methadone recovery

[yeti575]

Hi, just signed up so first time here. Hoping I can get some advice. I've just, yesterday, taken my last dose of methadone linctus. Been on heroin and methadone for 20 years, but have been totally stable on meth for 3 now. It's taken the 3 years to get down from 80ml, more through fear than anything else, but I've also been gently pushed by my counsellor. I got right right down to 1ml, which i took for a week. I know 1ml is a ridiculously small amount, but it made a dfference, psychologically. I've now completely stopped and am totally lethargic, no motivation and severely depressed. This was happening even when I was on 5ml and lower. I've got some anti depressants from the doctor, but won't start feeling that for a week or so more.
Basically, from what I have read, it can take 6 or so months to get your motivation and energy back. So my question is, how do you stop your life falling apart in the mean time? I work and am in a band that I love, playing drums is everything to me, but even this is being neglected. What I really don't want to happen is to lose my band and my job and be even more depressed than I am now, if possible.
Are you able to keep up with things whilst doing this or shall I cut my losses and get back to it in 6 or so months?
Any help or input would be extremely appreciated.

[VICourageous]

How are YOU doing TODAY???

[gnarly_1]

Hey Dude  well it is tuff to say how long the ''energy crash'' will last  for me it was around 90 days that I turned the corner  it is less for some and more for others....just know it does get better with time  just keep doing what your doing and all will be well.............Gnarly

[yeti575]

Im back at work. Second day and absolutely exhausted. I think the anti depressants have kicked as im not so down and my anxiety has all but gone. Im just left with tiredness and lethargy.
I am so hoping this isnt it for 6 or so months

[yeti575]

Thanks Vickie, that means a lot.
It was at a bar, yes,but Ive never had a problem with alcohol, virtually teetota, other than a couple of beers at Xmas, plus I was driving.
Feeling pretty lethargic today, mind. Legs are aching, which is really bugging me.
Its been a week since my last dose and am so looking forward to being shot of the tie. Thr panicking if I run out, not being able to stay over anywhere unexpectedly, as Ive left my meth at home. I really can't wait. Im going to Thailand for a month in December and it would've been hard taking some out of the country.
Ive got to say, though, you guys are awesome. Its really helped posting on here.

[VICourageous]

I am So Proud of YOU!
Yippee Yahoo!

And you went and played with the Boys without being High!
You Banged those Drums Sticks hard I bet..Ha!

Are you playing at a Bar? That to me would be so hard right now, but again I think I could do it. lol or LOL

Stick around and be Supportive for others on here. YOU have come a long ways!
Bless

[yeti575]

One other thing is I am constantly hungry. I absolutely have not stopped eating all day. I'm pleased about this too, as I got to about 57kilos/126lbs and at 5'10" is way too low. So hopefully I'll start putting on weight.