Day 21 update

[Clong45]

Just updating my status.  3 weeks ago today I started my cold turkey detox off Suboxone.  Feel pretty good.  Sleeping patterns are pretty much back to normal.  Energy is coming back in slow phases.  I find myself getting motivated all by my own now.  It is a very sobering feeling to be sober!  Mentally, I haven't been so bad lately either.  Got a bit of cravings from time to tme.  But I have my alert status turned all the way up.  I know I can't use ever again, or I will again find myself in another several year bender.  Failure is not a option for me.  I've already failed numerous times.  It is time to succeed.  Hope everyone is staying strong.  We are not alone, we are in this together.  Keep your guard up and remember there is no problem in this lifetime that our D.O.C. can't make worse.

[Cesi90]

you're still clean?

[mombojombo]

Hi Cesi90.  How are you?  What is your story?  Addiction can be a lifelong battle.  But I think once many get to a certain time frame of remaining clean, their lifestyle doesn't support using anymore. But they always have to be on guard!  addiction can flip to something new to be addicted to as well.  So, it's important to be watchful.  Let us know how you are doing!!

[Clong45]

Thank you for your support.  Greatly appreciated.

[atthebeach]

congrats on your clean time. you are doing awesome.
you are healing physically,mentally,emotionally,spiritually.
keep on keepin on......
keep yourself busy, exercise, aftercare, a support system.
find a new hobby or revive an old one.
life is good clean and sober.........

[Clong45]

Sounds like you are in the same boat with me.  I used to take methadone.  I switched to Subs 2 years ago.  I was taking way too much Suboxone...but it was better to take those than methadone..wicked drug..by far the worst to come off of!   I think Suboxone is the second worst if abused.  My oxy and heroin habbit set me up for a rollercoaster ride i would of never imagined.  It's been 2 years since I've done Heroin or Oxy. I am so thankful to be where I am at today.  I've lost alot due to my last 10 years of drug use.  Time to grab the bull by the horns and do this!

[weaver71]

Sweet. I love sub success stories. I did a fast taper and am on day 4 no subs. I was only on them 16 days, but couldn't get away from the methadone. I want to wake up excited again, I can't wait. Thanks for leading the way. I know what you mean about doing it for yourself. 100 or so relapses in, I hit bottom pretty hard and relapse now means death. Even as I went about my business, I was dead, but no more. Every day gets better.

[Clong45]

Thankyou, and grats on 7 weeks!  Depression can be manys downfall and a trigger to relapse.  It took me several times to figure that out.  I also noticed that I always tried quitting for reasons other than for myself.  We have to want to be done deep down.  I never was in the past.  I guess I made up every excuse to fall, but it all matters to choice in the end.  I always caved in.  Counseling has helped me understand this greatly.

[mary577]

Great news....congratulations!   I'm ahead of you by 4 weeks....today is my 7 week "anniversary".    I honestly feel better than I have in years!   I can't wait to get up in the morning and get busy taking care of my house and my animals.    For about a month, I was so listless and depressed.   Being clean is a wonderful gift that we give ourselves!