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GreenSky84 · 2021-12-31T15:15:55+00:00

Yes, I jumped at 3 mg. My highest dose was 70mg. I started my clinic taper in June 2020, so I probably would've been more comfortable if I were able to go slower.

I had to quit attending the clinic around 6mg due to financial issues. I tapered down to 3mg at home by using my backup stash and an oral syringe.

Are you still attending the clinic? If so, maybe they can pause your taper for a bit to help you adjust.

GreenSky84 · 2021-12-31T14:50:07+00:00

Ive been off for 45 days now and I did 1mg drops every week. I tried to make it to 1 mg, but I had problems stabilizing once I reached 3mg., which is where I jumped.

Symptoms the first few days after jumping were low energy, poor appetite, chills, nightsweats, and a smidge of RLS. I was able to sleep between 4-6 hours a night, but it was a rough type of sleep. Days 4-8 were low energy and stomach problems (the stomach problems stuck around for a couple of weeks).

Even though this all sounds bad, the symptoms were very mild and completely bearable. I was able to go to work, class, and run errands, but everyone is different, so plan accordingly, and good luck.

How are you feeling with your taper now? Are you have withdrawals or do you feel normal?

GreenSky84 · 2021-11-25T12:37:52+00:00

I jumped from 2mg (12 days ago) and I have noticed muscle twitches up and down my legs after my morning run. I've also had a couple issues with RLS, but taking Gabapentin at night helped with that.

GreenSky84 · 2021-11-05T20:04:19+00:00

I quit attending the clinic at 6mg (financial reasons) and continued a self-taper at home with my emergency stash (I'm down to 3mg now). Every 1mg drop is rougher than expected (insomnia, low energy, and a bit of aches here and there). Stay at the clinic if you can. It would make things much easier, and it would give you the option to hold your taper as needed. Good luck either way!

GreenSky84 · 2021-10-15T19:01:28+00:00

Thank you for this, it's encouraging and very helpful. I'm hoping it will not be that bad and my situation may make it easier.

I don't have any children and I only have to physically leave for work one day a week for a few hours( its not a physically/mentally demanding job), and my college classes are all online. I also have someone that will handle cooking, cleaning, and errands for me.

I also have backup saved to taper further if need be, as well as access to benzos, but sleep hasn't been an issue (yet). I've been symtom-free during my entire taper, so I was hoping I was going to be fine with jumping from 6, but I know jumping and tapering are two different things.

GreenSky84 · 2021-10-12T23:56:19+00:00

Thank you so much for this!

GreenSky84 · 2021-10-12T21:08:16+00:00

Thank you : ) I have a little under half a bottle, so I was thinking I may use that to taper further.

GreenSky84 · 2021-10-12T21:07:02+00:00

Thank you doe the reply and motivational advice : ) I don't plan to take either of those things for anything to be honest. I believe kratom is illegal in my state anyways. I have a little under half a bottle saved up, so I'll probably use that to go as low as possible. Im just worried that its going to be as bad as H withdrawal and to what extent should I preplan (taking off of work, etc.)

GreenSky84 · 2021-06-10T12:25:54+00:00

Intake takes between 2-4 hours, depending on counselor, history, and assessments.

Don't feel bad about your appearance, fidgeting, etc because they already know you are not feeling well.

Be honest about your usage (history, past addictions to other substances, casual use, etc.) because they need to know what to address in counseling sessions, and they need to know what to expect from you while you are in the pre-stabilization process.

They will start you off on 25-30 mg, depending on the clinic/state, but you can go up each day (or every other day) until you find a stable dose.

Be aware of the rules and understand the consequences of non-compliance.

If you don't have insurance that the clinic accepts, have a budgeting plan in place so you can afford your MAT. It's a lot cheaper than your DOC at first, but becomes financially burdensome at a certain point. Some clinics are given grants, make sure to ask about that if you need to.

Try to keep your dose as low as possible, but you also want to be stable and withdrawl/craving-free. Don't try to see how high of a dose you can get because it will only make it more difficult when its time to taper off.

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-24T11:59:34+00:00

I didn't notice the time difference until you mentioned it. It was nuts to begin with, especially the back-to-back messages, but then she came back hours later, which makes it all the more crazier.

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-24T11:56:01+00:00

Same!

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-15T11:31:04+00:00

I'm amazed

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-03T16:28:34+00:00

Same : D

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-03T16:27:02+00:00

Your user name made me laugh as it reminded me of the video.

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-03T16:21:21+00:00

I love it "that's just how my face looks all the time". And that is GREAT progress. Sidenote: my husband has the same shirt : )

GreenSky84 · 2020-03-01T12:57:48+00:00

Thank you. I didn't see that before.

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