4 days off methadone!!

[Penelope14]

I thought I,d let everyone know I am now at 4 days with no methadone & while it hasnt been easy, it also hasnt been as horible as I once thought it may be, trust me when I say I was scared to do this, as its a big thing. So far my symtoms are fairly common, lack of energy, crying spells over the littlest things, & anxiety as high as the ceiling, but other then that, its ok, & I know in time I will get better. The hardest part was the first two days, I was mentally a wreck!!  It took a while for me to get it? This was all in me head, I havent been clean & I mean clean, in about 6 years, I have always had something to take in the mornings to make me feel better, get a jump start on my day. So the fear regarding, I have no more drugs really was a eye opener. I thought a few times I was falling apart, then realized I am not falling apart but falling together, its gonna take time, but I,ll get their. Penelope

[wait2long]

i have been quite worried about you..so glad to see you post and so glad to hear your doing so well...you have conquered the worst beast of the all...dont EVER forget the strength and commitment you have had, not many have been able to do what you just did, i for one... i admire you and you are a great inspiration for people struggling with the same beast...

i am so proud of you lady!!!!

[bubbaganoosh]

Great news 1year i gather you did it nice and slow, I bet it feels really weird not getting up in the morning and taking your done, are you on any other medication if ok to ask? anyhow each day im sure will get better well done, i look forward to hearing more each day gives us methadone users some hope. It's late so i better go get some zzzzzz im going to reduce 2ml tommorow from my takehomes i did it today and feel okish, anyone coming of methadone deserves a gold medal

[BornTwoRiff]

Thats amazing you have dropped from 90mg down to 1mg and now you are off it..That is simple amazing.. You really should pat yourself on the back.. you deserve it..

[tinaisdone]

Congrats on day 4!!!! I am new to this forum today and it's been 2 1/2 days for me....I'm just keeping my head up as I hope u do! Smile! Tina

[worried878]

I am so happy for u...ur post sounds like u feel good....hard to tell from a post but u seem to be feeling strong...keep it up!

[kim715]

Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear that you're doing so well.I'm on day 19 from methodone.It just gets better and better and better.Thinking of you,praying for all of us.Peace.

[sadinmichigan]

I just want to tell you how happy I am for you..You will feel better and better before you know it..life is so much better after the methadone is gone. You should be awfully proud of yourself as we know it isn't easy to do..congrats.You are in my prayers.

[Penelope14]

I couldnt agree with you more, I,ve been hiding behind methadone for so long & I thought I knew how to cope with life, now I realize it was the drug masking my emotions. thoughts, fears, etc. I am so thankful that I did this slow, It has taken me almostost  one year to drop from 90mgs down to 1mg, so Im lucky, I dont get the RLS, or any stomach discomfort at all. I have zero cravings for using but lots of craving for feeling better. You dont realize the power that methadone has till it leaves your body, wow, what a ride I have had. Penelope

[stormchild]

Well done!!
Easy does it, tiger.  Remember that you're highly skilled at dealing with life with your methadone, but you've probably forgotten a bit about how to cope without it.
Focus on the small positive things, be kind to yourself, and if you struggle to sleep, count all the good things you have going for you.
...and if you ever crave, look it squarely in the eye and tell it to sodd off.
Love and light
Samma

[poetrygirl1960]

Good on you at day 4!  It will get better, then worse again, then better and on and on....Not trying to discourage you just being honest, and giving my experience of opiate recovery for a little over two months now.  The good days do last longer and come around way more than the bad.  

[mommy52713]

CONGRATS ON DAY 4. I CAN RELATE YOU ARE DOING GREAT KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.HUGS HOLLY

[confused456]

Congrats on day 4!! That is really great!!

[cathy5841]

i am so proud of youpenelope.  what an awesome accomplishment.  and it does get better n better.  keep on keepin on.  you will make it
love ya
cathy