So yesterday @1p.m was the last time i took a Norco

[wayway1414]

I'm just so sad right now. So much is going on in my life and now that i am feeling it all, it is killing me!!! My friend got me some Methadone, he said i should start at a high dose, considering i take between 150-200mg of hydrocodone each day. He gave me some 10mg pills. But i'm keeping my doses really low. Yesterday at about 6:45pm i took my 1st dose. I only took one pill, which is equal to about 3 Norco's. Then at about 3:45 this morning it woke up so uncomfortable, so i took another pill. Then at about 12:45pm this afternoon, i took a half of one. The absolute only thing they are doing for me is keeping the W/D's at ease. I don't ever want to get high off of anything again!!! But i am feeling sooooo depressed. I really haven't introduced myself at all yet to any of you, so no one really knows whats going on with me. Just that i'm a pill addict with the screen name Pbear. lol. But there so much going on in my life right now and i never wanted to feel the affects of any of it.....but here i am, drowning in the tears i've surpressed for so long now :-(  I'll save the story of my life for when i'm feeling better. I guess then i'll just update my profile. lol I just wanted to talk right now, or i guess just ramble, but if i get any responces, i think they will help me.....

[refusingbondage]

I am sorry to hear you have so much going on.  I think that your choice to free yourself from your addiction indicates your a very strong person -- having the want to get clean even when dealing with hard situations in life is very admirable.  You should be proud of yourself.  And I totally agree that the shorter the use of the meth the better.  Use it as a tool not a crutch or replacement.  It wont be easy but you can do it.  The physical withdrawal will pass in time and so will the emotional stuff and sadness.  Its not easy for us addicts to deal with life, (even every day life) and especially stressful life, when we arent high but we can learn to do it.  You can do this.  Hang tight and dont forget that it will pass.  Best of luck and stay on this forum - for some (like me) it was the only thing that gave me hope and knowledge.  Take care

[corey411]

Congratulations on your decision to quit and regain your life. I wd ct from hydros but at a much lower level than you...60-70 mg tops. At the upper right where it says health topick....click and read Thomas Recipe. The vitamines and amino acids will give you energy as well as help with  your depression after your detoxed. Keep posting to let everyone support you and so we know how you are doing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. PM me anytime you need xtra support. Corey

[cathy5841]

pbear, please becareful of using any drug that is not prescribed for you.  especially one as strong and dangerous as methadone.  that being said i am glad you are going toget off at day five.  have you looked into some aftercare?  it is so important to find out why you use and deal with those issues.  keep posting here too.  we are here for you.

[wayway1414]

Oh ya, instead of taking the methadone for 8 day's or so, i plan to have tapered off by day five of using them. 8 day's is just too long. I want to be done.....you know!?!