Painter

I see you are going to the sub Dr on friday,Ive been on it since Jan04 if you have questions please feel free to ask.Ill do what I can to answer ok???mj
dont know if you are still on. i had to leave for a while yes going friday dont have a clue what it is all about heard about it here and actually found a doctor in my area that takes my insurance. what can you tell me will i feel ok or what??
Hey Painter.I can tell you what its been like for me,but Im sure everyone has some differences.
I was like you I probaly drove a couple people on here looney.I wanted to know if I was going to get high?If it felt like methodone,cause Ive had that.Anyways everyone kept saying I would feel normal.Well I havent felt normal for years,but thats the best way to desribe it.I felt very clear headed,strong like I knew I could beat my addiction.Its not a high feeling but it is a good feeling.My first week on it I felt some depression.I would sit & cry for a couple,just cry and than feel better.Also once again this is me as I was getting use to the level I was on I would sometimes feel...off.Like not sick but I just didnt feel right.I would try & lay down for a couple minutes(not very long)After I got to the level that Im on I still felt good.I didnt have ANY physical WD symtoms at all,Of course being an addict I do still crave that buzz but it doesnt control me anymore.The sub is a great TOOL.With anything you need to put the work in but I do need to say it made it alot easier for me.Iam also on Lexapro for depression & that took like 4 weeks to gett into my system.I can say I hope you have it like I did & do,For me the sub was my final option& without it I really dont know where I would be.

Also do you have a support system in place?A therapist or meetings?I have heard that that helps so much to have that extra support.For me right now this board & my family are my extra support...mj
mj, i have heard from some people that you do kinda get high on it dont know what this doctor is gonna give me as far as mg. but at this point i will try anything

thanks again
Ok painter.I need to sign off but please know I will be pulling for you & if you think I can help at all even just to vent please just ask.I am usually on in the mornings but I do check the board during the day.Once again GOOD LUCK I think with the sub as a tool you may just be able to do it this time.Remember its the little steps that get us home....mj