I usually don't take the time to go out of my way to write reviews. But, seeing as how Dr. Lynch…read moreplayed probably the biggest role in assisting me in my sobriety and actually getting my life back to relative normalcy (which it your suffering with an opiate addiction you know that it sometimes feels like you can never get back to), I really feel that I must share what a wonderful Dr. He really is, especially after the terrible experiences that I've had with others in the field.
I came to the office, expecting someone cold, busy, and maybe someone who secretly looked down on me for being addicted to drugs. (You would be surprised even in this field how common that is. He's completely different..
And that's why I've been with him for years now. Dr. Lynch looked me in the eye, asked questions in the least judgmental way, not only heard, but listened, to my responses. He cares, and it shows.
I had been an addict in recovery with a prior relapse and good amount of sober time before that, so I was familiar with certain drugs and therapies that other Dr's had tried. He actually let me plan my own treatment.. With his guidance and input, of course. He listens, he cares, and he helps tailor treatment plans to your specific needs, requirments, based on your input and prior experiences. For the hopeless opiate addicts out there trying to quit using, first I'm so sorry, I know what your going through. I've tried to quit cold turkey many times, only to find myself feeling defeated and lacking will power when after days and days of every muscle and bone aching, nausea, inability to eat or good food down, even hydrating was difficult, restless and twitching legs, headaches, funny nose, insomnia, watery eyes. Oh yes, I remember and my heart is with you.
Now as someone living a normal life I feel it is my responsibility to share what saved my life.
I came out of detox and long term treatment and headed to the city for sober living. After all that clean time, you would think that I wouldn't mess it up. And yet, the whole drive out to the city to register at the half way home all I could think about was scoring. "Luckily" for me there was a problem with registration and I needed to have a prescription for Suboxone before being admitted but no Dr would see me for along time. So, I pick up my bags with no further plans than going to find dope (because my body was still so off and the cravings were still hypnotic) I hadn't felt right in my mind or body since I last used, over 3 months.. On my way to score, Dr Lynch called and told me to come on in that we would get everything sorted out for sober living. On no notice at all, he prioritized me and my situation right away, not even knowing I was steps from a relaps. I had friends that have used suboxone with great success but if course didn't think it would work for me. Opiate addicts!!!! It works!!!!! The most selfish thing that I could do is not scream it from the rooftops! If it were not for Dr. Lynch and the way he practices medicine and actually cares about his patients, I don't know where I'd be.
I thought I was one of those people that could never feel good enough in body and mind to have a normal life again, without using drugs. Suboxone also has a generic now and every day sober is a blessing. Cravings were instantly cut by at least 85% right away, which was enough for me to put in the last bit of work. Body pains, 90%+ gone, comfort of knowing that I couldn't use (or it wouldn't work if I tried) was such a relief, and a sense of calm in my mind, like a normal human being, without the high feeling.
I checked into my sober house, continued seeing Dr. Lynch and going to meetings, got a job, paid taxes!! Felt good to have support and finally be stable again in my life and Dr. Lynch played a huge role, he is a great Dr. I'm clean 4+ years now, moved , suburbs and have a rewarding life, still seeing him of coarse. Whew, long review!! Lol
Alexandra F.
