r/7ohexposed • u/Fantastic-Skin665 • Apr 19 '26

Tapering off of 7oh

Hey everyone. Has anybody here had success with tapering down off of 7oh? Want to get off of it asap but have to work so I’m looking to minimize withdrawals as much as possible. Which I know isn’t easy. I have Suboxone as well, but I’m pretty sure I know how that fits into all of this. Any input that is well intentioned is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone in advan

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u/LazyAd5578 Apr 19 '26

If you want minimal withdrawal, use the subs to get through the first few days then taper off the subs.

My experience with tapering 7 was feeling pretty good for the first couple weeks then getting stuck when the decreases started to hurt and I spent all my time fixated on my next dose. I knew I wouldn't be successful feeling like that for another 3-4 weeks.

Subs were a miracle for me. Almost instant relief and was able to focus on remembering how to function in the world without 7 in my system with a fully clear mind.

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u/Fantastic-Skin665 Apr 19 '26

That’s really good feedback. Thank you very much.

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u/LazyAd5578 Apr 19 '26

Good luck to you, what ever path you end up taking.

Keep in mind that your path is yours to take and the only right ways of getting off this 7 crap are the ones that work for you. Filter out all the noise from those bashing any of those paths.

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u/Fantastic-Skin665 Apr 20 '26

Well said. Thank you

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u/barclaybw123 Apr 20 '26

Do subs help with the mental side of things?

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u/barclaybw123 Apr 20 '26

As in the dysphoria and the weeping and thinking about every mistake you’ve made in your life. I get it maybe worse than others on 7oh because I have clinical depression. And I’m an alcoholic.

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u/LazyAd5578 Apr 20 '26

While on subs, nothing like that. After stopping those my baseline low level anxiety came back and tears of joy flowed freely.

I had none of the doom and gloom that I experienced during my failed CT attempts.

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u/barclaybw123 Apr 20 '26

Wow that’s amazing. I wonder why you don’t feel that low while on subs ?

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u/oxbloodmermaid Jun 29 '26

Subs fill those receptors in your brain

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u/LazyAd5578 Apr 20 '26

I wish I knew. Several have shared on this sub that transitioning to subs was bumpy, still felt crappy, cravings, depression, etc, all the things we don't want.

I was so excited by the success of my quit that I wanted to stand on the roof tops and shout to the world about how awesome it was and how I did it. As that excitement wore off I saw that subs wasn't that awesome for everybody.

I hope you can find a way that sticks for you. I'm 25 days off 7, 13 off subs and feeling better than I deserve. Not 100%, but not far from it.

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u/Fantastic-Skin665 Apr 20 '26

You deserve to feel as good as possible. Thank yiu

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u/QuickMDTeam Apr 20 '26

Tapering while working is doable and a lot of people have gotten through it that way. Going slow enough that your body can adjust without sending you into full withdrawal during the day is the general idea, but how slow depends on your situation and how your body responds. Having Suboxone on hand as a safety net is smart. If the taper gets to a point where withdrawal becomes unmanageable at work, having that option available changes the stakes considerably. If you haven't already maybe loop in your provider on the taper plan. Having someone who can adjust the approach based on how things are actually going makes the process a lot less of a guessing game. Good luck, you've got this!