70ish days off methadone

[Jenr32star]

Well I've been off methadone since 6/25/16 so it's roughly 70 days...forgot to check my ticket before posting.  Life is good.  Withdrawals are gone (knock on wood).  I still have low energy most days but I've been finding 1 cup of coffee in the morning has been helping.  Normally I don't drink coffee, soda or even tea so I don't get caffeine except for in chocolate.  Anyway...my life has come a long long long way since 6/25.  I got married, went on my first cruise and first time leaving the country, I've managed to not walk out on my job despite me being 1 or 3 people in my position when there are supposed to be 7 of us so we aren't even at 1/2 staff.  Instead of quitting I've found myself thriving, assisting my 2 coworkers with their jobs in addition to mine and I've also been staying late to do more work so I can stay afloat.  Life is good...

[corey4433]

That's awesome you went through hell with your detox and never gave up you are a strong woman you should be beyond proud of yourself way togo.

[Jenr32star]

Thanks!

[meegWpaw]

you sound so good Jen!  congratulations!

[Soulscapex]

Congrats Jenn, keep it up , i know how you feel with the low energy , it will come back, try to get some exercise in, it really helps the body start producing its own. I know its hard to fit it in with kids, life , work and everything else. but it helps , its my me time, i get to focus on my life and well being. It can be tricky finding a sitter at times, not to mention after working all day , but its just one of the things i found to keep my mind grounded. Your doin so great for 70 days. Keep us updated.
I love reading about others success stories.

[Jenr32star]

Thank you!!!

[Jenr32star]

Exercise is something I keep saying I'm gonna do but really struggle with the follow through with my low energy and long days at work and kids extracurricular activities and helping with homework.  I really have a strong desire to be healthier and did well with it while on methadone but since I got off I can't seem to get back to my healthy lifestyle.  I'm gonna have to work on it.  We are taking a 2 week vacation next year with all of our kids.  First to myrtle beach for a few days to visit my father in law then to Daytona beach for a couple days then to Disney for 9 days.  I really wanna be in good shape and be able to handle being on my feet all day especially at Disney so now that we are booking the trip this week I have extra motivation to get healthy and exercise.  I get tired so quick on my feet now.

[dominosarah]

What a great update!!  Congrats on your clean time!  Keep it going~

[Jenr32star]

Thank you!