day 2 and feeling good

[ribs2k]

I posted on my day 1 post. Explaining iim on suboxone and still working my recovery plan. Feeling good and very happy and hopeful.

[ribs2k]

I am good, and started a day 3 post. Thanks self!

[selfinduced]

Hey Randy, How ya feeling today?

[Pat1956100]

Hi Randy
I just wanted to offer my support and let you know that I am always here for you.  It's nice to see you being positive.

[salsinator]

Hi Randy,

This is a long and somewhat heated thread, but also some very good comments.  I sent you a PM a few minutes ago.  From what you have told me, I think you have made the right decision, but take the rest of the comments on your thread here to heart, there is a lot of good advice here.  I have first hand experience with suboxone and while it is a life saver, it is not unicorns and rainbows either.  You must be prepared for some work once you are ready to stop taking it.  IBKleen is also correct in her comments regarding AA and NA with maintenance medication.  There are many that don't feel being on suboxone is actually clean.  That being said, it does have it's place.  Take it one step at a time and take the advice people give you seriously.  Everyone on here is here to help each other from their own personal experience.  

[minn66]

Hi, Sweetie, just responded to your message :)

Randy, please know that I am thinking of you and believe in you.

Hugs,
Minn

[Sonrissa]

Hey Minn, I just sent you a private message! Was just going to call an all dog alert cause I was scared you went missing! Just about to put your picture on a milk carton! LOL so happy to see you!

Sorry Randy, didnt mean to hijack!

[minn66]

Randy, just wanted to say that I believe you are doing what is best for you and your situation. At the NA group I attend, you only must have the desire to be clean and be committed to being clean. I have not observed people not being able to speak if they are on a program where the goal is to have the individual completely free of drugs. Perhaps others have had different experiences. At any rate, I am glad you are doing this with the assistance of a doctor and therapist. I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Minn

[kellkell2184]

I am so glad I read your post as I have been trying to detox since Last July. I have been in and out of detoxing so much I feel like I will never get clean. Anyways my last detox in December was successful I did it all CT. Unfortunately Feb came and I started using again.I am an opportunity high seeker. I use till my doctors won't prescribe anymore and then I detox and I am so tired of this lifestyle it is so painful and exhausting all the way around. I am trying to get as much knowledge about suboxone before I consider it. So don't be surprised if you get a msg from me if you don't mind! :)

[selfinduced]

Check out the post  "denial" and read taraskyney(?) post. She may also be a good one to reach out to. xx

[ribs2k]

Thanks Dane. I understand the concerns and I knew when I told you guys how I was trying to get clean there would be some disagreement. I wish I was able to survive cold turkey and be fine, but it didnt work. So here I am. Thanks for the support even though you don't agree with the method.
Randy

[akitagurl12]

i totally agree with you.  Everyone's journey is different and it does no good to bash someone else's plans, at least everyone here is trying. Trying different methods at getting clean, including rehab and suboxone in the past was part of what made me strong enough to get to the point to finally quit this time around. And because of everything I tried in the past, I now know that I will not take my current quit for granted.  But it took me a long time to get to this point, and alot of lessons and self discovery along the way. I just have much respect for addicts who are actually addressing their addiction.  Sadly, there are many more addicts out there that may never get to the point of at least trying to break free.  

[kellkell2184]

I agree however you can not make anyone listen you can only offer advice with the best of intentions and let it go from there!

[kellkell2184]

I am not sure where everyone is from but where I am from the groups NA, and AA are open to anyone whether they are using or detoxing either way everyone is heard. Anyways just remember everyone we are all different and go through detox different from one another so emotions are high and out of whack its easy to take text offensively. I think everyone has great ideas here but we should be supporting one another certainly not going against. We are all here with the same goals!

[ribs2k]

Thanks selfinduced. I am hunting for those success stories now. Thanks everyone for the support. It really feels like I have a chance of getting passed all of this now. And it is largely due to the help from everyone on here, I can't thank you enough.
I didn't mean to cause any misunderstandings IBKleen, please understand I am trying to work in one direction and that is getting better and I need all of the honest and POSITIVE advice I can get. I appreciate all of your posts in the past as well and I know you have my best interest at heart. Thanks, Randy

[vicki595]

Wow Randy, from where I sit,IBK has given you wonderful,honest advice and has been hand holding you for awhile now with all her wisdom and support. It's sad you can't understand.

You do need to listen though. IBK was simply telling you what everyone else who has gone to AA already knows.It was not an attack or meant to suggest you weren't good enough. Every organization or business has a model with their acceptable practices. It's how the world works.

[selfinduced]

Amaria is another member with success. Maybe give her a pm?

[thewaz]

Randy.  It sounds like you've made some informed decisions with your docs.  Only you and they know what's best for you and I pray this is your answer.  You sound awesome and that's important.  The mental part is key.  I'll only speak for myself however I see my role is to listen, allow you to vent, offer advice when we think we have it and cheer your journey on. And that I will continue to do.  In the end, you know what today and tomorrow and next week holds is all up to you.  I wish you well on this. Sincerely.  Your rollercoaster ride has been quite a bumpy one.  Maybe it's coming in for a smooth coast now.  I pray for that.

[rizboy]

Subs worked for me i wish i started them years ago.taper nice and slow.yes you do have mild WD nothing compared to other opiates.work on the emotional reasons you use then tackle the addiction thats my best advice.Doing it this way round produces much better results.good luck on your journey!

[selfinduced]

Ribs, look at girl next door post and their are 2 other success stories on the first or 2nd page today. I can't remember their screen names. I believe they weaned early on tho.

[IBKleen]

Remain humble Randy. You asked for advise and I gave it BASED ON EXPERIENCE. If you are going to make snotty comments back, maybe you are in the wrong place. Seriously, I have been doing this with you for some two months now and I have been kind but honest with you just as it was given to me. There are many people that I deal with daily on here and in the real world that truly want help and do try things outside of their comfort zone much to their amazement. So best of luck to you..I will stick with the folks that actually want help.

[rizboy]

ive never heard of not speaking unless your clean in NA.you must have a desire to stop using that is the only condition. So speak if you want.
YOUR definition of clean is the only thing that matters its your recovery!

[Sonrissa]

Hey Randy, I have absolutely no experience with Sub. As long as you have made a well informed decision with a Doctor, then I think and hope you will be fine! You already sound better and more confident! I do agree that going through withdrawals multiple times is tough on the mind and body! Just be aware and make sure you follow your doctors advice! Everything I've read here says to stay on Subs for as little Time as possible! The withdrawals are worse and longer than pain pills! I wish you all the very best and you continue to be in my prayers!!

[ribs2k]

The short term use of suboxone is sounding appealing and seems like the right way to go. Thanks Self. After 1 week did it seem as though they would taper off of it or just stop?