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Methadone Withdrawl ???
by Shreddi, Dec 06, 1999 12:00AM
I have a problem with opiates. Rehabed and clean, then had surgery. Dr. prescribed Vicodin and thats all it took to get me back on the road to Hell. Then finding a person who sold her meds for cancer to me, I ended up on about 80 mg of Methadone a day for a few months after about a 18 month binge which included all the Pain meds I could find including IVing Diuadid. Well the supply abruptly ended and im on my 3rd week of withdrawl. I was lucky enough to find a doctor who understood and let me detox myself using clonodin, adavan, vistiral, and a couple others. I am no longer taking any medication but still dont feel normal. Methadone, they say goes deep when you use it, settling far deeper into the tissue than anything else. Ive detoxed off Heroin and it was nothing compared to this. Does anyone know how long the withdrawl usually lasts after 3 months of 80 mg a day on Methadone. I do feel a lot better than a week ago but not sleeping or normal. Will Wellbutrin help get the brain firing normal again? I realize my mistake and have to go to support groups. I guess I found my bottom. Thanks.
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No matter what hang in there, you've done it before. The physical symptoms should be gone be careful about replacing one med for another. Use your mind over matter now and find a good support group. Psychological addiction is sometimes the hardest to overcome. Find a good church also the power of prayer helps our addictive minds. Good luck.