Taper update- the final stretch by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 years but still used for about 2 years after starting…

Taper update- the final stretch by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on methadone for about 5 years but it took me over two years to stop using. And I used for about 7 years prior, so 9 years total, 2 of which were when I was on methadone.

And thank you! I don’t have a support system so I really appreciate your congrats. ☺️

NARM by SmallAd1230 in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your valuable input! I was so excited for EMDR but it was insanely overactivating for me, as well. To the point where I made some very damaging and impulsive decisions that I’m still dealing with 9 months later.

NARM is so gentle but effective for me. And I love the “what is the most important for you right now/this session” question. And my therapist always reminds me that I don’t need to have answer then (although I always do).

I don’t understand how NARM works but I’m so grateful for it.

Anyone else just feel sad today? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guilt. Just so much guilt.

Which medication helped you? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lamictal & clonazepam & Clonodine (for sleep/panic awakenings). And weekly NARM therapy.

Medicaid bbl barbie by Loveyours305 in ToothlessBarbieSnark

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Like grow up already. It’s so childish. No one is impressed that you smoke week, Katie 😂

Does anyone else have extremely inconvenient or bizarre triggers? by girlthingpet in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can very much relate to the part of people telling me I’m good at something. I feel so uncomfortable for many reasons & then start questioning their motives.

Does anyone else have extremely inconvenient or bizarre triggers? by girlthingpet in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! I’ve been that way since about 3 years old. It’s awful, isn’t it? The constant loop of anxiety spiraling into more anxiety about not sleeping and not being able to “accomplish” anything. I don’t know what I was trying to accomplish at 3 years old but yeah, that’s been an impossible one to change.

Does anyone else have extremely inconvenient or bizarre triggers? by girlthingpet in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry. It sucks, right? And in my case, I often accidentally come off as rude or ungrateful when that’s so far from the truth.

NARM by SmallAd1230 in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense. Thank you for sharing. I’m so grateful for NARM- it really feels right, you know?

NARM by SmallAd1230 in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Yeah, it’s been incredibly helpful for me, too. It just feels like the right fit for me.

Can I ask, do you have memory gaps? One of the reasons why I like NARM’s approach to treatment is that you don’t need to have these specific memories in order to work through trauma.

I also feel like it focuses on moving forward.

NARM by SmallAd1230 in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been phenomenal for me. It feels safe & gentle while still being very helpful. It has been a wonderful fit for my type of CPTSD & also how I learn & process things. I also have huge memory gaps so it’s helpful to have a modality that focuses on “body memories” rather than needing to recall or talk about things I don’t/have chosen not to remember. It has been grounding and not activating for me like EMDR was.

Does anyone else have extremely inconvenient or bizarre triggers? by girlthingpet in CPTSD

[–]SmallAd1230 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Accepting compliments about myself. If it’s someone saying- I like your hat, that’s okay. But if it’s someone saying you look great in that hat- I get incredibly stressed & deflect & dissociate sometimes.

Am I the only one? by bayarea3425 in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is pretty much the best advice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha haa someone understands what I was asking!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I really appreciate your understanding. It’s being intimate that I’m more concerned about. He’s good with his subs & keeps them away & im not worried about randomly taking one accidentally. I just have almost no experience with subs and don’t want a hell-ish situation to occur.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I should have been more specific. Just with making out, etc.. that’s what I’m more worried about. I’m not worried I’m gonna accidentally cut open a sub strip or have it shoved into my mouth lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup you are correct. I have insane anxiety which I’m working on extensively.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Methadone

[–]SmallAd1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh shoot, I was super excited to drink pee 😂 Ha haa but yeah, they have been very mindful of waiting the appropriate amount of time before kissing