tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post238785956091764274..comments2023-11-05T12:22:53.660+00:00Comments on Gledwood Vol 2 (Main blog): Patronizing Pig Problems IIGledwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-38068920961966594172011-07-10T21:06:27.704+01:002011-07-10T21:06:27.704+01:00baino etc can get to fek...theyve obviously never ...baino etc can get to fek...theyve obviously never been treated...im so lucky i went private as the treatment y (working,functioning) friends get on the nhs is absolutely shocking....as for the groups, they are full of bullshitters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-86906911377448991712011-07-08T01:30:36.370+01:002011-07-08T01:30:36.370+01:00SUSIE: just to clarify:~
"also into reducing...SUSIE: just to clarify:~<br /><br />"also into reducing this methadone to nothing" means I don't mind whether I reduce methadone down down down to nothing... or switch to Subutex and cut THAT to nothing... on principle I don't really mind which I do. The methadone would be less disruptive as no withdrawal-filled changeover.<br /><br />But on reflection, if somebody could wave a magic wand over me and put me on Subbies, I'd rather detox off them any day of the year!Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-10842333108651328622011-07-07T22:20:36.735+01:002011-07-07T22:20:36.735+01:00I just found out today Buta is the titration nurse...I just found out today Buta is the titration nurse so I'm fucked as far as changing workers goes!<br /><br />I've been on Subutex years ago. It worked really well for a short time.<br /><br />It did give me a kind of manic boost when I first switched over. My sleep went down to 4 hours max every day.<br /><br />I don't inherently mind that, I'm just a bit cautious about rocking the boat re my medication.<br /><br />My dose is over 100mg methadone daily so I need to get down to 30 at the most. Ideally I'd switch from something like 15mg methadone or even less.<br /><br />I'm also into just reducing methadone to nothing... I really don't mind which I do as long as I can get OFF this methadone as fast as possible!Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-45867601014669215802011-07-07T20:32:57.992+01:002011-07-07T20:32:57.992+01:00Have you ever thought of getting on Suboxone? May...Have you ever thought of getting on Suboxone? Maybe you've blogged about it but I don't remember seeing anything on that. I've been on subs for 4 years and it does have an anti-depressant effect for me. Granted, I will skip weeks at a time and take a way a lower dose than I'm prescribed. I know there are a lot of negatives to subs, but having an Rx has really helped me. I never worry about being sick. I'm in the US so the health care system is kind of a racket. My Dr. is really nice and he doesn't make me go to meetings, although he encourages it. He sees that I'm better off than I was before I got on the oranges so if I'm dirty a few months, he doesn't mind. However, he is making $$ every time I see him for my 12 minute appt.<br /><br />Anyway, just my 2 cents. I hope things get better for you and you get assigned a more relate-able, sympathetic case worker.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679093677335762819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-35789277040884385622011-07-07T11:56:23.598+01:002011-07-07T11:56:23.598+01:00She can't claim I'm not motivated as it...She can't claim I'm not motivated as it's me who comes in asking for a reduction. It's the first thing I say "please cut it down again".<br /><br />The groups are all about box-ticking. I don't think she knows what to do with me and we do not click. I want another worker.<br /><br />I've just phoned them and asked would the manager please call me back. I'm waiting on a phone call from a "senior practitioner"...Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-90313704058733042922011-07-07T08:28:15.673+01:002011-07-07T08:28:15.673+01:00And I think you have a right to feel a certain emp...And I think you have a right to feel a certain empathy with the person who's supposed to be helping you come off a difficult drug.If she's a bully or you feel bullied then I am pretty sure that in the past i have been told that i can change workers.Well,you have done so chin up and start writing your letter of dismissal...!or maybe just complain to the relevant authority?It is a difficult job granted but there are some workers who still manage to inspire.I hope you find one.I did and she got me thru my pregnancy practically clean cos she was good and i wanted to work with her for the sake of my child.She was tough too,which i was grateful for cos i needed to hear some home truths! Annie xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-20802158279802803832011-07-07T03:28:29.237+01:002011-07-07T03:28:29.237+01:00I think that Baino has good points. I am sure that...I think that Baino has good points. I am sure that she has heard the same song from many addicts. I do believe that she is wanting to help you and is stating the facts as she sees them. It might be good to go with what she says.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092261346236962635.post-48564443214925061792011-07-06T21:43:23.260+01:002011-07-06T21:43:23.260+01:00Gleds the bottom line is that you're one of ma...Gleds the bottom line is that you're one of many clients she has to deal with every day. I'm not defending her and there's no need for rudeness but you need to help as well. At the end of the day it's a job for her. She goes home, makes dinner, does her washing and gets on with her life. You need to do the same. At least she's obliging by reducing your dose, you need to stop falling back on drugs whatever they are, every time someone disagrees with your way of thinking. Sorry for being preachy but these people are here to help if you let them. Trust me, they're not in it for the money. The pay sucks.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.com