Author: mg113

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:04 am

April 15th of this year will mark 2 years of me being off subs. I am not saying its easy staying sober, however I have made many changes in my life since then, I got married, moved, I no longer even know where to get pills or dope. I was on methadone for around 2 years and subs for around 2 years.. then I weaned off with the support of my doctor. It was my decision, and my doctor fully supported me thru it all.

Although I am not on subs anymore my sub dr is also my phsyciatrist so I still see him every 3 months now, and he is still supportive of my decision. What helps me stay sober the most is excercise… it got me thru the withdrawals, and its how i start every day at the gym.. I guess one could say I am addicted to adrenoline which is probably true, since I feel the best after a workout but hey I can handle that addiction. Also I no longer have contact with anyone that I knew when I used.

I am not going to lie and say I dont have cravings, but really that does not happen that often…this much I do know, coming off subs was not easy, and I never ever ever want to go thru any sort of withdrawal again, I am 50 years old and done with that part of my life.

My life is better since i have been off subs, however everyone is different. For me right now life is better.

Everyone is different so I say do what works best for you.