Can't stop suboxone/subutex

[needapill]

I've been on opiates or subutex for 7 years and am down to one per day but cannot stop. I get so anxious that I can't function ... there must be a way. I want to go to sleep for 3 days and wake up okay. Is ther a cocktail of meds to help get through the worst part? I'm desperate. Thanks.

[charlym]

hi guys i think that subutex is the most good thing for stopping drugs if you take it in the correct way and making you dose down every week.

[beachtowel]

Just curious did you know that Subutex is used in detox to get off of opiate addiction, it's a five day program...........

[needapill]

Thanks for responding. I need the help. I am not mixing now ... just on Subutex. This is my second time around on it but when I try to taper down, my brain panics. You are correct that the physical withdrawels are easy compared to the mental side of it. That is my problem. If I don't take enough, a dreadful fear and panic sets in. I can't stand it but I really need to stop this stuff.

[MissyJoelle]

I hate to be so blundt but I don't believe going to sleep for 3 days will cure you. There are no quick fixes in this or in life. Sure the worst and most physically painful w/d's last about 4 days but the road to recovery (in my opinion) really starts when you get through the physical. The emotional part is the hardest part I'm my opinion.

How much suboxone are you on?  And why do you tale other opiates with it?  You can't be getting high?  From what my doc says some people need to be on suboxone long term and he seems to feel that physically it is ok. He thinks of opitate addiction like diabetes. You certainly wouldn't deny someone insulin shots so if someone needs to take 8mg of suboxone for a very long time then why not?  If it works to keep the cravings in check.

I have been on suboxone for nearly 2 wks now and I did slip once and took a few pain pills and I did not get high at all so I am comfused as to why you are mixing the 2.