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Woke up to Day 20!
It's been a few days since I've been on the forum, but I woke up today and found myself thinking about everyone here. :o)
Life is ..well...wonderful!! I've gotten so caught up in it that I haven't thought about pills! Heck...I came here and checked my tracker and had to actually count the days because I hadn't thought about it. LOL I've been really watching my nutrition (vitamin/nutrient intake, good foods, etc..) and boy has it made a difference! My head, emotions and everything feels so much ....I dunno...more MINE. ??? There have been up days and down days, but with taking care of myself even the "down" periods are really nothing to complain about. Advice.....if you're in w/d now and have time....plan your 'aftercare"!! What will you do when a down day comes?? Make a list of things you love to do, read up on good things to put in your body to fight off those feelings. There are great vitamins (I'm obsessed with Vit B complexes and amino acids), foods and activities that can help you conquer those. Keep your mind focused....everything is temporary. One day may be a little bit depressing, but it's only a day...another one is just around the sunset!
I love moving around now (again...vitamin B is awesome!!) and I find myself dancing around, going for walks and hikes, and taking care of our little farm......all the while smiling big as can be! I think my animals have even noticed a difference! Although, I'm not sure if they think "daddy" is back to normal or if he's gone completely insane. I don't think they're used to all the attention they've been getting since I cleaned up! LOL I digress...again..MOVE/SHAKE YOUR ***... It helps our bodies get the blood flowing, helps get all those good mood enhancers pumping and helps insanely with anxiety and sleeping at night! Get outside and move around.....get that good vitamin D in your body and you'll see a huge difference in your sleep and mood. I used to be an 8 or 9 o'clock-er when I woke up, but now I get to sleep at a decent time and I'm waking up between 6 and 7 and looking forward to the day ahead, no matter what it brings!
Keep positive thoughts and things around all the time! I have little notes on my phone, a FB page I constantly go to that's "positively positive" and always cheers me up and has some awesome stuff to read. Surround yourself with those that love and care for you....this is when you find out who those people are so get out there and figure it out NOW. Remove all those "trigger" people or influences. I've lost a few friends and even removed myself from some family. Is it hard? Yes...BUT this is YOUR life now and nothing is more important than that!
Anyway....I'm rambling and some of you are probably thinking "If this guy throws any more "happy" at me I"m going to puke". LOL Just thought I'd come on here and throw some advice, some happy "vomit", and let you all know you can do this. You're in my thoughts....even if I don't know you....we're all in this together. Always keep in mind.....YOU control your life, the world deserves the awesomeness that is the true YOU and more importantly so do YOU!
Life is ..well...wonderful!! I've gotten so caught up in it that I haven't thought about pills! Heck...I came here and checked my tracker and had to actually count the days because I hadn't thought about it. LOL I've been really watching my nutrition (vitamin/nutrient intake, good foods, etc..) and boy has it made a difference! My head, emotions and everything feels so much ....I dunno...more MINE. ??? There have been up days and down days, but with taking care of myself even the "down" periods are really nothing to complain about. Advice.....if you're in w/d now and have time....plan your 'aftercare"!! What will you do when a down day comes?? Make a list of things you love to do, read up on good things to put in your body to fight off those feelings. There are great vitamins (I'm obsessed with Vit B complexes and amino acids), foods and activities that can help you conquer those. Keep your mind focused....everything is temporary. One day may be a little bit depressing, but it's only a day...another one is just around the sunset!
I love moving around now (again...vitamin B is awesome!!) and I find myself dancing around, going for walks and hikes, and taking care of our little farm......all the while smiling big as can be! I think my animals have even noticed a difference! Although, I'm not sure if they think "daddy" is back to normal or if he's gone completely insane. I don't think they're used to all the attention they've been getting since I cleaned up! LOL I digress...again..MOVE/SHAKE YOUR ***... It helps our bodies get the blood flowing, helps get all those good mood enhancers pumping and helps insanely with anxiety and sleeping at night! Get outside and move around.....get that good vitamin D in your body and you'll see a huge difference in your sleep and mood. I used to be an 8 or 9 o'clock-er when I woke up, but now I get to sleep at a decent time and I'm waking up between 6 and 7 and looking forward to the day ahead, no matter what it brings!
Keep positive thoughts and things around all the time! I have little notes on my phone, a FB page I constantly go to that's "positively positive" and always cheers me up and has some awesome stuff to read. Surround yourself with those that love and care for you....this is when you find out who those people are so get out there and figure it out NOW. Remove all those "trigger" people or influences. I've lost a few friends and even removed myself from some family. Is it hard? Yes...BUT this is YOUR life now and nothing is more important than that!
Anyway....I'm rambling and some of you are probably thinking "If this guy throws any more "happy" at me I"m going to puke". LOL Just thought I'd come on here and throw some advice, some happy "vomit", and let you all know you can do this. You're in my thoughts....even if I don't know you....we're all in this together. Always keep in mind.....YOU control your life, the world deserves the awesomeness that is the true YOU and more importantly so do YOU!
Iwill! *HUG* Thank you sooo much! You, whether you know it or not, were such a great part of my recovery. I can't, with good conscience, NOT share the greatness of being clean....especially with this forum. It helped me when I thought all was lost. It kinda goes into something I just posted today....This board helped me get to where I am and because of that I HAVE to give it back...no...I *GET* to give it back.
I am so happy to see your post and I can so relate - there are just some days that I simply feel ecstatic to be alive and I see the wonder of life again - this did not happen during my years on opiates.
I love to see people shouting out how much better they feel because it gives hope to people like me 90 short days ago who need hope and maybe just maybe need that tiny little nudge to get them to put the pills down and begin living again.
Mik - I am so proud of how far you've come in 21 days!!!! YOU ROCK.
I love to see people shouting out how much better they feel because it gives hope to people like me 90 short days ago who need hope and maybe just maybe need that tiny little nudge to get them to put the pills down and begin living again.
Mik - I am so proud of how far you've come in 21 days!!!! YOU ROCK.
Thanks dominiosarah! It's Day 21 as I post this. Wasn't able to pop back in yesterday because we were doing some deep cleaning. It's amazing how dirty a house can get when neglected because of some stupid stupid pill! We had friends over for curry, sopapillas, and some good fun! :o)
Darvoet1escape....I always thought, while going through my last relapse, that I needed it too. I had gotten too complacent in life, fell into other old habits..non pill related, but still not good. This one opened my eyes and I really had to do what needed to be done, after care wise. Something I hadn't thought about before at all. Prior to my last relapse I would dread going to bed because I knew another day would come....a day that held so many unknown, "scary" things. Now everyday I wake up and lay in bed for just a minute, while my other half is sleeping. I look at him and think of how important he is, I think of how I feel, what this new day will bring, look out the window and get myself excited about the new world that's awaiting me today and all that I'll get to experience....even if it's just another plain ol' day. At least I GET to have it!! :o)
Minn! :o) I know it was a little long winded...LOL. That's a new part of me that's shown up with this new "life" I've been given. At first I thought "Good lord, something must be wrong with me!" I have all this energy. I'm laughing so hard it hurts. I'm have soooo many more UP times....emotionally and mentally. Then I sat back and thought about it more and realized.....wait....I'm not manic or bipolar. This is actually how a healthy and happy life feels like....it's NORMAL. It had been so long since I'd experienced it that I actually forgot!! I couldn't believe it. Thanks to all the preventative and healthy steps and choices I'd made...it was just coming back. LOL
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Darvoet1escape....I always thought, while going through my last relapse, that I needed it too. I had gotten too complacent in life, fell into other old habits..non pill related, but still not good. This one opened my eyes and I really had to do what needed to be done, after care wise. Something I hadn't thought about before at all. Prior to my last relapse I would dread going to bed because I knew another day would come....a day that held so many unknown, "scary" things. Now everyday I wake up and lay in bed for just a minute, while my other half is sleeping. I look at him and think of how important he is, I think of how I feel, what this new day will bring, look out the window and get myself excited about the new world that's awaiting me today and all that I'll get to experience....even if it's just another plain ol' day. At least I GET to have it!! :o)
Minn! :o) I know it was a little long winded...LOL. That's a new part of me that's shown up with this new "life" I've been given. At first I thought "Good lord, something must be wrong with me!" I have all this energy. I'm laughing so hard it hurts. I'm have soooo many more UP times....emotionally and mentally. Then I sat back and thought about it more and realized.....wait....I'm not manic or bipolar. This is actually how a healthy and happy life feels like....it's NORMAL. It had been so long since I'd experienced it that I actually forgot!! I couldn't believe it. Thanks to all the preventative and healthy steps and choices I'd made...it was just coming back. LOL
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I enjoyed reading your story as well. Thank you for such an uplifting, encouraging post!
I really enjoyed your story and sure can relate. When we get our true self back again it is wonderous time. I had a few mild relapses where after stopping again I got that happy feeling back. Sometimes I think part of the relapse was so I could experience that rebirth all over again. I have 'fired' bad friends & family also. Removing toxic people does wonders for the spirit. Good for you owning your life, it truly is what we make it...
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Great post! Keep moving and shaking it!!!
Congrats on 20 days!!
Congrats on 20 days!!
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