Coming off Subutex

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SWIM has had a bad year for drug use over the past 12 months and ended with several addictions. After being refered to a few useless docs finally got but in touch with one who knew what they were talking about.

SWIM managed to get off GBL which was a major problem and ended up addicted to codeine after coming off harder opiates.

The doctor put SWIM on Buphrenorphine to keep SWIM off the constant codeine doses and make sure SWIM didnt go back onto GBL or Alcohol.

Bupe seems to satisfy SWIM in a way that drugs/booze does, so that SWIM does not feel the need to take any drugs. It also puts SWIM in a positive frame of mind, eases any anxieties, helps SWIM concentrate on work, has SWIM in a decent sleeping pattern and has generally inproved my quality of life. SWIM generally feels normal on it, like he did years ago before abuse got out off hand.

Deppression is a key problem that has developed through drug use and Bupe also has this under control.

SWIM is stable on 7 x 0.4 tabs taken throughout the day. SWIM is due back to the docs tomorrow where SWIM must make the decision of whether SWIM is going to go on further maintenance (SWIM has been using bupe for 4 weeks now) or detox.

SWIM is inclined towards detoxing because SWIM dont want any hooks anymore. SWIM does want a period of abstinance so SWIM can re-access whats going on SWIM's life but SWIM is scared that if the reasurance the bupe gives SWIM is taken away SWIM will be strait back onto the booze and drugs and back into the hellish cycle of abuse and deppresion.

How hard will it be to come off bupe ? Has anyone been there and have any tips?

The doctor said bupe is easy to come off but SWIM has been hearing lots of stories about how bad it is. SWIM does not think he has the emotional strength to go through a bad withdrawal. Opiate withdrawal seems to really wreck SWIM emotionally.

SWIM is scared to go onto further maintenece because SWIM plans to move abroad soon and SWIM dont want to be relying on a daily dose of medicine but as I said, SWIM is scared of coming off it too....

SWIM feels very fragile emotionally at the moment as he has just split up with his girlfriend of 10 years too!

PLs advise. Thanks..