(((Trish))) - I'm glad you went to your dr., and am really proud that you were totally honest. I was on the Topamax, and another med (non-opiate) for the migraines I got after I got whacked on the head with the gun. It did make SOME soda's taste funny...they actually felt like they were burning my tongue, but other than that, I didn't have any problems with it.
I'm glad you're not thinking baby in the near future. The fact you're thinking about it, though, seems to be making you see what areas you need to work on, so that's a good thing.
I also believe that about the maturity age from when you started using. Though my niece isn't an addict (yet) she was smoking weed and drinking about age 11, and going on 18, she still acts like an immature brat, a lot of times. Love her, just don't like her right now.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Amy