6mths off TODAY!

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I'm feeling better and right now I'm in a mini three day window.  I call it a mini window because I'm still fighting some physical pain that wont seem to let up but for the past 3 days no anxiety, depression, d/r or d/p.  I have been getting these panic attacks that hit me out of the blue but now they only seem to last an hour or so but I get 2-3 a day.  This is MUCH better than it has been.

 

One issue, notice I did not say problem, is that around 8:30pm I better be somewhere near a couch with a remote control near by because I get this exhaustion wave that hits me like a ton of bricks.  I dont know weather to complain about this or be thankful because sleep has been one comodity that I've been short on these past 6 months.  I also have a little more energy and begin a Type A person like to be doing things but have learned not to fight this thing.  I've learned how to relax a little better and am now in bed by 9pm and sleep until 4am or so.  If this is the worst thing I have to complain about right now LIFE IS GOOD!

 

Hopefully this is the 6 month mark that so many write about and hopeuflly I've turned a corner.  I do know that much more lays ahead of me but I'm getting some relief right now and I just might be able to recharge my batteries for the fight tocome. 

 

I'm also hoping this little story will give some hope to those a few months behind me.  At months 4 & 5 I was in hell every day and some nights I went to bed hoping I would not wake up. I REALLY was hoping I would die in my sleep because I did not think I could get through another day of torture but somehow I made it.  I'm not home free just yet but do think I've made some progress and I hope you know that you will too.  HERE'S TO A BETTER DAY FOR ALL OF US!

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Congratulations on being 6 months off!

 

fg

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Congrats that you are getting some relief!  Hope you find a corner!

I have been in a horrible wave since Feb 1st and it just keeps getting worse....cannot wait to find my corner.

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This is great news!  Congrats!  I began to see very big improvement after the 6 month mark, so you are well on your way!  All the best to you...oh, and I get hit w/ that exhaustion most nights around 8pm.  But then it passes an hour later.  It comes out of nowhere!

 

Thank you for the great update and here's to FULL healing on its way!

 

Schatje

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Congratulations soonerdean!!!

 

You do have reason to be happy and proud of yourself for hanging in there during the really rough times.  I also look back to 6 months and realize that I was doing so much more at that time, and much of it without worrying about the side effects.

 

I wish you continued healing!!!

 

pianogirl 

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Congratulations. 

 

Wishing you continued healing.

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Congrats sooner  :yippee:

 

Oscar

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Congratulations   Can't wait to say the same thing

 

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Just an update here.  Anxiety, depression, d/r & d/p are almost no existent...what a relief.. But some old friends are still hanging on tight like my red/burning face and neck, sinus pressure & pain and my hands and feet sting/burn and hurt like hell and I still have a mild case of the "flu like" symptoms but m getting some much needed MENTAL relief.

 

Now I'm not getting too excited because I realize this is far from over but what everyone said about turning the corner at 6 mths seems to be true...at least in my situation.  I don't think I've actually turned the corner but do think I'm about half way into it.

 

Here's hoping everyone has a day full of healing.

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  Good for you, soonerdean!!!  We're all praying that your good days are here to stay!

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Just an update here.  Anxiety, depression, d/r & d/p are almost no existent...what a relief.. But some old friends are still hanging on tight like my red/burning face and neck, sinus pressure & pain and my hands and feet sting/burn and hurt like hell and I still have a mild case of the "flu like" symptoms but m getting some much needed MENTAL relief.

 

Now I'm not getting too excited because I realize this is far from over but what everyone said about turning the corner at 6 mths seems to be true...at least in my situation.  I don't think I've actually turned the corner but do think I'm about half way into it.

 

Here's hoping everyone has a day full of healing.

That is awesome!  I have so little physical stuff going on...it's all mental for me and I need a break!!!!!!!

Actually when I get the little physical stuff to come back for a few days it's a good reminder that it's not me but the f'ing withdrawal!!!!!