Day 4 110mg methadone detox

[kleighn]

This is the beginning of day 4 and I woke up at least twice every hour last night, I'm feeling so emotional, teary eyed and on the verge of tears. I'm still forcing myself to get up and go to work and put on a happy face as best as I can, it ***** because no one at work knows what's going on with me. I still am convinced the worse is yet to come. I'm thinking I should have taken advice and taken some time off of work for this. I'm suppose to start a new school program for esthetics in two weeks and hoping I don't blow it because of my wd. All in all, I want to scream, and cry, and cry some more.  I just keep being told the worst will be over by day 5 then it's all downhill from there.  I don't think this is the case for me.

Ps. Happy b day <3

[Frankenkristin]

Tomorrow will be better. Today is the worst for you I hope. Remember, you're gonna be a ******* warrior.

[kleighn]

TODAY KILLS. Already can't stop crying, I called in to work, I should have probably forced myself to go instead of laying around feeling sorry for myself. I may go to a meeting today. My apartment is set at 77 degrees and I'm wearing layers upon layers, still I'm shivering throughout. Today really does kill. I'm feeling extremely weak and it keeps popping in my head to go to the clinic but I know better than to let those thoughts run me. hoping tomorrow is better.

[Frankenkristin]

Hey day 6 lady!!! I was there two days ago, and would consider it the worst!!!! We're here for you, and you're not alone, I promise. I'm still miserable, but not as so. Also, it's half price candy day! While you're stocking up on meds, treat yo' self! You deserve it for getting this far!!!!!

[kleighn]

Thank you for your inspiration. I too know the battle of subs and was also on the same dosage. I quit taking them pretty rapidly, but I also wasn't serious about getting clean back then. All of your guys stories help. Thank you

[kleighn]

I was at the clinic for about a year and have been a pill head off and on since I was about 17. I am 26 and I really want it to just all stop. This is day 5 now, I think I'll be going to walk mart to get some of that restless leg stuff and Epsom salt. Chills chills and more chills is all I can say.  I've also got bipolar disorder and can feel a strong depression coming on. I don't know if it's worth going to a psychologist and tell them what's going on, I'm sure they'd just put me on something else I could get addicted to. Honestly for the physical part all I've felt so far are extreme chills, little tummy cramps, restlesness... no nausea which is good I guess and no need to get the imodium yyet,  but **** I was so plugged up on the dones I'm looking forward to having a regular bowel cycle as well, as gross or strange as that may sound. You guys are great and inspiring, I appreciate that you take the time to listen and I feel that you really care. I left a couple hours early last night from work and think I'll be calling in today depending on how I feel when i get up and moving.take care.

[clean_in_ks]

Know what???  You are doing FABULOUS for jumping off at that dose!!!

You can scream and cry to us.....it's all part of the process.  Keep talking to us...and if you get feeling too bad....maybe, somehow, someway you can take a bit of time off work before the new school program starts for you.

The clumsiness is part of the detox/healing process as well as crying about every little thing.  (Or being angry about little nothing things, too...lol)  I was ALL OVER THE PLACE.

I wasn't on methadone...but was referred to a sub dr and on them for 28 days...went on 16 mg and ignorantly jumped off at 16 mg....but didn't know any better so that was my saving grace.  What you don't know....you cannot fear, right?

You're doing amazin!!!  Keep talking and posting...we'll help any way we can~

[gnarly_1]

Hi just so you know we have had members make it off 120 cold turkey and live to tell about it...its not pretty and the withdrawals are strong  as for a time line it usually takes a good 10 days to 2 weeks to come off that as far as the phyical dependency goes then you git hit with the energy crash ...sleep can be a problem and that can go on a wile how long where you on it? from your post im guessing a year you got that going for you and your still young that helps to  for me I tapered off 150mg down to 1 mg then jumped ship but still went threw withdrawals during tapering as well as my last dose it was a good 90 days for me but i was 47 and hade been on it for almost 7 yrs  just know that a fast recovery is 30 days  most people will recover some where in the middle so hang in there and keep posting and reading the posts Good luck and God bless.....Gnarly.................................

[kleighn]

Thank you. I know some kind of sunshine will be scratching it's way through soon. I can only hope.

[Amandag78]

Congratulations on 4 days off methadone. Very very big congratulations!!! Thats an extremely hard drug to get off, so ive seen and your doing it. I have the greatest respect for you. Just remember, any withdrawl you experience, is the body starting to heal already. Greatest of luck to you, your doing something wonderful xx

[Frankenkristin]

I got almost everything they said. The restless leg meds by hyland are a godsend, and the vitamins sure help. Also, inmodium is amazing. I have no idea how I got the motivation to go to Walmart but I did and I'm soo ******* glad I did.

[kleighn]

Oh most definitely , we will be warriors!

[kleighn]

Thank you for your support. The only thing I'm taking iis melatonin, I have some naproxen sodium, And Peptol bismol has been my best friend for now.  I have read some on the Thomas remedy, though I have not done much research on it. Any help and input is really appreciated. you all are a great group of people. I just keep reminding myself how much money I'm saving not spending 13 a day at the clinic and how much I despised going to that place. I almost feel like it's a money sham. They wouldn't let me start tapering down even though I've been going for a year so I decided enough is enough.  I know I can do it and that's all I need. I eat fruit constantly so that is taken ccareof. Again, thank you for your response.. I'll be checking back through the day.

[Frankenkristin]

Hang tough, lady, day 6 I ended up going to dr for 'insomnia' and told work I had 'the flu' day 7 now, and with all the advice I got here. It's better. Not best, but better. I'm at least functioning. I have to I back to work tomorrow, and I think I can make it. We can make it, you included. We're all in this **** because we got ourselves here. I try to remember that, when I'm feeling bad for myself. But it's ******* hard. Think about how bad *** were gonna be once this is over!!!

[IBKleen]

Morning honey! I know this is frustrating and it get a little worse before it gets better. You jumped off at a ridiculously high dose and since Methadone has a long half life you may not be in full withdrawal yet. I don't know who told you 5 days for the physical withdrawal to be over. that applies to narcotics but not to Methadone. You probably won't be feeling your old self for at least two weeks. I am not trying to scare you or be negative but I think it is best to be honest in a situation like this.

Are you taking any supplements? Vitamins? Minerals? that sort of thing. It is important right now that you stay healthy and eat and drink the right foods. I am not sure exactly which supplements are best for Methadone detox but I will hunt for it on this page and see what I can come up with for you. In the meantime, push fluids such as water and Gatorade. Eat fruits and vegetables as much as you can. Stay away from sugar, foods loaded with carbohydrates and caffeine. Try and do some light exercise--it really does help.

As far s your emotions being all over the place..it is normal. You probably didn't feel much while you were on Methadone and other drugs and now you are cleaning out your system and WHAM..it hits you hard. Just hang in there lady. I promise it does get better and you WILL get your life back. It is all worth it in the end. Stick around and keep posting. We will support you through this.

[kleighn]

Also, I'm extremely clumsy right now. I've dropped almost everything I've picked up this morning.. frustrated

[kleighn]

I meant happy v day heh. ;)