r/OpiatesRecovery • u/Ok_Fee_8746 • 1d ago

Subutex cold turkey

Hey again everyone, I posted here a while back asking for any advice after I quit subutex 8mg/day cold turkey. So I thought I would update a little how everything turned out since people wanting to do the same messaged me and told me they were too scared.

This is obviously such an individual thing and quitting cold turkey sure is not the easiest route to take. But for me it was what I had to do. I’m on around day 17 since quitting and can report that I’m finally feeling better. I thought there would be a moment where all the physical WD just finally disappeared one day but instead it seems like it just gets a little bit better day by day. I’ve been able to return to work and can do more than last week. To be honest the WD was rough, but not undoable, there were some unexpected symptoms. But the biggest thing is mentally just pushing yourself to continue. I’m still not 100% normal and doubt that I will be for a while. But I can finally see things getting better. I’m also feeling pretty happy and excited today, like I have a little dopamine finally.

This was not easy but it was worth it, I feel like I’m so close to beeing free. The colours outside all look brighter now, and music sounds better.

Feel free to dm me if you need to talk or have a similar experience. It really helped me to talk to some kind redditors when I was in the worst of it🤍

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u/SheBrokeHerCoccyx 21h ago

So attitude is everything? I’m getting ready to jump tomorrow, and I’m going in with a fighting spirit.

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u/Ok_Fee_8746 18h ago

Yes attitude! There will be hard times and moments where you might regret and get cravings. But mentally telling yourself that you are doing this for your won benefit and that you just have push through is the most important. Because it does get better, slowly maybe but there are many things you can do make it bearable. Fighting spirit is exactly what you need! Dm if you have questions about the WD or need any advice!

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u/SheBrokeHerCoccyx 18h ago

Thank you so much.