Started Treatment!!

[Courtney85]

So like I told everyone a few weeks ago I was going to go to treatment, well I started! Its an outpatient treatment, and I know some people's opinion on this but its a methadone/suboxone clinic and I like it alot. I couldnt stop on my own, with my already bad anxiety and sky high b/p (yes at 24!)  I just had too hard of a time (tried many times c/t) and my Dr thought it would be a good idea to go on something also with my medical problems because even using opiates AND my b/p meds my b/p is still uncontrolled and we (me and my Dr) are still in the process of finding meds to control it. Anyways when I went in for my intake my b/p was like 240/140 because of how sick I was in w/d's. Thank God now that I have been on methadone for 2 weeks now its ALOT lower (not normal, but alot lower). Me and the methadone Dr decided I am going to try and stay at the absolute lowest dose possible to get off in a shorter time. My goal going there was actually to use suboxone but sense it was $750 a month compared to $330 I chose the methadone until I can figure out if I can get on the insurance that covers Suboxone or not. Anyways sorry for the long post but I wanted you all to know that I had started treatment :) I am so done popping pills ALL day long and only worrying about getting that next high and where I'm going to find it ETC ETC, I am DONE and I mean DONE with that ****! I really like the treatment classes that go along with the clinic I am in, it helps me alot. And I hope to come on here alot more as well because this site really helps me as I read it just about everyday. Thanks for all the support here and all of you inspire me so much! Like I said I read everyday and have learned so much and gotten so much advice from all of you.

[LateAugust]

You sound so committed to your sobriety, please celebrate and completely embrace your new approach to life; one that is healthy and strong, truly seeking a wonderful and happy future.

My daughter is/was an oxy addict.....  and it took  many relapses  and many treatments to find one that is helping  her to regain her life....she has the opposite  medical problem,  detox makes  her BP plummet,  and all of the drugs to help with w/d she can't take, because her BP is way too low,    with drug addiction everyone's body is different..     And you are absolutely correct,  what works for you may not work for another.... no one has any right to judge you tho, or your treatment plan......   unfortunately drug addiction does come off a cookie cutter belt!

Take good care of yourself, sweetheart.   When you are unsure  or have questions  please talk to your councelor or addiction doctor.. or post here and those that know your stuggle can help you.   Have you attended or checked into any NA/AA meetings,  they do such a great job........   Al-Anon was a bit of my sanity and still is thru the addicion curse.  Please take advantage of any and all resources available to you.   You have to want sobriety more than you have ever wanted anything in your life........  and it will pay back for you ten fold.

I am a bit suprised by the Sub cost.........I live in a metro area that is  fairly expensive and the monthy Suboxone treatment here is less than half of what they quoted you....  Keep asking questions,   taking control of your life,  and doing all that is required of you to beat the destructive addiction cycle.

My best thoughts and wishes are with you!!    Take good care of you always!

[j34]

You sound very happy and I am for you. great job in WORKING for your recovery.I found that once I started working in the solution Wow we I started getting the benefits.Just one day at a time.Blessing sent to you.

[dominosarah]

Glad to hear you are doing outpatient counseling.  Sounds like you and the doctor have a plan.....keep us posted                   sara