The afterglow is real — 2 weeks post-treatment update

I know this is early and I've read all the warnings about not making major decisions in the afterglow period. But I had to write this down while it's fresh. I got home from treatment 2 weeks ago. I did ibogaine for opioid use disorder — 7 years of on-and-off heroin, 3 years of daily fentanyl. I want to describe the afterglow without overselling it, because I know it can fade and the real work is ahead. **What's different:** - I woke up this morning and didn't think about opioids. That hasn't happened in 3 years. - Food tastes different. Better. I ate an entire meal last night without rushing. - I can feel my emotions again — including grief I've been numb to for years. Yesterday I cried thinking about my mom who passed. It hurt, but it felt real. - Anxiety that has been with me since childhood is... quieter. **What I'm being careful about:** - Not making any major life decisions for 90 days (my provider's advice) - Not telling everyone in my life what happened yet - Already scheduled my first integration therapy session for next week - Reading everything in this community about what months 2-4 look like **My biggest fear:** Losing this. I know statistically the first 90 days are the most vulnerable. I'm not naive. But I also want to acknowledge this gift of clarity while I have it. If you're on the fence — I can't tell you what's right for you. But for me, this was necessary.