Help with Hydrocodone WD

[chucknice]

Good job on the flush. I ended up getting a horrible headache today. Aleve & Tylenol is helping.

[chucknice]

Day 6... Very emotional today... Odd things making me cry. Quantum Leap (remember that show) did. Then, I just started to dwell on how lonely I am when I don't have my child. I know it's part of it, but I was hoping for a better start to Day 6 :-(

[staysober10]

It's good both you guys are leaning on each other to staysober. Congrats on day 6. I did a flush on xmas day then I relapsed a couple days ago. Probably need to do another flush of the remaining stash I have. So tired of this cycle even though it may not seem like it because I am continuing to use.

[flatsman444]

Hi Chuck . Day 7 has dawned for both of us. I am now settling in to the the clean stage. This is when it can get a little dicey . The changes we feel become a little more subtle. We expect more and when we dont feel it we think we need drugs. WE DONT. all we need is More clean time. Deal with the mundane. Its always better then being addicted. The mundane will pass. The chemistry is repairing itself with every passing day. We are all different , but it takes me at least a month to get used to feeling myself instead of feeling high. The life we had before drugs is within reach now. A week ago it was not so close by . The hardest part of this process for me is DAY 1 . I AINT GOING BACK THERE. Peace

[chucknice]

Day 7 it is. I think I am going to a movie today. Getting out and moving definitely helps. I noticed that yesterday. Thanks for the mental tips. I still feel so unmotivated to do anything. I plan to just force through it. I am going to *try* to start going to the gym tomorrow.

[flatsman444]

Hey Chucknice , Day 7 for both of us . Now the daily work must be done. Keep getting better and keep a positive attitude. Half of the mental battle that will come now is managed by good solid positive thinking. Someone here used the analogy of a big hand with a white glove in front of your face , SAYING STOP. Picture that hand everytime you start thinking your getting weak. Because your not weak your waiting for your brain to balance all its chemistry. I mean look at all the stuff we have put into our bodies. It will take at least a while longer to get those good vibes to come back and stay . Peace

[chucknice]

Day 8... Got to motivate for work. I think I am going to try the L-Tyrosine...

[flatsman444]

Hey Chuck , day 8 it is for both of us. Good luck with the ltyrosene. I used it in one of my detox . It might have helped a little but some people think it works well. Everyone is different so its worth a try. Exercise is by far the best thing we can possibly do . It is hard to do at this stage but if you can force a little bit of exercise. You will get back to normal much faster. It speeds up all the good stuff that needs to go on in our brain . Your going to make it either way Chuck . The old life is still way to fresh in your memory right now. Who would want to go back to the throws of drug dependence when they are 8 days clean ? When I use drugs , the fun wears off within a week . Then I keep using every day and its not even fun. But by then I dont want to stop. We know the drill all to well. I feel really strong right now and I hope you do too. I went cross country skiing with a couple of friends today. The exercise is so key . Im not good at doing enough of it . But believe me, if you are an exercise person , get with it. You will be back to yourself much faster. Stay the course friend , what is the alternative ? I am not just speaking to you Chuck . These words are much needed for me too. Peace

[flatsman444]

Good luck on day 10 Chuck , me too.

[flatsman444]

Hey chuck. I know you said you were going to be away for awhile but Congrats on Day 11.

[flatsman444]

Hi Chucknice , Day 20 for both of us. Hope your doing ok Bro . I dont think about the hydrocodone anymore . Flushing the pills was key . If I knew I still had the stash the pills would be in my head . Keep us posted on your progress once in a while. It feels so good to be free.

[flatsman444]

Hope your doing well Chucknice. Day 22 right?

[chucknice]

I am doing great, Flats... I hope you are too.

[flatsman444]

Hey Chucknice its day 38 for me and I am struggling. I have not relapsed but it is really hard not to get more pills. I hope you are doing ok?

[flatsman444]

Hey there buddy . Thanks for checking in the other day. I was out of town and just saw your msg. Glad you are doing well . Im doing good too. Just a little anxious once in a while , but I have always been a little high strung.