Has anyone had success at a detox taper?

[gabby4405]

I really need to use a taper.  I know most people are against it and with good reason but I am so traumatized by my last CT that it is making me feel it is impossible to CT at home for me anyways especially when my husband uses and says he wants to quit but I am starting to not believe him.  He is constantly getting in my s*** about reading in these forums and using the computer for support.  I tell him that it helps to see people on the other side and he gets annoyed just seeing me in this forum.  I don't see he seeking any type of plan or support.  I am starting to believe that he don't want me to make it because then the pressure will be on him and it is his fault I relapsed before because he didn't quit as promised he was supposed to go to rehab after me we have 3 children when it was his turn he went but got thrown out for sneaking in suboxone.  I was so angry I asked him to leave and he manipulated me into believing he was going to continue in out patient after 1 week of feeling bad he started being more active and avoiding me I KNEW HE WAS USING he called me crazy saying we are different and he was just recovering faster than me.  I had to beg him to support me and go to meetings when I got back from rehab, anyways he finally fessed up and told me he couldn't take the painful memories and feelings, seeing him every day high knowing he was high made me want a break from struggling for recovery and I thought I could use occasionally WRONG right back where I started and now I am trying again.  I have cut my usual dose in 1/2 but I need to make another cut and I am afraid that if he don't leave I will never make it! He is not communicating with me about his use and when I talk about it he says things like just give your mind a break, quit being so hard on yourself, or not today don't start that **** again.

[Florida_Guy737]

Hi...I successfully tapered off patches and percs; took 3 weeks and was modeled around a time schedule. Meaning, every couple of hours I dosed until I gradually lengthened the time between doses and then quit.  The taper lasted about 3 weeks and wds were minimal when I stopped completely.

Good Luck

[worried878]

The forum is a great source of support..have u tried looking for a meeting in ur area?  aa or na...both are simlar and suportive....eventuallu u may need to move on..i would find living with an addict very detrimental to my recovery...if he does not want to move forward with u then i would leave him behind..he may catch up one day]

tapering is tough..i sukked at it...i do know something about it tho....handing ur pills over to a trusted person is often important....picking an exact QUIT da and stickin to it whether u cheated or not..that is the day..as a norm u would flush any extras left over but u r in the predicament of being around pills..i dont keep them here..u also have to cut off supply be it a dealer or a dr.....there is a great article on tapering in the health pages..keep postin

[lovemyfam]

Im tapering now hunnie from 12 Norcos a day to cutting a pill out a week. Mt doc gave my husband a regimend and I started yesterday! Whooohooo excited to be back to my old self again.
I am cutting a pill a week soooo...
Im on 11 right now and doing fine. If you can taper yourself with no help, great but its so hard on your own, that is why I cnfided in my husband, now I have suport and its amazing!
Good luck

[rxqueen67]

Oh and if you look through my journals you will see how I detoxed. The moderators wont let me post it on the boards. GOOD LUCK!!!

[rxqueen67]

Honestly, I tried tapering and it just prolonged the pain. IF you are ready to quit, just quit. Cold turkey is really the best way to go, unless you are on TOO high of a dose, then I would suggest tapering. Always talk to your doctor before making any type of decision, because ultimately we aren't doctors. But what worked for me, was just quitting it. I flushed my pills and its been 9 days and I feel GREAT!! If I would have tappered, I would still be going through hell. Think about how quickly you want the drugs out of your life and base your decision off of that. We all have hope for you and we're always here for you!! MUCH LOVE!

[buprenex]

Yes, I did taper from 50 5mg vicodin to zero. I was cutting back 1/2 a tab a week at the end. It was hard for me, but it is a sound way to go if you can be steady and focused. Helps if you do not have pain flare ups which set you back instantly if you use. You have proven it works, you have done a major reduction. As you get lower the % reduction is greater so you will need to slow down the pace, especially in the lower numbers. I do think you maybe right your guy is not going to help and may want you to fail, as sad as that is, he has problems. I think if you reduce as you are, you are doing a lot right, and leave him and get people around who will support you to succced you will do it. I am believing that from what I read. There are setbacks in tapering, just get back on course ASAP, always.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Using the forum to stay focused and keep clean is a very good use. If depression was a problem before - and it frequently is - I would endorse the amino acids..  particularly 5-HTP. Read the Amino Acid Protocols in the Health Discussions area..........  You may want a decent antidepressant from your Doc.  Bottom line is that you can do this. If you dont want to go through this crazy stuff ever again keep at it. And keep posting with questions and for support....... And good luck to you!  Its a hard position to be in - - - but you can recover.

[gabby4405]

Yeah I know I just frak out mentally because I don't have any family and I wonder if I make him leave will I loose my mind will I fall apart CRAZY **** but in reaity I am alone with him.  I have been getting on MH more often to keep me focused because I work a very physical job and he's unemployed I need to be able to function somewhat I am willing to suffer I just have to be able to get my work done so if I continue to seek support and keep picking myself up when I fall I should make it don't you think? I just want to get myself at a lower dose and then JUMP OFF last time I was on Suboxone and for me it made things worse some adverse reaction or something I got so depressed that I was almost suicidal and my recovery took almost 2 months it was crazy.  I just don't want to go through that type of shock again I could barely hold my own head up crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Thats pretty classic denial. There is no "good" day to stop.....just the "right" day.  Your hubby will always want to just wait until tomorrow. Until its time for him to get straight. If you give your mind much of a break you will be using again. Thats just the way it works. Concentrate on yourself and clean up.....the kids need a clean parent around. Good luck to both of you!