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!!!!!

[Bad Co]

Thanks for the response. I was hoping to taper more also, but I only have about 2 mg left and my supply has suddenly gone dry. Since I've foolishly done this without Dr's supervision I am at the mercy of the street. These are very tough to come by and so expensive in my area. So I've decided to give it shot now rather than to be on them for more time. Since I don't have a choice in the matter any more this is where I am. I am confident in myself, just nervous of how long I will experience the misery.

I have to work Mon-Fri so I'm hoping to be able to fight through this with the worst of it hitting me this weekend and by Monday I would mostly be tired and sweaty with some body aches. I'm no stranger to sleeplessness or yawning/sneezing/diarrhea so I know whats coming I just don't know how bad it will be Since this is my first go with subs. I'm hoping 47 days of 2mg/day (Sub) is not as bad to WD from as 10 years of vikes/perc/etc. was.

Thanks for your advice and I hope you're still feeling better everyday.

Bad Co

[Map1944]

Being that you've only been on sub for 47 days it shouldn't be too bad, hopefully.  Let us know how it goes!  Good luck!

[Bad Co]

I'm hoping against hope that is true, but I am expecting the worst. I've got the bananas and immodium within arms reach as well as some clonidine that my dr. prescribed me for my last failure. These do help for the worst of the anxiety, they just make me really tired and it really messes with my body temperature thermostat. I think it is what menopause is like?

I'll keep you posted on Friday which will be Day 1 all over again.

God I hope this isn't as bad as the opiate WD pain.

Thanks for the advice

[Map1944]

Have you looked at the Thomas recepie or amino acid protocol?  They are at the bottom of the page.  They seemed to help me a bit.  You should try Alteril for sleeping, maybe not the first couple of days, but for after.  It works good for me.  Yes, please keep us updated!