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April getting/staying sober thread v. April showers

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How much Clonodine are you taking papaverium? I was on it when I tried detox but it didn't do shit for me and my mom had a script and I tried taking some when I was dope sick(after my detox attempt) but again it didn't do anything. I didn't wanna take a lot cuz I know it drops your blood pressure and I didn't want my heart to stop or some shit like that
 
I only took a .1 .... it seemed to help with my legs but i still had trouble sleeping.... I might take .2 this time.. Yeah it's technically a blood pressure pill so i'd wanna be careful. I wish I had some muscle relaxants instead or something.. I don't wanna be taking benzos or BP pills lol..

But I spoke to my friend on fb today about being a week clean and he's sending me kratom in the mail, like a week or two's worth...
I've never used it for wd's so we'll see.... My wd's aren't anywhere close to as bad as some cases I've read on here, but anything will help, especially for the soreness all over especially my legs, im tired of it already... (and the damn sporadic sleep pattern!!!)

~Ms.P
 
Wow sounds like there are a few of us who are right in the same boat! I almost wish I had no appetite as all I've been able to do is eat during my withdrawls and am positive I've gained at least 5 pounds: ( I have no energy to do literally anything is the worst part. It's been all I can do to barely keep up with the laundry and house work. I try to keep telling myself it'll come with time and to just worry about getting healthy right now and if I do it'll all fall back into place eventually. I think the fact that you still have to deal with all the consequence of the choices you made while using even though you're sober is also bullshit. Like Monday I have to go beg for some assistance from a charity for our power bill not to get shut off. Sorry...totally rambling. Idk why I actually say any of that. Maybe just venting. The only important thing is.....I'm sober today, right this minute. And I'm feeling more and more OK with that every day. Even if it's barely noticeable. Hang in there you guys!!!! If you do, I will!!! <3
 
^^ Eating lots of food when withdrawing is a good thing as far as I'm concerned... As long as you are eating real food and not filling up on shit like candy and bags of chips, anyway.
 
GettingClean said:
What's your favorite way to celebrate sober?
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ICE CREAM. ;) Going out to eat at my favorite restaurants, or cooking a nice big meal with friends brings back that comraderie and fun that goes along with drinking/getting high.

Going out to see a film is always a good time too. Even if the film is awful, you can have fun ripping it apart with your friends afterwards.

Over the last year I've found that I've been able to discover the things that make me happy and entertain me best when I keep myself as open and spontaneous as a child. Children see the world with almost limitless wonder and delight; this is what I loved most about teaching kindergarten. In recovery, I notice again and again that the people who are the most successful at staying sober are the ones who seem to see and experience the world like a child would; being happy with simple pleasures, having fun and being silly, and most obvious of all, doing all of this without mind/body altering chemicals. I try to remind myself of this every day. I actually bring it into my meditation practice. Before I open my eyes I take a deep breath and say to myself, "Remember to see the world as child would. Remember to take time for wonder and play."

So, yeah. My basic point is that kids know what's up. Eat lots of ice cream.
 
Papaverium said:
I've gotta force myself to eat, I'm just not feelin' it... :/
And it's really hard to even do that..
it's weird, I've never had no apatite like this.... hope it comes back soon..

~Ms.P
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I'm sorry girl : ( I wish I could offer some words of encouragement. That's REALLY the pits: (
 
Well folks, as I posted earlier this month, I've been overboard w/ my indulgences again. Addiction = the ability to know something is fucking you up, and doing it over and over again. My supply of psychs is diminished. I think I will resist getting more. I'm switching my attention to new projects, reallocating all those resources from working to feed my addiction to a new project, like moving into a new place.
 
^^ Hey it happens JAG, focusing some time and energy and some more productive projects sounds like a good idea for sure though.

340 days.
 
Evey I'm still fairly new here but I believe we as addicts ALL TOTALLY GET WHERE YOU'RE COMING FROM and of course will welcome you back on this wagon! Happy day one : ) feel free to message me if u need support

As for me....I finally made it to 14 days opiate free! <3 thank you bluelight this would never have happened without you guys!
 
GC, well done on 14 days, that's ace.
Ah I see you're new. Have you made an introduction post in New Members Intros? You don't have to, of course. Just to let you know if you'd like any help or advice you're welcome to pm me any time n I will do my UTMOST to help you. I can't say anymore here, because it's off-topic to this thread.

How are you feeling in term of withdrawals? These people here are amazing when it comes to support.

Keep going, everyone n take care.

Evey xxxx
 
Just A Guy said:
I'm switching my attention to new projects, reallocating all those resources from working to feed my addiction to a new project, like moving into a new place.
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Very healthy. From what I know about your ethos, you'll be just fine, just a guy.
 
I made it through the night. Had problems with all sorts of things and now bluelight keeps booting me off. can anyone help me out here please?
 
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