Methadone detox

[Kelcoo]

I am down to 2.5 milligrams of done.  Staying here for two weeks then down to one for two weeks. Hoping for minimal withdrawals.  Is my taper at a good speed?

[Kelcoo]

Today is day eleven. Doing good.  Feel better than when I was taking methadone at the end.  I just want to say that I have done a successful taper no withdrawal after the taper.  I am very grateful and taking things one day at a time. I hope I am not bragging to much. I just am happy. PeAce to all.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl....well your making this look ez....just wanted to say Hi and check up on you....as time goes by you will keep feeling better and better.....you dont realize just what this drug does to you until your off of it....have you started the Dreams yet ??? be ready for it  they come at you 100 miles a hour and in tec/na/color....I actually enjoyed it but some people get night mares keep us posted>>>>>>>>>>>>Gnarly<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Kelcoo]

Today is still day ten lol got up am having coffee.  I feel amazing.  I don't have another kick left in me.  I am so grateful this detox was so effortless. Being at a low dose for so many years and tapering slow really works.

[Soulscapex]

I know that feelilng mate, i couldnt wait to tell people i made it off, there was so many that said it couldnt be done. Keep up the work , yes the energy thing ***** , but remember its part of the body healing. It will come back, try to get some walks in. I agree with you slow taper and low dose make a world of change. Your positive attitude is big help.  keep posting

[Kelcoo]

Yes I am eating healthy lots of veggies lean protein and vanilla protein shakes.  I am exhausted today.  Been with the grandkids and I am ready to go to bed and it's only six. Lol  had a headache today so I wasn't as peppy as I have been.  Definitely have a road to recovery to get my stamina back.  But I don't have any withdrawl issues. I am nine days free from methadone and so proud of myself.  Go see my psychiatrist Monday he doesn't know I have stopped yet and I can't wait to tell him.

[Kelcoo]

Today is day ten.  Feeling good.  Getting ready to get up and have coffee. Nothing much to say

[Davidmel]

You are so encouraging to me! Hope my experience is as good as yours!

[gnarly_1]

Hey Kelcoo....sorry I forgot you jumped already....I try to keep up but I dont always have the time to read all the comments....please excuse this old hippie...lol anyway your doing fantastic...the energy thing will take a wile  your so lucky to be sleeping....I couldn't even with prescription medication.....anyway it is time to  put some form of aftercare into place....often when coming off of maintenance drugs you can get some  powerful cravings aftercare is a critical step that should not be skiped...even though your off the drugs you still find yourself thinking like a addict it is the behaviors like obsessions compulsions the need for instant gratification along with the shame and guilt that brings people down....I often say this is 1/3 physical and 2/3 mental.....for me the N/A program is the magic  bullet  it is free the meetings are only a hour long and it will give you some place to share on those days that the ''mindscrew'' starts....trust mew most addicts have there days it is important that you find help b/4 you need it....here on the forum we find those that use aftercare stay clean and those that dont keep coming back from relaps  anyway take some time for your recovery
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Gnarly<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Kelcoo]

Thank you gnarly1.  You have given me solid advice.  Thank you.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Kelcoo...well your doing great but at this point your only prolonging the discomfort....it is best to jump off around 5 and then be 5 weeks ahead on your recovery time  that and for me tapering below 5 was misrable...your brain will not begin to heal until you stop taking it.....even in a 1mg dose....your not going to feel any worst then you do now....it is not so much the severity of the withdrawal but the long recovery time that makes this the hardest of the opiets to kick.....so try not to let the fear of the withdrawal keep you from jumping..... I have helped a lot of people off this drug and 5 or anything below is a safe bet to jump off from....anyway what ever you decide we will be here to walk you threw the whole process keep posting for support...your in my prayers....
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Gnarly<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Kelcoo]

I am on day nine of no methadone. I have resumed my normal routine I am a lot slower though. I sleep fairly well.  But then I have always had sleep issues.  I have an appetite and eat fine.  I will keep updating.

[Soulscapex]

keep at it man, almost in the double digits. make sure your trying to eat healthy lots of protein.