Tommorow Is First Day Off Sub Very Scared!!

Pain Pills
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I have been on the sub for about 3 weeks and tommorow is the first day I will be clean it's funny I know wds has to be in our head becuz I have been kind of going thru wd today and I did take the sub.I have been taking 2mgs a day for about 3 weeks but this is after I went into an inpatient detox where they treated me with methadone which was the best thing I ever did because I know I had hit bottom when I was there it mad me felt so low but I am glad this is over with..If anyone can tell me whats in store for me that would be great I have been taking only 2 mgs so it shouldnt be that bad right HELP LOL!!!!!
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aw sweetie,

I have no experience with sub at all...someone will come along and answer your questions that have experience coming off of it.I know i read some threads thatr were headlined coming off sub though..you might want to scroll back..

I do have experience with withdrawal, and all i can say is, dont expect the worst, so much of it can be mental fear of whats to come..Ive sort of taken on the attititude I had that allowed me to do a tandem jump..

Im terrified of heights..TERRIFIED! But i made the leap...the only way i could do it was i resigned myself that if i die, i die..lolol and hoped i didnt land near my parents and screw them up for life..lololol


Ive done the same thing withwithdrawal, and you know what? I imagined worse..i am however tapering, but in a way it is like drawing out the withdrawal.

Keep yourself busy and keep posting...It helps...we can help you pass the time..lolol

Hang on...you can do this!!!!!!!
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WhathaveIdone:
I took methadone to get off opiates and had no adverse effects, nor any real noticeable withdrawls. I actually think sub will be easier.

Take care,
Blah
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dont be scared 2 mgs in hardly anything compared to what was taking. I took 8 mgs daily for about 6 months and did a really quick taper. (within a week and a half) I know i probably should have tapered more slowly but i felt like i was prolonging the anxiety and the inevitable. i just wanted to be done. You so can do this. I felt pretty crappy for about 2 weeks and then i started to subside, at least the physical symptoms. weren't as bad but my mental state was what was making me feel crazy. It's one of those things that many people go through and it can be done. So what, you may not feel completely up to par for about a month. But it will be the best thing for you. Don't give up. Get alot of support from family friends, and this board is here to help. Remember this too shall pass and it will. And when you are completely free it is so empowering to know that those pills won't be controlling every move you make. You will be surprised at how much nicer the world becomes once your'e sober and can deal with things in a positive manner. Also if you want to go to meetings a way will be made for you to go. Any questions ask me...I don't want to ramble on but I went through the same thing.. So if you need anything don't hesitate to drop me a line. I'm here for you and so are good friends and the good people on this board. One step at a time. Let us know how you are doing and how you are feeling Love, Laura
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Yup i have to agree with the last post. I took was on sub for 26 days. I felt crappy for about 2 weeks. I am one month clean today and I feel amazing!!

Suck it up and just do it man
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I'm about 17 days off soboxone, but I was on it for 2 years. ( I didn't know any better!) Life was not much fun when I started this de-tox, but it has gotten much better. Gotta keep reminding myself: This Too Shall Pass. Do remember that.....It's true. You weren't on it for very long, so maybe it won't be soooo bad. Lots of hot showers/ baths, push fluids, etc.
You're gonna make it...( Me too!)

Wishing you the best...Hang in there, life will get lots better soon!