DAY 8

[kimbo546]

Im just feeling very weak and tired like a ragdoll thats been beat against a wall. Still no good sleep, 15-20 mins here and there. Extreme lack of energy and motivation i try to force myself to get up and get stuff around the house done but concentration is no good and i find myself either downing advil hopping in a hot bath or back in bed. Im sneezing like crazy coughing also just very lathargic and weepy. I have been through withdrawl CT a couple years ago and do not remember some of these symptoms I have now, which is why im wondering about the methadone. I was taking opiates vicodin 750mg norco 10/325 sometimes oxy from 30-80 mgs. as many as 25 a day, for the last 6 years with the 2 last years getting worse. Im just so discouraged right now, I will try to keep pushing through. ..

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[gnarly_1]

HI and welcome to the forum.....what your feeling is pritty typical coming off a hard habit
you dont come snaping back around it can take a wile....whatever you do dont get involved with methadone ....I was on the stuff for 6 1/2 yrs and it is the detox from he!1 to get off of
im not kidding I was sick for 90days b/4 I  even started to feel better so dont get involved with that trap....one think I recommend to everyone coming off narcotics is a good diet
and food alone is not enough go up to your local walmart in the vitamin section and pick up
a 2lb can of whey protein shake mix....its 15 bucks...its loaded with vitamins as well as ecential amino acids as well as the protein all of witch the brain needs to heal...I still drink 2 a day and noticed a big difference after a few days on them it cant hurt and its a cheep get well drink the chocolate flavor is good and all you do is mix it with milk....another thing is detoxes get harder each time you go threw one...we strongly recommend aftercare
both N/A and A/A offer free programs if you prefer one on one you can see a substance abuse conslor or an addiction therapist but you need to treat the desiese or your going to be back here again detoxing....we need to change the very way we think because our best thinking got us here....try not to get discouraged you will get better give it some time keep posting for support we all want to see you get well....one thing I found that helped for sleep was benadrill and run a bath as hot as you can stand it get in even if its just for 5 or 10min get out go lay on top of the covers in bed dry off from there then just let your body air cool this was enough to relax me so I could fall asleep good luck and God bless.....Gnarly  

[The_Sandman]

I think the length of use and amount will factor into your recovery, but from my experience a taper is probably worth trying before quitting C/T.

See if doc will give you some tranquilizers (Ativan or Xanex) for anxiety.

Get out of the house.

I am 25 hrs into a cold turkey and so far I am feeling ok.

I live in Orange County Ca. and have annual passes to Disneyland.....i'm gonna hang out there tomorrow. Keep my mind off things.

One thing that helped me was to quit caffeine during my 'taper' to help keep w/d anxiety down.

I also stayed up late and got up early so I am now BONE tired and will take a sleeping pill before I go to bed.

Good luck!

[3rddayoff]

Keep pushin keep tryin I was in that state a couple days ago. Have u tried L=Tyrosine?? Its helps with mental alertness and energy. Multivitamins double doses beleive me your body is lacking vitamins. Buy some Boost drinks. On day 8 I wouldnt think about the methadone...Will it really make u happy???? Let the tape roll picture yourself in a week from now....

Have u seen a dr before detoxing..Chlonidine, sleep aiid??

You where taking high doses so it will be a bit harder but it gets better.....

Hang in there rent a flick

BTW does your nick have anything to do with Kimbo Slice ?????