Author: Lillyval

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:04 am

Just a quick update: I’m 9 days cold turkey off of 16mg, 7 days in detox

I have not felt one single minute of withdrawal pain. They are giving me a short acting opiate + benzo every 4 hours round the clock, and phenegren, I think. At night they give me vistaril and melatonin, and they are also giving me amino acids and various vitamins. Plus, I am back on Celexa (antidepressant ) prescribed by my own doctor. I am able to eat (the food is good) and sleep through the night.

I did have one angry outburst, and i did start crying at an NA meeting, but this is nothing compared to the emotional roller coated I was on when I went off Sub on my own. I’m very happy I made this decision, but I am a little worried that things aren’t going to be so easy when I get home. I mean virtually the only thing I have to do for myself right now is take a shower and dress, etc. thats why they strongly suggest that people go to treatment after leaving here. It’s going to be a rude awakening going home and taking care of two kids, a house, laundry, bills, etc. But one day at a time.

I’m thinking of all of you and miss you,
Love,
Lilly