Roxy Mental Help!!

[mblocks]

Hey everyone,

Iv been clean off oxycodone for about two weeks, I am having a terrible time with the mental part of quitting pain killers. I think about picking up all the time. I don't have any physical wd symptoms (thank God, been through it before and it was absolutely awful). I need some help. I go to an addiction counselor, and go to narcotics anonymous daily, I got a sponsor and try and stay busy. I know this is normal, but does anyone have an personal experience and suggestions that helped them get through this. I know I will always want to do them in the back of my mind, but I want to eventually quit obsessing over them. I know that it will die down over time, but it does not help right now. I want to get over this and I am determined to do so. You all have always told me the right things to do, and I know many of you have been through this before. Please give me some advice so that my days will be some what easier. I don't want any anxiety medication, I want to do it the natural way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I feel that if I keep battling myself, and white knuckling not picking up I will go insane. Thanks everyone

[corey411]

Hi, Sorry you are going through this. It is he!!. I am almost a month out after many relapses. I promise, these feelings do lessen as time goes on. Your brain is screaming for endorphins. You will have to deal with this for awhile. Like Avis said EXERCISE!!!!! Go for long fast walks and work up a good sweat. This releases endorphins and will help alot. Your not going to feel like doing it but make yourself. I just started my antidepressants last week and they are kicking in and I'm feeling alot better now. Still jumpy and anxious but tolerable. It will take months to feel better so hang onto the knowledge that it will get better. It's great you are seeing the counselor and going to NA. I just started with a counselor a couple weeks ago and I am really hopeful that this will keep me clean. Good luck to you. Now go walk:o)) Corey

[avisg]

How about exersise and some amnio asids if you are not one any anti depressants ..There is an amnio acid protocal in the health pages check it out