First day of recovery after 2 yr relapse
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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First day of recovery after 2 yr relapse
I was off of alcohol for 8 months before I started taking opiates 2 years ago as a way to get my mind off of not having alcohol in my life. Now, I want to have a baby and refuse to be on anything during that process... and hopefully after. The place I went to wanted me originally to do hospital detox, but the doctor agree to give me about 7 prescriptions and allow me to try it on my own at home with my husband.
Today is day 1. Previously, by day 2, my withdrawals were really bad when I tried to quit cold turkey so I'm looking for a place when I'm not at meetings. I just started the medical detox regimen about an hour and a half ago.
Thanks
Today is day 1. Previously, by day 2, my withdrawals were really bad when I tried to quit cold turkey so I'm looking for a place when I'm not at meetings. I just started the medical detox regimen about an hour and a half ago.
Thanks
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Sorry Kriss.
You posted in our Daily Support forum - I moved it here...
meant to post, but got distracted by other things going on...my bad
Welcome to SR - I'm not an expert on opiates but I know you'll find support here
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You posted in our Daily Support forum - I moved it here...
meant to post, but got distracted by other things going on...my bad
Welcome to SR - I'm not an expert on opiates but I know you'll find support here
D
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Hi and welcome
I generally go to the new posts section when I log on, so I usually miss alot of posts.
Good luck with your detox. I had mine in hospital... was there for a month. Hopefully, medical detox will be safer for you. Try and make sure someone is around you for the first few days... just in case
I generally go to the new posts section when I log on, so I usually miss alot of posts.
Good luck with your detox. I had mine in hospital... was there for a month. Hopefully, medical detox will be safer for you. Try and make sure someone is around you for the first few days... just in case
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Welcome Kriss! Congratulations on your decision. I know you'll find this place a huge help as you go through your detox. For one thing, it keeps you busy and helps with anxiety.
Keep reading and posting - let us know how you're feeling. I'm glad you've decided to be free.
Keep reading and posting - let us know how you're feeling. I'm glad you've decided to be free.
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Welcome, KW! You'll find lots of us here in the same boat with you. I loved getting drunk but I love not being hung over even more! It might be hard but you can do it. There's not only life after and without booze...IT'S A LOT BETTER!
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Thank you everyone... Yesterday was actually alright but today I felt pretty lousy... I'm hoping it gets better from here.
No matter what though, this drug cocktail makes it a LOT easier than previous withdrawal. In the past, it was horrible with nausea, chills, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, anxiety and terrible sweating.
Last night, I had no trouble with RLS which shocked me... I think I may experience more as I drop down from 150mg/dose tramadol down to 100mg/dose tramadol but we will see. Previously, this and lack of sleep were intolerable.
Today, I just have a horrible headache, very little appetite and feel lethargic (possibly from the other meds I'm on)
Anyway, thank you for your support everyone. I gave my husband the rest of my supply to hide just in case I needed it until this is over... but I'm positive he wouldn't give it to me anyway. Haven't had my DOC in just shy of 2 days.
No matter what though, this drug cocktail makes it a LOT easier than previous withdrawal. In the past, it was horrible with nausea, chills, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, anxiety and terrible sweating.
Last night, I had no trouble with RLS which shocked me... I think I may experience more as I drop down from 150mg/dose tramadol down to 100mg/dose tramadol but we will see. Previously, this and lack of sleep were intolerable.
Today, I just have a horrible headache, very little appetite and feel lethargic (possibly from the other meds I'm on)
Anyway, thank you for your support everyone. I gave my husband the rest of my supply to hide just in case I needed it until this is over... but I'm positive he wouldn't give it to me anyway. Haven't had my DOC in just shy of 2 days.
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Welcome Kriss
I have only been here for a couple of weeks, but have found it extremely useful. There are lots of knowledgeable and caring people on SR who are always ready to offer support. I have spent way too much time reading posts here in the last couple of weeks .
Good luck in your recovery and keep posting.
I have only been here for a couple of weeks, but have found it extremely useful. There are lots of knowledgeable and caring people on SR who are always ready to offer support. I have spent way too much time reading posts here in the last couple of weeks
.Good luck in your recovery and keep posting.
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First day I'm feeling a bit better after nearly 5 days... but also decreasing dose of tramadol... and hoping that after day 7, I won't have any more physical symptoms of withdrawal.
Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
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