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Suboxone WD story
I just wanted to post on here about my battle with sub WD. It has been 64 hours since my last sub dose.
I have been on sub for about 4 years since my last relapse, been on sub before that, and some type of opiate for about 10 years. Now to start..
Taper!!!! I did this gradually over many years and finally got to a point where I could make the jump. My daily dose was about .25 mg's.
Now my dr prescribed me clonidine and vistaril. However I decided against taking them because they only made me tired and I still couldn't sleep. I went the cold turkey route this time.
As I said its been 64 hours and I feel so so. I slept for about 3 hours today and felt a lot better after that. Over all slept for about 4 hours in the last 3 days. I feel the best advice is to try and stay awake, your body will get the sleep it needs you just gotta push through. Vitamins and water, take a lot of both of these.
I feel like I got over a huge hump, and I know I am by no means done with sub WD but am feeling better everyday.
Just know that it is possible to do it. Just keep your mind occupied and stay as active as possible.
I can't overstate the support from family, friends and this forum. I have gotten a ton of support from someone on here and it has helped me immensely.
It's gonna be tough but it is possible and things do get better. Hopefully This can help someone in a similar situation. I will post updates and my detox progresses.
Stay strong!!!!!
I have been on sub for about 4 years since my last relapse, been on sub before that, and some type of opiate for about 10 years. Now to start..
Taper!!!! I did this gradually over many years and finally got to a point where I could make the jump. My daily dose was about .25 mg's.
Now my dr prescribed me clonidine and vistaril. However I decided against taking them because they only made me tired and I still couldn't sleep. I went the cold turkey route this time.
As I said its been 64 hours and I feel so so. I slept for about 3 hours today and felt a lot better after that. Over all slept for about 4 hours in the last 3 days. I feel the best advice is to try and stay awake, your body will get the sleep it needs you just gotta push through. Vitamins and water, take a lot of both of these.
I feel like I got over a huge hump, and I know I am by no means done with sub WD but am feeling better everyday.
Just know that it is possible to do it. Just keep your mind occupied and stay as active as possible.
I can't overstate the support from family, friends and this forum. I have gotten a ton of support from someone on here and it has helped me immensely.
It's gonna be tough but it is possible and things do get better. Hopefully This can help someone in a similar situation. I will post updates and my detox progresses.
Stay strong!!!!!
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It seems like its a big circle, we get off pills with subs then we go thru withdrawls getting off the the pill that helped us get off pills? I dont understand the reason fot using subs?
I agree with you! Staying busy is key. I rememebr a few months ago reading about horrible sub WD and was scared. It wasn't fun but I think it coulda been a lot worse had I not tapered as much as I did.
That's why I wanted to post my story. A long term sub use with proper taper is possible
That's why I wanted to post my story. A long term sub use with proper taper is possible
Well having only been on sub for a month and not 4 da** years you shouldn't have too bad of a time :)
Im on day 19 sub free and i feel great!! Keeping busy during the day really helps knock your body back into a routine.slept 6 hours straight again last night.no anxiety in the morning or crappy feeling. Getting out of the house and not reading over inflated stories about someone having the worst time of there life is key.
If i were completly straight and sat in the house reading nagative stuff, dwelling on rubbish i would feel like s**t.
Not having a go at anyone just trying to offer a different view,but having said that not expecting ANY repercussions for playing with fire is like tormenting a tiger and not expecting it the chase you.
If i were completly straight and sat in the house reading nagative stuff, dwelling on rubbish i would feel like s**t.
Not having a go at anyone just trying to offer a different view,but having said that not expecting ANY repercussions for playing with fire is like tormenting a tiger and not expecting it the chase you.
Hi Map...Congrats on 12 days being sub free!! You are really giving me hope. I will be tapering my suboxone soon and I am terrified after reading so many horror stories. I've only been on it for a month so hopefully my withdrawals won't be too terrible. Anyway, after reading your success story, I'm happy to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
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