I made an appointment to see an addiction Dr. re:sub. So many of you seem to doing well on it and I watched the HBO special.....I am relieved. Called the detox and I can still change my mind(again) if I want. They will only use Ultram. I have to make a decision and stick to it...this past week was the closest I have come to having a nervous breakdown..I am obsessing every day and need to make a firm decision. I am borrowing the $4 and totally devoting myself to recovery,,including meetings, counseling and a sponsor. All the way. Thanks. S
i 'll be saying a prayer for you sharon...........
love ya
thumper
love ya
thumper
Sharonn, relax. All you have to do is show up and the detox people will do the work. Let them run the show. The hardest thing about detox is giving up control. I hated it. I wanted to tell them what to give me and how much and when but it doesn't work that way. I'm not sure what the ultram is for but be careful with it. Have you made it to a meeting yet?
When you start obsessing why don't you ask the God of your understanding to take the thoughts away? It really does work. I remember how hard it is in the beginning, making that decision to get clean and sticking to it is tough. And I didn't have chronic pain to deal with. Hang in there. It can only get better, right?
When you start obsessing why don't you ask the God of your understanding to take the thoughts away? It really does work. I remember how hard it is in the beginning, making that decision to get clean and sticking to it is tough. And I didn't have chronic pain to deal with. Hang in there. It can only get better, right?
When you start obsessing why don't you ask the God of your understanding to take the thoughts away?
Sharonn, some of the best advice out there....ask to live by God's will, not yours...daily, hourly, by the minute...
It works if you work it!
Sharonn, some of the best advice out there....ask to live by God's will, not yours...daily, hourly, by the minute...
It works if you work it!
S hey sweety Im glad youve made a desion & even better one that FEELS right for you.The Sub + therapy & lots of love & support can give you such a new outlook on life.
I know youve been battling yourself for so long now & its good to know what you desided feels right for you.I agree I really think Sub is a better option for you than going into Detox & getting Ultram(bad bad drug)
You just keep hanging on ok S
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I know youve been battling yourself for so long now & its good to know what you desided feels right for you.I agree I really think Sub is a better option for you than going into Detox & getting Ultram(bad bad drug)
You just keep hanging on ok S
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Why would Detox using ULTRAM a POISON very dangerous drug or the sub therapy?
Kind of a no brainer.
The suboxone doctor will explain the drug and how it works. But its up to you to make a meeting a day and get into therapy.
Suboxone is just a tool. Are there any people on suboxone or have been on it who has also been in a intensive outpatient group. Its as close as being in Rehab for me anyway. I loved the therapy and was saddened when i had to stop.
Maybe some others can share there experience with there suboxone therapy.
Jeff
Kind of a no brainer.
The suboxone doctor will explain the drug and how it works. But its up to you to make a meeting a day and get into therapy.
Suboxone is just a tool. Are there any people on suboxone or have been on it who has also been in a intensive outpatient group. Its as close as being in Rehab for me anyway. I loved the therapy and was saddened when i had to stop.
Maybe some others can share there experience with there suboxone therapy.
Jeff
Sharon,i want to start by saying i thought long and hard about going the sub route.I really didnt want to,was afraid of putting another pill in my mouth in place of the pain pills.I still am not 100% happy about the decision,but i did it,and it has helped me alot.Without the sub,the cousnleing,the womans group i go to(asscoiated with the recovery center i go to)i probably would have relapsed by now,instead...its been almost 8 months without pain meds.So i give the sub a huge amount of respect.I believe its soemthing you should look intomwith eyes wide open.Be willing to have follow ups,meetings,whatever you can to help you through.
the womans group i go to,now have 5 woman on sub,we talk about it alot,we all have differnet ideas about it,some want on for life,others,like me,want it for a stepping stone.Im weaning off now,but without it,im not sure where i would be.
Good luck to you,youve been struggling for so long,and with all your pain and health issues,this might just be the answer.Please,keep us all informed.Take care~KIM
the womans group i go to,now have 5 woman on sub,we talk about it alot,we all have differnet ideas about it,some want on for life,others,like me,want it for a stepping stone.Im weaning off now,but without it,im not sure where i would be.
Good luck to you,youve been struggling for so long,and with all your pain and health issues,this might just be the answer.Please,keep us all informed.Take care~KIM
Whatever you decide Sharonn, we're behind you. The main point here is you're choosing recovery and committing yourself to it, we've all debated the many paths there are.
For me sub was a great tool, along with face to face support. My relapse was a number of factors, long after I had stopped sub. Hindsight is 20/20 and I should have never stopped going to meetings.
I so admire your determination, you're a fighter and a survivor Sharonn.
xx
Whatever you decide, I'm thinking about you Sharonn. But like Kat said, let someone else drive the bus for awhile. Sub has been a wonderful tool for some here, while for others, it's been a nightmare. So pay attention to those that have used it successfully and been able to get off of it within a short period of time. I'm so happy to hear that you are going to meetings and getting a sponsor. Nothing else has worked, so maybe this is your time to shine! Hang in there girl, be kind to yourself. Love, Lisa
