If you can taper/wean down I would do that, I couldn't but I know many people do. What helped me when I was in withdrawal was firstly my support group. I had lots of meetings and programs to attend. I also did my best to focus on something to keep my mind occupied as much as possible. If you are only thinking about how you are feeling it is amplified, at least it was for me. I never forgot how bad my life had been on Opiates. I've felt like **** for far too long and I can't live like this anymore, I have to do this. Once I had some clean time going back was unthinkable, not that I didn't think of it but I knew that getting clean was the only way to move on with my life. That's just how it was for me tho, I would talk to you Doctor. Good Luck!