ballad of the re-undead
Just wanted to let everybody know that, while I'm still fucked up, I believe I'm past the bottom of the bottom – when, to paraphrase Djuna Barnes, you're not so much on the floor as under it – and am clawing my stupid way back a half-inch at a time.
Unless I'm very mistaken about the withdrawal process (turns out nobody can really tell you), I think there should be new stuff this month, and because the clinical literature about opioid addiction and withdrawal is so suspiciously nonexistent for something that kills 100,000 Americans a year, I'm going to turn this shit into a new miniseries that I hope will give addicts something of a roadmap & non-addicts a sharper idea of what this mess is about.
Thank you as always for yr patience & generosity
M
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Glad you are pulling through, sending you all the vibes to stay strong and continue healing, even if its only a millimeter at a time, you are heading in the right direction.
Thank you. The only good news I've heard in way too long. Keep those claws out.
Get well soon MSJ. If you are looking for some low hanging but juicy populist fruit for returning I wonder if you have ever seen Scorsese's After Hours which is very much an MK Ultra film and seems to be in dialogue with The Crying Of Lot 49. It would make for an interesting episode
Ive been through opiate wd myself, several times. Have you looked into megadosing vitamin c? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7572147/ That's a link to a medical article that discusses a study done in the 70's saying it can reduce wd symptoms up to 70% using ascorbic acid at high doses every 2 hours. Ive read testimony of a few people who said it worked significantly for them, and even have a daily plan written out by a woman who swears it worked for her, if you would like a copy. I've used kratom myself to get through the worst of the wd, as well as just clonidine a couple times as well. I wish you the best of luck, I know what you're going through and am available for advice if you would like any.
Sure isn't fucking easy pal. Always keep at least three points of contact on the cliff one hand and one foot at a time compadre
Yay!
We love u Michael! and this is a great content need, bless
Michael! We love you!
Thank you for checking in. You are a lifeline! The only way out is through. Much love...
Love you.
I really appreciate you Michael. So it’s a pleasure to offer you what little support I can.
Out of thy bottom? Time to buy the MSJ dip 😎
Much love man, keep fighting
So glad to hear things are improving, whether day to day, week to week, or month to month
I’m so glad to hear you’re getting better. 🌻
Good to hear man. Withdrawal sucks so much, glad things are on the up swing.
Miss you MSJ, I’m from KC so I know how hard it is to live there
Huge love!
much love MSJ
It’s an absolute nightmare and I’m so glad you’re coming out the other side
Happy to hear you’re starting to come out the other side of this beast. Knew you’d end up on top, keep kicking Michael. We’re here when you’re ready to bless us with some new content.
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Thinking of you mate ❤️
You’re a champ, Michael. Thank you for putting out so much over the years.
This update pleases me
This is a great idea!
Fuck yeah
Stay strong, brother! The only way is through.
Wonderful to hear man, it's inspiring that you'll try and turn this into something to help others in your situation. Extremely happy to see you on the mend!
Sobriety usually makes artists shittier so it’s good to know you won’t have that problem.
Godspeed Michael, thank you and rest up champ.
Sounds like you’ve rediscovered hope. That’s the only indication that you’re going to make it. Congratulations; I know everyone here is breathing a sigh of relief. Not everyone is so lucky.
So glad to hear this. Looking forward to anything you put out. We’ve never met, so the fact that this news makes my heart sing is a testament to your talent. Thank you for doing what you do, MSJ.
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Looking forward to it MJ!
Take all the time you need mate, glad to hear you're through the worst of it.
Great to hear from you Judge, and it's reassuring to hear that (knock on wood) the worst is now behind you. Looking forward to new shows, but please take as long as you need.