after 4 days?

[belle10]

Hi, i am new to this too and i am 4 days off of my vicodin habit of 6 to 8 a day after about 6 months. i am feeling a lot better but when will my energy level return and is there anything that will help?

[belle10]

Thanks so much for the encouragement.

[1234betterlife]

i agree with worried. the more activity you can force yourself to do the more energy you will have. you need the natural endorphins to kick back in. opiate abuse disrupts the natural distribution of these "feel good" chemicals. you can jump start them with activity and nutrition. good luck to you.

[feohmoon]

A vacation to Vegas sounds pretty therapeudic to me!  You will have a great time - it will be good for you to be out, getting exercise, moving around....enjoying yourself!  
Have a great time and best of luck.
Peace

[worried878]

You can have a good vacation....you may not have all of your energy back, just pace your self and take your vitamins with you...staying active helps with the energy...have fun!

[belle10]

Thanks for info, I will pick some up today. I am forcing myself to get some needed things done today, as we are going to Vegas next Monday and i am hoping and praying i will feel like going as this was planned and paid for 6 months ago and i don't want to let my husband down! I only have 6 more days to get my energy back!

[FLaddict]

Sublingual B-12 can help ALOT... When I feel run down I take it 2x per day in addition to my regular B-complex.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Welcome to the forum! Day four is so good. Things will start improving now. Be sure to take vitamins and supplements like confused said.

[skitz758]

great post anyway to send that privayely to me thnks

[poetrygirl1960]

Yes to the working out or walking.  It's all in getting your hiny to do it, once you are finished you feel great.  The energy from natural endorphins is amazing.  Who knew???

[toxictome]

Exercise, like working out or walking... also helps....
You have to muster up the energy...but it feels great once you are done!!

[toxictome]

Welcome to the forum  and CONGRATS on 4 days....woohoo!!
It can take weeks for the energy level to return...it took me about 8 weeks till i was really feeling back to normal...still not 100%, but the good days far outweigh the bad days!

Good Luck and Keep posting!!

[confused456]

Most of this program is from the book END YOUR ADDICTION NOW.. the doctor who wrote it ran a treatment facility in UPstate New york where they gave patients amino acids and vitamin via IV during treatment.. He also counsels patients individually.. All of these things are meant to rebuild activity in the major neuro transmitters.. as addicts our neurotransmitters have been disrupted by our use of drugs.. even stuff like cigarettes and eating alot of sugar can disrupt them.. with drugs however it can be more damaging.. I will list the aminos maily used for addiction, their dosages etc.. everything should be taken on a empty stomach... an hour b4 meals.. Take all of them together with lots of water... I have added stuff as I have done more research on this...

**Please check with your doctor or pharmacist for any interactions with any meds you may be taking.


B- vitamin Complex  100mgs, needed for absorption of aminos, rebuilding of the liver, reducing stress,  If you can get injections from your doctor that is even better.. I would buy the sublingual for best absorption

Multi mineral vitamin high potency formula , just good to take all around, addicts are using lacking many of the right vitamins and minerals, and alot of prescription drugs rob our bodies of nutrients.

5HTP-- this is what tryptophan gets turned into prior to being turned into serotonin in our brains. Serotonin is what is usually depleted if we are depressed and anxious.. Taking this will help with PAWS ( post accute withdrawl syndrome) or eliminate you suffering from them all together      DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTI DEPRESSANT
Dosage-- up to 300mgs a day 3x DAILY ( I take 100mgs 3x per day, start with the lower dose and move up if needed)

L-glutamine--amino acid required for GABA production, that is the relaxing part of our brain.    up to 2000mgs 3x per day.. ( I take 1000 mgs 3x day, again start lower and work up if needed)

L-Taurine-- another "relaxing" amino  up to 1000mgs 3x daily

DLPA-- helps restore the function to the pain receptors working with the enporphins/enkephalins, can also help with pain if you are someone that suffers with some kind of legitamate pain. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT or if you have DIABETES or HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Dose-- up to 2000mgs 3x per day (again you can start lower like 1000mgs 3x daily)

Sam-e-- aids in stress relief, depression,eases pain, and produces antioxidant effect that can improve the health of the liver 200-400mgs per day

Vitamin C-- use Ester c buffered form, detoxifies the system, and lessens cravings for drugs. Supports many body systems. Take 2,000mgs every 3 hours. Start with 1,000mgs and work your way up. Can cause loose stools, body will adjust.

Calcium 1,000mgs at bedtime Magnesium 1,000mgs at bedtime  nourishes the central nervous system and helps control tremors like RLS and other muscle spasms calms and relaxes the body, helps sleep.

If you find yourself really struggling with energy after being on the aminos you can add L-tyrosine to the mix in the early part of the day.. up to 1,500mgs..  This is not usually used in the treatment of pain pill addiction and can over stimulate some people I would say only take it if you are still struggling with energy after starting everything else..

If you find yourself having some anxiety the amino L-theanine is like natural valium.. It has helped me so much I no longer need to take xanax at all for my panic attacks

As far as sleep.. in my early days off of pills I took a sleep blend from GNC with a L-theanine and calcium magnesium liquid everynight and slept like a baby.

I suggest GNC to purchase this stuff they are pretty cheap (some stuff is only 4.99 a bottle)  they were also super helpful and knew alot.. I got a gold card to save some bucks in the future..

After a few months if you are feeling good you can taper the aminos back to once a day... then a few months after that a few times a week.. the best part about taking aminos instead of drugs is you don't have to take them forever to get the benefit.. the FIX the problem not put a band aid on it.

Protein shakes can be of great benefit.. protein is needed for rebuilding of nearly everything in the body.

If you have any questions I am always around.. FLaddict

[confused456]

I mean they...sorry

[confused456]

Yup, thay both are listed on the Amino protocol. You are very welcome and good luck.

[belle10]

would something like L-Tyrosine and B6 work? And thanks.

[confused456]

Yes it will return and amino's and a daily multivitamin will help. Look at the health pages for the Amino Protocol.