Before I ever stole a pill from work, before I was ever a daily drinker and habitual pill-popper, I was just a burned-out nurse, exhausted and in pain.
Tag: Tiffany Swedeen
The Myths & Methods of Mindfulness Meditation
I kept cravings at bay with 12-step meetings and counseling but continued to seek meaning and purpose that would lead to lasting sobriety. Then I found mindfulness meditation. I was raised to believe meditation was wicked. Along with yoga, Buddha, incense, and anything symbolizing or hinting of Eastern religion or ritual. The rationale? Meditation clears… Continue reading The Myths & Methods of Mindfulness Meditation
Sober Dating: Overcoming Triggers & Temptations
The date turned out to be a boobytrap of triggers that I wasn’t totally prepared for. But mindfulness, resilience, accountability – recovery – kicked in when I needed it most. I startled as my phone buzzed a text against my thigh. It was my date. “I’m late, but I’ve got tacos!” Relax, I urged myself,… Continue reading Sober Dating: Overcoming Triggers & Temptations
What Sets Suboxone Apart From Other Medication-Assisted Treatments?
When taken as prescribed by an opiate addict, Suboxone doesn’t allow me to avoid or escape reality. This is one way it differs form other MATs. I’ve used the same pharmacy for over a decade. The tech filling my prescription this morning was the same one that had filled my Vicodin prescription for four years,… Continue reading What Sets Suboxone Apart From Other Medication-Assisted Treatments?
Clean, Sober And Using Suboxone
Suboxone users deserve a safe space, in and out of the rooms. And we deserve to proudly call ourselves clean and sober. It was pretty apparent when I began taking Vicodin for migraines that I was going to have a problem, but I was too ashamed and afraid to ask for help. On the… Continue reading Clean, Sober And Using Suboxone