Well past the DT's and Onto Moody?

[ladyrhea4]

Well I was doing Methadone for over 8 Years and I think I'm 3 weeks No Pain Meds and there are a few of you who shared that your pain got better when you got off the pain pills. And I have found that I'm doing Pretty Darn Good Lots better then I ever thought I could be. Makes me wounder if the pain was all in my head to keep my body on the Pills.? So can that happen...and the Mood Swings are Killing me and I just don't feel like being around anyone. If I should break this up and make it 2 questions I will...
Thanks for helping.
Rhea

[ladyrhea4]

You my friend are full of Great Ideas.. I thank You for that. So I need to Join something? I think You are correct.. I kind Of wish I had someone to go with me. I'm kind of scared to go alone. Does that sound dumb?

And Yes My Pain is doable I can live. I mean sometimes it hurts but in all its not that bad. I have found it hard to get as much stuff done as I would like too.

And like today I must have Cried all day. I can't tell you the last time I cried...I mean I just got done with my 2nd time with cancer and got told I have a 25% Chance of making it and gee I still am crying more now...

I do have so Big Stress going on in my life...and I also want to tell you thank You so much for letting me know this is Normal and I will check in N/A....thanks again, Rhea xooxo

[ladyrhea4]

Well thank You for the Info,
I posted this Last night but did not stay on the Computer that long after and did not see any Post by the time I got off line.
OK I think that You all are Correct that I need to get some After Care. I have not had anyone but my Husband and His Mom who was a drinker and has been clean I think 25 years Now..and my husband sister. So Not totally alone here at home. We just don't live close to each other.

Anyway get to the point I'm sure you are saying.... I did feel Great LAST week and DID allot and it had its pain but I'm pretty sure that's because before when I was taking the drugs I did not do much around my house. Before the drugs I did stuff all the time and cleaned all day.

As for Moods I don't think I have Laughed so much Since I got on those drugs and I can say I have not cried either...Like being a shell of a person.
So If I could get Past the Crying it would sure help me out.
But I really Wanted to thank You for writing.. Hope you don't mind I share allot....
Thanks again Rhea

[ladyrhea4]

Hey that is Great Good Job..........I will be there one day.......!! Rhea

[gnarly_1]

HI first off congrads on getting off the methadone and to answer your question yes your mind can create pain to get the narcotics its a viscous cycle thats why when so many of us come off them where actually in less pain then when we where on them...it was that way for me...as far as the mood swings there all part of getting clean its called rebound emotion you will have periods of joy as well as tears all will sorta be out of wack for a wile
its your brain getting use tro feeling again your no longer numbing out life with narcotics any more life comes at you in tec/na/color and at 100 mile an hr it takes some getting use to..if your not hooked up with any aftercare get pluged into something  N/A or A/A is good as is well as addiction specialist or a substance abuse conslor but you need something to teach you the skills and give you the tools to lead a clean and sober lifestyle it will help you with this emotional stuff as well as help keep you from relapse ...keep posting and reading the post where all here for you good luck and God bless.....Gnarly    

[salsinator]

I have heard lots of stories of people not having any issues with pain after getting off of the meds.  Congratulations for getting of the meds and for sticking with it, Methadone is not an easy one to kick.  Unfortunately, everyone has different effects, but mood swings are quite common.  I had a lot of anxiety and was somewhat moody for about a month following my detox.  Give it some time.  Are you involved in any kind of aftercare - therapy or group meetings like NA?  If your mood continues to be down, it may also be a good time to a check up.  It will take some time for the chemicals in your brain to reset and for your brain to start producing them and using them naturally - so be patient.  Keep posting - lots of support here.

[kc156]

hi. Good for you getting off the meth.In about 3 weeks I will be off it after 5 years.       karl