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UPDATE...
I'm surprised at well I'm doing right now. I have the "flu" but I'm definitely dealing with it...the nausea is SEVERE and the pain is considerable but I'm doing everything in my power to keep my mind on ANYTHING other than how good a pill sounds to me right now. I made it through DAY ONE and GOD willing I will also make it through the night. I AM READY to face day 2. I'm kinda in warrior mode and all of my defenses are on high alert The last time I took a caual laid back approach and we all know THAT didn't turn out to well. I'm strong enough to go through this period that I'm calling the"flu" but I'm NOT strong enough to have them around me and say NO❕❗ ...............YET.....❕❗ Give this girl a few days and I will be in fighting form. Until I AM strong enough I will be STAYING AS FAR AWAY FROM THEM AS I CAN......
Good for you Rosygirl!
You can and will do this!
drink ensure when you can't eat, ok?
stay on track, push through it, its all soooo worth it.
Hugs,
Lily
You can and will do this!
drink ensure when you can't eat, ok?
stay on track, push through it, its all soooo worth it.
Hugs,
Lily
just wanted to give you some encouragment i agree with happydays2come.. as i read all the posts i contiually see you posting encouragment to them when you yourself are feeling crappy i think that is wonderful...i really want to do that too and i should but sometimes i just feel like i can barely type on the thread i started last night but i am finding more and more how helpful it is to be on here and to help and encourage others going through same thing!! and good for you for being at work!! i can't imagine going to a job during this but at the same time i have 2 babies under 3 and that IS a full time plus job i feel horriable that i can't be there 100% for them and that i am cheating them cause i am only doing the min to take care of them not reading books/ playing outside things i would norm be doing and am looking forward to do SOBEr they deserve their mommy sober and 100% and i am soooo looking forward to that.. i just feel awful when i am on my computer letting them watch tv to entertain themselves:( i just keep telling myself a few more days i will get better and better and i am NOT going back to this lifestyle i and my kids and my husband is so much more important sooo sick of these pills and just glad i am on the road to recovery!! just wanted to say i am there with ya and you seem to be doing great!! i was happy to see that everything is irritating you too because it is mee to lol i can't stand being in this mood and i am cheating everyone it just is not fair the people we make suffer other than ourselves that we love the most... what these pills can do to people just amazes me.. but so glad to see all those that see it and are taking their lives back.. really a encouragment!! soon you are onto day 3 and almost over that hump.. you are a little ahead of me but i will get there too!!
I'm on day two but still...lol. Felt like I was battling Goliath just to get outta bed this morning. And if I could find a way to change my screen name it would be ROSYGIRL. Lmao
Hey there! I'm proud of you! You're moving right along and have a great attitude. It's funny, like Meegpaw said, I kep reading your name as Rosygirl too! Whoops! Sorry about that!
At work on day one you say? That's nothing to shake a stick at! ;)
At work on day one you say? That's nothing to shake a stick at! ;)
Girl u are definitely NOT alone... Do I want a pill? HELL YES? Can I have any? No, not even one. THE MIND/MENTAL aspect is by far the worst part of it for me and that's why I'm doing ANYTHING and EVERYTHING possible to keep my mind busy and entertained and away from the stinkin thinkin. Its a FULL time job in and of itself lol. I'm a stubborn girl. Takes awhile for things to GET THRU TO ME! Keep your head up! You have got this and you really are going to look back on this time with PRIDE in YOURSELF. You are doing great and just know that I am going thru it with u. You aren't alone my friend.
Hi All,
I'mon Day 4... I don't have the physical "flu" like symptoms most of you have (thankfully) and my only guess can be because I was on less pills a day? But I am telling you - pyschologically/mentally Day 4 feels the same as Day 1 to me! I don't know whats worse/stronger - the body or the mind? I went from the pills controlling me constantly - wanting to take one - to the pills STILL controlling me constantly, b/c all I can think about is how I WANT to take one but CANT take one! Work got crazy busy and stressful today - many times I wanted to take one, I fought the urge (over, and over and OVER) and then the busy part took over and I had some time where my brain got busy doing other stuff (Halelujah!) lol not sure I even spelled that right. But its great to come on and here and realize I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE, this is a struggled, but we can do it!
I'mon Day 4... I don't have the physical "flu" like symptoms most of you have (thankfully) and my only guess can be because I was on less pills a day? But I am telling you - pyschologically/mentally Day 4 feels the same as Day 1 to me! I don't know whats worse/stronger - the body or the mind? I went from the pills controlling me constantly - wanting to take one - to the pills STILL controlling me constantly, b/c all I can think about is how I WANT to take one but CANT take one! Work got crazy busy and stressful today - many times I wanted to take one, I fought the urge (over, and over and OVER) and then the busy part took over and I had some time where my brain got busy doing other stuff (Halelujah!) lol not sure I even spelled that right. But its great to come on and here and realize I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE, this is a struggled, but we can do it!
Oh girl thank you for saying that. I don't know how much help I am but I definitely understand and that's gotta count for something. Lol. I'm just flying around trying to stay sane. Reading everyone's posts, using the MH journal, etc helps me get through the cravings. I can't do anything about this nasty "flu" so I'm just riding it out. Last night on one of my journal entries it became a HUGE laugh fest (talking about old t.v shows and reality shows) I CAN'T TELL U HOW THERAPEUTIC that was for me. Girl, I was LMAO while SOBER and SICK! Those laughs are still with me today. Therapy for me is coming in the most un expected ways and YOU ALL are the light at the end of the long dark tunnel. Your stories give me HOPE and your words uplift and encourage me. I DON'T HAVE ANY MAGIC CURE ALLS or even any clever answers but I do have TIME for ANY of you that just may need someone that is going through it to listen.
I used "the flu" excuse as well so everyone gave me some slack :)! Day 2 was the worst for me so the fact that you're at work is AWESOME! *high five* I've love watching you fly around this forum, lifting everyone's spirits. Yesterday I was down at one point and logged on and read some of your comments and you really picked me up. Thank you for helping to motivate me, and many others.
I'm at work and other than having the flu and being beyond irritated with everything and everyone that crosses my path in doing pretty good. Lol. Not thinking about tomorrow just focusing on TODAY. Day 2.
Hey partner in crime!! I am beyond proud of you and you are doing awesome!! Trust me, and get moving! I tried to stay busy the first 5 days and it helped immensely. Music has helped me so much too! Keep on taking it one day at a time and stay strong!!
You CAN and WILL do this!!! I am on day 4 and the muscle cramps are a LOT better, however, my stomach , not so much!!! Don't let that discourage you! Each time I have to run to the bathroom, I just envision this NASTY medicine getting out of my system. Here's a list of supplements that I've been using and I truly believe it has helped me:
Vit C 1000mg
RAW Vit B Complex by Garden of Life
Magnesium Citrate 400mg
L-Tyrosine 2-4 a day
Multivitamin
Boost drinks (2 a day)
And last but CERTAINLY not least: WATER, WATER, AND MORE WATER!!!!
I've also taken ibuprofen for the cramps/aches, heating pad, warm soaks with Epsom Salt, and Imodium
It also might be good to get on a good probiotic as well. I have some here at the house but haven't taken any yet but it's definitely got to help rebuild the good bacteria in your gut.
I've also been eating jello, broth and anything else that I think would be light on my stomach.
Good luck and definitely keep us posted! We are ALL pulling for you!
Vit C 1000mg
RAW Vit B Complex by Garden of Life
Magnesium Citrate 400mg
L-Tyrosine 2-4 a day
Multivitamin
Boost drinks (2 a day)
And last but CERTAINLY not least: WATER, WATER, AND MORE WATER!!!!
I've also taken ibuprofen for the cramps/aches, heating pad, warm soaks with Epsom Salt, and Imodium
It also might be good to get on a good probiotic as well. I have some here at the house but haven't taken any yet but it's definitely got to help rebuild the good bacteria in your gut.
I've also been eating jello, broth and anything else that I think would be light on my stomach.
Good luck and definitely keep us posted! We are ALL pulling for you!
A walk is the last thing I WANT to do so its probably the first thing I SHOULD do... Lol. Kinda the way it goes
Bring on day 2!! You are going to kick some butt girl!! Stay strong, keep your music on, and stay close to this site. We are here for you. Just a few more days and you will be through the worst of the physical stuff. Try to make yourself go for a walk today even if it's just around the block. Whatever you can do. The more you are able to do physically, the faster you will recover. It also helps with the RLS and the anxiety. We are here cheering you on!! You can do this!!
Nothing but pills appeals to me right now. That's a problem. Lol. I'm ok tho. Not caving
I feel for you with the nausea. Are you drinking lots of fluids? It's easy to get dehydrated and then that makes everything worse. I had a terrible time with nausea and severe vomiting and wound up in the ER getting IV fluids, which actually helped. Sounds like you're staying on top of things. You'll get through this. Eat what appeals to you but the fluids are really important.
hey there i keep reading ur name as 'rosygirl' , i know its 'roysgirl' but both are good names! anyway just want to let you know im real impressed with you, you went down for a second but now your right back up again, don't give up! keep going and stay strong! you are in fighting form, you are doing it!
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