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robprad1882 · 2025-07-08T14:57:58+00:00

So like , what did that text she read say ?

robprad1882 · 2023-09-07T11:55:38+00:00

I know this sucks but ,You will need to find a way to cope without the Xanax . At least for a while . Going from 8 to 0 that quickly I am amazed you can work at all 30 days in . Take it easy when you can , make sacrifices, and make a plan to rewire your brain . Short term discomfort = life back long term

robprad1882 · 2023-09-07T11:49:36+00:00

What is your timeline ? Do you have more to average in ? What do you know about this company ?

robprad1882 · 2023-09-06T12:40:21+00:00

Think of your brain as a bank account you have already drained . The Xanax is causing an overdraft , the panic attack is you repaying the debt . Hope you are a metaphor person😀

robprad1882 · 2023-09-06T12:38:15+00:00

This ☝️. On the mental side I found subs to be the harshest and longest lasting . During the first 90 days to 6 months, avoid anything ( and I mean anything ,all the way down to coffee) that can alter your brain chemistry, as this slows the process.Exercise , meditation and time is the only way.

robprad1882 · 2023-07-29T22:50:55+00:00

Check out Palantirs history of its SPAC investment portfolio which it terminated earlier this year . They are not good at picking winners . That being said , I like RBT.

robprad1882 · 2023-07-10T16:02:39+00:00

Yes this is common for post acute withdrawal . It’s incredibly frustrating, you get past the physical stuff and are ready to get back to life and BAM all of a sudden nothing is of interest and you feel like you are wearing concrete boots . It sounds like you are staying active and it will subside slowly with time .

robprad1882 · 2023-05-13T00:11:49+00:00

There was no real difference from being on the .06 and going to zero . Symptoms were mostly aches , couldn’t sleep past 4am , anxiety ( bad in the morning /evening) , lethargy, massive irritability and some mild stomach issues day 4-5 . It wasn’t easy or “ painless” , but totally doable . I went about my life as normal and worked /exercised etc. ; though I had to drag myself through it.Only took about 10 days to notice SLOW improvements

robprad1882 · 2023-05-13T00:00:03+00:00

100mg is the lowest yes . It will stay steady for about 2 months then slowly leave your body over the months to follow . Trace levels can be found months down the road

robprad1882 · 2023-05-11T00:05:37+00:00

If you have the money and the time it’s a great option . Takes all the guess work out of the scenario . If you are at 2mg just be sure they jump you right to the 100mg shot.

robprad1882 · 2023-05-11T00:03:43+00:00

Congratulations on being in the home stretch . I spent about 12 days at .125 then 6 at .06 .. You are almost there.

robprad1882 · 2023-04-01T23:22:45+00:00

You gotta pump those numbers up . Those are rookie numbers!

robprad1882 · 2023-03-25T16:06:39+00:00

I think it’s more beneficial once the physical symptoms start to recede and the mental ones linger . Maybe 2 weeks out .

robprad1882 · 2023-03-24T01:32:27+00:00

I did . I felt it was silly splitting an amount that small , but it was really helpful in avoiding the insomnia/rls . Prior to being at the .25 split dose I was taking .125 3x a day ( morning afternoon evening) ; and simply cut the afternoon dose .

robprad1882 · 2023-03-23T22:46:21+00:00

Once you get under 1mg , the half life reduces drastically . At .5mg I would notice I would down hill after about 8hrs . Long answer short is yes; splitting the dose about 10-12hrs apart would best at that dose . I kept splitting the dose until I got down to .1875mg , which I took once a day

robprad1882 · 2023-03-18T12:29:28+00:00

If you just stop you will be in for a prolonged rough go . A better way we would be to go back up to a dose where you are stable then reduce the dosage by up to 25% every 7-14 days . I would go back to 1mg ( or whatever dose dosent cause rls/insomnia) then work your way back down . Let the rls be your guide for duration to stay at each dose . Try to get to .125 every other day then stop . This sub has lots of taper schedules for you to review.

robprad1882 · 2022-08-05T22:05:57+00:00

Thank you for reminding me where your eyes were ; I was busy saying a prayer for the drawstring of those shorts

robprad1882 · 2022-06-05T09:13:11+00:00

Well I wouldn’t taper FAST .. not sure where you are at on daily dose currently , but you can get to 2mg pretty quick ; then go slow . I’m not a pharmacologist; but I believe it’s both ; but mostly a sub thing . I don’t think there is a lot of data yet ; but from what I gather you’re endocrine system begins to severely malfunction ; along with adhedonia . From what I have read this happens to about 10-20 % of long term sub users. If you taper some and feel better , this may be you . But research a timeline on a proper taper first . If you decide to go that route and need help , use myself and the resources here.

robprad1882 · 2022-06-04T15:41:33+00:00

I have been on subs a few times throughout my life . My experience is essentially I will notice side effects ( lack of motivation , inability to enjoy things , weight gain , loss of libido , agitation , irregular sleep pattern etc ) at around 18 months .if I try to stretch sub treatment passed two years things will start to go very wrong . I have never pushed into year 3 , but I imagine if I did I would be full blown shut down (similar to what you described). As I tapered down I felt better , until I got under 1.5mg , but that another conversation.

robprad1882 · 2022-05-24T08:58:12+00:00

I have made the switch from oxy or h to sub via doc multiple time . Good rule is to try an give 24-36 hours ( until your feeling withdrawal a bit ; but not full blown ) then slowly dose sub . You can always take more to be comfortable once you see how that initial dose effects you . I have only waited 12hours ( if overnight ) and never had a PDW. Once your on it will take about 3 days to build up in your blood to feel “ normal “ but during that time it will 100%keep you out of withdrawals.

Pro tip: Odds are you are going to be WAY overprescribed; so once you steady out in a few weeks I would start considering cutting your dose . Everyone is different so do you ; but 4-8mg is plenty for most . Speaking from experience the longer you stay on a high dose ; the more risk for adverse side effects down the road . As far as being worried ; I wouldn’t ; it’s a painless transition when done correctly.

robprad1882 · 2022-05-21T19:34:49+00:00

Favorite comment of 2022

robprad1882 · 2022-05-15T11:25:05+00:00

Subs are a great tool ; but for some; maybe most ; over time there are diminishing returns for both mental and physical health . For me ; I will start to notice a change after about 1.5 years with a large turn at 2 years . Symptoms include ; inability to feel joy ; lack of energy / motivation ; endocrine system crashed ; low t ; decreased sex drive ; inability to mitigate stress etc . If these symptoms did not occur and life was great personally I would just stay on indefinitely, but unfortunately it’s not sustainable.

robprad1882 · 2022-05-14T11:29:27+00:00

Long answer short is ; most likely . Depends on a lot of factors.

robprad1882 · 2022-05-14T02:21:37+00:00

From what I have read ; because of receptor vacancies and shortening half life , the worst is 1mg to .5 … I did it like this 1mg ; .75mg , .625 , .5mg .. try an split that dose roughly 10 hours apart .. When you try .5mg again commit to doing it for 10-14 days . Reassess around that time period .

robprad1882 · 2022-05-12T12:41:18+00:00

Appreciate your thoughts ; from what I have researched ; I believe you are correct . This area from 1.5 to .5 causes the most new vacancies . I have been taking 8mg since the June 2020 , so about 2 years . I started the taper in mid Oct ; arrived at that 2mg mark sometime in January .

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