19th July 2007
Hey Texas!
Thanks for thinking of me! I was so happy to see that you mentioned that some of the other people on other forums, didn't have that bad of a time coming off the sub. as some others say. I guess it all has to do with each individual and how they decide to stop it. I'm doing a slow taper, bcuz i don't want to put myself in the position of taking MORE than needed bcuz i feel so crappy. If i were to do it fast, i would get fed up with the symptoms and go right back to larger dose.....i know myself wayyyy too good.
I truely believe that sub. has helped my Dad tremendously. He's a recovering addict. Also addicted to opiates bcuz of his headaches/migraines (like mine). And this is the FIRST time in his 30yrs. of recovering/relapsing, that he has stayed clean and NOT fought cravings off every minute.
It is also helping with his pain, so for that i am so happy. To see your Father suffer every single day for his entire life is very painful. And i would always worry about him relapsing and possibly dying. He over-does everything he takes. Even when he was on Imitrex for the migraines, he would take (3) a day, when the MAX is TWO A WEEK!!!!!!
So i'm thankful for the fact that FOR ONCE in his life, he is not over-medicating bcuz of his pain.
For me, i feel that the sub may be necessary for me after i deliver. I've struggled daily with the cravings whenever i've been sober. And the thought has crossed my mind many times as to whether i'd EVER be able to stay sober. With the sub., i have no cravings whatsoever.
But having had 2 miscarriages, i am too nervous to take anything while i go thru this one. I can't handle living with the thought that i possibly had something to do with it.
Sorry to go on and on.....it's just nice to talk about my specific medication. And i truely believe that it has helped save lives. Every person is different, and so is there road to recovery. And if their road is in need of some help, then sub. can help them live a normal life and not constantly be ill with thoughts of using.
Keep in touch. :angel:
Thanks for thinking of me! I was so happy to see that you mentioned that some of the other people on other forums, didn't have that bad of a time coming off the sub. as some others say. I guess it all has to do with each individual and how they decide to stop it. I'm doing a slow taper, bcuz i don't want to put myself in the position of taking MORE than needed bcuz i feel so crappy. If i were to do it fast, i would get fed up with the symptoms and go right back to larger dose.....i know myself wayyyy too good.
I truely believe that sub. has helped my Dad tremendously. He's a recovering addict. Also addicted to opiates bcuz of his headaches/migraines (like mine). And this is the FIRST time in his 30yrs. of recovering/relapsing, that he has stayed clean and NOT fought cravings off every minute.
It is also helping with his pain, so for that i am so happy. To see your Father suffer every single day for his entire life is very painful. And i would always worry about him relapsing and possibly dying. He over-does everything he takes. Even when he was on Imitrex for the migraines, he would take (3) a day, when the MAX is TWO A WEEK!!!!!!
So i'm thankful for the fact that FOR ONCE in his life, he is not over-medicating bcuz of his pain.
For me, i feel that the sub may be necessary for me after i deliver. I've struggled daily with the cravings whenever i've been sober. And the thought has crossed my mind many times as to whether i'd EVER be able to stay sober. With the sub., i have no cravings whatsoever.
But having had 2 miscarriages, i am too nervous to take anything while i go thru this one. I can't handle living with the thought that i possibly had something to do with it.
Sorry to go on and on.....it's just nice to talk about my specific medication. And i truely believe that it has helped save lives. Every person is different, and so is there road to recovery. And if their road is in need of some help, then sub. can help them live a normal life and not constantly be ill with thoughts of using.
Keep in touch. :angel: