Methadone plz help

[Emaleigh2013]

Hello, I am 24 yrs old, married with a beautiful two year old boy. I was an addict (all drugs, mainly heroin) for many years and entered a methadone program when I found out I was pregnant. I have been clean of all drugs (except methadone) ever since (3 years in May). I have no desire for drugs. I don't want that life. I have a good family and I am living the life I never thought was possible. My son is amazing, I am starting my own business, went to school, and I'm happy about that. But, I'm so stressed and down and out because of methadone.  I had gained 5 take outs from my program but they took them from me for not being able to make groups (because I'm just too busy getting my life together). I really don't believe I need it, and when I do feel I need it I attend. I don't want to put my life on hold anymore because I have done that for car too long.  I can't tell my boss that I have to leave early once every two weeks to sit in a room with a counselor who talks about her kid for an hour. Anyway, I want off the methadone because I know in my heart that I am ready, and the program is becoming a nuisance and a stress for me more than helping me.  I have it wake up every morning to go and get it and I hate being dependent on it.  I am currently slowly getting tapered down, I think I am now on 80ml. I want to be off it completely by the middle or end of summer. Is that possible? I know I can tolerate minor withdrawal, but, not heavy stuff. I just try to stay focused on other things. I also have a very under active thyroid which makes me very sluggish and weak and so it's even harder for me. I want to know the best and most effective way to get off of it and how I should,d bring it up to my counselor. She believes all addicts are the same, I believe all people are different. Some people need therapy and some don't  some need methadone forever and some don't. I need help. How can I taper quickly yet effectively and what can I do during the taper to help me feel as comfortable as possible? (Sorry for the book)

[Heather8448]

HEY! I was put on methadone when I was 21 or maybe 22 I left the clinic and went to a dr where he perscribed it to me. I was on it EVERY DAY untill I was 29 along with other drugs. ALL I CAN DO IS TELL YOU MY STORY
I couldnt find my meds at all. and I prayed and decided it was time
I stopped and I didnt get on subs...It was horrible and painful I didnt taper and i did it in my bed alone...with med help
that was june 25 2013
I ended up having to go to aftercare I chose NA
I found a sponsor worked steps and went to meetings daily
my moods were up and down and like a roller coaster which I was assured was normal. It takes a long time for our brains to start firing again. I reached out for help and TBH there are times to this day I wanna use, but i dont...If you need anything private msg me but its possible, hard but possible

[iwillbfree]

Good job on getting your life back. I have had good luck tapering off Methadone. I started taking ( during and after my taper) vitamins and suppliments daily, twice a day.your diet is also very important, I cut red meat , sugar and caffeine. Eat fruit and veggies yogurt nuts berrys green drinKs all this helped a lot .

[Cricketk92]

Hi and Welcome!  Congrats on the 3 years clean and for getting your life together!!!  I have never been on methadone but there are lots of people on here who have!  Im sure they will be along to give you their advice and their stories!  Its ashame that your counselor isnt giving you the kind of sessions that you deserve!  She shouldnt be talking about her kid for an hour!  It will help if you have some kind of aftercare though!  Maybe NA meetings, a therapist or something!  Once you are off the methadone life will look different and you may need some help getting through!  
Anyway, just wanted to welcome you and others will be along shortly to give you some advice!!!
Keep on posting and let us know how you are getting on!!