8 days off methadone

[rick412]

hi my name is rick i'm 8 days offf the done and i feel like i'm going to be ok now. i was on the pills for years then to the h. and finally got to the clinic where i thought i would get help.and i did until i told them i wanted to come down.they could only tell me i wasn't ready . don't do it. but i did. i was at 60mg i come down to 15mg and cold turkey from there first 3 days was nothing i was so happy thinking i did it. then day 4 hell set in day 5 and 6 same hell makes you want to run out and get a bag. but i didn't and now on day 8 it 4am and sleep don't come easy but i just got 5 hours thank god i'm feeling like i'm going to be ok. the only thing i have used is prayer .i do not hurt bad now.methadone withdrawls are like anyother just last longer. i went and got a room for a week. and stayed there by myself. i'm home now and ready for the mental stress that will soon follow. im ready. i keep god close i don't know if this will help anyone but it helped me to read what you all wrote when i was real sick thanks to all that post

[worried878]

It is like when u go u dont plan on talking...want to remain anonymous...but then u do..it is like u can not help it...and it is very empowering..and the circle at the end..u leave with a sense of peace

[cathy5841]

aftercare is so important....it is often the difference between success and relapse...keep going and posting.

[rick412]

i got out to a meeting today. didn't really want to but i know whats going to keep me clean. was so glad i did. i'm going back every day for at least the next 30 day. it really made me feel better.i didn't just sit there i raised my hand and told my story of 8days of hell. i will post everyday

[kim715]

WOW you sound like you're doing amazing at 8 days,thats terrific.I went cold turkey off of 25 mgs almost 8 months ago, so happy to be free from that stuff.When someone asks I always say what got me through was a total commitment to taking my life back and lots of prayer.Keep it up and keep posting you can be a lot of help and support to others....Peace...KIm

[worried878]

Keep Him close..He is always with us and u cant count on anyone else for sure...cept urself...congrats on ur 8 days..that is great!

[ochooked]

Great Post Rick -------  You encourage lots of people.  Man, what a story.  Please keep posting and stay strong.  You rock man.  All the best.