6 days clean!

[Readytolive31]

Today is my first day back to work and although I didnt get much sleep last night I still feel pretty good. I even made it to the gym this morning!! It is still such a strange feeling to be doing all of the stuff I didnt think I could do unless I had pills, but without them I am pushing myself so much harder to accomplish the goals I should have before :)))

[Readytolive31]

Thanks Vicki! I will definitely be sticking around because it truly helps to read and post stuff as much as I can!!

[vicki595]

Proud of you...continue to stay close here, though. There can be ups and downs and we can help.  You're doing great!

[TaperPlan]

You will, as long as you realize that it's a one-day at a time approach and have the right support system behind you.

[Readytolive31]

Thanks for the advice. I'm sure eventually I will be faced with temptation and I just hope and pray that when that happens I am strong willed and resist!!!

[Readytolive31]

Thanks friend!! I don't ever want to go back  :). If I am an inspiration to just one person wanting to quit I would be happy because it was everyone here that inspired me to quit and I really couldn't be happier. I don't think I have smiled this much in a LONG time :)))

[TaperPlan]

Good for you!  I'm the same way, and I'm sure almost everyone here is as well.  Just keep in mind as the weeks and months go by that you are off of it, there may always be the temptation.  I get it every now and then, but need to resist the urges.

[ricart70]

Great job friend!! Keep it up and never go back ;))  You are an inspiration to the people wanting to quit !!

[Readytolive31]

Thanks! It hasn't been that bad at work so far, but I also have a lot of work to do since I was out for 3 days so that helps. Yes I have been down the road of relapse but I wasn't this far into my sobriety. I have come WAY TOO FAR to turn back now...pills are no longer an option for me as I know I will never be strong enough to just handle one or use them occasionally!!! Congrats on 3 months tomorrow..that's AWESOME!!!  

Thank you!! I am pulling for all of them too :)))

[TaperPlan]

Congrats!  That first day back to work can be challenging.  But realize it's 95% psychological at this point.  When I was getting off pills, I recalled walking around and feeling some side effects but kept telling myself it's all in my head.  That worked to an extent.  You need to find the best "defense" you think would work best for you.  Keep up the great work, but also realize it's very easy to relapse and pick up old habits again.  This usually will come after all the side effects are gone and you feel like you've "conquered" this addiction.  That's when your mind tells you that since you've gotten through it before, you can get through it again with no problem.  You have to keep reminding yourself what you went through and that YOU NEED TO SUBDUE THE TEMPTATIONS ONE DAY AT A TIME!  Tomorrow marks THREE months for me, so I know what you're going through (and what you can expect).

Good luck!  There are many good people here that are pulling for you.

[Readytolive31]

Thanks odaat I am glad I am able to encourage you!! Congrats on day 5!! It gets easier each day, but I am still taking each day at a time :))

[Readytolive31]

Thanks nonights!! I am making it so far and I have so much work to keep me busy I don't have time to think! Yes I will do this :)

[odaat1]

I mean YOU are encouragement to me! lol

[odaat1]

Thanks Ready...to are an encouragement to me...I am right behind you - day 5.  Keep posting, thanks....

[nonights]

I'm on day 20 and I remember that first day back to work without pills. You will be surprised that you made it but you will make it. You are doing great. The exercise really helps endorphins reconnect. Hang tough you will do this.