my cold turkey update day 3

[Mandapanda17]

hey guys, well I'm doing much better than expected today so far! I strongly believe that I am an example of mind over matter. for those of you who don't know my story, I was taking roughly 10-15 10mg. norco for about 4 years, I had tapered down to 5 or 6 over that last month and then saturday I cold turkeyed, I'm now on day 3 and I feel a sense of relief, no doubt some of the symptoms are still there, I'm freezing cold, little energy, little anxious, some of the runs (which the immodium has helped immensly), but other than that I'm OKAY! this is for all of you who think you can't do it! If you want something badly enough you CAN DO IT!!!!!! I got up at 7:30am today (totally out of character for me unless I have to work at 4:30am), got on here, was inspired my all of my angels, I did the dishes, vacuumed (LOL, sadinmichigan), folded laundry, started another load of laundry, walked the dogs, and now I'm going to shower and go to the grocery store! :) I am AMAZED with myself! I am a huge baby and I've come this far?!?!?! So all of you who think its impossible, its not, and for all of you that helped me get here, THANK you so much!!!!!!!! I hope this helps someone else, because you all helped me more than you could ever know!!! I'll keep you guys posted on how my three days of work go before my mini 10 day vacation!!!

Love and hugs, Manda

[Mandapanda17]

thanks guys :) I made it through work this morning. day 4...ugh. my whole body aches and I still have the chills really bad. moods okay. I guess it does help to keep moving! and erin, you can do it too! I know if I can do this..anyone can!!! literally.. I'm such a whiner and somehow I worked today. wish me luck working tomorrow and thurs!! Hopefully I'll feel a bit better tomorrow, day 5!!!!!! :)

[worried878]

Manda that is awesome...i was really feeling pretty good by day 5 and went back to work on day 5..i felt sluggish for quite a while...i was kind of a hermit crab other than church, then gym and work for 2 months...socialized with family but stayed to myself til i felt strong again...i am so glad 4 u...it is just not that bad when u make a plan and think positively...keep us upsdated

[eringobragh]

thats awesome your doing so well, you flushed them omg i went a step backwards today...but ill get there. i felt good 2 days without them idy idid it...im so pissed but dont have it in me to do what you did. your an inspiration! peace & love

[Mandapanda17]

thanks guys :) I'm still doing ok. going on hour 72, went to the grocery store. did a lot more than I expected to today. proud of myself so far. heres to hoping and praying that I make it through work the next 3 days...and then 10 days off to do whatever I please :)

[andie15]

Your attitude is wonderful and the fact that you flushed the rest of your pills is a real testament to the fact that you really want this.  Just keep going and keep seeking the help of everyone on this forum, I have found tremendous inspiration and help from everyone here as I know you have as well.

You are doing great! Keep it up!

[dominosarah]

Way to go there girl!!!!  See you can and are doing this!!!!!  Keep getting out and walking them dogs!!!!  Keep the good mental attitude you have.   Stay strong         sara

[Mandapanda17]

thank you both so much!! I just learned the hard way not to walk 160lbs of dog by myself :( They saw the cow down the street and the cow was antagonizing both of my dogs. Luckily I got them under control, but I guess I got my exercise for the day. LOL.. i'll tt soon and thanks again :)

[joangy]

I am so proud of you!! It is amazing what motivation can do!

[GoingToMakeIt]

And you won't regret it, either!

[Mandapanda17]

thanks so much :) you were a huge inspiration to me to just jump off and go for it!!!! I set my mind right and did it :) thanks again!

[GoingToMakeIt]

Way to go Manda! It's good to hear you are doing so well. You are sailing through this. Soon it will all be behind you.

[Mandapanda17]

I'm not depressed so far, and as far as sleep, I have been taking my xanax that I'm prescribed for GAD. thats probably why my anxiety isn't through the roof right now. My goal is to wean myself off the xanax during my 10 day vacation. OR at least get back down to .25mg at night for now. I think honestly I was more depressed on the pills from what I was doing to my body...how are you doing?

[desperate1111]

i am so impressed with you. good luck to you. you're doing great.

[Vicotram]

Hey Congrats I'm still there as well. Just curious are you getting any of the depression or no sleep?

[Mandapanda17]

ONE more thing, I flushed the rest of my little yellow devils this morning. it was nice to watch them swirl around in the toilet and go bye-bye forever. liberating!!!!!!!!! :)

[Mandapanda17]

I meant 'inspired BY all of my angels", my typing has obviously gone a little bit....LOL..