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Methadone for 3 Days
I had a 5-6 month long heroin habit (0.5-1gram a day) and went into detox where I was supposed to be given a 7 day methadone detox. The first day was 30ml, 2nd 25, 3rd 20 then i said no more meth and stopped at 20ml. it has been 48 hours with no methadone or any opiates, and 5 days with no heroin and I've had sore muscles and teary eyes, depression, but nothing super bad. Should I expect to get my *** kicked in the next couple days or is the worst over?
Best Answer
The methadone's long acting effect is making the heroine withdrawal easier. The long half life of the methadone will also slow down your total detox and it will like be longer, but doable. Your symptoms sound normal. All the methadone will be out of your system in approx 5 days. The Heroine is gone, but your brain chemistry still has to kick in. Exercise and good nutrition, mixed with time without opiates, that is your best medicine. You'll be feeling continually better within another week, but I'm not sure how much H and for how long. Metabolism and lots of things play a factor, that's why it is different for everyone. You have made the best decision, it doesn't matter how you feel now, you will never regret getting clean. Do anything, do what it takes, your life depends on it.
Freebandz- thanks for posting and congrats on the clean time.
Vic- thanks for all your support over the last while. Working is really doing me good
21 DAYS
Three weeks off the junk today folks! Yay! Things have been busy lately with work so haven't had time to post. Things are getting much better in regards to withdrawal symptoms. My energy is improving a lot lately I can feel it getting much much better. Physical pains are getting to be minimal. Sleep is slowly improving too and the last two nights have actually been pretty good. The last couple days I haven't feel gross when I wake up either.
Starting to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Vic- thanks for all your support over the last while. Working is really doing me good
21 DAYS
Three weeks off the junk today folks! Yay! Things have been busy lately with work so haven't had time to post. Things are getting much better in regards to withdrawal symptoms. My energy is improving a lot lately I can feel it getting much much better. Physical pains are getting to be minimal. Sleep is slowly improving too and the last two nights have actually been pretty good. The last couple days I haven't feel gross when I wake up either.
Starting to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Alright James..Now when you wake up it should be 16 Right??/When are you going to set up ticker..I can not keep up with you..Hey 2 Jobs Huh?? Wow that will keep you from thinking about anything negative..Ya!!! You got it Bud I am so happy for you..and I hope you are so tired you sleep like a Rock that is if Rocks sleep..Ha!!!
Bless.
Bless.
Congrads @ james666..im also detoxing from oxy day 22 now and im finding that "working" isis the best theropy by far..
late night update here
made it through my shift at work relatively painless! thought my feet and back would be killing but was actually in good spirits. it's so nice to be back to work and talking to people and moving about. i just got hired for second job as well so I'm really happy about that. the new job is completely new to me and my usual forte. i think it will be good for me.
made it through my shift at work relatively painless! thought my feet and back would be killing but was actually in good spirits. it's so nice to be back to work and talking to people and moving about. i just got hired for second job as well so I'm really happy about that. the new job is completely new to me and my usual forte. i think it will be good for me.
Neveragainplease- thanks for the support! I'm making it through!
Day 15
Hey folks. Past two week mark now and on day 15.
Got 7 hours of unmedicated sleep again last night. I am shocked I am getting to sleep so easy! (Knock on wood). No multiple hour struggles to get to sleep. I am asleep within 10 min of hitting the sheets and sleep is starting to actually be refreshing.
My energy is quite a bit better but not 100%. The energy situation is actually more bothersome than my sleeping which I've never experienced before. Usually sleep is the last thing to come back to me.
I start work this afternoon and I am really nervous about getting through the shift. I have to be on my feet the whole time so I hope I can survive.
Will update later tonight
Day 15
Hey folks. Past two week mark now and on day 15.
Got 7 hours of unmedicated sleep again last night. I am shocked I am getting to sleep so easy! (Knock on wood). No multiple hour struggles to get to sleep. I am asleep within 10 min of hitting the sheets and sleep is starting to actually be refreshing.
My energy is quite a bit better but not 100%. The energy situation is actually more bothersome than my sleeping which I've never experienced before. Usually sleep is the last thing to come back to me.
I start work this afternoon and I am really nervous about getting through the shift. I have to be on my feet the whole time so I hope I can survive.
Will update later tonight
There are lots of great ideas and suggestions on here about heroin and methadone WD by others far more qualified than me. However, allow me to be a cheer leader and say YES you are doing great, so come on here often, read a lot in here, and we are always thinking of you and your personal recovery, near or far. This group has been an amazing support and resource for me and will continue to be.
Keep moving you can do this...you already are!
Keep moving you can do this...you already are!
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