Author: sweet16
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:34 pm
OMG!!! You guys are RAD! (I know, I am an 80’s child) Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. It is MUCH appreciated. It really boosts my determination.
Breezy, holy molly! YOU HAVE TWINS..That alone makes you super-woman. I am definately taking your advise. It has sorta crossed my mind if taking my meds at night would be ok or not. I look forward to my meds. it in the morning, but I am not trying to develope a new habit. It may be worth a try just to switch it up. Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot.
Lillyval, you are so right. I have not really had much in the way of withdrawl until now, that I am on 2 mg. Whew, I am feeling all kinds of things. I AM taking baths (never used to) adding epsom salt like you mentioned. It absolutely helps like nothing else. I sorta feel like I am pulling all the tricks out of my hat too soon. I know I am going to need use every little thing I can, when I actually do jump. I am going to go to the doc and get clonidine for sure, although I’ll wait to use it till I jump. I am afraid if I keep doing all the things you guys suggest now while I am just tapering they will not work as well when I really need them. I am definitely going to listen to my body before I drop again.
Ahhh the benzo thing. Well, I have been taking them for over a year, so it is clear that i will have to address that issue as well eventually. It is odd, but while I was on my DOC, I did not take benzos and I did not get withdrawl, but I am not using this as an excuse. I know I will have to work this out in the future. So how are you doing? I think you are around 5 or 6 days now right? I have not had a chance to read much today. I will catch up tonight. I hope you are moving right along…
Shane86, thanks for your comments. How are you feeling now? Are you are on your 3rd day off of sub? I cant wait to be off sub too. I am so glad you commented on my post. It is so helpful to read other peoples experiences. Everyone has a different story and each one has unique circumstances. Good for you for taking charge and reclaiming your life back. It gives me real hope for change in my own life. I wish you luck as you move forward. I know there will be challanges, but if you really want it, you CAN move past your addictions and start living the life you want. Be positive & do not let anything stand in your way of a life FREE from addiction.
Substation- Thank you so much. I have read thru all of your posts and I have to say I feel like you are like a mentor to many here and quite a success jumping so high. (12 mg right) GEEZE. I am guessing somewhere around sept. 11 was your last dose? Gosh how ya feeeling now? That is right about the time I started to think I was going to taper. Now look, I am down from 4 mg to 2mg. I owe a lot to reading everyones experiences and the encouragement.
FROM MY HEART, everyone, thank you all….