tapering after two months

[lmcivi]

I started dones through a clinic and then of course found all these forums. I couldnt break the cycle of my addiction but feel like i have a grip on what what i need to do for my sobriety, and I want off this/ Has any one done a taper of 2 mg a week from 20 mg w/ no w/d? That was why I couldnt stop in the first place. Only taking the md now too, please any suggestions. Im all ears

[lmcivi]

thank you again for you responses, I feel like this was the best place to talk to people that have done this and get real stories and not just company stats. I will keep checkin in. Peace

[VICourageous]

Well we can tell you a Taper plan on here..BUT I can say you can go 2 days with out Methadone and not feel sick..It is at the 3 day..I can say too that if you drop a bit give yourself time for the body to adjust to that drop..Like a few days. 18mg is not that bad..But if you have some at home just do this nice a slow..You will be fine. I really do not think it will be as bad. If you are at a low dose and did not use this for alot of years your chances of pulling through with a less tense w/d will be good..Do not fear this..It will be over in no time..Just set yourself up with every thing that was mentioned and maybe some per-prepared meals that you can just zap or have made up..You must eat and drink..This is so important..We are here to hold your hand. YOU can do it..I know you can...
Bless

[lmcivi]

I also would skip 2 days in a row, so I feel like my actual dose could be even lower

[lmcivi]

Well just started my taper yesterdy so I guess im at 18 right now

[lmcivi]

I am scared to be sick for to long and end up relaping. Congrats to you for taking the steps to get off the dones. I feel like a wimp at only 20 mg and I wounder if I should speed up my taper just as to not build up more methodone in my system. Thank you

[VICourageous]

So are you at 20 mg right now???

[lmcivi]

they wanted me in there for months and I just want to get better not drag this out any more. Also I dont want to get killed driving there all winter in slow storms, Its 45 min away

[VICourageous]

Well I got my Methadone prescribed for 12 years after the other opiates..I got down to 30mg and went c/t and plus a Benzo and one other drug. It was no cake walk but since you are tapering I do not think it will be as long and as intense. You are still going to have some kind of w/d but just know that this is all part of the Process as the drugs are poison to the system and they have to flush out. Methadone does not let go to easy becasue it stores in the body parts. Drink LOTS & LOTS of water..Try adding Lemon to it. Get some Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium for night becasue this helps sleep..Maybe get some calm teas. Start taking all kinds of Vit/Min..We have to replenish what we have lost. Get some Protein and Electrolyte powder too. You will have some Anxiety and maybe go throw a stage of no-interest and then hit a weak stage..I can not say for sure because we all are different..Try to walk or do some kind of exercise to get the Brain Chems and such fired up. The detox will be over soon just know you might have some Mental Waves come in..This is all part of the process as well..Our Brain/Body has to re-adjust from the removal of the Stims..Look into some Aftercare like AA/NA or Church so on..The battle is the hardest when we feel better and we think we have it licked and the cravings come in Bad. The best thing is TIME..Just know that it will take time for all of this to balance back. I did feel the Best at my Year mark but you should come back way sooner..I wish you the best..Hang Tight!! SURRENDER to the PROCESS.
Bless

[lmcivi]

I was at 30 mg but felt it was to much. I have been on percs for neck pain for 3 years they stopped working so I took more. I waited 9 months to get into this clinic and have gotten no real counceling from them. I do want to see someone to help keep me going in the right direction, but I just want to stop taking this stuff. Thank you for listening and for your replies

[atthebeach]

You can never avoid the withdrawal they will happen it is inevitable.
A taper helps to lessen them.
Start taking vitamins, eating Healthy diet and exercising to build up your body.

[atthebeach]

Hello and welcome. you are very smart to stop after only two months.
Is that the highest dose you were on?
What were you doing before you got on methadone?
Have you  gotten any counseling or attended any  support groups.
Stay away from the people, places and things associated with your use.
If the clinic willing to start your taper down now?