You've set your quit date, and you know how to get rid of triggers by changing up your environment. I want to talk to you first about what to expect during detox. And in the next lecture, I'll talk about what to do on your first day. detoxing from cocaine is hard. And I want you to know that it takes so much strength and courage just to make the decision to do this. If you're here, then I know you can work through it.
Prepare to detox for about a week. The very first day won't seem so bad, but the next couple of days after will be the worst. The most common side effect that we hear is having remorse. Just feeling bad and starting to second guess your decision to do this. Just know that this is a normal feeling and it will pass. The good thing about detoxing from home and not a facility is that you are in control.
It doesn't have to be so awful and boring. I remember being a kid and being sick and getting to stay home from school. Well, yeah, it sucks being sick, but it was kind of fun not having any responsibility and just being able to lounge around the house. That's how I want you to think of the next week. We talked about making sure you're able to take some time off. And while you will feel crummy, I want you to give yourself permission to congratulate yourself on just doing this.
Make it your own thing. It's okay to be lazy for a week. It's okay to do nothing but watch TV or listen to music. It's okay to do nothing. Clear your schedule and clear your mind. This time is just for you.
On your quit day, I'll talk about stocking up on supplies. So that'll keep you busy on day one. After that, you caught this. If you feel like you can't do it and you want to use, then reach out to our community here in the QA. And you know, we all have your back. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water, eat some healthy food, and try to get out as much as you can.
Weather permitting, enjoy the fresh air, take long walks, you deserve to have as much peace as possible as you go through this. I'll see you in the next lecture. When we talk about what to do on day one.