Dukefan

Hi, my name is Christina. This is the second time I am detoxing off pain pills. Today was day one, not too bad, but as before I know what to expect and the second and third day are the worst. I have my mind clear and open. It's definably time to stop this vicious cycle.

My drug of choice is opanas, they are the devil!!!! So Im detoxing off a serious drug. The first time was vicodin, percoset. Now, its stronger pills, opanas, roxys, whatever I can get. Not alot of milligrams but just often. I think alot of it is mental, and I have the insight to keep it together.

The hardest thing for me when I quit before was the feeling of wanting to take pills, that's all I could consume myself with. It hasn't changed. I am trying to find stuff to do and I think posting will help that. I am glad to see other people can talk about this. So many people don't want anyone to know about their problem.

Thanks for helping! Keeping my head up!

Ghostly

Good luck!

artsoul

Welcome DF! Glad you're renewing your commitment to stop using - you have a positive attitude, too!

It took a while for my obsession (over alcohol) to fade away - I still think about it during the day, but it doesn't "grab" me like it used to, if you know what I mean. When I first stopped, it was all I could think about. It really does get better......... Each time we refuse to feed the beast, it loses a bit of it's power over us.

And yeah, it's good to have support. I couldn't stay sober on my own. I know you'll find lots of people here to relate to. Thanks for posting!:ghug3

GodsHolyWill

Hi Dukefan! I'm keeping you in my prayers!!! I think you have a great attitude so keep your head up like you said!

EmeraldRose

Good for you -and welcome!

least

Welcome to SR. Take a look at our substance abuse forum. Lots of support and experience there.

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Dee74

Welcome to SR Christina

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Dukefan

Day two: A little shaky and sweaty, overall ok. Number one thing I can advise is to tell your drug dealer to stop calling or change your number, boy that can definably make it hard. I am trying to find something to do to keep myself busy thats also good, thank god for the internet! I missed church today because my kid was sick, which kinda sucks, since thats about the only place I go all week. Thanks to all the post, I appreciate the advice and encouragement! I am trying to Quit smoking too! I figured if its going to be a painful process might as well quit that nasty habit too. I have had one cigarette in about 21 hrs. I am proud of myself. That could be part of the shakes too. Thanks again!