Day 5 on suboxone, dropping to 4 mg. today

[amaria]

Wanna thank everyone who has been supporting me. Also, I'll keep posting everything as the days go by. Maybe it will help someone out here. I have the suboxone gummies, so its a lil hard to get a precise dose, I make sure each "lil gummy square" is smaller as I cut it to taper each day. I jumped cold turkey from oxycodone, went through a good 18 hrs. W/d. Then started the sub. oxy habit had gotten to 240 mgs a day. Tapered to 100 mgs, some days 150 mg daily. Day 1 took around 8 mg, felt tired, run down (im sure from w/d from oxy). Didnt get off the couch much, but came out of horrible withdrawl. Day 2 took 7 mg, light headaches, not alot of energy, cold sweat here and there. Nothing unbearable. Day 3 took 6 mg. repeat of day 2 (symptoms). Day 4 took 5 mg. a lil more energy, light headaches, actually did hair and make up and ran to grocery store.lol. Still not high energy, but again bearable, cold sweats here and there. Oh and I got a solid 4 hrs sleep. Havent had solid sleep since stopping oxy. Also, I have read alot of people gettn constipated on subs. I dont, I have severe IBS, spastic colon and high pain. So I still have dirreah, (tmi-sorry)lol. But again, even that is bearable and not at all consistant. Day -5, taking 4 mg will post how today ends this evening.  Again, thanx to allllll of you that have been a huge support and inspiration! :)

[amaria]

Thanx for the positive post 3yearsugly, God Bless you. :)

[amaria]

Hey funkychick I'd love to hear more from u. So nice to have the support, and be in touch with someone that has walked this road! I'll inbox u. Congrats on your taper! Cant wait to be able to say the same! :)

[funkychick]

Your doing so well , so positive. I finished sub in Feb. withdrawals were'nt half as bad as I expected. Lack of Sleep was main problem, but did come back. I tapered by 0.4 towards end. Your positivity will see you through.

[3yearsugly]

Wow I wish I would have seen your story when I was starting my detox 16 days ago! I wasn't positive like you.Your ahead of the game cause it seems that you truly want this and aren't going to let anything stand in your way!! You are doing great and really are an inspiration to all!! It gets easier physically everyday and I was going to say that you just need keep your mind right and stay positive but it looks like you got a firm grip on that! When it gets hard just pray and talk to someone! God Bless you!
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[amaria]

Wont be drinking another redbull,lol. Anxiety was creepin around a bit today. So, im gonna hold at 4mg. A few days to even out. Other than that, been the typical light headache here and there. The way I look at it, still not a bad day! Hope everyone is having a good day today!

[amaria]

Thanx so much Sandstone. I'm just taking it day to day. I made it out again today for a couple errands. Nothing crazy. I have had some hot flashes today, don't know if its because of the sub taper, or the fact that I was standing by the pharmacy section of walgreens.lol. Gotta throw a joke in here and there to stay sane. Im hoping and praying this is gonna continue to be a doable taper. The only thing I have total control of right now is trying to keep as busy as I can and a positive mindset. Im glad to hear from you. And let me know of any way I can help. Remember, day to day. I will post again on here before I go to bed. :) Thanx again!

[sandstone27]

Great job on the tapering! I haven't posted to you before, but I've been following your story.  You are becoming an inspiration for others to follow and that will be a great gift for many...

Keep it up and keep posting so we know how you're doing.
It sounds like it's getting a little better day by day.
You have a tough mental attitude that will continue to see you through this and I think that's amazing.  

Well wishes....

Sandy ♦

[amaria]

Just so everyone knows, I wont be jumping off from 1mg sub. I am going to taper by 1/4. Thanx again.