Feeling better. Day 8

[Shawnee1988]

I've had a very good day today. Lots of cleaning and relaxing. I can feel a lot of the symptoms let up. The anxiety is nearly gone. I will never go back to this wicked evil drug.

[Shawnee1988]

Thank you all so much! I'm exhausted today. Cricket I'm getting 6 hours. Which I know isn't bad but it's broken up throughout the night so it's rough lol

[dominosarah]

You are getting better everyday so keep it going!!  The sleep thing is the worst but one of these nights it will happen!!

I am proud of you Shawnee.  You have worked real hard to get where you are at today~  Congrats!

[Cricketk92]

Hurray for day 9 soon to be here!!!  You are doing great!!!  The sleep thing really S***S!!!  How much are you getting now?  Glad that the melatonin is helping you some!  Sleep is one of the last things to come back and it sure can make us cranky and crazy!  But ti will come back...just keep hanging on to that thought!!!  Keep on doing awesome!!!!

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Yay. Great job. I'm so happy you are feeling better. You are doing awesome

[Shawnee1988]

Thanks dozeman. It was hell on earth but I'm soooooo glad I'm passed it. I was on 10 vicodin a day for 2 years and that withdrawl was soooo easy compared to this one of 6 tramadol a day for 3 weeks. It's insane how horrible it is. I'm so glad to be going into day 9

[Dozeman]

yes tramadol was way harder on me than  anything I have ever took I hate that **** not sure how it gets overlooked that stuff is hell nice job quitting it only gets better from here

[Shawnee1988]

Kgn, keep on keepin on! It does get better slowly. It ***** at the time but gets much better. Hang in there! Rissa I've been taking melatonin which has helped hugely. I'm so happy it's helping. I wake up around 11 every night

[Sonrissa]

The no sleep thing is tough, and it can take a while before things are back to normal. You can try some natural remedies like Sleepy Time Tea, or Alteril, or Melatonin that may help. Also getting outside for some exercise is good. Limit your caffeine especially at night. Keep your bedroom as cold and dark as you can, and snuggle under the blankets. Take the sleep when you can get it. Don't lay in bed and toss and turn. If you can't sleep, get up read a book, or listen to some soft and calming music, and then try again.  Be patient. Sleep will return.

[kgn1212]

Good thing is they are all gone and out of the house now

[kgn1212]

Well in all honesty I caved today which was day 3 for me. Almost 72hours. I felt really ashamed but instead of how I used to be like **** it im gettin more I was disgusted and know to never cave again. I hope it doesnt start me to day 1 again. Im just so ready to be done. Im coming off of op40's and perk 15's and would get vics in between and had quite a bit of tramadol the past few months.

[Shawnee1988]

Thank you. How are you doing?

[kgn1212]

Well congrats. Im not sure about the tramadol time frame with sleep but hopefully soon for you. Keep up the good work. Day 8 is amazing.

[Shawnee1988]

Kgn I'm coming off tramadol which in my (and most others) opinion is way worse than norco. It's absolutely HORRIBLE. 8 days in and I'm feeling fabulous today! Praying I get some more sleep soon though.

[Shawnee1988]

When should I expect sleep to come back?

[kgn1212]

This is inspiring. Cant wait to be to day 8. What are you coming off of?

[Shawnee1988]

Thanks rissa. I am definitely not losing focus. I'm keepin on keepin on! Thanks

[Sonrissa]

Hi Shawnee,  I'm glad to hear you are feeling better.  Make sure you don't lose your focus.  Stay strong and keep moving forward.  Congrats on day 8.  You are doing great! Keep it up.