Suboxone WD story

[Map1944]

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!!!!!

[akitagurl12]

i totally know that stage.  For me it lasted 2 weeks after I quit, but the depression lifted by the 3rd week and I haven't gone back into that black hole since.  Part of it is just your brain chemicals being all wacked out right now.  I promise u it will get better.  xoxo

[Pat1956100]

I think I'm going through the stage where i am wondering if I will ever feel happy again and if Iam strong enough to do this.  

[Pat1956100]

No, I don't think so. I just was thinking that the chance of relapse would be very small if they didn't produce a high.  Also wondering if your brain would heal quicker.  Just my brain thinking things.  Thanks for answering.

[akitagurl12]

hi Pat,
I was on subs for a short while, when i went to a detox center for my first attempt to quit.  They say it doesn't give u a high, but I got a high from it.  Not a very good high, but i def. didn't feel normal.  And I was nodding off all the time, constantly had the hiccups & never really getting a full sleep.  It did take away most w/ds though, until I stopped taking it.  Then I ended back on vicodin, mostly my own fault though because i didn't follow thru with their aftercare and didn't finish the script with the tapering schedule they gave me.  Wasn't a good choice for me, but everyone is different.  Are u considering trying that route?

[Pat1956100]

Do subs give you a high or do they just stop the withdrawals?  

[Map1944]

It's day 12 free of suboxone for me!  I feel pretty good.  It wasn't a picnic but because I tapered properly the WD were not as bad as they coulda been.
I just want to encourage ppl,trying to get of sub that you can do it!!!!
Sleep has been the biggest issues, as with most opiates.  I am slowly starting to sleep more at night.  You just have to be patient and really determined to stay away from these drugs forever!