Subutex withdrawal period

[AnonymousUser12]

I had a heavy prescription pain killer addiction following a bad car accident at 16 (300+mgs, 4 years or so oxys/percs/hydros/w.e), got put on Suboxone (the tablets) then a few years later onto Subutex (the strips) for a total period of around 4.5 years by a total quack doctor clearly in it for the money.  

He had no intention of weening me down, so I did it myself if very slowly. The last few months I got down to 1mg a day for a month, then .75 for 2 weeks, and then .5 for a week. My last dosage was Saturday morning at 7am(.25mg). Its now Wednesday at 12:50pm. I have had yawns/constant sneezing/RLS/diarrhea but all very mild.

I guess my question comes down to, can it really be this easy? Are the horror stories all over these internet forums just that? I'm at 100+ hours without taking any medication whatsoever besides over the counter sleep aides and vitamins, been working out constantly even if it makes me feel slightly sick. Took the week off work, I probably could have worked through these symptoms.

[AnonymousUser12]

Thank you all for your support. I have not attended any counseling or N/A meetings, but my battle with addiction was always very personal. Thats how I was able to taper, and eventually come off of suboxone. Mind over matter.

[VICourageous]

Congratulations to YOU!!
Most of us could not taper..BUT the ones who do always have the detox a bit on the lighter side.

This is a wonderful post with lots of positiveness coming out. Proud of YOU! Keep up the good work and take it one day at a time.
Keep that Guard Up at all times and wear that Armour at all times. Ha!
Bless

[atthebeach]

Thanks for the update. Congratulations and kudos on  your two month
Anniversary. Continue to be patient with the process. You are healing.
It takes quite a while for your mind, body and emotions to rewire post opiates.
Keep the faith.
Have you been to any counseling, support groups?
Keep up the good work. You are doing awesome.

[AnonymousUser12]

Tomorrow is officially two months, I still cant concentrate on tasks in any meaningful way but all physical symptoms including sleep have subsided.

[AnonymousUser12]

Coming up on day 40, and outside of sneezing randomly I feel physically great. Sleep has returned to normal, though my appetite is ridiculous. I could eat all day everyday, is that normal?

[61chevy]

Great job!!!!   Great to hear your success story!!