Well, it is day 11, I feel good. I will say that I am very tried, all weekend I just want to sleep. I am not sure if that just part of this process or I am emotionally and physically wore out! I am just going to keep on trucking ya know what I mean jelly bean ! :-)
I know this is off the subject, but is everyone getting ready for Thanksgiving? I am makeing my self go the store and get the rest of the things I need. Witch isn't much. This year I am make the whole meal alone. I am so nervous LOL ! To be honest I would like to skip thanksgiving and to start to Christmas. Cause I should be clean and sober. Also I am going all out this year, I am going to decorate the hole inside of my house. This year my daughter will know how to open presents by her self, its going to be so cute .
Marina ~
Marina:
Congrats. Are you still on the Subutex? How many mgs? A friend of mine is on it and when she went off she relapsed and is now back on 4 mgs. I'm just curious how it's working for others. BTW, she said she is very tired on it.
Rach
Congrats. Are you still on the Subutex? How many mgs? A friend of mine is on it and when she went off she relapsed and is now back on 4 mgs. I'm just curious how it's working for others. BTW, she said she is very tired on it.
Rach
I am taking 2 and a half a day. one pill is 8 mgs. I was taking 3 the my dr. called and told on to lower the dose, he also said on Wed the 24 only take 2 a day. I am glad you told me about you friend cause I was wondering and worried why I am so exhausted.
I guess he is weaning me pretty fast. Thanks again for the info. :-)
I hope you day is going well
Marina ~
I guess he is weaning me pretty fast. Thanks again for the info. :-)
I hope you day is going well
Marina ~
Marina,
I think he's actually weaning you real slow. I went from 16mg day one to 8mg on day two. Now down to 6mg because the higher doses made me tired too. Dont forget with sub less is more and the less time your on it the easier it is to step off with little or no side effects.
Good luck
Johndee
I think he's actually weaning you real slow. I went from 16mg day one to 8mg on day two. Now down to 6mg because the higher doses made me tired too. Dont forget with sub less is more and the less time your on it the easier it is to step off with little or no side effects.
Good luck
Johndee
Hi Marina,
I almost missed your post. Stay strong and keep up with all your hard work. Remember as each day passes you get closer and closer to your goal. Be proud!
You take care of yourself.......
Tina
I almost missed your post. Stay strong and keep up with all your hard work. Remember as each day passes you get closer and closer to your goal. Be proud!
You take care of yourself.......
Tina
Thanks to all of you ~
You all have helped more than the 2 AA meetings I have been to. Cause at the AA meetings I was not allowed to say I am just an addict, I had to say I drank too, and I never drink!
I feel that I can't be totally honest and be my complete self there. I can be me here on this board. That is so comforting.
I did find a sponsor that is just an addict, and I can call her 24/7/365. Just like I have you all there for me :-)
* It is an amazing feeling! *
I will help all of you like you have helped me!
Marina ~
You all have helped more than the 2 AA meetings I have been to. Cause at the AA meetings I was not allowed to say I am just an addict, I had to say I drank too, and I never drink!
I feel that I can't be totally honest and be my complete self there. I can be me here on this board. That is so comforting.
I did find a sponsor that is just an addict, and I can call her 24/7/365. Just like I have you all there for me :-)
* It is an amazing feeling! *
I will help all of you like you have helped me!
Marina ~
Oh yeah!
Has anyone on sub noticed they feel the need to eat more?
I am always hungry and in the 11 days I have gained 4 pounds, is this normal to have food carvings (mostly sweets) or is it just me?
Marina ~
Has anyone on sub noticed they feel the need to eat more?
I am always hungry and in the 11 days I have gained 4 pounds, is this normal to have food carvings (mostly sweets) or is it just me?
Marina ~
Marina, thats what making me hesitant to go to a meeting, I've heard the same story as yours from a few people.
Yes the I've been eating like a horse while on the sub. Other side effects are dry mouth and lack of sex drive (I hope I get this one back).
JohnDee
Yes the I've been eating like a horse while on the sub. Other side effects are dry mouth and lack of sex drive (I hope I get this one back).
JohnDee
John ~
My mouth is sooo dry, and my tongue feels like it is burnt to a crisp. I hate that part.
I want to eat all the time, but most of the time I can't even taste it. Glad to know that I am not the only that has that side effect.
How much longer do you have to use the Sub?
It is good to have some one to compare notes with :-)
Marina ~
My mouth is sooo dry, and my tongue feels like it is burnt to a crisp. I hate that part.
I want to eat all the time, but most of the time I can't even taste it. Glad to know that I am not the only that has that side effect.
How much longer do you have to use the Sub?
It is good to have some one to compare notes with :-)
Marina ~
Marina, I went c/t and I am not on any thing--1 1/2 months in and I am still very tired and I, too eat a lot. I think the eating is boredom and maybe a "replacement" for the pills, but I could stand to gain a little. (I am 5'2",108 lbs). Being tired I think, is just from the recovery itself (for me). You are doing sooo great!!! Hang in there. You should be very, very proud of yourself!
Marina,
the dry mouth is driving me nuts, I've been drinking a ton of water. As far as how long on Sub, my doc says its up to me, he said one patient was off in 8 days, the longest was two months. Im shooting for 10-14 days. I tried getting by on only 4mg yesterday but had a lot of trouble sleeping, my legs were jerking, so I took another mg and got a little sleep. I think I went down too quick. I'll stay on 5-6 mg til Wed when I see him and see what he says.
Good luck
JohnDee
the dry mouth is driving me nuts, I've been drinking a ton of water. As far as how long on Sub, my doc says its up to me, he said one patient was off in 8 days, the longest was two months. Im shooting for 10-14 days. I tried getting by on only 4mg yesterday but had a lot of trouble sleeping, my legs were jerking, so I took another mg and got a little sleep. I think I went down too quick. I'll stay on 5-6 mg til Wed when I see him and see what he says.
Good luck
JohnDee
Marina,
Congratulations to you on your 11 days - that is really great. I'm sure, once things get back to "normal" - (whatever that is :o) the weight will come off again. I am recently "clean" again and have gained almost 10lbs. I need to get my butt out there and exercise - I wish I had the energy to!!! I'm sure, in the long run, this will all be worth it!!!
Love,
Marie
John Dee-
Hi - I was just wondering if you have heard from Dianna? I've been thinking of her. Thanks. Marie
BTW - You seem to be doing a fantastic job yourself there!!!
Congratulations to you on your 11 days - that is really great. I'm sure, once things get back to "normal" - (whatever that is :o) the weight will come off again. I am recently "clean" again and have gained almost 10lbs. I need to get my butt out there and exercise - I wish I had the energy to!!! I'm sure, in the long run, this will all be worth it!!!
Love,
Marie
John Dee-
Hi - I was just wondering if you have heard from Dianna? I've been thinking of her. Thanks. Marie
BTW - You seem to be doing a fantastic job yourself there!!!
Marie, No I havent, I hope shes OK. Let me know if you hear from her.
Thanks
JohnDee
Thanks
JohnDee
