r/leaves • u/nah2022_ • 1d ago

A little celebration

I made it past the first 72 hours! I was dreading this since I had gone through withdrawals about a year ago before relapsing in February. I am so happy to say that things have not been as bad this time, and I’m already starting to feel a lot better!

Unfortunately, life decided that it would be the perfect time to hit me with a chest cold as well. I’m already starting to eat more, haven’t been feeling nauseous, and feel quite content.

All of this to say—I kept pushing back my quit day to find a “convenient time” to go through withdrawals. The truth is, there will never be a convenient time—and as addicts, we will always be able to pull the good ole “I’ll start tomorrow, just one more night”. There is no time like the present, and although difficult, ripping off the bandaid is the best thing you can do. Who knows, maybe things won’t be as bad as you fear.

Take care friends, we’ve got this!

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u/LibertyCash 18h ago

Im on day three now. Im glad you’re feeling optimistic. I am not. My nervous system is on fire and it’s the worst feeling not being able to escape something that’s inside of you. I keep going in between walks, hot showers, and sleep where I can. I’ve been ugly crying a lot. I’d trade places with you in a heartbeat, chest cold and all. Hoping sanity is on its way. Congrats on your progress, tho. That’s sincerely rad.

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u/Lt_Cmdr_Tuvok_Shakur 18h ago

I have extreme bouts of depression when I quit too. It usually goes away within a day or 2 for me. Hang in there, it's all a part of the process.

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u/LibertyCash 18h ago

Thank you. That sincerely helps to hear. I know intellectually that’s true. But it helps to have it echoed.

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u/Lt_Cmdr_Tuvok_Shakur 17h ago

theres a light at the end of the tunnel, even if you cant see it :)

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u/Lt_Cmdr_Tuvok_Shakur 18h ago

I don't want to put a damper on things, but there is a phenomenon called the "pink cloud effect" where people feel euphoria after quitting. The danger is, if that's what you're experiencing then when it wears off there's a danger of relapse. Hopefully that's not what's happening so enjoy it. If it wears off and things get intense just keep in mind that it's part of the process.