Author: Damian
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:50 pm
Hey Once upon a time!!
Time is key. But think back long ago before the pills, think of everything you did that made you happy and you enjoyed doing. Thats what the pill took from you and thats what you need to replace it with. I know it sucks because I dont know about you but I like instant gratification and things to be done now. Well this situation is going to take time but the good thing is theres two directions you can be heading in right now , Up or Down and you my friend are headed Up. Be honest with you Doc that prescribes your Suboxone. This communication is key in him forming a slow but safe taper that will give you the least withdrawals when you finally jump off the last Suboxone. These withdrawals mind you were no were as bad as cold turkey, not at all for me. Scale from 1 to 10 , 10 being cold turkey. Suboxone was like 1 mabey 2 and Im a "baby" when it comes to withdrawals.
This stuff is a miracle when used the right way. And it does have its quirks too that you may need to adapt for the time being but think about it, you in the right direction thats all that counts right now. You will have good days and crappy days on Suboxone , but thats how life is when your completely sober too. Little by little your Doc with taper you and you will be fine.
Man I can remember like it was yesterday when I started to feel normal when I came off my 4 years on opiates. Food tasted better , smells where more noticable , all my senses and thoughts came back like I was reborn. My hobbies made me happy again. Just a total change, and it was soooo worth it.
Stick with it and keep posting your thoughts and concerns. Everyone here will help you as much as possible. You gotta crawl before you walk , walk before you run and before you know it. Your running full speed.
Hope it helps,
Damian
