DAY 14 OFF THE SUBS

[refusingbondage]

So today is day 14 off suboxone after being on it for over a year.  It has been a miserable 14 days with a lot of unexpected withdrawal and mental anguish. My mind went places it has never been before.   I woke up this morning excited for day 14 and was very disappointed that I didnt feel much better than day 13 or 12 or 10.

BUT at some point this afternoon, I started to feel BETTER.  Still shivering periodically throughout the day, still extremely fatigued and all that lingering physical stuff,  but some of the sadness has lifted. Just hearing myself laugh and feeling myself smile has been the most wonderful feeling I have ever felt.  I had conversations with friends whom I havent talked to in 14 days.  I was happy to see my family who Ive ignored for 14 days.  So all in all day 14 has been a hint of sun on the horizon.  I am very very much looking forward to day 21 :)

To everyone at their worst right now, hang in there.  You can do this.  Time and patience and this site are key.  Good luck and lots of love to everyone.  

[ochooked]

Hey, congratulations on two weeks.  I am on day 22 off Sub as of today and it seems to be getting better.  I can totally relate to everything you say about the horrible W/D's from Sub.  Funny thing is I was so excited about the lack of W/D's while I was on Sub, but as soon as I hit the 21 day mark at a dose of only a crumb--- then the he11 started.  Well, there is light at the end of this tunnel so I know we will be alright.  Just keep on keeping on.  All the best.

[gizzy32]

Congrats on 2 weeks. I wish recovery happened overnight, but it dosen't work that way. You sound like you have a great attitude and set on sticking to your plan. All the small things like you mentioned, laughing, talking with friends and new emotions are what makes this worth the fight. Be proud of yourself for what you have accomplished here. Well done.