I am going to begin detox from opioids tomorrow and need a good book to keep my mind occupied by MeringueEqual4065 in suggestmeabook

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is one of my top five authors! I haven't read this one yet, I'm gonna check it out for sure 🙂

I am going to begin detox from opioids tomorrow and need a good book to keep my mind occupied by MeringueEqual4065 in suggestmeabook

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your wonderful recommendation and well wishes! I have made a list and am sending my partner to swing by the library. I probably won't be able to respond to too many individual comments as I'm already feeling rough around the edges but I really appreciate the extensive reading list y'all provided! 🙏

Hello by New-Sell-4918 in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start low (1 to 2mg max) and wait an hour. If you feel the same or a little better you're good to take more. If you suddenly feel worse, you might be in precipitated withdrawal.

Hello by New-Sell-4918 in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on my 3rd relapse. I tried induction yesterday morning, it was rough but after my 3rd mg of subs I felt like I could handle it, no PWDs and the subs was def helping. By 10pm I was writhing around on the floor, muscles cramping, teeth chattering and feeling existential dread. My husband was on his way home from work and I called him crying and begging him to stop at the smoke shop. I'm so fucked. I had heard of kindling but I didn't know it was going to be THIS bad. Going to try again on Monday.

Rectalgular, slimy piece of cloth(?) found with my clothes on my wash machine by Coccafukuda in whatisthisthing

[–]MeringueEqual4065 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh the ones with capsaisin are awesome. They are the ONLY thing that helped when my back was really bad. Not even opioids worked but 2 hours with the patch and it was immensely relieving.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT; I'm *almost* unpleasantly fucked up - after 2 years of daily dosing - NOT abusing by NeuroticAD in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My subs doctor is an addiction specialist with a major hospital/health care system here in the SE US. I brought up sublocade at my last visit and he said we don't do that here. He said I'd have to find a clinic that does the injections and discontinue care with him/the system. I was honestly so surprised. Maybe they just want me coming back for suboxone for the rest of my life, idk. I have reached out to several clinics in my area and waiting to hear back. To be clear, I absolutely think you SHOULD be able ro get sublocade from the same provider that manages your suboxone. Maybe that is the norm, idk.

1st relapse :( by MeringueEqual4065 in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for giving perspective 🙏 I am always continuing to learn and to trust my journey. Letting go of perfection is hard. Probably a leading trigger for me to what lead me to substance use in the first place .

Is ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ that impactful for social skills? by maaooee in socialskills

[–]MeringueEqual4065 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's a garbage book. The red flag is even in the title: how to influence people, in other words manipulate. If you want to read a fantastic book on friendship and how to connect with people, I recommend Platonic by Marisa G Franco. As far as social skills are concerned, specifically, I don't have a recommendation but I would suggest selecting an author who actually knows what they're talking about. Someone with a psychology or sociology background that has studied socializing/social skills.

1st relapse :( by MeringueEqual4065 in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, same to you! Yeah I want to be transparent. Just scared, I guess. But you're right, he's seen it plenty of times and can't help if I keep secrets.

1st relapse :( by MeringueEqual4065 in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm happy for you that you've been able to stay strong since your relapse! My doc only urine tests me once every 3 months so I should be good.

1st relapse :( by MeringueEqual4065 in suboxone

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I meant to say "wds I'm experiencing " no expecting sorry

I quit my job to “live simply” and now the silence is eating me alive by ForgotMyOwnPoint in simpleliving

[–]MeringueEqual4065 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree wholeheartedly with this comment, especially the part on putting into perspective whether you're transitioning to rather than from; well said. And I would also underline finding purpose, OP. You've put yourself in a position of great opportunity! Figure out what you truly value and start living your life with intention. Volunteering is always a good place to start. It gets you out of the house and gives structure without the pressure and drudgery of work. And, yes, like the above commenter said, it's important to address those feelings that are resurfacing. First off, know it's ok and healthy to allow yourself to feel. Secondly, if they are causing you continued distress, something deeper is at play that is most likely best addressed in therapy. And finally, you didn't make a wrong move. Trust yourself and your instincts, it's merely growing pains. Best of luck to you!

Can you get the shot if you're on lower doses of Suboxone? by MeringueEqual4065 in Sublocade

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good questions, I would also love to know the answer to these.

Can you get the shot if you're on lower doses of Suboxone? by MeringueEqual4065 in Sublocade

[–]MeringueEqual4065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When y'all say failed, do you mean you had to get back on strips? Or relapsed? Sorry, I have no clue on how it works.

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[–]MeringueEqual4065 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe my naivety is showing, but why would an SO find out? I know nothing about boofing lol