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1 more day and I'll have been off suboxone for a year.
I'll save my thoughts till tomorrow.
Edit:
I've looked at the stats. Upto 90% of people who stop taking it relapse within 4 weeks and are at increased risk of death.
12% of people remained sober at the 9 month mark.
Fucking sobering.
Well done mate.
Yes, sobering. And the fact that you've been off it for a year speaks volumes for your courage and self-control. Dam admirable imo.
Thank you :)
I haven't had cravings for about 8 years so that part was fine. It's the not being emotionally numb part that was rough
Yeeaaah, the awakening feelings .... been there and done that. Not fun. But the worst does pass with the passage of time.
My god, man. You are un fucking stoppable. Holy shit. I am in awe.
That's really kind of you to say :)
I've come to believe that there is no choice but to keep moving forward.
I'm so proud of you
so many hugs and kudos
change is so very very hard, any change, you have done awesome ๐