STUGGLING

[ladywithtime]

I am on suboxone and I weaned myself from 8mgs to 2-3mgs a day. I've been on the subs since 10/22 and I'm NOT doing maintanence with the drug...I want off.

I went to the sub doc yesterday and I told him that I weaned myself down and instead of him being happy, he prescribed me 2mg pills to be taken 3xs a day--in other words up my dose back to 6mgs. I can't tell you how shockked I am! I am now in possesion of 30 2mgs of the suboxone.I am still taking my dosage of 2-3mgs and I still plan on weaning, however, the addict in me is going nuts! It's so hard for me to know that when I am dropping (I experience anxiety, lethargy,plus body aches ect.) that there is SOMETHING that will make me feel better.

I know I need to get rid of the extra pills and Cap (my SO) will do so, but now I'm in the mental dumps...plus I have an infection and I have antibiot. and MOTRIN...lol..never got that before..lol! And my house is going through major renovations with Cap and I doing all the work with the intentions of having the holidays here. So I need to be ok. Got lots to do!

I guess I just need to vent and I need some encouragement to keep me on the right path...

[gnarly_1]

HI ....dont let me throw a wrench in what your doing....I hope it works out for you but with sub sometimes it takes a few days to feel the drop in dose and your droping kinda fast
let you body be the final judge but dont torcher yourself doing this ether slow and steady wins the race...keep posting for support good luck and God bless,,,Gnarly

[FassFeat]

Hey Lisa, funny thing about Drs, if you want more they won't give it but if you don't they try to overload you. Go figure. You got this, you just need to hear it. So I just told you. lol  I have been wondering about you, stick to YOUR schedule. I think you have a better handle on this than the Dr. Stay in touch. God Bless. Andrew

[ladywithtime]

Thank you both for the support and advice! I mean it. I know what I have to do, it's just doing it, ya know?

Worried..you're right about having extra laying around...different drug, same habit and thinking. When Cap gets back, we're going to do a taper because I know the longer your on the harder it is to get off...I guess I need to get this out, get my arse in gear...I just got thrown a curve ball that's all...Lisa

[worried878]

The thomas recipe in the health pages may help u
lots of info there on sub as well

[worried878]

Sub like any narcotic..is tough to have around in abundance when u r stopping//for an addict that is
Perhaps count out how many u need to finish ur taper/many taper to a sliver so 1 pill could last a few days//and flush what u do not need
If you start having trouble sticking to ur taper//give them to a trusted friend to dole out to u daily..then even every other day
Sub has a long half life so u dont really have to take it everyday to feel comfortabe//the addict in us kinda makes us want a pill to feel better//sumpin we gotta overcome

Usually when folks get to 2 mgs they begin slowing down on their taper and cut maybe a 1/4  a pill every week or 2
we r all different

Can u write out a taper?

Good luck to u

[Punkinhead75]

Well, this is the place to vent and and dump.  Glad you're here to share.  Now get moving and get that house fixed up!!!!  LOl!!!  Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well.  Try to get moving and stay busy and the time will pass.  Take care and God Bless!!