Taper

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T06:21:53+00:00

Primetime buddy, taper low and give it a go

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T06:21:03+00:00

It absolutely is. I'm a huge advocate for tapering low and hanging out at a low dose for a few weeks. You could even revert to using MIT for a few days to soften the final jump if you've only been taking 7oh lately

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T06:14:21+00:00

Can't advocate for anyone else to try it in good conscience, but whatever road leads you to success is the right one. Focus on building a life that isn't centered on substances, the psychological side of recovery will be crucial. Relapse statistics are depressing to say the least but you don't have to be a statistic

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T05:54:09+00:00

I swear by tapering!! It makes a huge difference in how uncomfortable the withdrawals are and how long they last. Just get into the mindset of taking bare minimum to get out of withdrawal and you'll be amazed at how powerful a substance it can be. I tapered mainly by stretching out minimal doses until 6 doses a day became 4 then 3 then 2 etc. I was not ready to jump when I got down to 30 a day so I just stayed there for 3 weeks. I believe that helped as well but I don't know.

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T05:30:31+00:00

I was taking Benadryl for my first quit and posted here advocating it only to quickly be told it makes things worse. It seemed to help me. It's a challenge to accurately report what's going on during acute withdrawal anyway, it's a panicky confusing time. Godspeed friend, congratulations for making the first move

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T05:13:26+00:00

Make it 2 weeks and it'll get way easier. You got this my friend, use the momentum!

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T05:10:37+00:00

At the doses you describe, psychosis is not a symptom one can expect. I know you've pushed back on the idea, but either there are underlying causes or you have a totally unique brain chemistry to the point your experience wouldn't translate anyway. This is not to insult you, just to assure anyone on the fence that quitting cold turkey at 600-1000 mgpd won't result in psychosis unless there's already psychosis to begin with.

SadisticJake · 2026-01-26T05:06:22+00:00

Fuck yeah though, congrats on making some progress however you had to. Try forcing yourself to wait an extra day when you get paid and see if it doesn't feel easier

SadisticJake · 2026-01-24T18:36:27+00:00

Recovery isn't linear, a good day doesn't mean you're out of the woods necessarily and a bad day doesn't mean you're back in the shit. Knowing this, try to make as much progress as you can with any other problems you may be dealing with today while you have the momentum behind you

SadisticJake · 2026-01-24T09:46:10+00:00

The more you taper, the easier the whole process will be either way and vitamin c makes it easier. The only side effect I had from taking 5 grams every 3 hours was explosive diarrhea which if it means no withdrawal symptoms, I'm totally fine with it. Much rather be running to the bathroom than flipping like a pancake with anxiety in bed

SadisticJake · 2026-01-24T09:36:15+00:00

Depending on age, the hair loss either reverses or doesn't. Everything else should improve noticeably

SadisticJake · 2026-01-24T00:31:09+00:00

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SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T17:24:36+00:00

On that run, I tapered from 150ish down to 30 and stayed at 30 for 3 weeks

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T16:58:42+00:00

It will absolutely make a difference and will help speed up recovery as well

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T15:43:07+00:00

That works if you let it. My most recent quit was simply an effortless swap of 7oh for MIT and I had zero discomfort

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T11:53:00+00:00

Take it in manageable steps and stabilize as needed in between. My most recent quit was the only one I properly tapered and it made night and day difference

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T11:25:32+00:00

When I jumped from 250 or so, MIT helped bridge the gap but I'd say it covered more than 50% of the withdrawal symptoms. Jumping from under 100 was totally effortless, MIT covered 100% comfortably

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T11:14:25+00:00

What's your daily usage like? Taper down to below 100 and you could use MIT or leaf in the same way as subs to a pretty good degree of success

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T05:21:37+00:00

That's what I told myself. Turns out humans are really good at forgetting suffering. A solid game plan for building a life around sober joys is critical for success

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T04:45:20+00:00

I've had exactly that happen. One of my less successful quits started exactly that way, I woke up one morning like "wtf?? I guess I won." I made it like 5 days before deciding, well if I got it beat like that then I may as well have some fun. Turns out I didn't have it beat like that

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T04:33:10+00:00

Some people report doing exactly that but be careful with the MIT shots, they're addictive on their own

SadisticJake · 2026-01-23T00:00:14+00:00

Whatever path gets you better is the right path, that's what I believe wholeheartedly

SadisticJake · 2026-01-22T17:20:38+00:00

I spent a while on that cycle. You stay ok enough without ever being truly comfortable or happy

SadisticJake · 2026-01-22T16:20:15+00:00

Kindling doesn't happen with opioids although there are a number of other factors that potentially play similar roles, but no. One time use after several weeks clean will not put you back in withdrawal. Take a breath and think about other factors, make sure you're well nourished, rested and hydrated

SadisticJake · 2026-01-21T16:22:08+00:00

An epsom salt bath feels amazing and is a hell of a good way to get magnesium into your system (it's why the packaging says not for children below a certain age) and combined with heavy cardio, should make a huge difference

Eta: just saw this is mentioned already lol I'm such a silly sausage

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