I have been away form the board a lot lately. I didn't see much going on in the way of support or recovery. Cowgirl sugguested that we start topics that aided in recovery. I have kept my going to the hospital to myself. Going there has really helped me in my recovery so I thought it might be a good topic.
I have been working a lot and have just finished having some remodeling work done on my house. I don't return to "the salt mines" until after the 1st of the year.
How are you doing?
Catherine
Hey girl,
So good to hear from and what the hell are the salt mines?
I'm going OK, still on 2mgs and terrified of taking the leap. Life is smooth for the first time in a long time. Work is great AND I'm getting married in March to the best bloke a girl could want. My kids are over the moon and my folks can't believe I'm marrying someone NICE LOL.
Wendy
So good to hear from and what the hell are the salt mines?
I'm going OK, still on 2mgs and terrified of taking the leap. Life is smooth for the first time in a long time. Work is great AND I'm getting married in March to the best bloke a girl could want. My kids are over the moon and my folks can't believe I'm marrying someone NICE LOL.
Wendy
WOW!!!!!! Your getting married!!! I am so happy for you. And he's a nice guy? lol
The salt mines: A long time a ago working in the salt mines was a good job if you lived. The hours were long and the work was backbreaking. Most people that worked in the salt mines died from methane gas poisoning. Of course you could aslo die from a cave in. Sometimes work feels like I'm slaving in the salt mines.
Don't stop taking the suboxone until you are ready. You are the the only only one that knows when the time to quit its there. I was spooked about living suboxone free. The suboxone kept me from taking my DOC. Could I do it on my own? Gives one the creeps doesn't it?
My doctor told me if I relapsed to call him right away and I would start the suboxone again. Knowing that has been my safety net.
You sound great.
Catherine
The salt mines: A long time a ago working in the salt mines was a good job if you lived. The hours were long and the work was backbreaking. Most people that worked in the salt mines died from methane gas poisoning. Of course you could aslo die from a cave in. Sometimes work feels like I'm slaving in the salt mines.
Don't stop taking the suboxone until you are ready. You are the the only only one that knows when the time to quit its there. I was spooked about living suboxone free. The suboxone kept me from taking my DOC. Could I do it on my own? Gives one the creeps doesn't it?
My doctor told me if I relapsed to call him right away and I would start the suboxone again. Knowing that has been my safety net.
You sound great.
Catherine
Safety net LOL
I really feel it's just another drug I have to overcome! Don't get me wrong I am greatful for the reprieve, but thats all it really is. I have to bite the bullet at some point. The unfortunate thing is that I feel great. When I was on pills I felt so crook and that gave me motivation to quit but now WHAT!!
I think I'll wait till after the wedding, then start reducing. It wouldn't hurt to start going to meetings, finally.
The trouble, I find with sub is that I feel so normal so therefore It's like 'HELL I don't have a problem' anymore. Just another form of stinkin thinkin
Wendy
I really feel it's just another drug I have to overcome! Don't get me wrong I am greatful for the reprieve, but thats all it really is. I have to bite the bullet at some point. The unfortunate thing is that I feel great. When I was on pills I felt so crook and that gave me motivation to quit but now WHAT!!
I think I'll wait till after the wedding, then start reducing. It wouldn't hurt to start going to meetings, finally.
The trouble, I find with sub is that I feel so normal so therefore It's like 'HELL I don't have a problem' anymore. Just another form of stinkin thinkin
Wendy
Remember that the suboxone is keeping you from your DOC and the behavor. The behavor would be buying on the streets, internet or doctor shopping like I did.
You have a job and have met a wonderful man that you are going to marry. Could you have done all this while taking your DOC?
I consider suboxone to be my friend. I certainly respected it. Suboxone is a powerful drug. Suboxone didn't take over rmy life like my DOC did. The suboxone helped me get pill free.
I know how you feel when you say that you feel wonderful today. When I took suboxone I felt great for the first time in years. I was also afraid that when I stopped taking the suboxone the good feelings would be over. I felt just as good when I stopped taking the suboxone. I feel better every day.
Take your time, quiting isn't a competition. When your ready, you will be ready.
Catherine
You have a job and have met a wonderful man that you are going to marry. Could you have done all this while taking your DOC?
I consider suboxone to be my friend. I certainly respected it. Suboxone is a powerful drug. Suboxone didn't take over rmy life like my DOC did. The suboxone helped me get pill free.
I know how you feel when you say that you feel wonderful today. When I took suboxone I felt great for the first time in years. I was also afraid that when I stopped taking the suboxone the good feelings would be over. I felt just as good when I stopped taking the suboxone. I feel better every day.
Take your time, quiting isn't a competition. When your ready, you will be ready.
Catherine
Thanks Catherine,
You have become 'my voice of reason'. I am not abusing my sub or anything else. I have not even smoked pot, no desire, since starting sub. It has been a godsend. No I would not be getting married if I was still chasing the high.
I have a lot to be greatful for, I just forget sometimes
Thankyou
Wendy
You have become 'my voice of reason'. I am not abusing my sub or anything else. I have not even smoked pot, no desire, since starting sub. It has been a godsend. No I would not be getting married if I was still chasing the high.
I have a lot to be greatful for, I just forget sometimes
Thankyou
Wendy
Don't ever forget to give yourself credit. You did this, no one did it for you. Suboxone is a tool that you are using properly. You chose to take it. You are saving your life. You are living pill free. Everything you are doing and feeling today is because of your actions. Pat yourself on the back, you deserve it.
I going to go to sleep. Maybe I will see you here tomorrow night.
Goodnight
Catherine
I going to go to sleep. Maybe I will see you here tomorrow night.
Goodnight
Catherine
