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2 day of quick detox off opiates using suboxone
I am on my second day of my rapid detox. I was using 160-200mg or more oxy/day. it wasn't that much up until about a year ago when I had a major surgery. Then things spiraled out of control. I am functioning and no one knows I have this problem. I get scripts and then buy off a "friend" when im out of my script (which is quick).
Anyways.... I managed to get my hands on 9 - 8mg sub pills and I started them yesterday. My intention is to get off everything as quickly as possible and with as little wd as possible (my life wont allow anything debilitating).
yesterday was not a fantastic day, I think I took my sub too early. I started with 2mg but didn't really stabilize even after the while was taken (gradually throughout the day, last 2mg taken at 3pm, first 2mg taken at 830am). I took 25mg of serequel to sleep last night and it worked. I woke this morning feeling pretty good. I took 4mg off the hop and feel very well today. VERY well!!!
My question is, am I on the right track? can I make this happen? I intend on being clean off of everything by the end of the month (leap year gives me an extra day ;) ) but I will go longer if needed. Also if this doesn't work I will disclose to my doc and get a long term sub program. bottom line is im done with opiates one way or another.... but I would really like to avoid telling my doctor what a screw up I am :(.
can I drop to 2mg tomorrow and see how I feel? maybe I can stabilize on 2? I took 4 this morning cause yesterday at 8 was not great lol.
any feedback would be great!! I have been prepping for this for weeks and months reading anything and everything I could find on line... I feel informed, excited and determined! but a little frightened now that im actually doing it....
Anyways.... I managed to get my hands on 9 - 8mg sub pills and I started them yesterday. My intention is to get off everything as quickly as possible and with as little wd as possible (my life wont allow anything debilitating).
yesterday was not a fantastic day, I think I took my sub too early. I started with 2mg but didn't really stabilize even after the while was taken (gradually throughout the day, last 2mg taken at 3pm, first 2mg taken at 830am). I took 25mg of serequel to sleep last night and it worked. I woke this morning feeling pretty good. I took 4mg off the hop and feel very well today. VERY well!!!
My question is, am I on the right track? can I make this happen? I intend on being clean off of everything by the end of the month (leap year gives me an extra day ;) ) but I will go longer if needed. Also if this doesn't work I will disclose to my doc and get a long term sub program. bottom line is im done with opiates one way or another.... but I would really like to avoid telling my doctor what a screw up I am :(.
can I drop to 2mg tomorrow and see how I feel? maybe I can stabilize on 2? I took 4 this morning cause yesterday at 8 was not great lol.
any feedback would be great!! I have been prepping for this for weeks and months reading anything and everything I could find on line... I feel informed, excited and determined! but a little frightened now that im actually doing it....
Hey Girl just touching base with you....time to jump...there is no complealty comfortable way to get off narcotics sub or no sub your just going to have to jump and see what happens the withdrawal will be what it will be it wont kill you if you jump now the withdrawal will be less then if you keep taking it will be here to support you.....Gnarly
We are all here holding the net for you! Please jump soon! The less time you spend on subs the better off you will be. Unless you are servicing patients with addictions issues, it is unlikely you will see them at the meeting. Colleagues will not be facilitating unless they are addicts too. Google NA and smart recovery in your area and try again. Happy day 9.
Felt a little off balance this morning and got worse about an hour later. I took 2mg at 9am. That's all I plan on taking today. I feel ansy I guess. Nothing major though. The sun is out and it's a beautiful day!!
Day 9 without oxy or perks. Feels good. I've never gone a day without and never imagined I could go one day nevermind this long HA!!
It's gonna be a long haul. One day at a time. I need to jump soon.
Day 9 without oxy or perks. Feels good. I've never gone a day without and never imagined I could go one day nevermind this long HA!!
It's gonna be a long haul. One day at a time. I need to jump soon.
Good morning!! Day 8!!
Waiting to go to my job interview and I feel good... I haven't taken any sub today... I think I feel better without it (know the half life). Going in clean and petrified to be doing it. Haven't done an interview straight in a very long time and this one has alot on the line.
So I had every intention of hitting up an NA meeting when I was put of town for training for work. Guess what?!?! the agency hosting the training was the treatment center in that little town of about 1500 people. Ugh. The training was literally held in the meeting room at the center. So that didn't work :(. I don't think I mentioned it before but I'm a social worker. Not an addictions therapist but my role is definitely related. Hopefully that helps people understand my need for anonymity and the difficulty of ensuring it. I truly risk running into clients at meetings and worse colleagues who may facilitate it. I really feel stuck at this point as far as after care goes. I know I need it. I'm truly listening and know first hand it's needed. When I began this journey of healing I hoped I could do it on my own. Alot of it out of pride but more so because I don't want to risk my livelihood. I have 2 kids in college milking me dry and a young boy who deserves everything. I can't afford to lose my job. I don't live high on the hog. I'm a single mom (have a partner but we dont live together.
Anyways.... I know everyone will reinforce my need for aftercare and I do agree. I just had to explain and vent a little. It was discouraging not feeling safe to attend a meeting, even 3 towns away.
Either way though... day 8!! Hardly any sub yesterday and nothing yet today.
Wish me luck!
Waiting to go to my job interview and I feel good... I haven't taken any sub today... I think I feel better without it (know the half life). Going in clean and petrified to be doing it. Haven't done an interview straight in a very long time and this one has alot on the line.
So I had every intention of hitting up an NA meeting when I was put of town for training for work. Guess what?!?! the agency hosting the training was the treatment center in that little town of about 1500 people. Ugh. The training was literally held in the meeting room at the center. So that didn't work :(. I don't think I mentioned it before but I'm a social worker. Not an addictions therapist but my role is definitely related. Hopefully that helps people understand my need for anonymity and the difficulty of ensuring it. I truly risk running into clients at meetings and worse colleagues who may facilitate it. I really feel stuck at this point as far as after care goes. I know I need it. I'm truly listening and know first hand it's needed. When I began this journey of healing I hoped I could do it on my own. Alot of it out of pride but more so because I don't want to risk my livelihood. I have 2 kids in college milking me dry and a young boy who deserves everything. I can't afford to lose my job. I don't live high on the hog. I'm a single mom (have a partner but we dont live together.
Anyways.... I know everyone will reinforce my need for aftercare and I do agree. I just had to explain and vent a little. It was discouraging not feeling safe to attend a meeting, even 3 towns away.
Either way though... day 8!! Hardly any sub yesterday and nothing yet today.
Wish me luck!
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Interview went well I think...
All day, no sub :)
Gonna skip today altogether and hope I can sleep tonight.. if I have a hard time I'll take a gravol....
All day, no sub :)
Gonna skip today altogether and hope I can sleep tonight.. if I have a hard time I'll take a gravol....
hi there! ive been following you and I just wanted to say good luck! I did the suboxone thing as well. I was taking massive amounts of oxycodone and couldn't stop on my own. I got in a sub program and for a year was at 16 mgs then tapered over 9 months to .5 mgs. wd's were awful. Maybe not as bad if I had not tapered but still bad. I'm almost 5 months off and its still lingering but I haven't been this happy in years. I feel great! You can do this! You have your sh1t together and are keeping positive. That's a huge plus! I agree with all the people above. You're on the right track!
I have been on sub for 4 years now. I have attempted many times to come off them. I have went the longest 10 days. I still having mild withdrawls then. The anxiety was so bad, I kept returning to the sub. I haven't taken any sub in almost 48 hours and im determined not to let this medication ruin my life anymore. I was only taken about 2mg a day to keep from being ill. The withdrawls I believe are just as bad as if I was taken 8mg.good luck reaching your sobriety off this addictive medication.
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Good morning everyone.. super early right now and don't know if I'll have a chance to update today so I thought I would let everyone know I'm still here and on day 5. A couple more days and I'm going to jump.
Leaving town in 30 minutes for work till tomorrow night.
Still plan on finding a meeting while I'm there!!
Day 6, heRe we go!!
Xoxoxox
Leaving town in 30 minutes for work till tomorrow night.
Still plan on finding a meeting while I'm there!!
Day 6, heRe we go!!
Xoxoxox
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