Tricks for helping myself through 'detox' periods? - Wild Minds network2024-03-29T10:39:12Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/forum/topics/tricks-for-helping-myself-through-detox-periods?commentId=4661400%3AComment%3A104449&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noKacey-I do think that you nee…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-15:4661400:Comment:1044492012-10-15T01:22:04.278ZGina Blackhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/GinaBlack
<p>Kacey-I do think that you need to find why you are so addicted to it, consciously and subconsciously. What do you have in there that you don't have in real life? Perhaps you could find some sort of replacement. For example, many people smoke because it calms them down. And when they try to quit they often seek other ways to feel calm, and keep themselves occupied. (It's not the same, but it makes rehab more bearable)</p>
<p>Kacey-I do think that you need to find why you are so addicted to it, consciously and subconsciously. What do you have in there that you don't have in real life? Perhaps you could find some sort of replacement. For example, many people smoke because it calms them down. And when they try to quit they often seek other ways to feel calm, and keep themselves occupied. (It's not the same, but it makes rehab more bearable)</p> It's kind of all or nothing f…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-11:4661400:Comment:1043252012-10-11T21:35:03.405ZKaceyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/KaceyJVaughan
<p>It's kind of all or nothing for me, too, Alta. I've realized just how distant I am from my friends and family and how much the DD is taking over and I feel I have to stop altogether. It's hard. It just keeps creeping back in on me. When I do make an effort to stop I feel kind of a shocked back to life feeling and feel weird and have a hard time going into public. I know it's strange but that's how it happens to me.</p>
<p>It's kind of all or nothing for me, too, Alta. I've realized just how distant I am from my friends and family and how much the DD is taking over and I feel I have to stop altogether. It's hard. It just keeps creeping back in on me. When I do make an effort to stop I feel kind of a shocked back to life feeling and feel weird and have a hard time going into public. I know it's strange but that's how it happens to me.</p> I am currently going through…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-10:4661400:Comment:1038862012-10-10T00:51:03.475Ztafflehttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/JohnTang
<p>I am currently going through withdrawal. When I feel the need to daydream, I try to do something fun such as playing cards or web surfing. I also hear bells help too.</p>
<p>I am currently going through withdrawal. When I feel the need to daydream, I try to do something fun such as playing cards or web surfing. I also hear bells help too.</p> That's the spirit, don't give…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-09:4661400:Comment:1039652012-10-09T21:14:48.435ZGina Blackhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/GinaBlack
<p>That's the spirit, don't give up! :)</p>
<p>Also, I agree about positive human interaction, it helps getting out of depression.</p>
<p>That's the spirit, don't give up! :)</p>
<p>Also, I agree about positive human interaction, it helps getting out of depression.</p> Thanks to you both. I recogn…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-09:4661400:Comment:1041152012-10-09T20:35:34.247ZAlta Mordenhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/AltaMorden
<p>Thanks to you both. I recognize that you are both correct. Whether I can manage that is something else. But I will keep trying.</p>
<p>Thanks to you both. I recognize that you are both correct. Whether I can manage that is something else. But I will keep trying.</p> I had withdrawal symptoms suc…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-09:4661400:Comment:1040402012-10-09T20:14:13.633ZEretaiahttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Eretaia
<p>I had withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, loss of appetite, fatigue, increased heart rate, extreme irritability and so on. Some of these symptoms were probably a result of depression which I became aware of only after stopping MD and realizing I was no one without it. Anyways, I was literally lying in bed for two weeks and the only thing which removed all the symptoms was interaction with people I felt comfortable being with, or simply, being occupied with something that allows you to feel…</p>
<p>I had withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, loss of appetite, fatigue, increased heart rate, extreme irritability and so on. Some of these symptoms were probably a result of depression which I became aware of only after stopping MD and realizing I was no one without it. Anyways, I was literally lying in bed for two weeks and the only thing which removed all the symptoms was interaction with people I felt comfortable being with, or simply, being occupied with something that allows you to feel alive.</p>
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<p>Also, another thing: don't go cold turkey. Like Gina said, you'd be merely repressing the problem, it won't solve anything. It'd be like killing off a part of your personality. Your daydreams are in fact a shield against something so find that <em>something</em> and deal with it - and you'll find it by analyzing your fantasies.</p> Well, I hope someone has a go…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-09:4661400:Comment:1039612012-10-09T19:53:10.372ZGina Blackhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/GinaBlack
<p>Well, I hope someone has a good thought, because I never found an easy solution. The only permanent solutions are the ones where MD itself retreats-otherwise you'll keep feeling hurt (according to my personal experience). Denial is not a permanent solution, I'm afraid. I tried it too. Only when I decided to face my fears and change my life, it started retreating.</p>
<p>I cannot know if the head-on approach suits you, as it is a real pain...I've made progress with it, though, and can get in…</p>
<p>Well, I hope someone has a good thought, because I never found an easy solution. The only permanent solutions are the ones where MD itself retreats-otherwise you'll keep feeling hurt (according to my personal experience). Denial is not a permanent solution, I'm afraid. I tried it too. Only when I decided to face my fears and change my life, it started retreating.</p>
<p>I cannot know if the head-on approach suits you, as it is a real pain...I've made progress with it, though, and can get in and out of denial periods without feeling too tormented.</p> I appreciate your comments Gi…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-09:4661400:Comment:1039582012-10-09T19:26:31.373ZAlta Mordenhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/AltaMorden
<p>I appreciate your comments Gina. However with me it seems to be all or nothing. I am incapable of confining my daydreams to single short periods, they bleed over and then in a short time I am back to having them constantly. Probably just my own mental processes, and believe me, if I was able to do as you suggest, I would!</p>
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<p>Any other thoughts on getting through this period? *hopeful smile*</p>
<p>I appreciate your comments Gina. However with me it seems to be all or nothing. I am incapable of confining my daydreams to single short periods, they bleed over and then in a short time I am back to having them constantly. Probably just my own mental processes, and believe me, if I was able to do as you suggest, I would!</p>
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<p>Any other thoughts on getting through this period? *hopeful smile*</p> I usually reserve a certain p…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-10-09:4661400:Comment:1039512012-10-09T18:30:37.077ZGina Blackhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/GinaBlack
<p>I usually reserve a certain part of the day for daydreaming, for example during dinner or before sleep. That way, I get my "drug" without affecting real life. Also, trying to approach daily problems in a philosophical way tends to help me calm down. </p>
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<p>Usually, daydreams are your subconscious telling you something, so plainly blocking them won't solve the cause. I'd advise you to explore the needs/fears projected in the DDs, and think on them. </p>
<p>I usually reserve a certain part of the day for daydreaming, for example during dinner or before sleep. That way, I get my "drug" without affecting real life. Also, trying to approach daily problems in a philosophical way tends to help me calm down. </p>
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<p>Usually, daydreams are your subconscious telling you something, so plainly blocking them won't solve the cause. I'd advise you to explore the needs/fears projected in the DDs, and think on them. </p>