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doozpatrol

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well im trying to kick the habit again for the billionth time, going on day 5 and my body is certainly becoming less of a wreck, but the thing is emotionally i feel horrible. I feel like an empty shell and cant think of a single thing that would make me feel human, my mind races all day and my mood swings all over the place, but usually im depressed. i feel so alienated from myself and everything else, any idea how long this will last and what i can do to "feel better"?
 
Is there no one you can call for support? I know everyone here wishes you nothing but the best of luck. I know I'm rooting for you.
 
What you are experiencing is completely normal. However, there are ways to minimize the negative affects it just really depends on how badly you want to feel better. Here are some tips:
1. Eat healthy. Eat a healthy balanced diet at normal meal times. Do not overeat or under-eat and stay away from processed foods and foods that are high in fat.
2. Take plenty of vitamins including fish oil and a multi-vitamin. There are natural vitamins on the market that are known to help the mood.
3. Sleep normal hours. Do not stay up all night and sleep all day. This will only make matters worse. Try and sleep 8-10 hours per evening. No more, no less.
4. Get some exercise. It doesn't matter what you do but try and exercise every single day. Ride your bike, walk, run, swim, join a gym. Whatever, just do it.
5. See the sun! It is hot pretty much everywhere right now but do not use that as an excuse to stay inside. Open your windows when you wake up in the morning.
6. Clean your living space. Spend a day organizing and getting everything clean. Your environment plays a big role in how you feel. A clean space will do wonders.
7. Find a hobby. It doesn't have to be expensive just something to do. What did you like to do as a kid? Can you pick that up again?
8. Force yourself to be around normal people and have normal conversations even if it feels fake. You need to condition your mind. The more isolated you stay, the longer it will take for you to feel better.

Good luck!
 
Awesome list shezin, I couldn't have said it better myself!

dooz, it is normal for you to feel like this. Try the things others have listed and give it time. Your body has to get back to it's old levels and replenish itself.
 
shezinphx said:
What you are experiencing is completely normal. However, there are ways to minimize the negative affects it just really depends on how badly you want to feel better. Here are some tips:
1. Eat healthy. Eat a healthy balanced diet at normal meal times. Do not overeat or under-eat and stay away from processed foods and foods that are high in fat.
2. Take plenty of vitamins including fish oil and a multi-vitamin. There are natural vitamins on the market that are known to help the mood.
3. Sleep normal hours. Do not stay up all night and sleep all day. This will only make matters worse. Try and sleep 8-10 hours per evening. No more, no less.
4. Get some exercise. It doesn't matter what you do but try and exercise every single day. Ride your bike, walk, run, swim, join a gym. Whatever, just do it.
5. See the sun! It is hot pretty much everywhere right now but do not use that as an excuse to stay inside. Open your windows when you wake up in the morning.
6. Clean your living space. Spend a day organizing and getting everything clean. Your environment plays a big role in how you feel. A clean space will do wonders.
7. Find a hobby. It doesn't have to be expensive just something to do. What did you like to do as a kid? Can you pick that up again?
8. Force yourself to be around normal people and have normal conversations even if it feels fake. You need to condition your mind. The more isolated you stay, the longer it will take for you to feel better.

Good luck!
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Exactly.

Eating, sleep and lots of sun will do wonders. All your dopamine and serotonin are out of whack and these things will make them come back. Enjoy the nightmares. Learn from them. They can be a wonderful thing. Soon they leave you, but you should learn and listen to your deepest sub-concious.
 
You've gotten a lot of great advice already, but I would just like to add to that on the point you made to start with.

doozpatrol said:
well im trying to kick the habit again for the billionth time
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No matter how many tries it takes, it's without doubt worth it in the end. You're doing a good thing, and most things of that nature are very challenging but as many attempts as necessary are key. Just don't give up, you'll thank yourself in the end, and the people that really care about you will be very thankful too.

Keep at it, and best of luck. Hope to hear that you're starting to feel better soon and enjoying the mundane wonders of life again!
 
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