Off Suboxone, but still anticipating the worse

[ufindme2008]

Hello,

I wrote to you about 2 months ago on what to expect while tapering and going off of Suboxone.  For the past month and a half I weaned myself down to .50, then .25. (going back and forth between .50 and .25)  Well, during these past two weeks I was basically forced (by myself) to jump off completely. I was getting very ill each day. My last .25mg, it mat have been less, was taken on Friday morning around 11:00am.  I made it through the day and decided that was it....no more Suboxone.  Over the weekend I took Lycria from my Sub Dr., and I'd say that helped me a lot.  I don't like taking Lyrica because it puts you in such a fog for a day or two, but it beats RLS.  As of this evening, its been almost 5 days without any Sub.  I've heard many horror stories about withdrawals creeping up on you after a week or so.  I've heard people do fairly well, then after 4-7, and even into two weeks later withdrawal kicks in real bad.  I'm hoping thats not going to the case for me.  I wanted to avoid the worse of withdrawal symptoms and that's why I went on such a slow taper so that I might have to go through that.  Wednesday (tomorrow) will be my 5th day.  Im not saying this is a walk in the park, but it appears so far to be manageable.  I just want to be able to conduct myself at work.  Im also taking a multi-vitamiin, Folic acid, valerian root, biotin and calcium-manesuim-zinc combo.  From your experience and expertise, do yo think the acute withdrawal is behind me.  I know I will go through PAWS and all that stuff, I just pray that the worst may be almost behind me.

Thank you,
From Ohio

[rizboy]

Emilijacks right just chill dude.if u feel a little tired try the thomas recipe,minus the benzos.or if your struggling mentally do some meetings or the gym or something to take your mind off things.best of luck

[Elmijack15]

Quit expecting the worse, the mind is a very powerful thing. I was on suboxone 5 years ago and tapered and I was fine. You did it the right way. I relapsed due to surgery and got back on pain meds thinking it's just for the pain but 6 months later I was hooked so I'm back on suboxone and have started to taper slowly. Hang in there, you'te going to be fine! Smiles

[rizboy]

when i did my last sub detox over 3 years ago,it took me 2 months to feel normal,but ii was taking naltrexone.how do you feel? what symtoms do you have?

[ufindme2008]

At my 11th day.  How long do you think it will be before I feel normal?  Ive heard around the 20 day mark

[rizboy]

Oh if u got to 5 days some thing woukd have kicked in by now

[rizboy]

You have tapered right down and are taking all the right vitamins.just enjoy being sub free.dont over think it.well done.nice one.take care.chris

[taytay0308]

you are doing so well KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!! if you become to feel bad call out for help i know everyone one here will help you through this. I have never been on it but i know peolple who have and have kicked the habit... it really depends on how your body reacts to it how bad the wd's will be.kepp your head up stay strong and we will be here to help!!!! best of luck