Robert_325 Can you help?

[toughestjourney]

I decided to start Suboxone ( now Subutex) treatment over 6 months ago to get help getting of a nasty opiate habit . The original plan was to taper quickly and get off in a matter of 14 days. I was given the option to stay on maintenance if I chose to , and at 4 mgs a day I did . As soon as I made the decision I met someone that has been through this and she said I should just get off of them asap. After reading almost daily on these sites I knew she was right. I weaned my self slowly and now I'm down to 1/4 mg a day, thats an 8th of a 2mg tablet of Subutex.The problem is , I cant seem to do the jump! It is so hard and uncomfortable is NOT THE WORD.The insomnia is the worst! I don't function well with no sleep. Now I am feeling depressed, 0 energy, unsocial, I am even falling behind on the most basic of daily functions like, bills, grooming , etc. My main problem is my family.Nobody knows what I am going through and I am depended on for so much! I am even using the Thomas recipe , exercise, you name it. ALL the suggestions Ive read here on this and other forums and support sites. I tried skipping days after getting down so low and just felt I couldn't do it. What gives? Why is it so hard for me to jump or skip at such a low dose? I read its harder to quit after 6 months. Is this true? If so , I feel Ive failed and almost accepted I will be on this long term. Maybe I can get advice from Robert_325 or Patti? Anyways, thanks for any advice? P.S. I have a script for Trazadone and Clonidine to help with sleep and w/d but they dont seem to even tough the symptoms. I was thinking maybe Seroquil temporarily for sleep.

Also! Wondering if anyone knows if I can start Chantix ( the quit smoking drug) while I am on Subutex? I think it may do something similar in the brain chemistry , like bind and block the pleasure receptors . Thank again anyone and everyone! So glad this support site is here...its helped me through some dark times ...

[Robert_325]

I decided to start Suboxone ( now Subutex) treatment over 6 months ago to get help getting of a nasty opiate habit . The original plan was to taper quickly and get off in a matter of 14 days. I was given the option to stay on maintenance if I chose to , and at 4 mgs a day I did . As soon as I made the decision I met someone that has been through this and she said I should just get off of them asap. After reading almost daily on these sites I knew she was right. I weaned my self slowly and now I'm down to 1/4 mg a day. The problem is , I cant seem to do the jump! It is so hard and uncomfortable is NOT THE WORD.The insomnia is the worst! I don't function well with no sleep. My main problem is my family.Nobody knows what I am going through and I am depended on for so much! I am even using the Thomas recipe , exercise, you name it. ALL the suggestions Ive read here on this and other forums and support sites. I tried skipping days after getting down so low and just felt I couldn't do it. What gives? Why is it so hard for me to jump or skip at such a low dose? I read its harder to quit after 6 months. Is this true? If so , I feel Ive failed and almost accepted I will be on this long term. Maybe I can get advice from Robert_325 or Patti? Anyways, thanks for any advice?

Also! Wondering if anyone knows if I can start Chantix ( the quit smoking drug) while I am on Subutex? I think it may do something similar in the brain chemistry , like bind and block the pleasure receptors . Thank again anyone and everyone! So glad this support site is here...its helped me through some dark times ...

I posted on your other thread. Try to keep all your posts to me on one thread so I can follow you more easily. God bless.