it wasn t worth it but you just got to fight fight fight every single day for the rest of your lives....i m almost at day 550...find it hard to believe cos i really thought pills were the answer...wrong....hang in there...it really gets better but it just takes time for all our body to get back to the norm...good luck to both of you...maria

[Amaryllis1974]

Right there with ya sista!
I am still weaning but am in MAJOR depression. Can't get out of it. SO- I tried what others said. Listen to music, pray if that's your thing, get out in the air - fresh air does miracles no matter how friggin cold.
Stay on here. Read stories of newbies like me- that may help too. Stay outta your head!!!
Much love and luck,
Amy