Comments on: How Chaos Contributes to Opiate Detox

By: Valeria

Valeria — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:53:49 +0000

It’s tough to strike a balance: too much chaos and the stress can make you feel like using. Too little action and the boredom and depression can make you feel like getting loaded. But it’s important to feel needed and necessary and, well, happy. Getting out of your house and out of your head is one way to help that happen.

By: Tamra

Tamra — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:09:06 +0000

The idea that “controlled” chaos could help take ones mind off their own thoughts is very true. In fact, part of the reason I began using opiates in the first place was due to a life that was “too” comfortable and predictable. Since I am not currently ready to go back to work full time, having someone or something that required me to get dressed and go out of the house would be very helpful.

By: Valeria

Valeria — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:03:17 +0000

Yeah, it’s definitely not easy but when you get back, you have a feeling of accomplishment. It’s important to find things to feel good about, especially when you’re going it alone.

By: Protect the innocent

Protect the innocent — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:35:08 +0000

I joined a gym and I have found that it was very hard to make myself get out of the house, but I did it. I had to look at it like if I could make myself go and ge opiates then I could make myself get out and do something healthy for myself. One day at a time and one minute at a time during the day is how I live. I am finding it easier to go places and working out has really helped me. If going to a gym is not your thing then just try walking around your block a couple of times, the sun will bring up your serotonine level and you will actually feel better about yourself..Then you can say “I did it and it was all to make me feel better without opiates”.