Support is desperatly needed

[Blackwolfsgirl]

I have the next 8 days off of work and am planning on taking that time to.detox once and for all. My boyfriend got laid off and will be home taking care of me. I am scared, actually terrified to do this cold turkey. I did this once before but was on suboxine and I think that was worse; its just tradimg one drug for another.

[Blackwolfsgirl]

I cant find the thomas receipe. can anyone help me. Also, would it help to quickly taper fpr three days then stop.completely. I am needing to do this with the least amout of dt's as possible. Its just a thought. please help....i posted a couple of days ago but no one responded.

[smiles4eva]

Hi there :)
The weekend is generally slow so hang on others will respond soon.  The recipe is on the bottom right hand corner of the page.  I am sorry your boyfriend was laid off but I am happy to hear he will be around to help you.  The fear of withdrawal was way worse than the symptoms.  Best of luck, you can do this!

[smiles4eva]

In terms of a taper they will need more info on what and how much you are taking.  

[littlebit667]

I kept telling myself...YOU HAVE the FLU!  It will be over and I will feel so much better.  My brain seemed to get that and settled down a little.  It is hard, but doable!  The Thomas Recipe (bottom of the page) under Health Pages will help.  I did not to the tranquilizers and had to cut back on the Ltryosine, but the rest really helped.  Imodium, Imodium, Imodium (liquid or pills if the liquid can't be found or you can't swallow it) will help.  I took double the dosage for a few days (personal choice) and it helped so much..even with the withdrawals in general and the opiate trots which sucked.  

Hydrate and eat! ((gatorade is good) Even if it is just a little every hour or so.(boost or ensure might work for both food and drink)  You have to eat something to keep your energy up as much as possible.  

If you have Restless legs..it is hit or miss what works.  Walking seemed to help me some.  Hot bath with epsom salts..a little.  I finally had to get my doctor to refill my restless legs meds (non addictive) to get some sleep.  If nothing works,your doctor might help.  Benedryl or OTC Alteril helps some with sleep issues and you will have them.

One hour at a time is all anyone can ask.  After 2 weeks it gets a little better and I started to say, One day at a time!  Your brain will do all sorts of things to get you to take a pill.  I found if I was hungry..the cravings got worse.  I would try to eat a banana, a few grapes or a few crackers to get that under control.

The hardest part comes after the detox.  Your brain will be all over the place and will try to get you back on the pills...It is having to work and not depend on the pills to help.  

Good for you.  I hope all goes well.  You have made a good start coming here....this site has helped me so much!!!  Keep posting!!!!!

[littlebit667]

Tapering takes awhile to do it right.  Can't really be done in a week or less.  

[ImDONENoMore]

Are you still planning to go into a rehab facility?

[GA_need_help]

What was it like when you tapered or quit Subs cold turkey?  I am tapering right now.  I am not sure if I should jump now at 2 mg day, or taper to .50 ??? Thanks, Marie

And, I am right here in the same boat as you.  There is lots of good support here.
Marie