Update (return of me). For at least one thread

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I don’t wanna spend much time on this forum…I haven’t been here since December. In the mood today to give an update if anyone’s thought about me when I was gone. I’m sure some of y’all remember me…well 2016 has been the best year of my life so far…naltrexone and abilify combo is working for me sooo well. I have zero sideeffects delusions and mood. I’m down to .5 mg of klonopin (sometimes .25). I’m off the abilify injection and just take a 20 mg pill each day…works like a charm. I self published my book but haven’t sold much even tho I think it’s pretty good

I traveled to Washington and Oregon all by myself. First time I’ve rented a car and visited a school. People r way more friendly out there. I survived 5 days on my own despite my phone breaking the last night I was there…I managed to make it back. Anyways I’m moving out to Olympia, Washington in September to start school. I’ve grown so much as an individual , head is so clear, matured a lot, relationship with family is great. I still love my cat. I got two pet birds for my apartment. The guy in my avatar entered the nba draft. So good luck to him. I went back to my volunteer job for two months but they treated me very poorly this time so I quit. My mom broke her foot so I’m doing her garden for her. The naltrexone has helped my insecurities twentyfold. My skin is much thicker now. I start Medicare part b in June…instead of Medicaid. I turn 26 in less than 3 weeks. Well that’s about it thanks for reading! How are y’all? I think I look fairly good…at least better than I used to.

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Although kind of a silly pic lol.

Alright peace

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Geez, I always wondered how you were getting on! That’s great news all round. I’m glad to hear it. Lookin good in that photo too. Time to quit the cigarettes next!

I’m envious that you have no side effects on abilify though! :smile:

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I was vaping for a while but then it broke and the guy at the store advertised me this one vape “it’s only $30 but it’s top of the line!” But it sucks up the juice so quickly I would go through a $12 bottle of juice in 2 days so I went back to the cheap cigars. I might try to quit soon but last time I tried I felt really sick and just love smoking lol…it’s my main vice these days!

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I’m new since you left. I’m pleased you are doing so well though, it gives me hope.

May I ask what you use naltrexone for?

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It’s designed for alcohol and opiate dependence…I’ve never taken an opiate but used to drink a lot, but I notice it helps other things too…mood, insanity, anxiety, it’s given me a thicker skin. I feel more well every single day! It’s great

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Thank you for answering me. I’m glad it works so well for you.

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Good to see you around @turningthepage - Glad that things are looking up for you!

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Here’s my birdies

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@turningthepage I missed you dude. You look charming and healthy and all grown up…:heart_eyes:
I’m happy that you’re doing good and strong :two_hearts:

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Thanks @Sarad

I’ve missed you guys too, but this board was doing more damage than good at one point for me…it was interfering with my recovery a bit. So I had to leave.

Does minnii still post? I’ll stop by every now and then from now on but probably won’t be a regular

Peace :slight_smile:

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Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeey look who it is! I thought about you today, wondered how you were doing, glad you dropped by :slight_smile:

Glad you’re going back to school! Best of luck!

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hey man i love to see you being well

truly, I remember when you were not doing so well and that always hurts.

Here’s a tip; njoy ecigs, buy them online, way cheaper than smoking or liquid vapes, just as good as a cig in my opinion, and not nearly as unhealthy (nicotine itself isnt that bad, but smoke is just bad).

Although yeah nicotine can cause strokes but hey I need it to combat the cognitive deficits and negative symptoms, that and what like 90% of us consume a pack or more a day? Better to consume a vape cartridge a day and not die as quickly or painfully.

But that’s just a tip about something that works wonders for me, take it as you wish.

Kudos to getting things in order, I know how hard that is. I wasnt always summa cum laude, more like drunk and disorderly or high or all three and even violent at once, also uneducated about this disease we have.

best to you, I’ll keep you in my thoughts. I always keep people on here in my thoughts, it’s motivating to have a community that knows compassion, a community that feels each others’ pain, but also enjoys each others successes.

I’m sorting out insomnia crap and online for a bit, then it’s back to work once I am stablized. I am this unstable right now; losing weight rapidly and sleeping odd hours taking benadryl then waking up three hours later agitated and easily confused. Even the most advanced patients in recovery, ones who are well on their way to becoming shrinks suffer. But when it’s good, it’s astounding to me and others.

When we are well and good, it is astounding, it is strong, it is defiance. I like to say it’s badass, that’s because I am an angry young man with a history of violence and lethal training. Good thing I declare war on illness and not people.

but really, that’s just to give you a glimpse of how even far in recovery, we still face challenges that require more of the same resolve it took to begin the journey.

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Funny I thought about you (and a few others)…then decided to sign in :kissing:…maybe we got some telepathic ish goin on Lol.

The school I’m going back to is very unique…I can’t even begin to explain but let’s just say there’s lots of hippies…and it’s very progressive and accepting. Called the evergreen state college

Anyways glad to hear from you ttyl

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Sorry to hear you’re going through a bit of a rough spell mouse…thanks for all the kind words and good advice. Later.

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Welcome back @turningthepage , I think my username was Bluey when you were here, anyways glad to hear things are going well.

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Yeah, I kinda wondered a few times about what you were up to. Welcome back.

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Here you go “Mr. Classic rock man”.
The Eagles

Hotel California

Last thing I remember, I was,
Running for the door
I had to find the passage back,
To the place I was before,
“Relax”, said the night man,
“We are programmed to receive,
You can check out any time you like,
but you can never leave”.

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i have wondered where and how youve been. Glad youre doing so well :slight_smile: Rock On :slight_smile:

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Cool! Hope you like it! What are you majoring in?

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That was the first classic rock song that really got me into classic rock! How are you doing nick?