Hey Guys,
I am working with the therapist I was assigned to when I checked myself into rehab. He is over two hospitals besides his regular patients so this is about the only way one can get into see this guy. He is very busy, but very good. When I go into see him it is in his private office and he shuts the door, we sit on big couches and talk. It is a very relaxed atmosphere, but very professional. I am totally comfortable with him. He asks lots of questions about my personal life. He digs to get information so he knows he is doing what he thinks is the right thing.
He made me mad about giving the Subutex to me at first without telling me about it, but the more I read from others, I think he did what was best for me considering my long history with detox and relapse. Obviously what was done in the past was not enough ... lots of repeated failures. He probably didn't feel like he had to explain all of his decisions to pill head. So I have a better attitude now than I did a few days ago. I do not have any requirements on me as far as my insurance goes. It is my personal insurance. I am self-employed.
Charlie ... it sounds like you have excellent prospects to get your doctor situation staightened out. I don't think you will be abandoned. Those drs know they are setting you up for relapse if they just blow you off. Things will work out for the best I am confident. Ralph made a good suggestion about the Subuxone web site to find a dr if you have to. I just think it will all work out fine and you will have another dr in place when you need them.
I want to get to where I don't have to worry about pain med drs or shrinks or any of them anymore. I know we are on the right track. Once we all get our daily dose lowered repeatedly a few times we will feel some momentum building and that will continue to carry us through this.
I am getting off here tonight but will be back on tomorrow. I am kind of half on and half off this week working. Did not want to be under a lot of pressure this week so I planned it like this. I will talk to you guys later.
