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Good morning everyone and welcome Danna ????
First of all, Warbe you’re posts seems a lot calmer and more confident, even if you’re having rough nights. Maybe you start to recognize anxiety and at least you know it’s just that and nothing else?(even though I know how horrible it feels). By the way, I have been having pretty good nights so far and tonight like you, I woke up for the first time at around 2, my heart was pounding, my chest felt like its being squashed, I was shaking more and more by min and finally needles around my heart. I thought Im gonna go crazy. I was convincing myself that its just a panic attack but its so damn hard when your brain and body is trying to convince you otherwise. So I really feel for you having it every night. But I am also writing this to show you how wrong that woman (excuse of an expert) was. I’m on my 21st day and just experienced my first anxiety attack at night. This just shows how unpredictable, individual and random this whole process is for everyone. I believe it was a smart move though, to take some time off work and it will be a bit easier for you now .
Wynter and MarkyMark you guys are inspiring me here with you’re over 30 and 40 days in the process. I know you can do this so I just know you’ll power through all the cravings. And Wynter I admire you having the pills right next to you. I had to flush everything I had down the toilet on day 1. That says a lot about your character and strength ???? I know it’s going to sounds cheesy but I am really rooting for you guys as much as I am rooting for myself. This little group of people has been my biggest help and support so far.
And Danna, just like Wynter said you are in good hands. Come here anytime you need to. The people here are great and understand everything you are and will be going through.
Ok , I’ll come back in a little while. Have a peaceful day all !!!!
Hey guys,
Again haven’t been too active today. Another migraine stroke in the middle of the day. Not as bad as yesterday but still. How is everyone?
I wish everyone a very peaceful night. Another day behind us ????????
Hey Wynter. In my case migraines were also a massive/main factor I got hooked on codeine. Migraines/headaches was what I feared the most when decided to come off of codeine. That’s why everything else took me by surprise. And you’re right the next day often feels like hangover. I just think that adding up withdrawal symptoms to everything makes today even harder .
Don’t feel guilty. I seriously admire you for working and feeling like you do for this long. I really believe that when you let your body rest more, you’ll recover faster.
I am so grateful for everyone here !!
Hey Guys. I was absent yesterday cause I experienced the worst migraine episode. Even though Im familiar with migraine, I haven’t had an attack like that in years. I literally spent the whole day (11am – 8pm) on the bathroom floor often being very close to passing out because of the pain. I feel so defeated today. I feel so much worse than few days back. No strength at all, stomach is upside down, loose no 2 is back. I can’t take it anymore. Please tell me its normal !!!!
Warby, unfortunately, there are incompetent people working everywhere and it looks like that woman is one of them. When you get better, you should go there and tell her how harmful her lack of knowledge can be for people like us. I am sooo angry at her !!!!
My friend just suggested passion flower tablets. I know with the type anxiety you’re experiencing it may not be enough but maybe you could try. Even if it helps a bit.
I also just thought of cbd drops. Its available in every pharmacy. All natural. Maybe its worth talking to the pharmacist about it.
Either way, I hope you’re going to start feeling better on your own as well. Look ,day 15 is practically behind you. One step closer to recovery.
Oh no. Listen, you’ll get through this anyway. You are already on day 15. Everyone says here it should start getting better from now on. The way you feel and the fact you’re not giving up speaks volume about your strength. It will be all worth it. We are here for you!!!
Yeees. Thanks for reminding me. I am taking propranolol 2 times a day (last 2 days) and it does help. Was trying dizepam few days back and didn’t help that much. If anything was making me feel like my head was filled with water. But propranolol yes yes yes. Like you said its mostly for physical symptoms of anxiety (in my case the worst was shakes and tremors that was leading to panic attacks). I found it working within an hour. And like you said Wynter, its safe and not addictive, and I think its really important to all of us here. Worth trying guys. If anything helped me, that was it.
Day 13 -15 was the like that for me, constant struggle (stomach, dizziness, anxiety, weakness). I think you should get as much rest as possible. I made a mistake going to the beach one of those days. Was thinking the sun, fresh air would benefit me. It made me so much worse. I hope your plan will work for you. Let us know here how you’re feeling when you’re back
Well done. Keep on going. We’ll all get there ????????
Posts like that help a lot !!!! ????
We’ve got very similar way of worrying about things. I kept thinking how is it possible that Ive been suffering like that this long when I read (even on this group) that people were being on stronger opioids for even 20 years and they are feeling 90% themselves at the same stage I am right now. I was never taking prescribed codeine, only over the counter and never increased the dosage over the 7 years. So i was very naive approaching detox thinking it won’t be too difficult for me. I think it may be difficult for us also because it took us by surprise . I dont know about you but I thought it will only be difficult during the first week. Never considered it can last this long and that it comes back again after it starts feeling better. I also read in some article that the intensity of detoxing codeine and how long it may last is very individual thing. Apparently genetic factor is very important. So it can be different for everyone. I cant wait to read that you’re finally feeling yourself. I wisht that for myself and everyone here!!
Hi Wynter,
Thank you so much for your message. It does help a lot to read that it is normal to feel this weakness this far in the process. Of course it would be wonderful if we all felt fantastic soon after quitting but I guess opioids wouldn’t be such a global issue if it was possible. Fingers crossed it is nearly the end of this horrible process for you. Thanks for being here !
It can’t be coincidence that the 2 of us feeling so much a like at almost the same stage of detoxing (day 15 and 18). What keeps me sane is trying to convince myself that I am a young , healthy person and there is no reason why something bad would suddenly happen to me? This is just our brains and bodies reaction to getting rid of that poison . We’ll be ok !!! I’m sure we’re more than half way through. I’ll be checking in here regularly if you (or anyone ) need to talk. Lets Keep our heads up. It will be normal soon !!!!
Hi warby99
I know, it’s so confusing and unpleasant. I am actually by myself. Had to ask a friend to come over few days ago and look after my daughter and I left to stay at her house. I didn’t want my daughter (9) to see what is happening to me. Told her I need to go away for few days for the work related reasons. But at the same time I’m worried that something is going to happen to me and Im all by myself. This group and your posts are the only support I have got. So thank you !!!! I promised myself that when its all over I will be here few times a week giving my support to anyone who needs it.