Day 22 sub taper!

[amaria]

Hi all, today is my first "skip" day! Almost done. Considering I've been in doable w/d for the past 22 days, I'm not anticipating the next week or weeks to be any different.lol. I think that mindset has helped me through this ALOT! I have yet to take enough to feel "normal" since I started. And I havent let myself off the hook with taking the sub. Not saying its for everyone, but I chose to not numb the w/d completely throught this whole process. I wanted to look back and acknowledge how tough it actually is to come off pills.  Even though I have ct twice in the past. I needed this to be a very real road, dealing with the physical and emotional at the very same time. Just like life before pills. And lots of spirituality, and life counseling. Just as I jump today, I chose not to fail, no matter how bad I feel, because I havent felt "great" the last 22 days, and its not a reality to expect to be "fixed". Lots of work, consistancy and time is a must there. Along with determination and mindset. I choose not to limit myself. So just wanted to again thank evrryone, and of course I will keep posting. Letting yall know how this week goes! Oh and did I say I'm sooooo sick of packing!lol! ;)

[Addicted2long]

I am so happy for you amarie and proud. You are a perfect example of someone who uses sub the right way and does a slow taper to get off. The way you did it is exactly how I am and is the way your suppose to and ends of being much less painful then most. Many people talk bad about sub because they did not follow the way u are suppose to taper and jump off at ridiculous amounts of 16mg or higher. What did they expect? It's not meant to be used and then stopped suddenly. And also the way u used sub to get your life back in order before u got off was perfect. I am certain that you will have no problem making it after this and your cravings will not come back very heavy at all because ur body is used to only having a very very small amt of sub it in. Your doing great and we are all so proud of you! Keep up the good work and stay focused on the goal. Ur so close and complete sobriety is right around the corner. You will feel so good and realize that u did this all by yourself no one.else.  you overcame the hardest thing in your life and ur strong enough to do anything u put ur heart into. Thanks for your story I've been reading since day #1. Take care!

[amaria]

Thanx Girls, u both have been inspiring to me. Love yall xoxoxo

[minn66]

I so admire your strength and determination and positive attitude! You are doing great and each post I read of yours shows more and more growth. Keep up the excellent work!

Hugs,

Minn

[Elmijack15]

Way to go! Your positive attitude during your journey makes all the differemce. Stay that way and you'll be just fine. Keep us posted. Sending hugs your way.

[amaria]

Forgot to mention, I havent decided if im gonna skip then take a crumb (under .25 mgs). Then skip 2 days, etc. or just jump for good today. I'll see how I feel tom. I do know today is no sub. Day for me!