starting life again
Posted 05-02-2009 at 11:59 AM by chrismc
hi my name is chris since 2001 i have been addicted to loratabs then i switched to suboxine my docter told me it was non addictive and started me out at 4-8mg a day i stayed on that for 2 years when i tried to stop the suboxine i went into very bad withdraws so i went to a new dr. and he is tapering me off this drug i am at 4mgs a day right now i feel fine on that but i know that it is going to be hard when it is time to go cold turkey. im preparing for it i really want to stop this for good,this new dr. has told me to start a 12 step programs 1 meeting a day for 90 days which i am going to do im glad i was given this site to come on because after reading somes posts here i find im not alone they are people going through the same thing i am but have made it to the other side you all should be very proud of yourselves for you are the ones we seek when we need help so thank you and if anyone can give any help to me i will be glad to hear it what can i expect to happen? what is life like without the drug? when or how long will i feel down and out? thanks for being here
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chrismc,
Welcome to SR. I have been on Sub since February 11. I've been tapering the last several weeks and I am not one for whom the tapering is symptomless. My doctor also insisted that Suboxone if tapered would result in no withdrawal. But, I knew that was inaccurate when I got on them. It upsets me that there are those who seem to have almost tricked into starting Sub therapy. Since my purpose for going on Sub was not primarily to avoid withdrawal, I do not feel upset. What upsets me is that my doctor doesn't allow more than ten to fifteen minutes (usually ten) for an appointment. I am looking for a new doctor to help me with the tapering.
Jimba is one who is tapering at the moment. Tish is also looking to taper. Jane has been posting a lot to Jimba's thread. She is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Thank you for your kind comment on my blog.
Posted 05-02-2009 at 06:41 PM by christin1225
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