I jumped off methadone today!!!!!

[Lisa034]

For all of you that know my story, I did not dose today,  as of yesterday I was at 10mgs and I just made up my mind last night that I am just so so so so done!!!!! So here I go, no more done for me.  Today is just my first day so I guess I will see what days 3,4,5 or 10 have in store for me.  I have to belive that it will be the same as my taper was.  I dropped 20mgs just a few weeks ago and I am thinking that it should not be any different then how I felt then.   For those new comers that do not know my story,  I have been tapering off of methadone for the last 6 weeks or so.  I want to say Thank you so much to all that have been my rock thru this all.  Yall know who you are!!!!  I want everybody to know it can be done.  So, I will see what is gonna happen over the next few days or so.  

Lots of Love
Lisa034
Jacksonville,FL

[kiylen]

Lisa, I'm glad to hear from you but so sorry for what you're feeling.  I went through some major withdrawals this weekend when I tapered (now at 35) and it almost got the best of me.  You are sooo strong Lisa.  You have been there for me numerous times and have been one of my closest friends.  You are in my prayers.  I'm so scared because I've been through this before and it's coming up again here in a few weeks but I know, and you know, that everyone on here cares and they are here to help.  It will pass.  And yes, it will seem like a lot longer than it really is but you are a determined, willful person and you deserve this.  I know there is not much I can say to make the pain go away but I really hurt for you.  Please know you haven't worked this hard for nothing.  Keep looking upward to God and He WILL listen to you.  He knows what's in your heart and what has been all along.  I care about you a lot from talking with you so much and I could just cry knowing what you're feeling.  Please message me if you feel like it, I know all about everything that goes along with this and you know you can tell me anything.  I'm praying for you now Lisa.  Don't give up.  We're all here until the end.

[gnarly_1]

hey girlee....well you took the plunge ...the sharks dont look as menacing from up
on the rail...but now you have to swim with them...just remember your not in the
ocean alone...god is beside you....he will take care of you and get you thew this and you wont get eaten by a shark...today  you celebrate your first day clean YOU HAVE DONE IT.
you may be struggling and holding on by a thread...but your still holding on
and where all proud of you..IM  PROUD OF YOU...your one day closer to the rest of your life...and these withdrawals you feel will only be a memory ...hang tuff you have what it takes....right now my heart goes out to you...I know how it feels to be in withdrawals..in a word it sux..but again...use your symptoms to strengthen your
resolve to fight..you got to want it bad and I know you want it bad AND YOU WILL MAKE IT....one day at a time ..dont let your fear scare you into submittion let go
of it...give it to god and let him Cary the burden ..I know this all sound so ez but in realty it can be hard to apply ...but remember your mind is your biggest asset and if you can at least try to stay positive..as hard as it might seam...it does help ....
keep posting there are alot of people here who care and like myself will do
whatever we can to eaze your pain..good luck and god bless...Gnarly  
  

[leeisgettingclean]

lisa sweetie we are all here for you! stay strong...you can do this

[kolo13]

Hi Lisa, I hope you are doing alright today. I'm thinking of you and trying to send you a little energy through the ether.

[NorcoQueenoftheUniverse]

Hey Honey.. You CAN do this!  Although I know nothing about methadone withdrawl I just FEEL in my HEART that you are a STRONG PERSON and can do THIS!

God Speed to you... my dear...

Much LOVE and MANY PRAYERS!
NorcoQueen

[bbq33]

4 years I was on 30mg Methadone a day for my back pain. It finally quit working. It is only suppose to stay in your body for about 4 or 5 days. I tapered off 10mg per week and had only very slight side effects. A little nausia and insomnia. Felt a little tired. A little diarrea. Nothing to worry about. It was pretty easy. I took some safe herbs. 1,200mg Valerian (or Valerian Root) three times a day. It calms things down. 3mg Melatonin long acting 20 minutes before bed. I'm not sure if these herbs helped but they can't hurt.
Lisa034, congrads on making the decision to get off the stuff. (no more constipation). I feel like I am normal again!
bbq33