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Methadone for 3 Days
I had a 5-6 month long heroin habit (0.5-1gram a day) and went into detox where I was supposed to be given a 7 day methadone detox. The first day was 30ml, 2nd 25, 3rd 20 then i said no more meth and stopped at 20ml. it has been 48 hours with no methadone or any opiates, and 5 days with no heroin and I've had sore muscles and teary eyes, depression, but nothing super bad. Should I expect to get my *** kicked in the next couple days or is the worst over?
Best Answer
The methadone's long acting effect is making the heroine withdrawal easier. The long half life of the methadone will also slow down your total detox and it will like be longer, but doable. Your symptoms sound normal. All the methadone will be out of your system in approx 5 days. The Heroine is gone, but your brain chemistry still has to kick in. Exercise and good nutrition, mixed with time without opiates, that is your best medicine. You'll be feeling continually better within another week, but I'm not sure how much H and for how long. Metabolism and lots of things play a factor, that's why it is different for everyone. You have made the best decision, it doesn't matter how you feel now, you will never regret getting clean. Do anything, do what it takes, your life depends on it.
awesome job buddy!!
It will get better with the energy and sleep. I was doing the same thing you were doing plus . Hang in there and once again .....awesome !!
It will get better with the energy and sleep. I was doing the same thing you were doing plus . Hang in there and once again .....awesome !!
DAY 28
two days away from a month off the junk! i have been busy working, which seems to be the norm around here now. days go by much much faster, with no countless hours spend clock watching and feeling like ****. my energy has improved a lot. i wouldn't say it is back to normal but is getting closer by the day. my sleep was pretty good last week but this week i seem to be waking up once or twice a night. i can get to sleep easy just staying asleep is a problem. the sleeps must be somewhat restful though because i don't feel burned out all day.
ahhhh, two days away from a month.... that feels good to say. :)
feels like I've almost crossed **** creek, just gonna have to paddle a bit further
two days away from a month off the junk! i have been busy working, which seems to be the norm around here now. days go by much much faster, with no countless hours spend clock watching and feeling like ****. my energy has improved a lot. i wouldn't say it is back to normal but is getting closer by the day. my sleep was pretty good last week but this week i seem to be waking up once or twice a night. i can get to sleep easy just staying asleep is a problem. the sleeps must be somewhat restful though because i don't feel burned out all day.
ahhhh, two days away from a month.... that feels good to say. :)
feels like I've almost crossed **** creek, just gonna have to paddle a bit further
Vic- will be posting my 30 day mark for sure. Thanks for your continued support!
Day 25
Still going strong on the detox folks. Getting easier and easier to get through the days now. As far as WD symptoms go I'm still lacking a bit of energy but it is much better. Sleep is getting close to normal again which is surprising because it's usually the last thing to come back to me. Still have minor cold chills and skin crawling feeling infrequently. Things are much better though and I'm close to that month milestone.
Day 25
Still going strong on the detox folks. Getting easier and easier to get through the days now. As far as WD symptoms go I'm still lacking a bit of energy but it is much better. Sleep is getting close to normal again which is surprising because it's usually the last thing to come back to me. Still have minor cold chills and skin crawling feeling infrequently. Things are much better though and I'm close to that month milestone.
Make sure you let us know when you hit the 30days..Post it if you want to so we can Congratulate you..Or just hang in here..Doing Great!!
Bless.
Bless.
Vic-thanks for the support!
Day22
Past 3 weeks and moving toward the month mark now. I noticed when I woke up today I had slept for 8 hours straight! My energy feels much better too. Still droughts of energy though. Still get cold chills. Moving along nicely though. I can tell things are getting much better and will be even more so when I hit a month in 8 days. Yay! This day seemed an eternity away the first week
Day22
Past 3 weeks and moving toward the month mark now. I noticed when I woke up today I had slept for 8 hours straight! My energy feels much better too. Still droughts of energy though. Still get cold chills. Moving along nicely though. I can tell things are getting much better and will be even more so when I hit a month in 8 days. Yay! This day seemed an eternity away the first week
Right On James..You Rock!! The Grass is Greener on the other side! You keep up the good work there Bud..Ya!! Ya!!
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