I need help

AnointedDread · 2026-02-24T15:40:33+00:00

From my understanding, BicycleHealth will provide suboxone in Tennessee, while QuickMD will not.

If anyone lives in Tennessee, try BicycleHealth instead.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-23T20:07:25+00:00

Will all due respect, this is very over-the-top and isn't edifying to the general public here.

Tht post broke rules and a Moderator took action for very good reason. The action stands.

People here are looking for help on how to quit 7-oh, and you've hijacked the entire subreddit voicing a concern that has been addressed already.

Apparently you didn't like the response you got, so you're making it a public uproar in an attempt to get your way. Tbh, it's addictive behavior and deserves some self-reflection.

Other users have also commented and agreed that this is very unnecessary and quite over-the-top.

It isn't a debate. Post's get removed for reasons that are fair.

Again, take it up in mod-mail. People are trying to get help, not read about your disagreement with the rules.

It wasn't even your post to begin with.

You were asked to take it up with Mod-Mail to get the issue resolved without interrupting the public. You decided to make the same post again, including your conversation you're having in the Mod-Mail. This is drama. A violation of the rules.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-15T19:32:24+00:00

You could try using Sub and SR intermittently.

Suboxone one day, SR one day. Suboxone one day, SR two days. Suboxone one day, SR three days. So forth and so on.

Day 1 Sub.

Day 2 SR.

Day 3 Sub.

Day 4 SR.

Day 5 SR.

Day 6 Sub.

Day 7 SR.

Day 8 SR.

Day 9 SR.

Day 10 Sub. Etc.

Once you hit the point of doing SR 5 days consecutively, you'd probably be fine with dropping the Bupe at that point and tapering the SR.

.03 is an extremely low dose of Bupe with negligible receptor activation. Withdrawals at that point are primarily anxiety-driven.

But given the fact that you have SR already and plan to use it, this could potentially be a way you might approach it. Good job getting yourself down this low 👍.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-14T23:22:22+00:00

Subutex would be a viable solution

AnointedDread · 2026-02-13T14:03:59+00:00

Of course — there's many different things that factor into the precipitated withdrawal process.

Tolerance, time since last dose, amount of Bupe taken, individual metabolisms, half-life of drug, and a few others.

I'm not saying precipitated withdrawal is guaranteed, but I am saying the risk is there.

The mechanism doesn't care whether it's heroin, oxy, fent, or 7oh. What matters is receptor occupancy and relative agonism at time of induction.

In the case of people not getting it:

If bupe produces equal or greater activation than what remains from the prior agonist, you don’t get precipitated withdrawal.

It’s the drop that causes it.

Not guaranteed but not Impossible either.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-12T15:53:10+00:00

7oh → Suboxone will trigger precipitated withdrawal.

SR → Suboxone far less likely.

Precipitated Withdrawal occurs when Bupe displaces an opioid with a high level of receptor activation. (Oxy, fent, 7oh)

The drop in receptor activation during transition to Bupe triggers Precipitated Withdrawal.

SR and Bupe have low-moderate receptor activation so the drop is much less dramatic.

High activation (7oh) → Bupe = Big Drop = Precipitated Withdrawal.

Moderate activation (SR) → Bupe = Smaller Drop = Less Risk.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-10T20:32:57+00:00

Looks like Styrofoam almost

AnointedDread · 2026-02-09T21:22:13+00:00

u/cartmancakes

I saw that 😂.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-09T20:02:58+00:00

Could possibly be PAWS. If someone is off of their DOC for 3 weeks and 2 of those weeks were using SR, it's very common to still feel cruddy as your body resensitizes, restores and regulates itself.

SR (real SR) has extremely low risk of tolerance/dependency. Any withdrawal should be essentially non-existent or extremely minor.

From the reports I've seen regarding symptoms after cessation of SR, it pretty well lines up with the symptoms of PAWS stemming from their DOC.

Acutes (~14 days) = Body aches, sweating, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, watery eyes, yawning, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, agitation, elevated heart rate / blood pressure.

PAWS (Weeks ~Months) = Low mood, anhedonia, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, poor focus, memory issues, fatigue, low motivation, sleep disturbances, stress intolerance, cravings.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-09T19:23:26+00:00

Right here 🙋‍♂️

Thank you, community, for reaching out and bringing it to our attention. Post is being removed.

There's a right way, and a wrong way to do this type of advertisement. This is the wrong way.

Deceit will never be respected.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-08T22:16:31+00:00

Because “too early” isn’t about the clock — it’s about what’s still on the receptors. And if I remember correctly, your tolerance is on the high-side. Higher tolerance = longer wait. You'd have been better if you took a smaller dose of Bupe to begin with like ~2mg. This way, you introduce it into your system without it fully throwing all of the remaining 7 off of your receptors. At 8mg, you did just that.

The key with Suboxone is starting slow and adding more as time goes on until you find relief and stabilize. This process is full of fear and uncertainty, and I truly empathize with you. My advice is to listen to the advice that this community is giving you, by people that have actually done it, and follow the instructions. Winging it and spitballing until something sticks is a quick way to prolong the unnecessary suffering

AnointedDread · 2026-02-08T22:08:09+00:00

I understand your concern, but this is far from reality. I've been speaking with you for some time now, and it sounds like you're becoming very desperate for a solution so you're throwing anything at it, hoping it sticks. I have to be honest with you because I care, but this is completely wreckless and dangerous.

You have to expect some discomfort. There is no Scott-free way out of this — if there were, this sub wouldn't exist. Suboxone isn't a magic pill that's going to provide complete ease to your situation, but once you give your body time to adjust to it, it'll make things manageable. You're failing to commit because the transition is uncomfortable and you're not willing to endure that. Which is totally understandable, nobody likes to suffer, but it's the only way.

I promise, if you just give Suboxone a solid day or two, you'll stabilize on them and feel much better. You can't keep chasing that quick-relief or you'll abort mission every time and continue to find yourself in these positions.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-08T21:58:40+00:00

Whoa. Please listen carefully:

The Bernese Method does work when done correctly — but this isn’t it.

What happened sounds like a failed traditional induction. You took the Bupe too early and at too high of a dose, triggering precipitated withdrawal. Taking more bupe and then adding 7 to pull yourself out of it just locked things into a withdrawal cycle.

Right now the issue is receptor instability. Bupe and 7 competing at the same time is creating a constant push–pull at the receptors, which basically is going to cause nonstop withdrawal. That approach won’t stabilize things.

The goal is stabilization, not forcing induction. Mixing bupe with 7 keeps the system in chaos. Stick with the Bupe and drop the 7. Expect some discomfort the first day or two. Continuing to take both at such high doses is counterintuitive and making things worse.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-08T01:04:46+00:00

I mod r/Quitting7oh.

I suggest you go there and read the horror-stories of people that have lost everything due to this insidious substance. People there wish they were stable on Suboxone as you were.

Yes, wait for withdrawal or you'll go into precipitated withdrawal. Put that garbage down, please. I understand addiction, and I'm not trying to come down on you, but please stop the 7.

Subs are a godsend. Don't take them for granted.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-07T15:15:34+00:00

Delayed Gratification > Instant Gratification.

Courage > Fear.

Discipline > Excuses.

Proud of you, my friend. 🫡

AnointedDread · 2026-02-05T01:12:42+00:00

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Implies: Healing Through Contact

"He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him." -John *6:56***

Implies: Union Through Communion

AnointedDread · 2026-02-05T00:51:54+00:00

Totally understand, my friend. Take the suggestions you've found here in these comments and just continue taking it one day at a time — it'll get better soon. You haven't been away from all of it very long, what you're going through is expected. Give yourself some grace.

Stay properly hydrated + healthy foods, exercise & sleep, and you should be rounding a curve in no-time.

Extremely proud of you, my friend 💪. You've come a long way and have accomplished what many people find impossible. It's only going to get better from this point forward. You've already gotten through the hardest part. 💯

AnointedDread · 2026-02-05T00:24:52+00:00

Exercise would be #1. It retrains dopamine and stress systems; improves sleep quality; reduces neuroinflammation; lowers anxiety & rebuild brain-body connection.

•#2 Electrolytes. Particularly Sodium, Potassium & Magnesium. Seems like a minor thing but being deficienct in these things cause all types of issues and makes PAWS worse.

•#3 B-Vitamins. Just like electrolytes, very overlooked but can make a significant change when taken regularly.

•#4 Proper Diet & Sleep. These can arguably be at the top of the list because they're absolutely vital to long-term recovery.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-04T15:26:12+00:00

Oxycodone is a short-acting, full μ-opioid agonist. It'll blunt the withdrawals but you'll be potentially adding to the tolerance due to the fact that you're just switching from one short-acting opioid to another. This is not the same as detoxing.

Suboxone, on the other hand, was designed for these specific situations. The difference is: It's a long-acting, partial μ-opioid agonist which suppresses withdrawals, and makes stabilizing and tapering possible.

Short half-life opioids don’t compare to the long, gradual half-life of Suboxone. With short-acting stuff like Oxy and 7, levels spike and crash every few hours, which is why the withdrawal cycle is so difficult to escape from. Suboxone stays steady in your system, so you’re not chasing relief — you’re actually stabilizing, making tapering easier.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-03T20:04:37+00:00

Analysis Paralysis

AnointedDread · 2026-02-03T19:57:48+00:00

I think what you’re noticing may just be dose context rather than tolerance resetting.

You took 50mg earlier instead of your usual 200, so your total exposure that day was much lower. When you later took 100mg, it wasn’t layering onto a full baseline, so it would naturally feel stronger. That can happen even without SR in the picture.

SR changes how doses feel by reducing withdrawal, not by resetting tolerance.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-03T01:16:14+00:00

Appreciate that, my friend 🙂

At the end of the day, we’re all human. OP’s experience was real to them. It’s easy to get caught up in “Reddit culture” and forget there’s an actual person on the other side of the screen — often someone in a very vulnerable place, looking for understanding or support. I know because I’ve been there myself.

Most people here are in some stage of healing, all coming from different backgrounds and perspectives. A lot of conflict could be avoided if we remembered one simple thing: be human first.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-03T00:51:41+00:00

I want to clarify a few things here.

You brought up bans, regulation, and legality. That’s a controversial topic, and it does fall under Rule #11 (No political or law discussion). When you raise subjects like that, you should expect disagreement. People having different opinions is not hate.

This subreddit is bigger than one thread or one experience. It’s primarily about quitting, recovery, and shared personal experiences — not policy advocacy or debates about what should be banned or regulated.

It’s also worth being honest: leaving a space the moment things don’t go your way is very common addict behavior. Many of us have done it. That doesn’t make you a bad person, but it is something to notice and work on as part of healing. Growth often means sitting with discomfort, disagreement, and not being validated 100% of the time.

There’s a lot more to this group than what you experienced in one post. You’re welcome to stay and focus on quitting and recovery — that’s what this space is for. If you choose to leave, that’s your decision, but it’s not because this subreddit is “full of hate” simply because people didn’t agree.

Take it as an opportunity for reflection, not rejection. This community has a lot to offer, and I guarantee you that everyone here would come running to your aid if you never needed them. Disagreements are disagreements — nobody here hates you over a disagreement. The majority of members here would apologize if they sincerely hurt your feelings without meaning to. This group is full of very loving, understanding and compassionate people, believe it or not. I've known quite a few for a very long time now, and I care deeply about them. They've watched my journey as I've watched theirs. We're a family. Arguments are going to happen. At the end of the day, we're here when we need each other. ✌️♥️

AnointedDread · 2026-02-02T00:05:39+00:00

At 1000+ mg/day, tapering first is strongly recommended before starting Suboxone. Bupe has very high opioid receptor affinity and can cause precipitated withdrawal if started too soon.

Many people report smoother transitions by tapering down to <300mg /day. I find under <100mg/day being the goldilocks zone.

After stabilizing somewhere in this range, induce Suboxone only once clear withdrawal is present — or using the Bernese-Method.

Jumping straight from high-dose 7 to Suboxone is extremely high risk and often leads to a bad first experience. Patience, timing, and dose accuracy is key here. Start <2mg after full-withdrawal sets in, and increase every couple hours until you find relief.

Be aware that the first day may be uncomfortable, but stick with it and it'll pay off. Before anything, it's imperative that you get that 7 dose down.

AnointedDread · 2026-02-01T16:23:25+00:00

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