At home methodone detox after 25 yrs

[jimmym321]

Hi I have been on methodone for over 25 yrs a model patient, never used more, not any other drugs, and I don't drink. I'm in very good health drink juices everyday, Greens drinks in the morning for many yrs. I'm 54 and was on 65 mg. My last takehome of a moth's supply was one month ago. I dropped 15 mg, then 10 mg, 10 mg to 35. Since then I'm dropping 5 mg a time. I'm spliting my dose. After a month I'm on 10 mg 2 x a day. I'm doing very well since I found out about drinking electrolytes - I drink a home made 1/2 gal batch a day. I started taking trace minerals - that also helped. I'm taking good 1 a day pack of vit pluse good cal/mag drink. I also take 3 x a day L-Glutamine 1000mg and L-Tyrosine 500mg. I take 5-HTP 200MG & Taurine 1000mg at night, along with a SAM-E 400mg. And fish oil 3000mg a day. These things helped a lot. I hardly feel withdrawels Sleep is not normal, but not bad. I also when need it take 3mg melatonine. My plan was originally to get low as I can then take Soboxone for no more than 3 weeks, and as low as I can. If anyone has thoughts on that? How low should I try. I'm going down every 5 days. I'd like this to be over longest in three months. Besides PWS. Does it make a lot of difference jumping at 7 mg or 5, or 1mg? Is it worth the draging out? Since I'm doing so well, what about just going as low as I can 1 mg or less, and then going cold turkey? Or even lower? The problem I worry about is splitting the meth correctly, especially when I get that low! It hasn't been that bad yet. At 10mg it feels like I'm drinking nothing! I can't imagine 1mg! Lastly any other advice with things to add to my program would be appreciated. I was amazed what just drinking eletrolytes did! Anyhow thanks!  

[azza1]

hi there i was on methadone for 12 years i was on 50ml all that time and came down 1ml every day and jumped off at 5ml and ct the rest.i must say i would come down gradually if i was to do it again and jump off 1ml as the withdrawals were very intense for around 3 week and it took a lot longer to start sleeping properly...good luck..

[Stungbythebee]

Your story is truly a miracle! I'm crying tears of joy for you and everyone who will break free from any addiction because of the gift you have given in sharing your journey. I feel blessed and humbled to have been given the opportunity to witness and learn from you! "BRAVO"
BEE

[jimmym321]

Thanks Pillguy I'm starting my 4th yr of drug freeness. All thing are possible if you desire!
Press on those who thinking about, or who have started, or completed their detox. You can do it!
Jimmy

[pillguy]

Yours is a wonderful story.  It will help many people.v thanks for sharing it and congratulations on your recovery. A really inspiring story!

Cheers,

Larry

[jimmym321]

Hi Josh you can do it!!! Don't listen to all the naysayers and those who complain. If you truly want off it can be done. Before you know it'll all be over and no more tided to a clinic and all that entails.  

My update -
I'm enjoying summer and coming up on 3 yrs clean this Sept. All is well and my health has been fine. Recovery is possible!
I wish you all the best on your recoveries from whatever you struggle with.

[joshleeman]

Wow this has been a hell of a read, both here and on the other forum where you posted this journey.  I've been rereading parts of it daily for several days now and have shared your experience with my family and counselor as I ponder the inevitable.  Been on a high dose for 12 years, model patient as you were, havnt even drank or smoked pot.  2 months ago after 12 years of being completely stable my dose started no longer holding me.  I'm at a point now where instead of going up and feeding the monster I want to slay him, but I'm absolutely terrified, as you can relate to, or at least you could before you braved it out.  From all the stories it seems like your experience is 1 in a million though.  It is inspiring for sure though, If I do it I'll for sure document it for the community, good or bad. It's the least I could do.  Thanks