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first day off pain pills after tapering down anxiety is kicking in real bad :(
Anxiety is making me want to use really bad the first time i withdrawaled it wasnt this bad what are some things i can do to control my anxiety??
Hi there! In addition to the great advice above, try to get some mild exercise. Sweat out the anxiety. Get yourself outside in the fresh air, and take some deep breaths. Even short walks, just 15 minutes will really help. Exercise may be the last thing you feel like doing, but for me, it is what helped the most with my anxiety and restlessness.
Hang in there!
Hang in there!
Great attitude to have dont let it win I try to have the same mindset I think attitude is half the battle stay positive and Know I will pray for you to
Thank you so much you all are helping me so much on this @pattytrix i will def try the medication out and see if it helps..even after these getting clean i still may need some type of medication to help me out..i am gonna beat this anxiety it will not beat me!!
Hi. In 2012 I came c/t from 3 meds and my Anxiety was on the moon and no sleep for a good month and then i did start to get a few winks here & there,
I would suggest Magnesium oxide. It helps relax the muscles and tension and causes a calming effect to help with insomnia, muscle spasms, anxiety and nerves.
Potassium acts acts as a electrolyte and helps regulate muscle contractions and nerve impulses.
Valerian Root helps treat insomnia and relives muscle pain & nervous twitches and spasms.
Iron in the form of Ferrous Sulfate is good.
So is D vit.
You can pick up a powder called "CALM" that has most of this in it but not the Iron or Valerian.
Melatonin is also a good one for sleep.
Time & Patience is what I have been saying for over 2yrs now..Just hang tight and it will get better & better as the days, months and yrs go bye.
Bless
I would suggest Magnesium oxide. It helps relax the muscles and tension and causes a calming effect to help with insomnia, muscle spasms, anxiety and nerves.
Potassium acts acts as a electrolyte and helps regulate muscle contractions and nerve impulses.
Valerian Root helps treat insomnia and relives muscle pain & nervous twitches and spasms.
Iron in the form of Ferrous Sulfate is good.
So is D vit.
You can pick up a powder called "CALM" that has most of this in it but not the Iron or Valerian.
Melatonin is also a good one for sleep.
Time & Patience is what I have been saying for over 2yrs now..Just hang tight and it will get better & better as the days, months and yrs go bye.
Bless
Go to a good Vitamin Store and ask them for something for anxiety. I take Passion Flower(capsule) and one called Relora. They do help a little. try L-THEANINE for sleep. They are safe. I hope you have a GNC or VitaminShoppe near you. I hate anxiety and restless legs as much as the pain!! Good luck!
Awww sweetie, I would love to tell you how I "conquered" my anxiety, I really wish I could. I am only controlling it as best I can, that's all we can do.
It is a horrible scarey feeling that floats in and out whenever it pleases! Hmmph, I guess that's why I was diagnosed with "free floating panic and anxiety disorder", phew, that's a mouthful isn't it? It's all bullsh*t, I've been labelled so many different inflictions! it becomes ridiculous if you live long enough to look back on them all through the years and then it becomes obvious that NOBODY really knows what happens in each of our unique brain "boo boos",
I think you're dad hit it spot on,...stimulation overload. The energy needs to go somewhere right? ....energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changes form, so you have to let it express itself somehow. That's why I say keep moving. That's the physical, but mentally is the real trap; you have got to keep the brain busy.......with positive reinforcement.......write, read, create, speak, concentrate on the plight of others to take your mind off you.
I find by helping others, I can totally forget about my own bs.....if I'm lucky and don't let that addict brain get in and take over. Just like a horror movie, keep telling yourself, "it's NOT real". ...like anything else, with enough practice and repetition, it will come easier and easier.
Me......ive had panic since I was 15years old....that's when I started self medicating.......I'm 55 now....yikes. Man....I've tried everything.....EVERYTHING......not just drugs but books, tapes, prayers, doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, f*ckin talismans for cripes sakes.....uggghhhh,....
I've only recently discovered...there's just me. But that's all we need.
Private message me if you like and want to purge. Lol
...or do it here....it's all good.
I'm not going anywhere! Much peace and hugs
It is a horrible scarey feeling that floats in and out whenever it pleases! Hmmph, I guess that's why I was diagnosed with "free floating panic and anxiety disorder", phew, that's a mouthful isn't it? It's all bullsh*t, I've been labelled so many different inflictions! it becomes ridiculous if you live long enough to look back on them all through the years and then it becomes obvious that NOBODY really knows what happens in each of our unique brain "boo boos",
I think you're dad hit it spot on,...stimulation overload. The energy needs to go somewhere right? ....energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changes form, so you have to let it express itself somehow. That's why I say keep moving. That's the physical, but mentally is the real trap; you have got to keep the brain busy.......with positive reinforcement.......write, read, create, speak, concentrate on the plight of others to take your mind off you.
I find by helping others, I can totally forget about my own bs.....if I'm lucky and don't let that addict brain get in and take over. Just like a horror movie, keep telling yourself, "it's NOT real". ...like anything else, with enough practice and repetition, it will come easier and easier.
Me......ive had panic since I was 15years old....that's when I started self medicating.......I'm 55 now....yikes. Man....I've tried everything.....EVERYTHING......not just drugs but books, tapes, prayers, doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, f*ckin talismans for cripes sakes.....uggghhhh,....
I've only recently discovered...there's just me. But that's all we need.
Private message me if you like and want to purge. Lol
...or do it here....it's all good.
I'm not going anywhere! Much peace and hugs
Wow ^^^thank you so much for your kind and inspirational words @spider6 you know exactly know what I am going through!!because i too have severe anxiety it runs badly in my family which is why most of them are alcoholics..but your advice litterly just made me lagh because you are right anxiety cant kill you..my dad always told me anxiety is just when your body is just in so much stress it shuts down and doesnt know what to do..most people will just cry it out others with scream throw a fit..but people like me who bottle my emotions thats when anxiety takes over...but what you said spider6 really enlightened my outlook on it..it is just fear lets just lagh at it...i love it!! I would really love to hear more about how you concurred your anxiety it seems to be helping me if you would be so kind ♡♡♡♡♡♡
Honey, sometimes fighting the anxiety is like trying to empty a sinking lifeboat with the plug that keeps the water out. Keep the plug where it belongs and just ride the waves to shore. It may be choppy and scarey but life's tide will eventually bring you in. Challenge it if you must and say ..."oh ya!? Is that all you got?!?!", then laugh loud and contemptuously and say "thank you, I think I'll be just fine!" I've struggled with severe anxiety my whole life, not just through addiction and detox.....it s*cks and I hate to see it win!
Our addict brain is sneaky and it lies like a bad toupee, fools some, but really just counts on peeps being polite and overlooking the truth when the wind blows and we can see the bare balding lie for what it is......void of growth and life......hahaha...reaching?
Sorry, it's early, sometimes my creative juices get the best of me.
A doctor once years ago while I was at his office explaining my anxiety and how I felt that I was going to have a heart attack; he said...oh really, go ahead let's see if you can do that right now. Have a heart attack. Needless to say, after a few more words of insight, I ended up laughing by the end of that appointment. I'm not trying to make light of it as it can be really scarey.....but if I can turn fear into laughter, that's gonna be my choice.
After years and years of masking my anxiety with drugs and now I have nothing but me ...no drugs...just me....I'm having to pull out all the stops, grab my bag o tricks and practice all the lip service I've been jawwin about all these years with such conviction! It ain't easy.....there's no alternative though,
I'm just chalking them up to "aggressive, progressive, learning opportunities"....that way..."I" win.
It'll get better, promise,...have faith and allow time to do it's job.
Peace, prayers and hugs
Our addict brain is sneaky and it lies like a bad toupee, fools some, but really just counts on peeps being polite and overlooking the truth when the wind blows and we can see the bare balding lie for what it is......void of growth and life......hahaha...reaching?
Sorry, it's early, sometimes my creative juices get the best of me.
A doctor once years ago while I was at his office explaining my anxiety and how I felt that I was going to have a heart attack; he said...oh really, go ahead let's see if you can do that right now. Have a heart attack. Needless to say, after a few more words of insight, I ended up laughing by the end of that appointment. I'm not trying to make light of it as it can be really scarey.....but if I can turn fear into laughter, that's gonna be my choice.
After years and years of masking my anxiety with drugs and now I have nothing but me ...no drugs...just me....I'm having to pull out all the stops, grab my bag o tricks and practice all the lip service I've been jawwin about all these years with such conviction! It ain't easy.....there's no alternative though,
I'm just chalking them up to "aggressive, progressive, learning opportunities"....that way..."I" win.
It'll get better, promise,...have faith and allow time to do it's job.
Peace, prayers and hugs
Keep hanging on! It really does get better....just a few more days!!!! You can do this! Just stay busy and keep your mind on other things!!! And keep taking those showers! As many as you need...they will help!!! Lets make this the last time of detox for you!!! We are all here cheering you on!!! XOXO Karen
I just hate it its the only thing thats messing with my mind...hot showers and funny movies have seemed to help i probably took about 5 showers already but hey whatever gets me throough right..i know for sure i am not gonna get any sleep tonight
Hey, strong! Anxiety IS a big part of wds just like insomnia, rls, sweats etc. Which means, as your body adjusts to being med free, you will feel better. A lot of it is mental. Try your damndest to focus on something like movies, book, music etc.
It's this bad because each wd gets worse! That's why you wanna go thru this now and never have to go thru it again. This is temporary!!!
Keep posting. And did you cut ALL your sources?
It's this bad because each wd gets worse! That's why you wanna go thru this now and never have to go thru it again. This is temporary!!!
Keep posting. And did you cut ALL your sources?
Strong, it is in your title, you are strong, don't let go of that. The anxiety ***** I know but try to fist calm yourself, second don't think that using is an option for relief because it isn't, it is the addict brain kicking into high gear, DO NOT LISTEN TO IT. Try taking hot baths, several if you need, use an electric blanket, vitamins, stay hydrated, Tylenol or ibuprofen. Know in your heart that this to shall pass. Keep your mind busy, read, watch funny tv shows, move stretch. Do your have any after care plans? Do you have NA/AA hotline your can call if you need to talk to someone. Just please remember, it gets better day by day, it will pass. There may be better advise from someone else, just know I'm here for you, you got this. Everyone on this site is wonderful.
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