Emotions

[ladyrhea4]

OK I posted this in another Part of Addiction and so I wanted to say sorry if you read it over there but I only had one person write me back so here it goes again.

I have been off Methadone for over a 100 days and My Emotions are so wild still is this Normal ? I have changed my Antidepressant but it is helping and my family has all said how great I'm doing from the New Antidepressant.  I have had depression for years but this Emotional Roller Coaster is just no fun and if anyone can help me I will be So Grateful You have no idea...
thanks so much Rhea

[ladyrhea4]

Sorry but I'm not sure who told you it took longer was wrong, it can be harder on you the Detox can be hell and it was and I went cold turkey and it is not the Antidepressants been there done that one for years so I think it  maybe what DeeJaye45 said.  Check it out...

Thanks  

[ladyrhea4]

Well Crap I will look this up and then I will write you. Let me go and check it out Thanks Sweet Pea......Your the best....

xoxoox Rhea

[DeeJaye45]

Hi  Rhea! have you ever heard of PAWS? It's Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. It could be some of what you're experiencing now.  You can get those feelings of depression & being on the roller coaster. The symptoms reach a peak 3-6 months  after we get clean. And ANY use of drugs OR alcohol, even in small quantities will erase any improvements we have gained. There are a TON of symptoms & not everyone experiences them. Also know that the symptome can come & go for years. Yes I said years.

[IBKleen]

It does NOT take 3 to 5 months to come off of Methadone. That is bad information lady, please don't listen to it.

I am sorry no one answered you, often members just don't have the answer and therefore don't respond. In this case I can understand. I think you would get more of a response if you posted in the Anxiety Forum and again, spoke with your doctor. I know it is disheartening but you have to hang on until the correct medication is found. This is not unusual. Please hang in there and keep talking and keep up the good fight!!

[chronicmistake]

Coming of drugs and then being on Methadone is tough stuff.  It can take many months (i think 3-5) to start feeling normal again.  You are also moody because you are off your DOC.  Coming off drugs causes depression and if you already have a history of depression I can imagine it could get worse.  This is something you should talk to your doctor about because I am not a psych doctor.  Good luck and keep us posted.