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I quit taking opiates!

Day 5!

Slept a decent 5-6hrs. Zero night sweats. I cant be done with those already, can I?

My appetite is returning as well. Tomorrow I am starting a healthy diet. Although i have been taking in plenty of nutritional drinks and vitamins, there was a time about 4 years ago, the only time i went 5 days without pills, that i went on a detox diet, and boy did it help make me feel better. Basically a daily, homemade veggie broth.

In conjunction with lean protein, and other healthy stuff.

But i need to make sure I do what is best for my digestive system as well.

But yea, its day 5, and it has been a VERY long time that I went 5 days without any pills.

Ugh. Still haven't gone to the bathroom yet. Getting worried about it. Stopped all Imodium 2 nights ago.
 
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Well it is technically the start of my 6th day. My energy levels fluctuate, mostly lethargic, then lots of energy. Just took a clonodine at midnight, hoping it gets me to sleep. Been up since 5am, and my blood pressure drops to about 87/65 with the clonodine, so I am being cautious with the night time Klonopin. Have only taken 1 Ativan, and that was 3 days ago. Hoping I dont need them.

Still no bathroom issues at all, I normally have problems on like day 2. No Imodium for 3 days now i think.

I cant say this enough, the clonodine is working great.
 
congrats i know how hard it is to kick an addiction i've done it and relapsed more times than i can count on everyone in the worlds hands but i have faith that you're gonna make it
 
Thanks for all the support. It truly helps to be in the company of folks who know exactly what I am going thru.

It is day 6!

Wow, I cant believe how fast this is happening now. After day 3 that is.

I guess a lot has to do with the clonodine.

I did have a small anxiety attack when a thought popped in my head a couple hours ago. I realized that I wont ever get to lay around, all drugged up again. But I guess I will have a lot of stupid thoughts like that going forward.

I want the life i had back before all of this ever started.

With the love from all that care for me, and with the love of life in general, I will be able to fight this to my last day. Many, many, many, many, years from now.

Thanks again.
 
Hey Bue your doing really good=D.. those emotions and such that you want back are likely to come rushing back at some point.. It might be time to give a little thought to how you are going to stay clean and heal yourself from the addiction, deal with the paws, and facilitate a good and peaceful life in recovery;)
 
Well i will be seeing this addiction psychiatrist Dr often and for the foreseeable future.

There is also an outpatient recovery program run by a hospital by me. Its like 3 hrs a day, up to 3 times a week. It is pretty comprehensive, basically everything the doctor doesn't get into. Meetings, workshops, group activities, etc.

Exercise, my go to stress reliever for most of my life will play a large role.

But first would be physical therapy as soon as possible.

And i suppose i will learn more about long term stuff from that dr as well.
 
dude your killin it thats awesome i quit dope 4 days ago but i plan to get back on just a tolerance break i wish i had the want and will that you have keep it real yo
 
Thank you! It has been easier than expected, especially after living in pain for years and years.

But i know it will be a long, long time before i can let my guard down.
 
The best thing to do is stay hydrated my man. I also have to say congratulations. You just got yourself back. Treasure that gift. If you want a natural way to combat it eat cheese, yogurt, and things that are high in fiber. Its probably a welcome change to brick like deuces.
 
How are you doing today? :D

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Well it is day #8!

Feeling very exhausted often. Obviously the clonidine has something to do with that.

But overall not too bad. Got about 6-7 hrs of sleep last night. Not solid sleep, but better than i have had in over a year.

Plus, I am keeping busy with the upcoming move to a new home with my wife.
 
Hi Neversick!

Today is day 11!

I havent gone 11 days in over 5 years i think.

Yesterday was a big breakthrough day and night.

Got sleep, feeling much better, but still not great. At times its great. Just not all the time.

Either my wife and mother have been with me nearly the whole time. Starting to do chores when I have the energy and self motivation.

Still taking the clonidine. So I am thinking some of this fog is do to the medication.

Seeing my surgeon and psych dr next wed. Today we close on our first home together. Its a pretty nice condo in a great neighborhood.

A fresh start in every way possible.
 
Congratulations on the new place=D.. I love how it is a physical symbol that represnts your new life. I love how you are looking at it this as the start of a whole new life.. cause it really is:)

About your head being a little cloudy.. this is really typical and can last a short time or take half a year or so to clear back up.. has to do with those opiat receptors that need to shut down still.. the intervention pain dr I spoke to said the usually shut down around seven or eight months.. I personally think its different for everybody though.. mine shut down right before the fifth month.. I was absolutely amazed at what a drug haze I had been living in.. yeah all the sudden at about four months and three weeks I got really tired for three days.. and this was after not sleeping but three or four hours a night since i was done detoxing. But I asls came of benzos and opiates at the same time.

Your doing great and I think you should read through the PAWS links I sent you just so you dont get blind sided as you will likely feel really good for two or three days and then COULD get hit by some wacky thinking and emotions. Best thing to try and beat the fatigue is to get some exercise.. I know it sounds nuts but its totally true.

Nice work.. doing great Blue =D
 
Clonidine helped me out quite a bit when I got sober. I think I was doing 0.1 twice a day if I recall correctly. The dr I was helkped by was fantastic...matter of fact, his practice was only for opiod abuse.

Anyway, great work brother, and just take it slow. I'm at 4 1/2 months and it's been a roller coaster. Watch out for PAWS.
 
I am already on the PAWs coaster I guess. Last 4 hrs have been difficult.

Low energy levels
Impaired cognitive levels
Depression
A feeling of disappointment that I dont feel much better on day 11.

I just thought it would get better than this.
 
blue frog i'm so proud of you i wish i could kick my addictions but i love the drugs too much i don't think i want to quit like 20% of me wants to quit but the rest says to keep going
 
Got thru the tough part today.

Seems to last around %40 of the day. But when it hits, it hits hard, since i now know what the better moments feel like.

Now I see why the support groups r so important. Its a long battle. No where near the first days suffering, but still VERY noticeable.

Will be going to an outpatient program starting next week.
 
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