Mikewithfamily is on his way.....

[MikeWithFamily]

Greetings Everyone,
I want to thank everyone who responded to my plea for help. As some of you may recall, I was a basket case on Friday, 2/1 trying to figure out what to do. So many people came to me; sourrounded me, letting me know its "OK", "this is a good place to come for help" and wanted to know more about my drug habit so they could help. Well, I made it to my doctor this morning; told him everything that was going on. Yes, he was taken aback a bit when I told him I was up to 15 Norco a day. However, he wanted to help. I'm very lucky because he was trained and licensed one year ago to deal with these situations and has a license to issue the suboxone to me. He had me fill the script and wanted me back in his office at 1pm, he wanted to monitor my reactions to the drug. Incredible is all I can say for what he is doing for me. The Suboxone removes the W/D symptoms, at least mostof them, I still have hot flashes and am a bit tired and light headed, but those are normal side effects. Anyway, I am on my way to getting back to who I am and that is awsome feeling. I have alot of work to do, I know that because I have to deal with the triggers so they do not trip me up int he future. I really wanted to say thank you for all of your love and support. I will check in again later this week.
If anyone reading my story can relate to this, then don't be afraid to seek help. If anyone who is reading this uses just a couple of pills a day and thnks "no problem, I can handle a few pills", I would encourage you to rethink what you are doing. Remember, everyone started out taking one pill, now if you are up to 2 pills, why is that? Before long, you willbe up to 3, then 4, then8, etc.. and you will keep going. Please don't make the same mistake so many people (who come to this site) have made. The short term "high" is not work the "long term problems" that will develop. I am just an everyday example fo what ends up happening. I am an extremely strong, confident professional and if it can happen to me, it can happen to you. I hope my story helps someone.
Best of care to everyone.

Mike with Family

[toxictome]

Congrats on your progress..I knew you would do it...keep going...and keep posting.....

[dove3053]

Glad to hear things are getting better.

Dove

[ChronicCaroline]

Awesome!!!!!!! You are very courageous and smart! Even better though....in due time you will be sober and a MUCH HAPPIER MAN!!!!

KEEP GOING!

[flmagi]

I've been following your story and am so happy to hear that you've taken the first steps to getting clean.  I'm on the Suboxone too. Today is day 6.  My sister (allaboutmary) and I have had a few ruff (to say the least) days getting our doses adjusted. Our Sub. doctor leaves alot to be desired. It's great you already have an establised relationship with your doctor. That will make it so much easier for you. But if you have any questions, we'll try to help, even though we're dealing with this by trial and error. There are alot of suboxone experianced people here who would be happy to help  you too.
Good luck and keep posting. Let us know how your doing.
Magi

[GoingToMakeIt]

I am so thrilled for you. What a blessing to have your Dr being one who can also monitor your recovery with Suboxone. You posted a good story here. Keep in touch.

[hopsing94]

Mike this is a great post and congratulations. Sounds like you are on your way and please stick around. You may be able to help the next one that comes along. Can never have enough success stories and there are always people looking for answers on Suboxone. Congrats again. John