Struggles in methadone clinics

I recently started methadone treatment for my struggles with fetynal . I have been clean since the second month I started I take my sobriety so seriously. At the end of my addiction I wasn’t using to get loaded or high I used to be able to stay “well” because I was already fully addicted and if I didn’t use daily I would be sick . I have 5 kids and at the time I was a single mother 0 helps from their fathers . And always had a full time job so I had things to do. My point is getting clean and staying clean is not an issue for me . The methadone allows me to move through my day without feeling like death . We’ll my first clinic I ran into the rudest doctor and at the end of my time with him there came up a positive drug test with no explanation because I have been clean and have not used a thing in 5 months going on 6
We’ll I was told that I had to ask myself how the drug got into my urine . And basically made out to be a liar . I am struggling with the feelings of guilt even knowing I didn’t relapse . and the drug that was supposedly positive for I have never heard of and never ever taken in my life let alone seen any versions of it I even went through my entire house just to make sure I didn’t have this medication they said I tested pi’s for…
I have since changed clinics because it’s not the first time I have had issues with the doctor and I mainly move about quietly and mind my business I don’t get wrapped up in relationships at the clinic or drama . I was just getting my take homes and he dropped my dose in half and took my take home as well as restarted my clean time and program so I had to start all over again. I have been feeling terrible withdrawing really badly since the drop in my dose . Greatfully my new clinic is taking me back up and I will have my take homes within a week of me being in the new clinic…
When will the guilt of being an addict stop?! Even tho I know and god knows I did. Not use I still feel like I messed up. Getting knocked back in my treatment and feeling sick again however has really made me push my chest out because I am very serious about my recovery it’s life or death for me. And I chose life everyday . I choose me and my kids and my husband I choose sobriety everyday . ..

Thank you for listening .
Taking it minute by minute step by step

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Thank you so much for sharing your struggle.

Hang in there.

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Hey Chelsea,
There are those out there that play power over us. You know whether you used or not. Sometimes things are just wrong. So wear the world like a loose cloak. Don’t take on what isn’t yours. Stay transparent. Keep trudging this path. With everything that happens we either get stronger or we don’t. We are powerless over people, places and things. Our insanity, taking on the world, makes us think that using our old habit, addictions is the answer. Those of us who have made it through these first days, know that our hp is and has always been the answer. Do you have a sponsor? Having someone to talk to and is able to share their experiences helps immensely. Know I am praying for you right now,