Looking for support as I go through the process of withdraw
Hopeful
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Looking for support as I go through the process of withdraw
Hi everyone I am new to this forum, just joined today. I was addicted to opiate pain meds for 2 years and stopped cold turkey 17 days ago and am going through a rough time here. I haven't slept in 5 days and am wondering if anyone else had gone through this and how long it may last. I live alone and literally have no support while I am going through this rough time
I am literally exhausted but still can not sleep. This is the hardest thing I have ever gone through and just wish it would end soon. I know because I have used for so long it will take some time to recover. Any and all input would be nice as I go through this process...........Thanks for letting me share and God Bless you all
I am literally exhausted but still can not sleep. This is the hardest thing I have ever gone through and just wish it would end soon. I know because I have used for so long it will take some time to recover. Any and all input would be nice as I go through this process...........Thanks for letting me share and God Bless you all 
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HI suscl 
Welcome from me too.
You might find this thread interesting - Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Welcome from me too.You might find this thread interesting - Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
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Originally Posted by suscl61 
Thank you all for the responses. I am determined to get through this one way or another and I know whith your help...I CAN DO THIS 
Hopeful
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I am thankful for finding this site and getting responses to my post. You are right this is Hell MicMac but I am sure with all the support from you all it will help me tremendously
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Hi susci61 and welcome;
I had a lot of insomnia when I was stopping drinking two years ago. Two things that helped me were starting a journal about what was going on, what my dreams for the future were, what I had learned from my past experiences, most especially my addiction. Seeing it as a growth opportunity instead of just beating myself up for drinking really helped, and I began to put it in the past instead of the present. The second thing I did was to get several books I loved and knew from the past--For me, this was anything by Jane Austin and also all three volumes of Lord of the Rings. Even though I had trouble concentrating, since I know the story I could stay focused and occupy those long hours.
A few other suggestions:
If you don't have any herbal tea in the house, I would get some and drink that in bed. I took lots of showers and baths too as I sweated and felt miserable. It will pass and those first few nights of great, undrugged sleep will be pure bliss. Look forward to that because it is coming :-)
I had a lot of insomnia when I was stopping drinking two years ago. Two things that helped me were starting a journal about what was going on, what my dreams for the future were, what I had learned from my past experiences, most especially my addiction. Seeing it as a growth opportunity instead of just beating myself up for drinking really helped, and I began to put it in the past instead of the present. The second thing I did was to get several books I loved and knew from the past--For me, this was anything by Jane Austin and also all three volumes of Lord of the Rings. Even though I had trouble concentrating, since I know the story I could stay focused and occupy those long hours.
A few other suggestions:
If you don't have any herbal tea in the house, I would get some and drink that in bed. I took lots of showers and baths too as I sweated and felt miserable. It will pass and those first few nights of great, undrugged sleep will be pure bliss. Look forward to that because it is coming :-)
Hopeful
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Thank you Hawkeye13 I am not much of a reader but at this point I am willing to try anything. The insomnia is horrible. I do take lots of hot baths and do drink herbal teas but nothing seems to help at this point but I am determined to get through this one way or another. I know now that I have found this site it will help me as well..... One day at at time....Thank you for your response
to the family. 
Hopeful
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thank you least I am so happy to be here and luckly finding this site...I am finding it to be very useful and met some very nice people in chat. Looks like I will be spending a lot of time here
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