Author: sweet16
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:33 pm
Mycovery, I just read your intro. I really have not been in the best place as you know, but now that I am feeling so much better, I wanted to write on your thread and give you support like you have many times on mine. I have tapered off suboxone in the past, (before the relapse) In my experience taking .5 mg less is a lot. I tried to only do 10%-25% drops each time and usually 2-3 weeks between. Mind you I had only been on sub for 6-9 months at the point where you are. I think 2 mg right? I listened to my body which grumbled the entire time. I did NOT however listen to all my forum friends and put inplace a recovery plan. I just got off sub and craved the minute I was off, actually before I was off I had drug seeking behavior. When the opportunity finally presented itself, well, ha ha, I sought and sought and finally found what I was looking for. I actually changed my mind then let a sob story of a person just trying to get well make me give in and go get us some drugs… ANyway Believe me I NEVER thought I would be back on sub or back on this forum to be honest. But I am and everyone welcomed me right back. Nobody tried to make me feel guilty or even scolded me. Which I would have gladly accepted if they did. I am glad that you have come here for support. WHile I was tapering, I was here every day, many times a day. Thank GOODNESS for suboxforum. While tapering these are the things i did and it made a big difference. :
*Power walked daily, even just for 20 min. uphill
*Juiced fresh green veggies and fruits daily
*Took multivitamins daily
*I was easy on myself and when my body said rest, I allowed myself to rest. (Fortunately self employed, but, no work no money…So i dealt)
*When I got to low doses, I split my dose. I would take half in the AM and the other half in the PM. then when it was time to taper, I would split either dose in half or omit it altogether.. DO ya see what I am saying? At lower doses, I experienced that the half life was shorter so I needed to dose more freequently. I just simply split my dose in half.. AM & AM dose. SO if you are on 2 mg, try 1mg in the morning and 1 mg at night.. Just a suggestion. It worked for me.
I am thankful for you to be here. I know from your words that this place has helped you. Isnt it wonderful to be able to actually communicate with others that KNOW what you are up against, dealing with, feeling? It is hard on our spouses and family BC they cant relate. I was so happy for each victory, each drop in dose, but when I told my family, or BF, it was like yay good for you and thats it. I did not want to burden them with the details of my every ache and pain, every feeling or thought. I am sure they are grateful too. Lol SO rejoice in the forum, let us know what is on your mind and i will do the same. Blessings,. Love reading your story BTW…..K