Hello to all, journey through detox starts today. The final. I'm ready2befree

[Smoky]

Just checking in to see how you are doing. Glad to hear your making it through this and have some tools to use. Hot showers and baths helped me tremendously, and not buying into my thoughts that were really distorted at the time due to lack of endorphins working. It does change thankfully.

I couldn't sit still in the bath much myself, but it helped the muscles.

 

[Ready2beFree]

NMI --- > Sober Living

I'd be willing to bet next to anything you'd benefit from some insight meditation at this juncture. It can be challenging when one's actually in withdrawal, but nowhere near impossible, and if you can stick with it for 5-12 minutes it's infinitely rewarding (esp in withdrawal): http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22

In particularly try "Body and Sound Meditation", "Body Scan Meditation", "Breathing Meditation", "Meditation for Working with Difficulties", "Loving Kindness Meditation" and "Body Scan for Sleep". [all are free]

The first two are super short and effect. The third is really effective any time, especially when you encounter fear and anxiety regarding the detox and what's coming next in the withdrawal process. The Meditation for Working with Difficulties is particularly useful for dealing with discomfort during withdrawal, particularly during the day when it can be really bad. The Lovingkindness meditation works really well for some and not so much others, but it's a very useful topic. The last one is pretty self explanatory, and sooooo nice to do in bed before falling asleep.

Wishing you the best trick!

My long term live in boyfriend doesn't know either so we're in the same boat with that. We seem to be about same age too. I'm 28. I have a day and a half until I'm spending the weekend in a lake cabin with him and my parents, so so nervous they will know something is wrong.

I'm sorry you don't have much to transition with. I've heard of a different mixture of OTC stuff helping, I don't want to quote wrong so I'll try to find those threads and pass them along to you.

Even with subs I'm having a hard time today. I feel my body and mind are bipolar. I'll have one minute I feel positive and I'll smile and see that this is worth it. Next minute I'll find myself close to using my DOC even tho I know I won't feel it on subs.

I'm sorry you are going thru this and alone. Lean on us here as much as u need to. Been helping me during my worst moments these last few days.

Keep positive and if there is anything I can help with let me know. We are basically in the same stages, hopefully soon the worst is over. Say after the 3rd day it's uphill!

Hahaha too funny that were on same schedule! At this job I only work with one coworker.

Hardest part of this job which is why I'm looking for another one, she's who supplied me with all my drug of choices. She's on pain management and it is beyond terrible to be in w/d and my drug beyond close but I did good. Even turned down a bump so I was proud of yourself but made my cravings all time high. Now that I'm home and showered I feel much better!!

That would be so so hard. Props to you. Look down the road .. What do you see? Can you get there if you give in? Enjoy your evening bout to have a soak and a toke
BTW I wonder if it would hurt to have a sip of burbon during this phase. I'm not physically sick but just bleh. Hmm

 

[Jabberwocky]

Lol, I can't imagine handling pints of jager in w/d haha, each her own I guess The blunt def sounds like a good idea, I will have to join you in spirit :D

 

[Ready2beFree]

Hopeforabetterday. Try and make peace before sleep. A simple smile and a kiss on the check and start over in the morning. Our thoughts and attitudes our are own worst enemy right now.. It's a minute bye minute, thought by thought battle. We can do this. If you have shit FLUSH IT GIRL, get rid of every fucking thing that takes you there. Or only an invitation back on a bad day. We can do this. . . I'm grouchy and tired. And I can't understand why the fuck I'm so hungry and not throwing up or shitting my pants... It's been since 6am Monday. Who knows but it's a bonus. I NEED ENERGY!!!!!!!!! Her t dog.. Sleep well and be strong and I wish wellness peace and strength for you when you get out of bed tomorrow,, same to you hopefor love love

 

[Ready2beFree]

Just a quick check in before work.. Hope all is well friends. My nose is dripping.. But got up a little early and drove around and extra 30 min and got beautiful shots for my Instagram. So far feeling positive. My appitte has got me confused .. Any way hope y'all have a good day. Hmu

 

[Ready2beFree]

Hope having great day! Stay positive!

Hey!!! Just checking in. How are you? I'm almost three and 1/2 weeks clean. I got a huge killer beautiful tattoo from my favorite tat artist to celebrate. My husband got one to. We had a 10 hour session and split it. We usually travel up there once every few months and get one...but it was special this time. I do however hate my job and want to find a new one soon. It squanders my talent and my motivation , so that's my next battle to win. My husband might be doing a job close to Miami fl soon so I may just have to go with him and take that time to transition jobs. The kids wouldn't mind taking off for a few days I'm sure. I always need beach therapy

 

[phactor]

Getting clean is a real challenge but often staying clean (especially those first 3-6 months) is even more of a challenge. What kind of support are you getting? Do you have anyone you can talk to about your addiction/recovery?

 

[Jabberwocky]

^Having the most support possible (stuff you as an individual find supportive as opposed to what stuff people tell you you need to do because they say it is supportive) is crucial for the first 2 years of recovery, truth be told.

The suggestion I've most often heard (this is the generalized suggestion), is like one to two individual therapy sessions every week (suggestion is actually two/week, going down to one/week at the six month sober mark and down to once/two weeks at the year sober mark), at least weekly support group meetings, the proper daily supplements, healthy diet/hydration, monthly meetings with a psychiatrist (if applicable), and some combination of whatever you find helpful out of the following at least one-two times per week: mindfulness meditation/TM/tai chi/qigong/acupuncture/massage therapy/personal training, a couple hours at the gym, or working out however. That might sound like a lot of shit to be doing for your recovery for the first two years, but statistically it shows the highest rates of success with what little research there is on success in recovery.

I guess the main point is that while many people can manage things essentially on their own, anyone has the best chances of success in early/early-mid recovery (defined as the first two years) when they use two or more of the supportive techniques I mentioned.