dopiate
Bluelighter
Update 11:
32 days since i stopped buprenorphine. Almost all withdrawal symptoms have disappeared. My digestive system is still not 100% but it is improving. I would say energy is about 80-90% and I am still sneezing much more frequently than before. Overall I feel very good to excellent and my life has proceeded in the same direction that I had hoped it would. As i have said before, the freedom is inspiring and the removal of the skeletons from my cupboards has made me more self-confident (it is very surprising the tax that those things imposed on my mind).
My advice to anyone looking to come off buprenorphine: try and arrange a month long time where you can be free from responsibility and temptation. I had the luxury of staying at my parents house out in the country, I read a lot, worked outside if I felt so inclined, and tried to keep my mind occupied. I realize this is not a likely reality for everyone but it provided the space for me to live simply and focus on being positive. Additionally, I would take probably 3-6 months to taper down to minuscule amounts until they became almost benign. I would recommend loperamide for up to a week but I do think I experienced a second withdrawal after being on it for 2 weeks. Clonidine is extremely helpful for nighttime restless legs, and xanax sporadically if you have the luxury (i did not).
I may post again in a couple months but I am moving to another part of the country for a new job and will be occupied.
32 days since i stopped buprenorphine. Almost all withdrawal symptoms have disappeared. My digestive system is still not 100% but it is improving. I would say energy is about 80-90% and I am still sneezing much more frequently than before. Overall I feel very good to excellent and my life has proceeded in the same direction that I had hoped it would. As i have said before, the freedom is inspiring and the removal of the skeletons from my cupboards has made me more self-confident (it is very surprising the tax that those things imposed on my mind).
My advice to anyone looking to come off buprenorphine: try and arrange a month long time where you can be free from responsibility and temptation. I had the luxury of staying at my parents house out in the country, I read a lot, worked outside if I felt so inclined, and tried to keep my mind occupied. I realize this is not a likely reality for everyone but it provided the space for me to live simply and focus on being positive. Additionally, I would take probably 3-6 months to taper down to minuscule amounts until they became almost benign. I would recommend loperamide for up to a week but I do think I experienced a second withdrawal after being on it for 2 weeks. Clonidine is extremely helpful for nighttime restless legs, and xanax sporadically if you have the luxury (i did not).
I may post again in a couple months but I am moving to another part of the country for a new job and will be occupied.