LUCKY 13

[addict3]

Well today the cravings have come and gone, the pain has come and stayed for what seems like an extended visit. I have not taken any narcs in 13 days. (Mike I am trying to catch up to you but, can't do it). anxiety seem to be a big factor the past few days, and I went to work with a light jacket as was suggested by someone last nite, got a few quizzical looks but no remarks. Cold is STILL an issue with me. A/C is not on but the wife is threatning!!!! I know she is warm but, it is not that hot now. She has been really supportive about this and I thank God for her!!! ( Just wish I was as smart as she is).
I really don't know what good it does for me to sit here and tell all you people how I am feeling but, somehow it does.
So to those who read or respond, I Thank you much, I would not have made it this far without this site.
Thanks again!

[Jacqui805]

I am responding to that desperate, frustrated, disappointed, scared, feeling-helpless person in you man.  I'm telling you, I felt SO bad, just SO bad, and for a way longer time than most of the folks who were posting at the time.  I swore I was gonna die, wished it on myself a few times, and didn't ever think it would go away.  I still have some issues, but as I've read, and heard, it can take a while for it all to go away fully, and I'm stupendously thankful that I'm SO much better than those awful initial days, and weeks.  I only got through, because of the love and support from my family, and the fine people here.  People ahead of me were able to reassure me, and I was hanging on desperately to every word they uttered.  I'm glad I did...Please hang in there dude.  It WILL get better I swear.

[GoingToMakeIt]

It was well into week 3 when I felt relief from the pain. It didn't go away but it did level off quite a bit. Good job on day 13!

[addict3]

I said that wrong, Mike can out do me, and I beleive he will BECAUSE he has a day on me....... Thanks Jack .....Sorry about that Mike. BUT, i am right on your A$$. LOL

[CadillacJack]

That's the ticket. A little competition never hurts your motivation.

[addict3]

Thanks, I'm Hangin on.   Mike can't out do me, he has a complete day on me and I KNOW he will not use. Right Mike? Congratulations on day 14.!! Good job.

[CadillacJack]

Just keep hanging. I thought the w/d would never quit, but by about day 18 or 19, I got over most of it. You will too. We've abused ourselves, so we gotta expect to pay the price. Best of luck, don't let Mike out do you.