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My sister has been on methadone for 23yrs, and 3 months ago she started downing her dose. I don't know anything about this or the lingo. So I hope I explain this well. My sister was on a high dose n is down to half of what she was taking. The problem is 2 months ago she began to talk crazy like someone has been plotting again her, spying on her, voices in her head, ripping the cable wires out the wall, breaking thing (computer, radio) because it's talking to her, smells n taste things. Just ready off the wall things. My brother in law is finally admitting something is wrong. She was trying to hide it from him. Now it is getting worst n worst. Sometimes she thinks my brother in law is in on what's going on n she would kick him out the house. So he sits in the car so she can calm down n so the girls don't get scared. My sister has two daughter 5 yrs old n 6 yrs old. Plz help she refuses help n yells that she is not crazy. She is scared that they r going to take her away. Is this normal when ur getting off methadone?
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No, I don't.think their right. We need nursegirl on here to read these posts.
Exactly! N everything is confidential so I can't even question the ppl at her program.
Wow that is strange. I was on the Methadone for 12 years and only had a few issues when I started adding the Adderral..I do not have ADHD so it worked different..I did not hear voices but I did yell and have a few moments. When I was off of it for over 6 months my emotions went wild a bit..Now that is normal when we start to feel with real feelings. I sure pray that she will be OK and that they do find out what is really going on..She must tell them the truth..BUT does she even know what she is doing!!
Ok so I just questioned my brother in law n he said "He said that he's seen it before when patients are lowering their dose". So they r saying this is normal???? I can't!!!! I just don't know what else to do! I'm so frustrated I just want to go to her program and smack them all!!! And then I can't blame anyone because I'm sure she's lying to them. I just don't know what else to do.
sounds like paranoid schizophrenia the voices in her head and coming thru the cables and tv and destroying these things I've worked with the mentally ill and dual diagnosed for years and this is classic please have her evaluated asap she could become a danger to herself and those around her very serious
Thank u for ur reply. I am trying my best to talk her into help. For years my relationship has been off n on with my sister. Not cause of anything bad she would just stay away n fall into a state of depression I guess. I always tryed to ask her questions but never really understood to be honest. I never wanted to upset her n then she never speak to me again. So from what I know of she never had episodes like this. 23 years ago is when she got off of heroin and started on the methadone from there she seemed fine. At that time I was only 14 years old and didn't really understand what was going on or anything about methadone. My sister lived with my father and I lived with my mom we have different moms same dad. So it's hard for me to step in and take charge. I just keep urging her husband to handle this situation and praying that he does something. I continue to stay on top of him asking questions and making sure things are getting done. Today she sat with her counselor and supposedly a psychologist. He just messaged me that she is doing better today and that they prescribed her something. I don't understand how they can prescribe her something so quickly without evaluating her. Does that sound right? Well I'm sure they spoke to her and evaluated her there this morning at the meeting but to give her medication already? I just feel so helpless in this situation I hate it. I give you all credit for fighting this battle of addiction. I can't imagine!
HI well what your describing is sicosis and it is part of schizophrenia or a ''manic epasode'' with bipolar disorder im bipolar myself and 2 time in the last 10 yrs have been hospitalized for it with similar symptoms like your sisters...Methadone does quite down the world a bit and as you ween off of it it is very common to have emotions all over the place I was on methadone for almost 7yrs and was up to 150mg so I know first hand the mind screw you go threw getting off for your own sake get her to a physiologist and have her checked keep posting for support we will all try to help...........Gnarly
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Do u realize how very comment it is for people with underlying psychiatric problems to self medicate!!! Omg...this so sounds like the case here. Do u have a family Dr she can see? Sit her down, when she's not having one of these episodes and talk to her. She is definatly sick and needs her families help. Will keep yall in my thoughts!
Yes exactly, that is why I am urging her n my brother in law to get her help. My brother in law went with her last week n told them everything but when they asked my sister she down played it n made a joke about it. This time my sister woke my brother in law up at 4am fully dressed saying someone wS coming to pick her up to go out. Then waited in the driveway. He called her counselor n explained that n her conversation with herself she had earlier. I pray that she feels comfortable enough to tell them what is going on. Thank u so much for ur replies. I greatly appreciate it.
its one thing 2 be harming herself but you said she has 2 kids fairly young correct, that doesnt sound very safe and yes very scary, just be uber honest with the therapist and she will get the help she needs
Tomorrow she meets with her counselor which has arranged a meeting with the psychologist or therapist. I can't even remember what my brother in law said I'm so worried. This is just so scary n crazy. Hopefully they help her cause it is really unsafe.
well 23 years on methadone is quite a long time and yes we all lose our mind so 2 speak in recovery but not in that sense .....hearing voices and so on so forth that u speak of isnt apart of withdrawl im sry 2 say if she doesnt want help gettin off the methadone u might wana get her into a psyco therapist and get her looked at first and foremost and if and when she gets properaly diag. and on medication she can focus on soberiety again but i think the mental issue needs to be addressed asap
That was my first thought but it didn't start until now? So this isn't part of the process?
"Is this normal when ur getting off methadone?"
It's not what I would consider normal. Hearing voices sounds more like Schizophrenia or a drug induced psychosis than Methadone withdrawals IMO.
She would probably benefit from going into an inpatient program where they could evaluate her mental status and get her the help she needs before she hurts herself or someone else. If it has to be done on an involuntary basis, so be it. It would be for her own good.
It's not what I would consider normal. Hearing voices sounds more like Schizophrenia or a drug induced psychosis than Methadone withdrawals IMO.
She would probably benefit from going into an inpatient program where they could evaluate her mental status and get her the help she needs before she hurts herself or someone else. If it has to be done on an involuntary basis, so be it. It would be for her own good.
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