Returned from RDD, rapid drug detox, anesthesia while naltrexone NOT WORTH $9 Gs

JestemPolka

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So this makes three weeks since my plane landed from Michigan, the clinic of disillusionment and false promises. I was so inspired by the videos and the hype of the websites. This was it! My glorious answer. My life back on track. My organic, holistic, raw, superfood, athletic self was going to be H free, after 6 years of playing "double life". I wouldn't be a homebody, afraid and broke to live. Be a social butterfly again. Was it just a pipe dream? Or did I fuck it up with all the right tools? Well, the promise of 24 hours and complete relief as though I never touched H was a lie. The promise of having energy to go to work and be productive in a matter or days was a lie. Maybe I should have spent another $500 more and received a naltrexone implant instead of the 30 day shot. But the shot didn't block cravings, or shitty feeling, and I still relapsed. Ran up every credit card and applied for new one just to cover the expenses. Now i'm in a financial hole and not sober. THAT'S depressing.

Six years ago I was a health nut, a gym nut. I can answer any question about holistic medicine, superfoods, vitamins, raw recipes, etc. And then I met him. The recovering addict. Although it wasn't his fault. No one forced me. I wasn't innocent.

I've been calling for a bed in my area for days now. Nothing. Easier to go to exchange and get all of your H necessities than to receive help at a detox center.

In my opinion, suboxone is shit, methadone is shit. Zubsolv however works... for me. If only it were covered by my insurance. I purchased 7 hydrocodone 10mg/acetaminophen 325 mg's last night. They are all gone. I was sober from H for 24 hours. I was tapering but I had NO idea I would need more than 7 tablets.

Relapsed just minutes ago and I am not sure which thread or forum to use, so perhaps someone can place this in correct spot. I've discovered that activated charcoal (especially coconut activated charcoal) baths help while you are detoxing. But you can only sit in the tub for so long. Yes it is a strange feeling to sit in a tub full of black water, but if you can manage to stay in tub for hours and hours, then it helps. Add some himalayan salt or regular bath salts, some essential oils (i prefer cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon) and lavender.

But that does not cure my bone aches, or sweats, or other symptoms. It just gives some relief, and detoxes through the skin, which is your largest organ.

I'm here for inspiration, support, and to answer any questions about RDD, or holistic remedies, because I've studied all of them. They do help. However I haven't found ANYTHING for the bone aches and constant sweating, restless legs. Oh, and SAM e works wonders with depression. I actually take SAM e while using bc it allows me to use much less.

I will catch hell for this statement, but I'm afraid of OTC meds, such as loperamide, tylenol, gabapentin, and really did not want to use Vics tonight but I thought it would be my taper regimen. The acetaminophen was rough on my stomach. I wasn't used to that. I also take activated charcoal orally. I take this with many other vitamins and superfoods while using. It is sick. But I do believe that I would be in much worse shape if I abandon the large intake of superfoods and vitamins from my daily life.

I will continue to call for a bed. maybe tomorrow will be my day. So I guess I am looking for support, inspiration, and a way to stay busy bc I cannot concentrate on movies. My brain is like a thought tornado.

Hopefully I will get questions, answers, stories, hard truths, etc. I want to keep my mind occupied though. Staying out of my head would help right now.

EDIT: After reading my post i realized there are holes and details left out. But if I were to add every detail my post would turn into a short book, so I will fill in the gabs as conversations unfold.
 
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Hi - sorry you're going through this. I can imagine you're feeling very overwhelmed. Im overwhelmed at trying to get back on track after slipping up for 2 mos. Somehow, I don't think comparing your present self w yourself of 6yrs ago, 1yr ago, whatever-isn't helpful. I have been doing the same thing and have decided I have to stop.

The only possible thing we can work on/with is where we are this minute. Then figure out and execute a plan toward improving. A realistic one. There's no magic cure. Unfortunately.

Rapid detox is no exception. My husband had that done. He eventually relasped. It was very easy to see why. Lack of a plan for aftercare.

It seems like rapid detox is a great jumpstart Not end all. You're thinking in the right direction-by trying to call to get inpatient, etc. Trying to keep moving forward is what seems to lead many to eventual success. There's rarely a straight line from stopping to sobriety. Lots of stops and starts.

Im sure there will be lots of good advice coming from others. Stay positive. Try not to allow negative beliefs rule this. I believe you can be successful. Its really doable. I wish you the best!
 
Don't be afraid of those detox meds! I used them when I quit H! I used gabapentin, loperamide and Xanax! Took gabapentin, about 15-20 loperamide and I felt alright. Then Xanax to sleep for the first few days. Then I tapered off the loperamide since it's technically an opiate. Feel free to ask me any questions! I've been through the detox process!
 
Suboxone and zubsolv are the exact same meds (buprenorphine and naloxone) I've been on both and they identical. If zubsolv works for you I'd say give suboxone another try.
 
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