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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: Connoisseur]
#23348325 - 06/15/16 06:13 PM (7 years, 7 months ago) |
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I've been on a suboxone taper for the last 6 months since I relapsed on Some Brooklyn Brown and Overdosed in my bathroom. I had NYC police wake me up with Narcan. I was back out shooting that night. I realized I needed Replacement therapy to properly get my life structured. I'm currently at .25MG a day and plan to jump in 2 weeks. I send positive vibes to anyone still walking around with this monkey on their back. I've almost shaken mine. Lets see.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: Connoisseur]
#23348351 - 06/15/16 06:19 PM (7 years, 7 months ago) |
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Connoisseur said: bupe bites you in the ass worse than most opiates
Thats a subjective opinion. Most people don't succeed with Buprenorphine because they don't properly taper to a low enough dose and have a inadequate schedule. I know thousands of posts where users of all different forums firmly believe in Bupe. The problem tends to lie with unscrupulous doctors who want you to become a regular at the "Business". I disregarded everything my DR said and followed precise tapering advise from tried and true addicts.I'm sorry you had no success with Bupe. But don't discredit its medicinal value.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: Lucis]
#23353611 - 06/17/16 04:45 AM (7 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yes we can. You can pick up a kit from a local pharmacy.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: stzacrack]
#23378158 - 06/24/16 05:14 PM (7 years, 7 months ago) |
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Im still on .25 mg of sub. I will be done with my taper next weekend. Subs saved my life. They are a great tool if used the right way.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: Fert Nitty]
#23380571 - 06/25/16 11:50 AM (7 years, 7 months ago) |
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I may drop .25mg down 50% and then jump from there. Not sure yet. I want to minimize my withdrawals as much as possible.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: M1NDW4R]
#23415078 - 07/05/16 08:40 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Anyone have experience with detoxing the body from opi-addiction with the help of NMDA-antagonists?
FML atm.
I do. I've tried with PCP, MXE and Ketamine. DXM may work well to. The withdrawal effects are greatly reduced to non existent with NMDA drugs but withdrawal effects set right in as the drug effect wears off. It would take consistent doses. Not practical outside a medical facility. IMO
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: PLURAL]
#23420806 - 07/07/16 05:01 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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I can relate to this post. Best thing I ever did was go to rehab relapse and overdose till a cop woke me up with some wake up spray. Its a terrible disease that puts you in serious denial. It takes some real fucking low points for you to come to a realization your in need of a serious lifestyle change. It scary to think of how to world perceived me in active heroin addiction. I wouldn't want to carry myself any less than the way I do today. I commend you Treana on your freedom and your like minded post. Keep it up bud.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: Connoisseur]
#23426483 - 07/09/16 12:37 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Today marks day 1 on my bupe withdrawal. The last 2 2 days i iv'd my last doses so the half life has been decreased substantially. I feel uncomfortable but not to bad. Hopefully this is my last opiate wd ever.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: PLURAL]
#23426548 - 07/09/16 01:05 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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I've eliminated all contact with anybody associated with drug use in the last year and a half. I wouldn't know where to get dope now. My only source of opiates has been from a DR the last year. If I wanted to sniff them out I could overtime. But I've got a great career formyself and finally starting to enjoy life again. I wouldn't go back knowing what I know now. I still use other chemicals just nothing of the opiate class. I hope. Life is bizzare.
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Sketch Turner said: I've no idea how some of you are able to just stop cold turkey, I find it really difficult to do everyday tasks when withdrawing. .
Everyone withdraws differently. I found early on in my opiate addiction I could still force myself to go to work/school while withdrawing but I was still miserable. The physical symptoms suck, yes but mostly a lot of it is psychological. As years progressed with continued opiate abuse the withdrawal became actually harder to deal with more due to the psychological aspect of self hatred and regret. Your mind plays a big factor.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: T-Rex]
#23446498 - 07/16/16 10:36 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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And I'm on day 8 without any bupe. The withdrawals were nothing compared to full agonist cold turkey. Suboxone is a great tool if used properly with a set taper regime. The benzos help a lot lately though because insomnia is the only symptom i still have.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: Lucis]
#23450939 - 07/17/16 07:35 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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That is key, your right. Sitting in bed dwelling about being sick makes it 100X worse. Just going out for a drive makes the withdrawal subside a bit.Amazing what the mind can do to the body.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: xzylocybin]
#23453789 - 07/18/16 05:56 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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xzylocybin said: has anyone actually tried the trainspotting method? Have someone lock you in a room with food/TV/water/shit buckets/everything you need for a week or two
No because that's a hollywood dramatization based on opiate withdrawal. Most opiate addicts have responsibilities or other things to take care of in life. Its not as simple as locking yourself in a room for 7 days and your cured.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: Connoisseur]
#23523056 - 08/08/16 08:17 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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Connoisseur said: Been off H all month, coming off poppy tea starting a few days ago been doing small doses of kratom periodically.
LOVE this post Conn. Proud of you. Its a hard habit to kick but life is sooo much better when not a slave to Opiates. And my bad for not texting back the other day. Some family shit needed tending to.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: Connoisseur]
#23523069 - 08/08/16 08:21 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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Not bad. Long day at work. High on coke right now trying to type up a proposal for my corporate meeting tomo.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group (moved) [Re: moonrockmushy] 1
#23525805 - 08/09/16 07:20 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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you guys can do it. I did and never thought id be opiate free ever. SET YOUR MIND TO IT.
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I'm now 2 months clean from suboxone and 8 months clean of heroin. Life feels great. i enjoy more things. Still not out of the lingering depression and lethargy but its a pleasure not to wake up chasing something in order to function. I've had longer clean time in the past but I can say this time around I see success. I completely eliminated all my friendships outside of work and have lost any connection for heroin or opiates. Getting clean from opiates starts from within. If you are determined to get off opiates you can. All willpower. I believe in everyone of you.
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Re: Opiate addicts support group [Re: Connoisseur]
#23622776 - 09/07/16 05:16 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hey Conn. I've been away on business. When I'm home Friday I'll message you.
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Well I had a relapse on heroin the last few weeks. The depression always brings me back. This time around I tried kratom for the WD's and I must say this plant is a god send. Been clean off heroin since Sunday Morning, using kratom and tapering slowly everyday.
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Its just amazing how long term opiate addiction really alters my neurochemistry. I feel like I jepordized that portion of my brain where my opioid receptors are.
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