down to ten mils methadone

[mommy52713]

today i have only used ten mil's of methadone im feeling ok but dont know if im trying to taper to fast i  dont want to put my body through withdrawls to fast but im so sick of being on these pills . i just want to be free of this terible addiction i guess ill just wait and see how i am feeling. thank you to all of you who are so kind to offer advice to me it is greatley appreciated and i will forever be greatful for finding this form     holly

[oxynomore07]

How much did you start at? I was taking 90mil's a day when I was taking hydromorphone or oxy. It is a very long road to recovery and i would taper slowly. Once you stop altogether is when the real test begins. It will take a few days to clear your system so your withdrawls with probably not be in full force till day 3 or 4. I am proof it can be done (124 days clean) along with so many others here. We are here if you need anything.

Josh

[oxynomore07]

sorry about all the mistakes, I was in a hurry

Josh

[mimi1313]

I tapered from vic and I'm so glad I did. I wouldn't go too fast. Your body will let you know. Start taking vitamins now. I actually took 2 multi's a day for a while.
You're almost there. This is the had part and you can do it.

[lucyred68]

because methodone has such a long half-life, you won't feel the wd's till late in the second day.  taper very slowly off of it, cause the wd's are murder.  start getting lots of fluids in you, get some immodium, take a good mult-vitamin mineral supplement with amino acids, the kind you get at a heal food store. and while you are at the healt food store, ask about something for restless legs as that will be a problem, most likely.  keep bananas to eat, and other nutricious soft foods.  we are here for you, so stay on here as much as you can.  praying for success,  Lucy

[Penelope14]

While I understand your desire to get off this drug & be mehtadone free I must warn you about the fact that you may hit a rock in the road along the way, as I did. & Also the fact that you are not titrating down off liquid methadone may make matters worse, I have come off of 90mgs down to 3mgs ever so slowly, almost one year, & its been a long, long haul. I really didnt have that many problems till I got under 4mgs, then this feeling of the blues came over me, so full of emotions that I forgot I had, next came the dragging around feeling, not wanting to do anything or go anywhere & working is like the worst, as it feels like Im giving all I,ve got just to work, then after I think it cant get worse, out pops no sleep!  Which in turn creates anxiety, sweating, nervous tension,etc. Its wicked, I,ve tapered off oxys before & that was a cake walk compared to the never ending fight with methadone withdrawals, this girls so ready to just say, enough! Get me off this ride now!  So use caution, dont go to fast as once you get down low it can creep up on ya, & sure their are many others who have gone off methadone some low dosages some high, some have breezed thru it whiles others suffered. Pay attention to your body & mind, as these are two different parts of you that can interact with each other in a bad way, as addicts we want quick fast grattification, we want it now!  So like myself, maybe your mind is saying get me off this now, but your body is saying different? Please dont rush your taper if you dont have a strong support system in place as depression is another factor that comes into play.   Take Care, Im Here For Ya!  Penelope

[mommy52713]

thanks for your post i too have come off oc's i had a hard time i think the mental part is one of the hardest things for me i am considering getting on lexipro again as it has helped me in the past.  please keep me posted on your progress i will be thinking of you every step of the way   holly♥

[feohmoon]

You know this can be done.  Of course you need to taper slowly...and we think you are doing great!  Hang in there hone, when times get tough...talk about it, that helps alot...as well as your frame of mind.  Your husband will probably be very supportive of you as he knows what you will be going through.
best of luck and stay strong....we already feel like new people,,,,it is awesome.
Peace & love