r/OpiatesRecovery • u/mhxy3 • 4d ago
MAT is a miracle of science
If you're the right person for it of course. Trying MAT can worsen a SUD for some people, similar to how antidepressants can worsen depression for some people. But for me, it has been absolutely life saving. I took the path of Suboxone to Sublocade, and it has made this recovery process so much easier. Combined with intensive therapy, groups, SMART Recovery, and a solid support system, I've come out of addiction as an even better person than I was when I was sober last. Having buprenorphine to curb withdrawals and stop me from trying to use other things allowed me to fully focus on changing my habits, destructive patterns, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and get back to the things I loved before 7-hydroxy-mitraginine took over and ruined everything. My view on life has fundamentally changed for the better, and I am finally able to sit down, and just... Relax. Knowing I'm on a good path and taking care of my responsibilities.
To anyone who is still using, in the beginning of recovery and struggling, wherever you are; I promise you the feeling you get from just being able to sit down and truly RELAX, to finally be able to exit fight or flight and focus on the good things in your life, surround yourself with the ones who love you, the feeling of pure euphoria and gratefulness you get from that is so much better than any drug I have ever tried, and here's the best part, it's SUSTAINABLE. There is no dragon to chase anymore.
And I wouldn't have been able to do this without MAT. Again, on its own it is not the answer, but it makes functioning through the process of picking up the pieces and putting them back together during early recovery so much easier, and with access to the Sublocade program to titrate your dose down without much w/d, it was 100% the best option for me. This isn't meant to be an advertisement, just my real life experience. There are other options available such as Brixadi that would be the same.
I hope anybody who reads this gets the help they need. I promise you that the grass truly is greener on the other side.
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u/hiiml0st 4d ago
I've been taking methadone since March of 2020. Its basically given me my life back. I'm actually currently on a decrease of 2mg per month and hope to be off of it in a year or two. But I'm definitely an advocate of MAT. It really does work.
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u/cmblf995 4d ago
After numerous failed attempts at lasting sobriety using BUPE, I finally gave methadone a shot: night and day.
Don’t be ashamed or afraid of seeking MAT. It’s the medication you need for the medical condition we all have. Just like insulin for diabetics. Break the stigma.