Life after Suboxone... 10 months later

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  • @A1legged0strich
    @A1legged0strich 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Came back to your videos because today is 300 days for me. Youre spot on in this video, I want this mess to be over with but I've grown kind of numb to it. God bless man.

  • @Lori-W
    @Lori-W 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey. Getting clean is so worth it. Can’t believe I have 29 days off Heroin !! Here on Long Island some NA meetings are temporaryly closed due to the virus.. But like everything else, we’re gonna get through this without using. And Congratulations!! Awesome happy news !!!

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lori Waggoner -So proud of you Lori! Your doing an amazing job! It is soooo worth it! Tomorrow will be 1 month for you off H! Congrats to you!!! As always, thank you for watching. God bless.

  • @craig9910
    @craig9910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    10 months later....your description is spot on here. I'm not sure it's a suboxone thing, and maybe it's just a opiate thing. I am and have been going through the EXACT same thing. I feel more neutral now. Those waves of feeling great...are gone. I feel like shit, and then I feel neutral haha I feel neutral more often than feeling bad. But all the energy, motivation I had in the first 8 months. Has been gone for awhile now. My diet has been treading water since Christmas. Took me 3 months to lose another 10 lbs.
    So, in a way I feel like I am more "back to normal" it's just I didn't like my normal when I was using. I don't know, I do know that new car smell of sobriety is wearing off for me haha it's just normal now. But, I read somewhere that the first year is rough, and it can take 2 years for your brain to rewire, and this period of just very little change can last for a long time. I also sometimes feel like something is missing, or just off. When I am down, I definitely feel like something is missing. Although, I felt that feeling way stronger early on.
    Anyways, just chiming in. Gonna keep plugging away, no other option.

  • @mereg5287
    @mereg5287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, thank you for these videos. Congrats on 10 months. Amazing. I’ve watched several of your videos. I’m 4.5 months off 8mgs suboxone after almost 9years. I still feel like crap most days. This shit is real - PAWs has been hell! You help me feel like I’m not alone. Anxiety has been killer - like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I started seeing a psychiatrist and he told me that I shouldn’t still feel as I do - most doctors don’t understand the reality of this process. What has helped you most throughout this process? When did you start having more better days? I keep hearing, give it 6 months and you will feel like you turned a corner.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mere G -Thank u very much. The PAWS is no joke! So.. here’s the deal with Suboxone. Your gonna turn a corner, then your gonna go back some, then turn a corner again...... if u haven’t seen my 6 month video u might want too. I was struggling then. I was in a real depression from month 5-7? Then it went away... then came back right after 9 months. But it’s starting to get better. I definitely feel like I’m turning another corner. I’d say the thing that has helped me the most during this whole process has to be exercise. Running or some sort of cardio. It releases endorphins and clears the anxiety for a bit.

    • @mereg5287
      @mereg5287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gabe McCall - Yeah, I have definitely experienced the yo-yo of this process but mostly it has just sucked. I was likely crazy to jump from around 8mg but I had no idea how powerful this drug is. I didn’t start learning about it until I stopped. I mentioned that I have been seeing a shrink at the urging of my therapist. I am current taking gabapentin and just started on lamictal to try to stabilize some of the anxiety. I hope to only be on these meds short term - my shrink is saying 6 months. Anyways - I workout almost daily. I have done Orangetheory for a couple years. Now, I am working out at home with our self imposed quarantine - a mandatory one might be coming soon. I watched your 6month video last night. I guess it is one or the other - anxiety or depression. I haven’t been hit with depression yet but damn have I been slammed with anxiety. I have been so frustrated with how long this process is - I never thought I would feel like this at almost 5months. It sucks but I am thankful to be on this side of it. I hope it continues to improve, sometimes I lose hope.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mere G -I know it sucks being this far along and still feeling crappy. I mean... it can get sooo discouraging. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. It’s a long tunnel for sure. But we will get completely on the other side. Everyone I’ve talked to that truly kicked Suboxone say the 1st year is the hardest. With it getting better each month. But it truly is a long ride. Stay strong! Keep working towards the goal. Things will life, get better... all that. It’s a rite of passage! A d we r doing it! God bless

    • @enosramalho3978
      @enosramalho3978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 4 months and 11 days off suboxone after 10 years. I still feel crap most days . Crazy hot flash headache is normal?? My doctor give some mds amitriptyline 25 mg depression and anxiety and chronic pain is this prolonged withdrawal???? Thanks for help

  • @bark55
    @bark55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! Great news! By the time the baby is born you will be almost 2 years clean. Thankyou for your honesty. I hate people that get sober and act like everything is perfect.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bark -Thank you very much! It’s definitely far from perfect for sure. And I know exactly what your talking about. Thanks for watching

  • @lauriep3547
    @lauriep3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on another baby. You seem to be doing way better than the last couple of videos.
    I also liked what you said about like what are you waiting for I just get off Suboxone. I’ve just been struggling lately. And then I beat myself up. I haven’t lost total hope .

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laurie P -Just keep your eyes on the prize. And yes... Never give up! U will know when the time is right. Keep chipping away and doing the right things. You will get there. Don’t beat yourself up.

  • @j_nichole
    @j_nichole 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I go blank too... this is spot on! Our stories are so similar. I love your videos. Thank you for keeping it real. Im 7 months off Suboxone & went through methadone withdraw a couple years ago.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jessica Siroky -Oh wow! Good for you! Yeah sounds like we got a lot of similarities. I’ve obviously experienced the methadone WD years ago too. Appreciate your comment! Thanks for letting me know these videos are helpful. Take care

  • @rishelledickinson4939
    @rishelledickinson4939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this today. Almost to my one month. Was on subs for 5 years. Kratom honestly took all the physical symptoms. It's been all mental for me.

  • @kristinrobertson8980
    @kristinrobertson8980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Proud of you !! You're very inspirational and amazing for making these videos. Coming up here very soon will be 7 months for me. And you are absolutely right it is a total rollercoaster ride. Some days I will feel great . Some days I honestly don't. You're so close to a year! Coming off this after 11 years has definitely been a challenge. But I'm so grateful every day and wouldn't change not one day that I've had so far!

    • @todharper3964
      @todharper3964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kristin robertson very good for you!!! I was on opioids for 8 yrs and subs for 14 months and been clean for 73 days now and feeling so much better also already. Never got 8 hrs of sleep yet, but gradually getting better with 3-4 hrs a night. This really pisses me off too it's taking so damn long. But it's all worth it. Wife says I'm a so much better person that communicates and is engaging in conversations with people so much better. I can tell also a little bit but always people on the outside can see us better. Forgetting what your gonna say or forgetting stuff is a normality for me.... being 59 soon to be 60:). But I can still laugh about it:) God Bless to you and everybody out here!

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kristin robertson -Proud of you as well! 7 months is a very very big accomplishment and it’s obviously something you should be proud of. It means a lot you coming on here watching and letting me know these videos are encouraging and helpful. It’s seriously means more to that u know. I’m looking forward to making that 1 year video! Good for you and God bless!

    • @kristinrobertson8980
      @kristinrobertson8980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@todharper3964 that's amazing so awesome you were able to stop!

    • @kristinrobertson8980
      @kristinrobertson8980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gabemccall3523 Oh my goodness just was able to finish your video and see that you're having another baby congratulations God is Good that is amazing!!🥳

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kristin robertson -Thank you very much.

  • @brycemist
    @brycemist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks brother. I love your videos & rants. It helps a lot! GOD BLESS

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryce whitlock -Appreciate the comment! Thank you very much.

  • @B0NY_HAWK
    @B0NY_HAWK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yo Gabe. You are an exact twin of my bestfriend who overdosed in Jan 2016. I can't even believe it actually that's how much you look like him. His name was Brendan Russell.

  • @whatsyurprob158
    @whatsyurprob158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4 months, and I've felt tired & sleepy all the way through it.
    No motivation -- feelingbof NUMBNESS with my thoughts.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know the feeling. Keep at it and things will get better for you. How long were in suboxone ?

    • @whatsyurprob158
      @whatsyurprob158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gabemccall3523 2.6 years.
      I prescribed opiates for 5 years prior to that.
      I only took about 2.5 mg. a day of Soboxone ---- and I seriously weaned for 3 months (Just 1 mg strip lasting 5-6 days).
      People don't realize how little of the drug they actually need once they start weaning.
      I believe you said that you were on 8 mgs a day.
      WAY TOO MUCH!!!
      . . . unless you're doing it for the HIGH. 😖
      I was taking enough Roxi's & MS Contin to kill an elephant when I was on opiates, but not with Suboxone. I was given my first script for #90 2 mg. strips a month. After trial n error I learned that I didn't even need half that much.
      Again, ya'll take WAY TOO MUCH!!!
      This so-called "pandemic" ---- that's why I quit. I don't trust Doctors anymore. They're too easily politicized, and anyone who's been paying attention should know it. Taking temps through a camera before being allowed entrance to the building, but not informing the public that they're 'CONTACT TRACING' --- damn right I quit! I'm not going to have a monkey on my back while having to BOW-DOWN to U.N. AGENDA #21 the medical industry is helping the Elite to push.
      I haven't seen my addiction Doc since Oct. 30, and I have never once "craved" an opiate. 😊

    • @tammyburkhart1996
      @tammyburkhart1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whatsyurprob158 exact reason I got off the dang things. Everything you said is spot on, about the doctors especially- I don’t trust them! Not condemning every single one, but most. Don’t like that my crap is being shared from doctors office to doctors office. -I feel like crap all the time too, very little motivation..OVER IT!! Lol ..But hey- not addicted to anything anymore. It’s been almost 4 months for me.

  • @MichaelMahoney92
    @MichaelMahoney92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone have eye problems after quitting suboxone? Like blurriness at times and pressure. Most days my eyes are messed up since I quit. I'm hoping it gets better

  • @charlieelrod2339
    @charlieelrod2339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy to hear your boys can swim Brother! CONGRATULATIONS!!

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Charlie Elrod -Thanks brother 😉

  • @todharper3964
    @todharper3964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, Congrads on having another one on the way! And can swim already...maybe a future Navy SEAL:) God Bless broth!

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tod Harper -Yeah! You never know? Hope your doing good. Really appreciate you watching! And appreciate your comment as always.

  • @julyjones3
    @julyjones3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a cool unique guy very inspirational and real ty

  • @Pat_S
    @Pat_S 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy your videos man. Why are you always guzzling drinks on camera? The microphone picks that all up lol.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pat Seguin -Thank you! I don’t know when I started drinking the sparkling water on camera? It was definitely a while ago. Lol! It’s just something I do I guess. I’ve become addicted to them actually. Thanks for watching

  • @Ibogaine_RivieraMaya
    @Ibogaine_RivieraMaya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A good video would be "How long it took for me to feel normal again after Suboxone" or something like that

  • @parmindersingh-ll9ex
    @parmindersingh-ll9ex 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am suboxne for 5 months, I am thinking back on tramadol and taper down tramadol, I did tramadol for 4 years

  • @angusyates828
    @angusyates828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bupe is a horrible withdrawal. Totally relate to this guy. But have to stick it out.

  • @parmindersingh-ll9ex
    @parmindersingh-ll9ex 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am off suboxne 5 months , still feeling shit, I was on tramadol for 5 years, I am thinking going back on tramadol , it is easier to get off tramadol

  • @LazerC4
    @LazerC4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Day 15 no subs after 12 years + 4 years of opiates...lol crazy to think back on it. I am going to need to kick the Kratom though. Honestly, I just feel bored without something...that is what I need to change!

    • @lauriep3547
      @lauriep3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LazerC4 Don’t beat yourself up you’re off of subs that’s a big deal. I can’t wait for my day. I’ve been toying around with 1 mg. When I get agitated at my dose a few grams. 😬 How did you do it what was your taper like? Thank you and good luck

    • @todharper3964
      @todharper3964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LazerC4 I totally relate - "Idle time is the devils playground". Just relax and keep looking at the horizon buddy! I've never done kratom and so glad I could stay clean now for 73 days. God Bless

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LazerC4 -Man I relate to what your saying! Feeling bored without something in you. Boredom has been a huge issue my whole life and especially as an addict and in recovery. Glad your on day 15! Thanks for watching! God bless

    • @charlieelrod2339
      @charlieelrod2339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LazerC4 - That's an AWESOME accomplishment! That boredom is gonna fight you like a heavyweight boxer no matter what you do. Put on more steam & carry the fight to it the more it does to you. There will most likely be more to come, but you're already doin it! Every day has it's own battle. Prepare & conquer!!

    • @LazerC4
      @LazerC4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laurie P I tapered from 14mg/day to 1-1.5mg/day and anything lower I could not do (I tapetes over 3 weeks, probably too short). I just jumped at 1.5 and never felt horrible. I just felt bad for about 10 days. I still have some chills and insomnia but they are getting better. I didn’t do exercise or healthy eating as I should have. I started Kratom on day 3. It’s ok, did not help with insomnia or RLS. All it helped me with was energy. I am gonna try and kick the Kratom though...it’s a weird drug! Lol

  • @lauriep3547
    @lauriep3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Gabe I’m not nearly ready to jump but I just have a question while I’m watching your video. You talk about not getting a lot of sleep how come you just didn’t take anything for sleep? Because I’m not gonna be able to not get any sleep. Or did sleep medication does not work I know we can’t take the heavy stuff. I think you know that I was on Ambien for 20 years. So I have 20 years of not remembering anything at night.😬

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laurie P -Well here is the bad news. I take stuff for sleep, trazodone, ambeim, snd other over the counter stuff. I rotate and change things up so I don’t get to high of a tolerance on just one thing. They help but the lack of sleep is just a very powerful thing during this. The night I got 3.5 hours of sleep I actually took an ambeim.

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laurie P -Ive also taken traz with ambiem, with many other things and still got zero sleep in the past. It’s a trip but it’s just what it is.

    • @lauriep3547
      @lauriep3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gabe McCall Wow well I am stockpiled on both of those medications for when my time comes. I’ve also joined the Facebook support group on Suboxone. So while you weren’t making videos I was Comforted by their stories :-)

  • @ImJidionDaddy
    @ImJidionDaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make another video explaining properly

  • @vivianapreciado1409
    @vivianapreciado1409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you try CBD oil?

  • @mickhal1681
    @mickhal1681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi mate
    Is it possible your not going through withdraws
    You might be low on glutamane or Gabba or serotonin
    Which causes depression
    I had depression
    I take Kratom 3 days and 50 mg tramadol 4 days
    I feel I need it
    Not addicted
    If I stop I go through my depression anxiety and low mood
    Maybe try Gabba and glutamine
    Or get a transmitter test like I did
    I feel ok

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mick Hal -Definitely could be a mix. Talking to a lot of people who have kicked suboxone pretty much all say they went through what I’m going through. But I could still be low on some stuff.

    • @bradleyheitz9210
      @bradleyheitz9210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This dude has add or something he just rambles

  • @mariahkemp969
    @mariahkemp969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You remind me of Seth Rogen so much LOL

  • @davegordon6943
    @davegordon6943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Out of nowhere, this video sucks!! Haha hilarious. You could do a stand up bit about the trials and tribulations of dope.

  • @chrissironan3434
    @chrissironan3434 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How are you now

  • @seekingfreedom9020
    @seekingfreedom9020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lol every single video I think you make you always open a can of soda. LOL and then you kind of hold it in front of the camera advertising the brand. They should pay you royalties haha

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reid Schaper -Lol! Dude I actually got a funny idea for a video. I’ve had it for a while and I’m gonna do it when I’m in a good mood and feeling funny.., I’m gonna do a sparkling water review video! It’ll be fun to make and should be funny. At least I think it had potential to be.

    • @officialryndwns
      @officialryndwns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gabe McCall do it dude. I drank a strawberry perrier earlier today, pretty good actually! Trying to find something a little better for me besides lemonade rockstars. 98 hours so far

  • @dkmma3312
    @dkmma3312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Suboxone sucks bro . 5 days in feel like death

    • @gabemccall3523
      @gabemccall3523  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dk loud -Hope your doing ok now?... it does suck dude! But it’s very doable

    • @dkmma3312
      @dkmma3312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's like having the flu . I got kratom coming soon I hope it helps a little atleast

  • @Polecat-qz5om
    @Polecat-qz5om 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏😁🥰

  • @ImJidionDaddy
    @ImJidionDaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว