i admire your courage

[gizzy32]

for those of you going through w/d's and suffering through hell right now, i promise it will get better very soon. i just can't believe how much courage you have for coming on here and seeking support through this difficult time and we are all here for you. although i didn't find this forum till the day i was one month clean, i don't think i would have had the strength to post and do what you are doing as i was a basket case for the first couple weeks.

all these emotions of anger, guilt, depression, and fear, are part of the process of recovery and very normal. don't let these emotions fool you as they are mostly your addiction fighting to stay alive and trick you into using. although it may be overwhelming right now, it is worth it to get our lives back and no longer be a prisioner.  please stay strond and keep posting and venting when you need to. you all have so much courage for fighting this and we are proud of you. hang in there, happiness will follow.

[Jacqui805]

Gizzy is SO right!  You know you really helped me through and I can't thank you enough.  It is so much brighter on the other side, and it turns out despite my bitchin' and moanin' I COULD do it, and I DID do it.  I felt like death, or that it wouldn't be a bad idea, more often than not.  I'm so thankful for everyone here.  

You guys CAN DO THIS.  It ain't pretty, but it is true that, "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger".  - Pass me a freakin' fry will ya?

Jacqui

[gizzy32]

ummmmmmmmm i have been eating a lot of mcdonald's, lmao. i am just over 3 months clean, so that's mostly why i feel great. i really should start taking more vitamins and eating better. i actually got some info in the mail the other day regarding supplements and im gonna look into it, i think it's a great idea for us all.

there are a lot of people on here that know a lot about this. you should post for both of us, i would like to know what vitamins are best and kick my next addiction of fast food, blah.

[watermom]

I have a question for you.  Are you taking any supplements?  Anti-depressants?  I am taking amino fuel..vitamins and started SamE....I am just curious because you sound great.

[watermom]

Thank you so much.  Coming from somebody who is on day 9 that helped a lot.  I love to hear there is hope with all this anxiety/panic and feeling of impending doom.  Physically, I feel pretty darn good.  I feellike my energy is just about there.  The chills are much better (as of last night).  I hardly had any sweats.  I was even able to keep my clothes on.  

I can't wait until I don't feel so panicky...that is the worst.

[lostmarbles]

Nice post Giz, I am certainly eternally indepted to this site and the people on it.. God only knows what a miserable cow I would have been without the support, advice and concern from all you guys, lest forget the invaluable information.... and for that I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!! KISSES AND HUGS ALL ROUND!!!

[Flutterby111]

Well said, I only wish I would have known about this site when I was suffering through my mind boggling w/ds.  Thank God I had a guardian angel texting me throughout the whole thing who has been there...I haven't met her in person yet, but hope to this weekend....but you guys are surely helping me through the mental head games that this addiction is playing on me.....thanks to all!!!  MUAH!  YES WE CAN DO THIS!  WORD!

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

Yep, Gizzy is right you will have a better life and be prisioner to nothing. It is overwhelming for a while but you will be stronger once through it. I know this sounds hard but please try to focus on the positive. There is such a wonderful free life waiting on you to live.

[swtbreezie]

Hi Giz,  Thanks for your help through my w/d I don't know that I would have made it without this forum, the nights were long and terrible.  But on day 18 now :)  The RLS seems some better.  I really dont like the neurontin it messes with my emotions.  And confused yes it gets better my goodness I am living proof I was on the bottom looking up.  Hang in there you can do it!  I slept a full 8 hours last night first time in years.
swtbreezie

[toxictome]

God post ,gizzy!

TOGETHER WE CAN!!!

LET"S KEEP DOING IT!!!!

[confused456]

Thanks Gizzy, I needed that, its only day 2, but day 2 is at least a start!! You're a sweetie!