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?

[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't an option.  Being off of methadone let's me not worry about getting my medicine. That's a big deal in my mindset.  I am looking forward to the holidays which hasn'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'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