Methadone detox

[Kelcoo]

I am down to 2.5 milligrams of done.  Staying here for two weeks then down to one for two weeks. Hoping for minimal withdrawals.  Is my taper at a good speed?

[Davidmel]

I hope i am a successful like u. Im down to 10mg starting this morning. If no major issues, go to 5 next week... then im OUTTA THERE!!! My clinic only deals in 5mg incriments

[Kelcoo]

112days free of methadone. Your right gnarly1 my detox was easy. I am doing quite well. I have no cravings.  I have no depression or paws from quitting. I feel just normal.  I am happy to be free of methadone. Taking things one day at a time........peace

[gnarly_1]

Hey Kelcoo....good to see you great to see you clean  90 day is ausum.....you where one of the exceptions here your detox seamed ez.....every once in a wile we see someone with a ...''get out of jail free card''  your that someone  thanks for the update and as you can see it was so so worth it
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GNARLY<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 84 free of methadone.  I feel well no cravings.  I just feel normal. No lasting effects from my taper. I am so grateful to be where I am at today. I have no depression or paws. Taking things one day at a time....peace

[Soulscapex]

Congrats on 84 days , thanks for letting us know how your doing. So happy for you. Keep up the great work.

[Kelcoo]

Thank you very much Soulscapex. Today is 90 days:)

[Davidmel]

That is great and encouraging to me! Thank you!

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 80 free of methadone.  No cravings no depression no paws I feel well. I feel normal.  Just a quick update

[atthebeach]

Awesome news. I am so happy for you and very proud of you.
Congratulations on 80 days of freedom from the chains and bondage addiction.  

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 66 free of methadone. So grateful to be free from the clutches of it.  I have had zero symptoms since day 1.  I went slow and low.  Well another pain clinic closed its doors without notice to patients.  Since this happened to me too I definitely don't want to be in this position ever again.  This has motivated me to stay positive during this transition.  This whole taper was effortless in the end.  I just stopped and haven't experienced any withdrawls.  I dodged a bullet so to speak. Everyone is different and IMO you don't need to be scared.  I have tapered in the past AND suffered.  So I am experienced with withdrawl symptoms.But this time I didnt have them. I am just rambling.  Anyway taking this one day at a time......peace

[atthebeach]

Congratulations!!! You are doing awesome.
I am so happy for you and very proud of you.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for checking in.

[Kelcoo]

Just an update. Still methadone free.feeling normal. No cravings.

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 40 free of methadone. Bringing in the new year feeling no withdrawals. My cold is better still have sneezing fits though.  Taking it one day at a time....peace

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 36 off of methadone.  Caught a cold so I feel lousy.  Moving slower today.  I never got sick on methadone  so this is new. Sneezing is unbelievable today.  But I am so grateful that my withdrawals never came.  I still have no cravings but then haven't had them for years. Taking it one day at a time......peace

[Soulscapex]

Congrats on 30 days, keep it up. your doin great.

[Kelcoo]

Thank you soulscapex. It has flown by. Have a merry Christmas.

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 30 off of methadone.i feel proud of myself for getting here. It's been a long journey but I made it to the other side. Woot woot!!!

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 27 off of methadone.  Wow soulscapex 231 days is awesome.  What a journey this is. The weather has been severe ice here. Trees are down branches everywhere and going out isn&#39;t an option.  Being off of methadone let&#39;s me not worry about getting my medicine. That&#39;s a big deal in my mindset.  I am looking forward to the holidays which hasn&#39;t been the case usually from years past.  I get depressed and super stressed to be around people. I think my head meds are helping with this.  My  mental health is better being off of methadone.  My pain is there but I  am handling it better than I thought.  In fact I still had pain on methadone so it&#39;s not a shock to be in pain. I am rambling.  Just having a morning post like a conversation lol happy holidays

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 29 off of methadone.  Had zero withdrawls woot woot! I feel so grateful I had no symptoms during my detox.  I dodged a bullet. Have a headache today didn't sleep well but ya know what I am not using over it.  I have zero cravings.  Happy holidays

[Soulscapex]

i can relate , na /aa isnt my thing either, i have friends in it, but i use a therapist, and many good friends and family for support. I believe as long as you have something to keep you on the straight and narrow, and it works for you then no need to seek change. Im now on my 231 days clean and sober, and i love all the things that have happen to me since may 1 2016, it was the day i decided to change my life. i couldnt be happier. Keep positive my friend. It works.

[Soulscapex]

i can relate , na /aa isnt my thing either, i have friends in it, but i use a therapist, and many good friends and family for support. I believe as long as you have something to keep you on the straight and narrow, and it works for you then no need to seek change. Im now on my 231 days clean and sober, and i love all the things that have happen to me since may 1 2016, it was the day i decided to change my life. i couldnt be happier. Keep positive my friend. It works.

[gnarly_1]

Hi....well your doing fantastic and so quickly it sounds like you know just how bad this drug usually is so count your blessings.....any way it always makes me feel good inside to see someone come out of it so quickly ...as for aftercare there is no one size fits all it is more important that it works for you and your sticking with it....addiction does not have to be a death sentence....without some form of aftercare it usually is  keep posting for support
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Gnarly<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 23 off of methadone.  I have no withdrawls no cravings. I feel grateful this taper was successful.

[Soulscapex]

Congrats mate,  if you havent already look into aftercare , its a very important step in recovery.

[Kelcoo]

Thank you. soulscapex.  Yes I have aftercare in place.  I see a therapist do art therapy have a family I spend a lot of time with.  Also love cooking.  After twenty years plus na/aa isn't my thing.  I am over fifty move slow have zero friends because all have died from heroin. Haven't been in drug company for years.  Feel normal doing life on life's terms. One day at a time.

[Kelcoo]

Today is 19 days off of methadone. Got a good night sleep yesterday and last night so my pain is better.  I am grateful my taper was successful.  Two other times I tried getting off of methadone the withdrawals were bad for over thirty days so I went back on it. I am on antidepressants and a mood stabilizer maybe this helps the mental part of withdrawals. I am calm and I don't have crying jags or irritability.  This time I feel normal stable inside.  I am treated for depression and this helps also I believe.  I enjoy posting for support.  I have a therapist and family for aftercare.  Not into na/aa meetings.  Have tried twenty plus years over 500 meetings it's not my thing. I was Secretary of our home group also. This is the first time I feel it's okay to try a different way.  I feel empowered.  I am getting interested in cooking more that's my therapy lol

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girkl  well congrats in 18 days clean!!!!! your doing ausum.....this drug is very cyclic and just when you think you got it beat it comes back with a vengeance  so it is not uncommon to have symptoms 18 days out......your recovery has been amazing for most people you usually dont see the light for 60 to 90 days the next critical step is aftercare so look into it  it is ez getting clean  it  takes work to stay that way  keep posting for support
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Gnarly<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Kelcoo]

Day 18 off of methadone.  G of a good night's sleep so my body doesn't hurt as much today. Made taco salad. And have cookies as dessert. So I am going to enjoy this. Everything is good,,,,,,,, peace

[Soulscapex]

How ya feeling mate, keep us updated , hope all is well

[Kelcoo]

Day 17 off of methadone. Feeling a lot of pain today so I am moving slow.  Sneezing is my only symptom left.  Life is good .  I feel normal no brain fog. All in all doing pretty well....peace

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 14 off methadone.  Went to my mental health doctor yesterday.  He gave me names of some therapists.  It is a good morning got a lot done for me. No sneezing attacks yesterday.  Maybe that's over.  Posting everyday helps me document my progress. Any hoot have a good day.

[Kelcoo]

Today is day 13. I slept good. Got up and turned on the news. Six people died Sunday of heroin overdose in Philadelphia.  It really made me think how methadone saved this ex junkies life.  That my journey began over ten years ago and I successfully transitioned off methadone. I am not that same person I changed. One day at a time. I feel good and move a bit slow from pain but it's doable.

[Soulscapex]

Congrats mate, day 13 is HUGE , advil helps for the random back pains, or a nice heating pad, just dont fall asleep on it like i did. ouch. You so got this man, start thinking about aftercare its important, i use a therapist some use aa/na , but some form of supprt is needed. i come here alot. Reading others stories keeps me focused. keep posting.

[Kelcoo]

Thank you for the advice.  Love the heating pad story lol. I think I will see a therapist also.  I am going to my mental health doctor this morning to tell him that I am off methadone. I will get some names of good  therapists from him.  I also come to this site daily.  

[Kelcoo]

Today is day twelve.  Woot woot!!  No complaints . I slept eight hours having my coffee.  Grateful beyond belief.  Taking this one day at a time.

[Davidmel]

Im also doing taper... go to 35 mg tomorrow...im doing 5mg diwn every week...hope to start new year off fresh. Ur posts are helpful

[Kelcoo]

Thank you very much.