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ntt · 11-19-2003, 11:23 PM

i just have a question about how long i am going to feel awful for and if there is anything that i can do to help...
i have been off drugs since tuesday at 12:07am...
i am struggling but i haven't used yet so things are coming along
n

Stephanie · 11-19-2003, 11:53 PM

Hi ntt,

Welcome to Soberrecovery and congratulations on your decision to quit using drugs. There are a lot of threads on this forum about withdrawl and I could also get you some information. Can you give me an idea of what drugs you are withdrawing from and how long you used them? I'll be able to give you a much better answer then.

ntt · 11-20-2003, 01:51 AM

stephanie
bsically everything...mainly vicodine 4 yrs...codine 7yrs...booze...9 yrs...pot 9yrs
thanks for your help
n

spiritinthesky2 · 11-20-2003, 06:39 AM

Hi NTT,
Congrats on your decision to quit using. Admitting you have a problem is the first step. As for how long you go through the withdraw, The physical withdraw from codiene usually lasts 7 to 10 days but you will probably start to feel better in 4 or 5. The question I have is how much alchahol did you use? Was it used daily? If you drank daily for 9 years you probably need a detox because alcahol withdraw is very dangerous.
Just remember that you are doing the right thing and you will not feel so crappy for too long.
Bob

BirdGirl · 11-20-2003, 10:06 AM

Hi NTT,
I'm new here, too. I'm addicted to Vicodin. I'm on my 5th sober day today. Most of my physical symptoms are gone except for depression. I went to my first NA meeting last night, and I walked out of there not feeling like committing suicide for a long time. Moreover, I walked out of there with some real hope, and for the first time I knew I was going to be okay. So, even though you're feeling bad, the sickness does go away. Depression takes a little longer. Can I suggest an NA meeting to you? It really does help.

take care
Bird Girl

dotcom · 11-20-2003, 11:18 AM

hi ntt!

my dos was methamph.... and the phys withdrawls were pretty bad for about a week. the biggest thing was the "mental withdrawl". i suffered with a lot of paranoia, depression, agitation, and anxiety for about five months. what helped me was being at my 12 step meeting where it was ok with them that i couldnt sit still and that i twitched. they just accepted me and helped me take another step. last night at group i got to have a good long talk with one of the recoverees and it made me realize how much support and hope i got from that meeting. so dont worry if your feeling horrible and twitching (not sure if you twitch with codeine....) because the people at meetings will accept you just where your at.GOD BLESS!!

ntt · 11-20-2003, 09:15 PM

thanks for all the respose. i went to two NA meetings today because i had to find people who knew what i was going through. even though i looked awful and couldn't sit still and had to get up a couple of times they were so overwhelmingly kind. it blew my mind. plus i got so many hugs. they asked if it was okay to hug me and then hugged...super nice. i still don't feel great but i am drinking lots of water, taking hot baths, taking vitamins and trying to keep warm or cool depending on the moment. thanks again for all the help...please keep it coming if you can think of anything more. i am taking 5 minutes at a time.
n

dotcom · 11-20-2003, 10:08 PM

thats great ntt! keep going to meetings and reaching out!

BirdGirl · 11-21-2003, 10:13 AM

Ntt
I'm so glad you went to the NA meeting. My groups here were so very nice as well. All the women got together and gave me their phone numbers at the end of the meeting.
I just wanted you to know that I'm with you in this. I'm a few days ahead of you in the withdrawel, so I wanted to tell you what to expect. I'm on day six of sobriety. Minor, minor muscle aches. Nothing that a walk or ibuprofen can't fix. Diahrrea...nothing that Immodium can't fix. Mentally, I feel good, thanks to the NA meetings. I mean, I'm depressed a lot (but I always have been). So what I'm doing to combat that is doing things I like...walking the dogs, spending time with my birds, going to NA meetings, surrounding myself with friends. Let me suggest this...When my mind was racing a few days ago and I couldn't think of anything except the drug and what a ****-up I was, I went and rented like 10 movies. Then I sacked out on the couch with a big glass of ice water and just vegged to the movies. Took my mind off myself for a time (thank God) and made me laugh several times. It was like a mini-vacation. Give that a try and see if it works for you, too.
So, hang in there. You'll start to physically feel better quite quickly. It's uncomfortable, yes, but definitely do-able. I wish you only the best.
--Bird Girl

saucy · 11-21-2003, 11:44 AM

ntt. Hang in there, different drugs, different withdrawl, when ever i got the willys,[that feeling you are coming apart ] I did and do a LOT of walking, us old guys look funny when we run, just kidding but walking really helps me, and people. Sounds like you are on the rite road, stay the course, believe me it gets better every day . Saucy

ntt · 11-22-2003, 12:31 PM

so i just have to say that i went to an awsome na meeting late last night and it was so great. i was "attacked" by some older woman who all gave me their numbers and told me to call at anytime. i started so sob because for some reason it just touched me so deeply. but it was great and i am starting to be able to think again. i have been going for long walks with my dogs and that also help because it is freezing up here in canada and the cold soothes. thanks again.
n

dotcom · 11-22-2003, 07:10 PM

hi ntt

good for you for going to more meetings! thats awesome. keep up the good work! those phone numbers can be life savers! dont stay out in the cold for too long! GOD BLESS!

dotcom

11-19-2003, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ntt Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MB Posts: 7	withdrawl i just have a question about how long i am going to feel awful for and if there is anything that i can do to help... i have been off drugs since tuesday at 12:07am... i am struggling but i haven't used yet so things are coming along n

11-19-2003, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stephanie Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Basement Posts: 728	Hi ntt, Welcome to Soberrecovery and congratulations on your decision to quit using drugs. There are a lot of threads on this forum about withdrawl and I could also get you some information. Can you give me an idea of what drugs you are withdrawing from and how long you used them? I'll be able to give you a much better answer then. __________________ It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out – it's the grain of sand in your shoe. Robert Service

11-20-2003, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
dotcom Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: laughing at my avatar Posts: 1,645	hi ntt! my dos was methamph.... and the phys withdrawls were pretty bad for about a week. the biggest thing was the "mental withdrawl". i suffered with a lot of paranoia, depression, agitation, and anxiety for about five months. what helped me was being at my 12 step meeting where it was ok with them that i couldnt sit still and that i twitched. they just accepted me and helped me take another step. last night at group i got to have a good long talk with one of the recoverees and it made me realize how much support and hope i got from that meeting. so dont worry if your feeling horrible and twitching (not sure if you twitch with codeine....) because the people at meetings will accept you just where your at.GOD BLESS!! __________________ probably not.

11-20-2003, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
dotcom Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: laughing at my avatar Posts: 1,645	thats great ntt! keep going to meetings and reaching out! __________________ probably not.

11-22-2003, 07:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
dotcom Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: laughing at my avatar Posts: 1,645	hi ntt good for you for going to more meetings! thats awesome. keep up the good work! those phone numbers can be life savers! dont stay out in the cold for too long! GOD BLESS! dotcom __________________ probably not.

11-20-2003, 01:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
ntt Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MB Posts: 7	stephanie bsically everything...mainly vicodine 4 yrs...codine 7yrs...booze...9 yrs...pot 9yrs thanks for your help n

11-20-2003, 06:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
spiritinthesky2 Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: philadelphia pa Posts: 10	Hi NTT, Congrats on your decision to quit using. Admitting you have a problem is the first step. As for how long you go through the withdraw, The physical withdraw from codiene usually lasts 7 to 10 days but you will probably start to feel better in 4 or 5. The question I have is how much alchahol did you use? Was it used daily? If you drank daily for 9 years you probably need a detox because alcahol withdraw is very dangerous. Just remember that you are doing the right thing and you will not feel so crappy for too long. Bob

11-20-2003, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
BirdGirl Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2	Hi NTT, I'm new here, too. I'm addicted to Vicodin. I'm on my 5th sober day today. Most of my physical symptoms are gone except for depression. I went to my first NA meeting last night, and I walked out of there not feeling like committing suicide for a long time. Moreover, I walked out of there with some real hope, and for the first time I knew I was going to be okay. So, even though you're feeling bad, the sickness does go away. Depression takes a little longer. Can I suggest an NA meeting to you? It really does help. take care Bird Girl

11-20-2003, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
ntt Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MB Posts: 7	thanks for all the respose. i went to two NA meetings today because i had to find people who knew what i was going through. even though i looked awful and couldn't sit still and had to get up a couple of times they were so overwhelmingly kind. it blew my mind. plus i got so many hugs. they asked if it was okay to hug me and then hugged...super nice. i still don't feel great but i am drinking lots of water, taking hot baths, taking vitamins and trying to keep warm or cool depending on the moment. thanks again for all the help...please keep it coming if you can think of anything more. i am taking 5 minutes at a time. n

11-21-2003, 10:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
BirdGirl Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2	Ntt I'm so glad you went to the NA meeting. My groups here were so very nice as well. All the women got together and gave me their phone numbers at the end of the meeting. I just wanted you to know that I'm with you in this. I'm a few days ahead of you in the withdrawel, so I wanted to tell you what to expect. I'm on day six of sobriety. Minor, minor muscle aches. Nothing that a walk or ibuprofen can't fix. Diahrrea...nothing that Immodium can't fix. Mentally, I feel good, thanks to the NA meetings. I mean, I'm depressed a lot (but I always have been). So what I'm doing to combat that is doing things I like...walking the dogs, spending time with my birds, going to NA meetings, surrounding myself with friends. Let me suggest this...When my mind was racing a few days ago and I couldn't think of anything except the drug and what a ****-up I was, I went and rented like 10 movies. Then I sacked out on the couch with a big glass of ice water and just vegged to the movies. Took my mind off myself for a time (thank God) and made me laugh several times. It was like a mini-vacation. Give that a try and see if it works for you, too. So, hang in there. You'll start to physically feel better quite quickly. It's uncomfortable, yes, but definitely do-able. I wish you only the best. --Bird Girl

11-21-2003, 11:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
saucy Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: alberta canada Posts: 14	ntt. Hang in there, different drugs, different withdrawl, when ever i got the willys,[that feeling you are coming apart ] I did and do a LOT of walking, us old guys look funny when we run, just kidding but walking really helps me, and people. Sounds like you are on the rite road, stay the course, believe me it gets better every day . Saucy

11-22-2003, 12:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
ntt Paused Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MB Posts: 7	so i just have to say that i went to an awsome na meeting late last night and it was so great. i was "attacked" by some older woman who all gave me their numbers and told me to call at anytime. i started so sob because for some reason it just touched me so deeply. but it was great and i am starting to be able to think again. i have been going for long walks with my dogs and that also help because it is freezing up here in canada and the cold soothes. thanks again. n

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