"Messed up my day count...and ANXIETY

[Vinnieanew]

I'm into Day 8 now....not 9 and I wanted to ask.  Aside from the obvious What can someone do to help these unending anxiety prob etc...Was on Methadone.  I've been getting only 15-20 mins sleep in 24 hour periods.  the only thing I tired was Tylenol PM and for some reason, after I took it the other night, my anxiety has increased...I only took it that one night.  I am really fighting the urge to just go into the dr and cont dosing down bu, then I try to fight that with I have come so far.  Sorry for pposting about these anxiety things but, I cannot get anything for it....money is for rent etc..I tried hot baths but, they aren't helping.  SO I am desperate to find a solution that maybe is around the house etc....I knew this was coming but, how can I keep this up for 13 more days n beyond.....I'm really trying here.

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[Vinnieanew]

Please PM me if you wish it helps.  Thank you everyone.  I'm gonna try and do something ...I feel so miserable.

[Penelope14]

Yes, all this stuff your going thru is 100% normal, & when I was detoxing off methadone I was always reaching out to others on the forum, asking questions & looking for support, it helped me get thru some bad days. I understand what you mean about feeling un-normal, I didnt feel right for a while after getting off methadone, but you will begin to start to recover very soon. Penelope

[sadinmichigan]

They are all normal!  Will your dr. give you any samples for sleep meds? They always have them. Your doing a great job and once it's all over you will be so much better for it . I am going to send you a pm..k

[Vinnieanew]

Thank you sooo much, I keep coming back on here all hours of the day/night to get some sort of guidance.  At times, even though I know this is normal....I feel so un-normal if that makes any sense.  I'm gonna try and get some Melatonin for sleep, it's my only choice.  Dr. wouldn't dose me down and wanted to have me detox BUT, my insurance won't cover....UGH.  So, my only hope is doing it by Cold Turkey.  But, are all these things I'm going thru normal????

[avik7]

my dad has a script of valium. so i used those he gets 10mg valium. so i would either take a whole one or hald one. just at night so i could sleep. and i just dealt with the anxiety during the day with just doing things like cleaning the house..making it take me allllll daaaaay. i mean cleaning every crack in crevis. i know that sounds dumb, but it worked for me. im 10 days clean today!

[sadinmichigan]

Take it one minute at a time..when you start feeling all that anxiety really try to focus and breathing real deep. Just put all your energy and thought into it. I know it might sound lame but it really does help. Your getting about as much sleep as I did..I think that is the hardest part. You are doing such a great job, this will all be behind you soon. As far as sleep aids..your Dr. should be able to give you some samples of either Lunesta ot Ambien..tell the dr. you want to give them a try..stay away from Nyquil..I did that too..and it also didn't help. I don't know if it's the alcohol in it or what..but drinking anything didn't help..especailly that. I wouldn't waste your $$ on tylenol pm...I don't know anyone they helped going through methadone w/d.
Do you have access to a sauna anywhere..I would say go to the public sauna if you can find one and sit in it and sweat you a33 off. Hang in there

[Penelope14]

Dont give up, your almost half way their! I remember being in your shoes, feeling like I just wanted to throw in the towel & say, heck with it! But you just have to hang on a little longer, its so rewarding after the physical stuff is all over,& you no longer have to depend on methadone to get ya thru the day. Stay positive. Penelope

[GoingToMakeIt]

Now is a good time to set up your Tracker in your profile. It will count your days for you.
You are doing so good. Just keep at it, soon things start to come back and you will feel better. I use melatonin for sleep. At first, up to 10mg is safe. Decrease dose as you sleep easier.

[worried878]

I sent u a pm

[worried878]

I meant it is cheap even without insurance LOL

[worried878]

AD   anti-depressent...some will help with sleep and anxiety...amitryptilline/elavil is one and is very cheap.....I take it for chronic pain during flare ups and it helps me sleep all night long....it is cheap even with  insurance...others are good too but take longer to take effect and are expensive

[Vinnieanew]

I took a walk this morning......felt good to do so.  I just feel so bad because my fiance's birthday is today and I'm like this.  She knows I'm doing this and is being cool about it.  I told her soon as I feel better, we're going to Central Park for the day and Tavern on the Green....I just wish life was a movie I could fast forward thru.  But, I just will keep pressing on.

Vin

[Vinnieanew]

What is AD?  Immodium AD??

[worried878]

Theanine or green tea can help...brisk walks help alot...phenergan if u have any laying around from a tummy virus or if a friend has some helps..not habit forming...time is the main thing tho.....some AD lhelp with anxiety and sleep...hold on and stay strong

[BoboR]

I used valium on a very short term basis to help ease my wd's and get a bit of sleep. If you've got access to a little ambien or valiuim or something similar, try taking that sparingly for a few days/nights. Valium also helped me with the skin crawlies.

[lifesaride]

i used ambien to sleep, only took one a night for a few nights then my sleep pattern got back on track, try taking a walk too. keep trying