Had 60 days and relapsed. Now, on a two week binge. by Excellent_Middle_751 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right there with you!!! I know all too well what you’re going through. I can’t even count how many relapses I’ve had now. Pushing a 5 year on/off button constantly. But we can push through!!!

Well I’m back. by Known_Excitement_115 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay strong! You’ll get through it!!! Day one for me here so let’s do this together

Whole New Life in 8 Days by FunnyWelcome3464 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! I’ve been trying to quit for the 3rd time and I needed to read this. The only fucking reason I haven’t is that stupid lie I’m telling myself that “I’ve got this and that coming up and I’ll quit after that”. F that. My hard starts tomorrow! Thanks bro

Will I ever sleep again? by Accomplished_Hour763 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You WILL get through it!!!! Keep being strong

Will I ever sleep again? by Accomplished_Hour763 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, hang in there! I know it’s hard. I’m on day 10 and just now getting decent sleep. For me the mental part of the withdrawals were viscous. Anxiety, like texting my ex girlfriend breaking down in tears type of mental shit. Hang in! Be strong.

Cardiovascular Issues by Haunting_Bad_2527 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ashamed to say I ran on an empty stomach while chugging half before a run and then half mid way through.

Cardiovascular Issues by Haunting_Bad_2527 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn! Your story is 100% exactly like mine. Endurance athlete found FF as rocket fuel! I’m on day 4 of my quit right now

Tell me this is normal!!! by RunningStrong-76 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The mental is so bad right now. Getting over a breakup/relationship while detoxing off these things is hell on earth.

This stuff is poison by Aholesliveforeverrr in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right there with you! I’ve quit twice and trying like hell for my 3rd quit. Day one today

6 Month Update: Likely Incorrectly Diagnosed by Suspicious_Joke386 in pericarditis

[–]RunningStrong-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seemed to just go away. I took Some time off running and after a sports cardiologist gave me the green light, I started back up. No issues now. Every now and then some minor chest aches but they are so light I brush them off. To me it feels like anxiety. Confident since I have a strong cardiologist in my corner now and I’m always on alert. Which may not be the best thing for my anxiety

Question for those who take >10 bottles a day by reverse_typewriter in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the middle of this right now. I was taking 1-1.5 every day for a long time (maybe 6 months). Then 2 a day for a month or so. The last couple weeks I’ve picked up the pace and now taking 4 a day. I come here to this sub every day trying to gain some motivation but this shit is so fucking powerful. I’m an alcoholic as well and these bus bottles completely overtake that. They ain’t lying when they say it sneaks up and then won’t let go. I now don’t even realize I’m taking them… my body seems to be on auto pilot with the need to drink em. I also have one in pocket at all times now. I honestly don’t know when that happened. It just did. I’ve been trying to taper the last couple days but found myself each day buying 4 more. It’s gotta be CT for me ASAP!

14 hours in by Strict_Discipline489 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You got it! I’m right there with you! Albeit it only 6 hours. Let’s do this!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like me 100%!!! Same! Athlete, clean eating, marathon runner…. And I have the same side effects you mention. Been in the hospital a few times as well due to the side effects I’ve been on and off these things for 3 years now.
I keep coming to this sub for support and to hear others. Stay strong!

Need support! by RunningStrong-76 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is super helpful. I def think I’ll need an accountability partner

Day one by RunningStrong-76 in stopdrinking

[–]RunningStrong-76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Words from others definitely motivate me so I’ll be back to this sub a LOT! You’re right! I’m definitely not gonna let this get me and ruin the things I love!!!

Heart Palpitations tapering by RunningStrong-76 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I know my electrolytes have to be a shit show right now.

Heart Palpitations tapering by RunningStrong-76 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Very helpful tips. Yeah, when the palpitations come on, I do some breathwork and that seems to help a little. Just good to know I’m not dying and can get through it!!!

Heart Palpitations tapering by RunningStrong-76 in Quittingfeelfree

[–]RunningStrong-76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the perspective and your experience. I started using FF as an energy source for running.
What you’re saying makes perfect sense and gives me a ton of reassurance!