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Detox Day 9

A page in the diary "I hate myself"
Written by Nouse 26. Apr 2008 06:11 PM

Hi all,

I'm not traveling very well at this stage of my detox, but am still hanging in there (just). I have still been very sick up until now and can't hold down very much food, and am trying desperately to keep myself hydrated with small amounts of drinks very frequently. I have been drinking energy drinks to help with electrolytes and am trying to keep my sugar levels up as well, but it is hard when i keep throwing up.
I know i should have gone to see a doctor earlier, and it probably would have made my life easier, but.....
It is too late now, i am hoping this horrible feeling of sickness and pain throughout my body is going to ease very soon. My hands are still shaky, making it hard to hide from others but keeping my detox from as many as i can is something i am determined to do, just in case. The hurt of disappointing people will be worse than the pain i am going through now.

The recovery site i am trying to get to AA meetings on is very helpful, and i have one person on there who has taken me under his wing, encouraging me to keep going and pushes me if i need it. I have felt like giving up so very many times, but it is not for the want of a drink, that hasn't even entered the equation as yet and i'm not looking forward to the cravings starting. That is another ball game altogether and will deal with it when it happens.

I probably haven't handled this as well as i should have, but i have done my best and that is all i can ask of myself right now.

I also wish to thank every single one of my Depnet friends who have encouraged me through this hard task of mine, not sure i could have made it even this far without you.

Take care all,

Luv Nouse

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Comments from the community:

Nouse
You have done so well to be up to day 9 ... as for the physical symptoms ... i really think you should see your GP about some support... the problem is you could get something while you are physically vulnerable... vomiting this long is not good... though you are doing the right thing and keeping the fluids up... be gentle on yourself ... you deserve some support... it is good the AA man is helping... but face to face help is also needed... be careful... Tou are amazing... take care...

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 26. Apr 2008 09:15 PM

Just the biggest HUGGLES TC

Written by Deleted_User, 26. Apr 2008 10:52 PM

Hi Nouse,
Just want to let you know that what you are doing for yourself is wonderful, It takes alot of courage to admit that you have a problem and then take positive steps to fix it.
Stick with it and look after yourself. Just remember to take baby steps and don't let anyone give you negativity or judgement
With you every step of the way with my friendship and support.
Take care
Lynne

Written by chookie67, 27. Apr 2008 12:23 AM

Nouse,

I never wrote to you before, but when I read your diaries I can imagine your pain and the hard time you´re going through, and I am very proud of you!!!!!

Love,
Luise.

Written by Luise, 27. Apr 2008 06:44 AM

I'm proud of you nouse, your doing a great job, don't forget your friends are here for you.
Take care

(((((((((((((((nouse)))))))))))))))

B1

Written by bananas, 27. Apr 2008 07:35 AM

Nouse

Thank you for your post to my diary... up and down characterises me so much... energy levels are a problem... anyway... i really appreciate your support...

I am hoping day 10 of detox has improved your health.. your husband will be back next week so have you prepared what you will tell him about your detox.. you have done so well... keep going... but stay healthy...

take care..

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 27. Apr 2008 09:07 PM

Nouse

You are doing really well. Congratulations on you getting this far. Go to the gp and talk to them and get some maxalon for the nausea or a jab to stop the vomitting.

Keep up with the AA site.

Go Nouse!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 27. Apr 2008 11:06 PM

Hey Nouse,
WOW Day 9!!!
You have come this far..so now you know that it IS possible. You CAN do it!
We're with you all the way!!
XXXXXXX
Cheyne

Written by hippiechick, 28. Apr 2008 12:08 AM