Author: OFT

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:35 pm

I am praying for you that the symptoms will subside, and you can remain strong through this. I also tried to quit cold turkey after taking 12+ mgs/day for several years. I was under the assumption sub withdrawals werent as severe as the opiates i was taking. Boy was I wrong. The duration and halflife of subs is unlike anything Ive ever experienced. I dont really have the answers for you, because I only made it 2 weeks before I succumbed to the sleeplessness of the sub withdrawal. I was about to be homeless at the time and getting to work was a necessity. I was unable to complete my detox and relapsed back on. I do know what you are going thru tho, Ive been there, and I pray you have the strength to make it to the other side. You are almost out of the woods now chelsea. Just think about how much better your going to feel. It isnt meant to be easy, and will always serve as a reminder as to why we wont/dont ever want to go back to that place. I am starting the weening process now myself, and after being on sub for 5 years Im ready to get this done with.
I will second the last comment, imodium was a must for me the first 10 days or so. Try your best to get some fluids and vitamins in your system. I would suggest the BRAT diet. Please keep us updated on your progress, Im praying for you.