checkin' in

I'm on my 2nd day withdrawing from my Fibro pain meds. I worked 90 stressful hours in 5 days last week and I was in flare from day one. I work on mainframe computer and network systems and every 3-4 months we stage a mock disaster, trying to revive all systems as quickly as possible. It's always a high stress environment for at least 4 days straight.

This one was a beast and my first one since my return to work, 2 years ago. I've done many but I was completely unprepared this time. I found that I've become over-cautious, worrisome, anxious and seem unable to problem-solve as I once did. It had me totally stressed and depressed the whole week. Of course, this meant I never saw my daughter all week and won't till I pick her up at 8 tonight.

All this has me pretty low today - actually not as bad today as yesterday. I know the biggest issue right now is withdrawal but also see that I need to put more into my work, find new challenges.

Thanks for taking time to read this. I knew somebody would listen.......

Brian

Thanks for checking in. I am pretty much in Karens corner.

I have to say though you did good all in all for a realk tough week, so if you are trying to reduce your medication; this past week gave you a good idea of what it would be like.

If you are changing meds hang in there it will get better!

Give posting Brian, we are always here to listen and support.

Peace
Trina

Hey Brian,

I had to remove a couple of words out of your post because we aren't allowed to discuss marijuana, even medical. But I want you to know I wish you the best with this. It is always good if we can get off of pain medication, especially narcotics. And you are doing good to not get addicted. I am sure I am... I hope that everything works out for you. Keep posting and know we all care..

Hugs, Karen

keep strong brian.
with healing compassion.
jamie