waking thisam

[missy131501]

feelin ok. not as bad again as I had expected, its almost like I'm waiting for to hit me and it just hasn't yet. Beleive me by no means do I feel wonderful. I wish but the main issues for me are the weakness I feel so weak and the irritiability. But coming on here helps me more then all of you could know, so thank to everyone

[missy131501]

Mind over matter!!!! Thanks.

[dominosarah]

You will be on an emotional rollercoaster for awhile but that is okay.  We have numbed our feelings up for a long time so let yourself feel things.  Now would be a good time to check into some sort of recovery care as the hard part starts after the wd's are over.  Hang in there and keep fighting.....it is so worth it!!!!!!!!          sara

[bmdad]

For me when I went through withdrawals every time seemed to be a little different. I remember one time about two years ago. At that point I was probably at my worst stage of taking the most I have ever took. I thought I was doomed for sure. I tossed the rest of my pills, grabbed a hold, and was ready to deal with what I thought were going to be the worst withdrawals I have ever had. And guess what? I went on with my daily activities just like I normally would. I was up at 4:30 am to get ready for work. After work I would come home and do yard work, go for a run, do laundry, cook supper (you wouldn't eat my wife's cooking either but she can make a mean frozen pizza!), help my kiddos with homework, hang out with my wife, and start the whole process over again the next day. I was like you, just sitting there waiting for the withdrawals to hit me ten fold. It never happened. Granted, I didn't feel great but I didn't feel horrible either. I think so much of it is mental. Yeah, I was expecting the worst but I was also hoping for the best. I'm not sure what you are doing for daily activities but just go own like you would any other day. Be sure to throw in some exercise, eat healthy, push the good fluids, and adhere to the amino acid protocol. When I went through withdrawals I did all of those and it helps more than most people realize. The amino acids work wonders. I also think they help mentally as I was still shoveling pills down my throat. Exercise, eating healthy, fluids, and the protocol are the most important part with it comes to withdrawals in my opinion. I think if everyone would do these few things more would come out on the other side.
So all I can say is keep going on with daily life like you normally would. Many always wait because of the fear of withdrawals. We have to go through withdrawals to get our life back so there is no reason to fear them. What's a week or two of misery for a lifetime of sobriety? It's a small price to pay. Just keep moving forward and know that after day 4 or 5 each day will get a little easier and easier and eventually you will come out on the other side.
I'm proud of you for what you have accomplished thus far and you should be as well. Hang in there and know that the withdrawals are only as bad as we make them out to be. You've got this!
Best of luck!!

Brian