Author: neilyoung

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:10 pm

Hi all,

Just checking in to let everyone know that I am still clean and off Suboxone. I’m approaching three months now based on the date I started this thread. All withdrawal symptoms have subsided as far as I can tell. I still have minor leg cramps from time to time though, especially when flying. I’ve been doing quite a bit of that lately for work and leisure.

My thought processes and surroundings are a lot clearer these days. Quality of life has improved significantly. The constant worry about whether or not I have my medicine on me when traveling for the day to a music festival or going on a business trip are no more. And most importantly – I wake up every day knowing that I got through the day before without taking a mood or mind altering substance. It is a wonderful feeling.

For those new to this process, time is the master healer and post-Suboxone gets progressively easier day by day. There are many days in which I don’t even think about the fact that I was on Suboxone only a few months ago. Remember that our purpose in recovery (12-step or not) is to live a better way of life. I understand that the process of getting off Suboxone is harder for some than others, but I implore you to look at the long view – you are that much closer to living the life you were mean’t to live.

I’ll continue to check in on a regular basis and let everyone know how I am doing.