day 4 off methadone

[livyspop]

This is my first post. Thank GOD I found you guys! Im on day 4 coming off methadone. I was going to 2 Drs for the last 6 years. One Dr was giving me 60 8mg dilaudid and 180 10mg methadone. The other was giving me 270 5mg oxycodone. It all started after having surgery on my shoulder. My neighbor was a big user and put me on the path to this disgusting life. When he got clean I was Dr shopping with the best of them. 6 years later and here I am. So, I havent taken anything but the methadone for the last month and a half. Tappered down to just 20mg a day for the last 3 days and since Wed. I havent taken anything. I feel like complete crap! Like a complete failure to my children and wife and just want this to end. Thanks for listening!

[ROSYouralright]

Don't replace one pill for another if you can avoid it, keep on keeping on

[ROSYouralright]

Keep on keeping on my friend....

[VICourageous]

I would just do a taper. Both are very syntactic and hard to detox. IF you do choose to do the Subs make sure it is under a Dr Care for sure. BUT you are so close to being clean just keep on keeping and it will be over sooner then if you dragged it out with another med. You should not have it that bad at a low dose..Keep it up you will be Free in no time..
Bless

[livyspop]

I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for responding and the support. It really does help. Do you think I should take the sub or just keep on keepin on?

[VICourageous]

From one Methadone to Another. From my experience Methadone can take 3 days before it kicks into w/ds. I got my self done from a high Dose and Jumped off at 30mgs with 2 other drugs. Methadone for me was a whole other detox then the other opiates. However I know almost 11 months later that the Benzo was what caused it to linger so long. There are many of us on here that had a long ride on Methadone. The best thing you can do is to get some good old natural Magnz and Calcium. This can ease the Anxiety a bit. Just make sure you drink lots and lost of water.  Get yourself some drinks like Protein and Electrolyte ones. Lots of Vit/Min need to be taken because drugs deplete us from this. Get some good Melatonin to use with Cal & Ds & Magnz for sleep. You might experience different stages but you just have to except it as the Body gets rid of the poisons. Then there will be some mental issues as the Drugs did hit Different Transmitters and Receptors in the Brain. There is so much to this Disease of Addiction and the Detox will be over soon and that is were the Hard Part begins. Trying to stay clean takes a lot of work and it can not be done alone. You will need Support in all areas of your life. I had to stay away from old stomping ground and any place, people or things that can cause a trigger to use at any given moment.
This ALL will take TIME and you must be very PATIENT as it will get better. Just come back and let us know how you are feeling. DO NOT have any pills around because the mind is very powerful and the desire to use is very dangerous. I sure wish you the best..Keep it up!!!
Bless

[ROSYouralright]

U know what helps me? MUSIC... Get on YouTube and fo crazy. Stay clean one song at a time. Also u have a journal on your profile. Write anything and everything. Share it or keep it private. Do whatever it takes to keep your mind occupied.

[ROSYouralright]

I just knew I didn't have the strength but know what I learned? I just needed strength to take the very first step. Everything else fell into place. We kinda have a hidden reserve that we don't know about until we need it. The FEAR of what if is WAY worse than what is. Oh yeah it ***** but its nothing u can't handle. WE ARE ALL HERE FOR YOU anytime. Reach out whenever you need /want to. We are all at different stages of recovery but we are all recovering. Actually, its no secret that as I write this I am struggling with you my friend. I gave the pills up 5 days ago and honestly it is the people HERE that pulled me thru the very darkest moments. Dive in! WE ARE BEHIND U. LEAN ON US!

[livyspop]

I keep telling myself that I have to go through this now so I never want to go thru it again. Im not sure what to do with myself? I lock myself in a room I go crazy. I do things to keep myself busy and every 5 mins it pops back in my head.

[livyspop]

Thank you AR I appreciate the support ( GOD knows I need it ).

[ariley13]

Hi and welcome! I don't have any personal experience with Methadone, but there are a bunch of folks on here that do. Hopefully someone will be along soon. I just want to extend some support and encouragement to you. This will be rough, but you can do it! This site is full of success stories. Let's make you the next one! Stick around and keep posting. This is a great place to get info., support, and encouragement. We will be your cheerleaders throughout this process! We are here for you. You are not alone. Hang in there, keep fighting the good fight, and try to keep your head up!

[livyspop]

Thank you! I really do want this to be the end all to the last 6 years. My son is 6 and has never known me sober. I cry and get more anxious every time I look at him. I went to a Suboxone Dr. yesterday but I havent taken any. I would like to kick this on my own. Just dont know if I have the strength?!?

[ROSYouralright]

Congrats to you on the decision to take your life back my friend! Wd's do in fact suck but thankfully they are over before you know it. Keep occupied and stick close to this site. POST WHENEVER you need to. Their are so many people, like you and I, who have been exactly where we are. They understand and relate. I'm glad you are here and you're going to feel so much better soon. YOU will be in control of your life, not pills. Good luck to you my friend!