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Posted: August 22, 2015, 11:30 AM
Hello everyone, I'm just really nervous. I made a plan to stop today and I'm starting right now. I probably read too much because I'm so nervous I'm basically shaking just thinking of whats to come. I know how itll feel but deep down I know I can do this and I'm confident. I'm just super anxious right now. If anyone has any tips or suggestions or anything that helped them when they were at their lowest can you please let me know? Anything that helps so I can feel ready. I don't know why I can't stop scaring myself right now.
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Posted: August 22, 2015, 3:47 PM
Hi newdaynow,
I know you are scared. It is not a walk in the park and you will feel everything. Make sure you have some liquids with you.. Water, Gatorade, something to replenish what you will lose. Taking long hot showers helped me. It took the headache away for a short time and relaxed my body. You can do this. Warm wishes Crutches | ||
Posted: August 22, 2015, 4:31 PM
hey Newday , welcome ,
remember the fear is often worse than the reality, take it easy, one day at a time - dont worry about tommorow till it gets here- drink loads of liquids, take immodium if your stomach is bad - take magnesium if you get restless legs syndrome - baths with epsom salts can help as well - get some multi-vitamins and electrolites from the pharmacy - the potasium from bannanas can help as well - remember everyone is different so the withdrawls will be different as well - you may not be able to sleep, dont get stressed about this, it wont help, just accept the fact that you will have a few sleepless nights - get the net-flix sorted- watch some movies read some books- occupy yourself- dont lie in bed feeling sorry for yourself - remember YOU CAN DO THIS-you are not alone- just keep reaching out for help and support - loads of people here who have been where you are and are willing to help so keep posting - STAY STRONG - all the best- | ||
Posted: August 22, 2015, 7:29 PM
Hi newday
It will be hard but I have found talking about what I am going threw helps try and keep your mind busy. I watch movies it lets me s*** of my mind and just kinda go with it.. If you start thinking you can't do it talk to some one. Everyone here is in the same boat or has been there so it's easier to talk people here and no judges. You can do this!!! Stay stronger everyday it will get better | ||
Posted: August 22, 2015, 8:42 PM
I agree with everyone on here. It sucks but is worth it!! I am day 10 clean and feel great. Insomnia finally passed along with the leg aches. Went swimmimg today and was thrilled on my drive to the pool to realize I hadn't even taken a tylenol today!!! Just over two weeks ago I couldn't get out of bed without a pain pill.
I really recommend going to youtube and watching videos by Ryan from Calm Support. The are short vidoes of him discussing various topics related to opiate use, abuse, recovery, etc. He is so positive and supportive!! Please do this for yourself. I know I have very little clean time but I can tell you I have had so many small celebrations during that time!!! | ||
Posted: August 23, 2015, 2:59 PM
Thanks for the tips guys. I'm on Day 2 and freaking out a little but I know its in my head so that is helping. The restless legs suckkkksss but I'm trying to keep moving or get in the bath. Emotions are going crazy, up then down then up. The worst part is the anxiety, just have this feeling like something bad is going to happen, even though I always get this feeling during withdrawal so I know it is just mental but still it sucks. I'm staying strong though just overwhelmed at the moment. Thank you guys for your tips and encouragement, going to go for a walk or take a bath or something now.
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Posted: August 23, 2015, 3:09 PM
I find walking to my local AA/NA meeting to be just the ticket when I'm spinning or hurting.
All the best. Bob R -------------------- Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Free copy of AA's Big Book on-line: http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/alcoh...olics-anonymous Free copy of NA's Big Book on-line: Copy & Paste coastalcarolinaarea.org/literature/books/b_t.pdf AA's HOW IT WORKS: Copy & paste www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf NA's HOW IT WORKS: http://www.na.org/admin/include/spa...0it%20Works.pdf ---------------------------------------------------------------- --- driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity. ---there are those too who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders but many of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest. ... I need AA more than it needs me. --- I fight recovery tooth and nail.... I'm not used to being sane, it just doesn't seem natural. ...... According to the great spiritual teachers, ignorance does not result from what we don’t know; ignorance results from what we think we do know. ---Some think that 2+2=5 and believe it. Some know that 2+2=4 and can't stand it. --- I didn't have a very happy childhood but I sure am having a long one ! ---Dry since 1989 working daily on getting/staying SOBER. ---If you want to drink, that's your business ...If you want to quit, that's AA's business. ... Tell me, I'll forget; ... Show me, I'll remember; ... Engage me, I'll understand. ---Most problems are psychological. Most solutions are spiritual . "If we try to change our ego with the help of our ego, we only have a better-disguised ego." --Richard Rohr WWBWD (What Would Bill W. Do) |
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