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formula reduce suboxone

Could someone please give to the formula for 25% down to O at 3mg of suboxone.  I know I need to wait at least 4 days between reduces, but I don't know how to figure each step down.  I want to do this the best way.  Please someone that has done this or helped others be tell me.
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I agree anti-depressants are not to be messed with, either take them or don't. I personally went through Benzodiazepine addiction and Klonopin was my drug of choice aswell.

Focus on the positive and keep moving forward, couldn't have said it better myself. A key is getting involved in society, through sport, social groups and events, talking to anyone you meet going about your daily chores. That social contact will give you a modest to intense lift in spirit when accompanied with regular psychotherapy. Focusing on mindfulness, relaxation, socialization and stress coping skills have been essential.

All the best!
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Isn't it obvious? He wanted to respond nonetheless with a comment to share his experience with us. I personally have understanding and empathy for this person.
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then why even write a response?/??
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hey girl, next time go to "post a question" this way you can have your own thread and others and respond  to you.  I too went to rehab for opiates and benzo's and was put on sub for a very short time in rehab.  Do not play with antidepressants, either take them or don't, otherwise your body will really get all out of whack.  I was put on cymbalta for bone pain and depression when in rehab and i continue to take it now 100 plus days later.  I recommend taking it, but just don't stop it abruptly.  Yes, these sub docs are making a boat load of money and very few really give a rip about us, so be careful.  Klonopin was my benxo of choice and i would through that rx in the trash!  The depression stinks, i know it all to well, but like a dear friend just told me, focus on the positive and move forward.  Whats your plan to get off the subs/benzo?  Good luck to you
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Just wondering if anyone is going through the hell I'm going through or have gone through this....I was treated twice in rehab for opiate and benzo addiction.  The first treatment center, I was put on a few antidepressants and was weaned comfortably off the meds.  Very early mornings and groups until 11 at night ran you ragged so I was able to sleep.  I relapsed and my addiction got really bad. Went to an addiction specialist who told me I needed to go to rehab. I was going through a severe benzo withdrawal.  Of course I left after two weeks and relapsed right away because I couldn't take myself.  Finally...went on sub three years ago and decided to wean myself since my money hungry Dr. doesn't seem to think I should be weaned off.  Anyway, every time I cut down 2 mg, I go through days of constant crying and severe depression.  My doc put me on Celexa but I'm not taking it.  I was on antidepressants in the past, stopped, wound up in a rebound depression and started using again.  Should I take the Celexa just to be able to function mentally while I'm wding or will it screw me up even more?  I have no faith in my dr. since he doesn't listen to me and P.S. prescribed me Klonopin....yes..suboxone AND Klonopin...to an addict.  Just so severely depressed I just wish I wouldn't wake up one day. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Sorry so long, but my life has been a mess for 10 years now when my addiction started.  I just want my life back.  Can't remember what it's like to be happy. Thanks.
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yeah, 3 was hard for me too, and coming off i felt allot of anxiety and NO sleep.  To be honest with you the wd i suffered from after sub was a good 20 days or so.  Now with that being said, everyday got better and better and sleep finally came and the anxiety lessened and before you know  it you feel great, it takes time and as addicts we tend to want immediate results.  I did go lower than 1 i went to half and that was under the care of a doctor, i did it in rehab.  Good luck to you
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I'm having a hard time at 3mg.naeused, anxiety, just feeling really bad.  How long did your w/d last after you stopped taking sub? From what I've read you need to go lower than 1 to stop. It seems like this tapering goes on and on.    
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I came off sub  and did it like this 3 for 5 days, 2 for 5 days, 1 for five days and half for 5 days.  During the taper i felt pretty good but once i was completely off for like 4 days thats when the WD started for me.  Its doable and you can do it its so worth it, your worth it!
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I am so sorry I don't have knowledge with subs. hold tight, more will be along. Congrats on getting your life back. xo
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