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!!!!!

[Map1944]

Thanks!  I still feel about the same.  It's day 5.  Still got the muscle aches.  Was able to sleep for a good few hours today though.  Just gotta keep plugging along...

[amaria]

Hang n there, your doin great. I successfully tapered from suboxone with very doable w/d. I did a taper, and mindset is huge too. You will do this. Sub can be a lifesaver! :)

[Map1944]

Yes, I should explain that too.  I spent about a year in and out of rehabs.  Went to a halfway house, meeting, the whole deal.  My feelings on meeting are complicated but I do go occasionally.  Have family and friends support and this forum :)
So I have ppl backing me up, and while that helps, this is still rough.  Although I was able to sleep for a couple hours this afternoon and feel ok right now.  Hoping tomorrow will be better.  Never thought I would get this far... But it's happening and all I can do is try to stay strong and push forward for a better tomorrow

[atthebeach]

one day at a time. yes tomorrow you will be even better.
positive thoughts. keep moving forward.
are you getting any counseling and/or attending support groups?
congratulations. you are doing awesome.
sending prayers
debbie

[Map1944]

I think suboxone is a great tool to be used to get off your DOC.  But I feel like I should never have been maintained on it for 4 damn years.  As a DOC WD substitute it's good, as a maintenance opiate it's bad.  I feel the shorter your on it the better.

Update on my situation, almost to day 5.  Was able to sleep for a few hours here and there today but still having a bad day.  Blood feels like its on fire.  Hopefully tomorrow it'll be better

[mmissy42]

I haven't had to suffer the withdrawals of suboxone yet as I am still taking them, but for me, suboxone was the only way to go.  I had a 15 year vicoden addiction.  If I had not been put on suboxone last month, the vicoden would have eventually killed me.  Now, I'm not looking forward to getting off of suboxone, but I don't plan to be on it much longer and my doctor has a plan to wean me off of it.