Posted by spoc on April 11, 2004, at 10:46:03
In reply to Re: Um... » Chuckie, posted by fayeroe on April 11, 2004, at 9:42:13
Hi Fayeroe, I haven't been around here long but was trying to recall if I'd seen any relevant threads for him, because I think the situation is that he's going to be hospitalized for detox from morphine tomorrow; but is wondering if he should skip what he sees as the agony of that and just try using a methadone clinic instead. And also, that he was hoping someone here could describe the actual experience of being in a hospital for detox to him, because he has scary images like something out of a bad movie in mind. Maybe you can recall such a thread; or he could probably find some if he looks. But -- Chuckie, if you're still reading -- today I was thinking it might not even be a good idea to look at that stuff now. We can assume many people don't exactly recall it as having been a pleasant experience, and it couldn't be, so memories may even be distorted by that. But they are surely glad in the long run that they did it, which is by far what matters. And I do doubt there are many cases in which the setting is like what you're picturing! If you can, post back about how everything went! Best wishes. : )
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> Do I understand that you're to be hospitalized for withdrawal from methadone? You will be most likely be given meds during the withdrawal. That would be standard practice. Withdrawal from anything is usually fairly difficult, but you should get through it to the other side fine. I'll be thinking of you and praying a prayer....Best, Pat
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