http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/categories/familyfriends-of-suboxone-patients/feed.rss Thu, 17 May 12 20:21:40 -0400 Family/Friends of Suboxone Patients en-CA http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/257/typical-symptoms-of-suboxone-treatments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:56:14 -0500 mhall 257@/forums/discussions My sister has been on suboxone for about 6 months for opiate addiction. For the last 4-5 months, she has been irritable, lost weight, and has had a completely stuffed up nose. Are these typical side effects of treatment?]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/35/deha267-shares-her-story Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:00:51 -0500 Erin 35@/forums/discussions http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/198/husband Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:26:25 -0400 shelia 198@/forums/discussions http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/173/pregnant-taking-subutex Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:03:27 -0400 elizabeth 173@/forums/discussions http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/168/suboxone Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:47:40 -0400 i want my life back 168@/forums/discussions this pill is practically new and i really dont care for it. i have NEVER had withdrawals like this before. he knows I'm an addicted and he puts me on Valium and Ambien plus in taking Gaba and boy do i hate that drug. my body is achy and i cry all the time. sometimes i have to go hide at work and just cry. i cry because I'm so sick of being sick and tired . i want my life back. i also wanna know more about this pill. and can u believe my CRAZY doc wanted to put me on Methadone?!]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/54/how-to-help-your-loved-one Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:11:24 -0500 Erin 54@/forums/discussions
Rationally I know that I have zero control over this. All I can do is be there for him when he needs it but I'm really nervous and it's weighing on my mind. Has anyone had to sit back and watch their loved one tackle a pretty big obstacle while they have been on Suboxone? Were you afraid that this would be the thing that would throw them off course?]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/32/have-you-attended-any-counseling-with-your-loved-ones Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:23:38 -0500 Erin 32@/forums/discussions
I didn't take the advice. I never had my husband come in for a counseling session with the addiction counselors. We both suffered through a period of time where we just weren't on the same page. He didn't understand what I was going through and I didn't have the ability to explain it to him.

My advice to anyone who has a family member in early recovery would be to go to counseling together. You will get a better understanding of what is going on, what obstacles this person needs to face and just how difficult this is for them.

At the same time, the recovering addict will become more aware of just what sort of impact this is having on the family, how hard it is for a loved on to deal with this, and ways that they can better understand where you are coming from.

Has anyone participated in counseling with their recovering addict? If so, would you recommend it for others that are in the same situation as yourself?]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/15/if-you-would-like-to-share-your-story... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:00:31 -0500 admin 15@/forums/discussions
There are those out there that need to be able to identify with others who are going through a similar situation. There are also those who are on Suboxone who need to see how this effects the other people in their lives...your story could be the help they need.

If you are interested in sharing your story please do so in this section. It is much appreciated.]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/36/familyfriends-share-your-story...win-a-prize Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:41 -0500 Erin 36@/forums/discussions
Who wouldn't want to win a coveted Suboxone Help Spot Award? (If you are unfamiliar with these awards please see the "general information" section for a description.)

Gold - 1st Family/Friend To Share Their Story
Silver - 2nd Family/Friend To Share Their Story
Bronze - 3rd Family/Friend To Share Their Story

Along with the possibility of winning an award, sharing your story will let you go to sleep at night knowing that you have been a big part of helping others on The Suboxone Help Spot.]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/29/what-type-of-changes-are-you-seeings Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:12:28 -0500 Erin 29@/forums/discussions
They could be a lot more opinionated now because they are no longer trying to just blend into the background.

They could be pretty emotional as they begin to thaw out emotionally?

What type of changes are you seeing?]]> http://www.suboxone-doctor.com/forums/discussion/13/patience-for-the-patient Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:35:29 -0500 admin 13@/forums/discussions
In my case I was not liking the whole Suboxone idea for my brother. I didn't know too much about the entire Suboxone treatment and I was afraid that he was going to treat it as a miracle pill. That he would think that he could take this pill to get through the withdrawal from opioids and then just go back to his normal life.

I am please to be able to say that this isn't the case. The doctor that he sees is affiliated with a recovery program which is pretty intense. They do expect a lot out of the patient in terms of counseling and meetings. Which is great.

As for around the house...other family members can lose their patience from time to time. Sometimes family expects everything to be "business as usual" once someone starts their Suboxone treatment. It's just not going to happen that way.

The addict has usually come to a breaking point in their life which caused them to seek help. We have to remember that they are now trying to rebuild their entire self. Depending on the age that they started using drugs they may never have gotten a firm foundation of life skills. That's not something they will automatically get once they start recovery. That will take work.

Believe me, I know how frustrating it can be to deal with the negative consequences of someone else's addiction but I think the best thing any of us can do is to practice patience with the patient.]]>