How to overcome anxiety

[mel in misery]

I have been trying to come off methadone on my own for 6 months and have failed repeatedly due to the high levels of anxiety, sleepless nights, fatigue, and depression. I weigh all of 102 and everyone thinks I'm on "crack". I've been on methadone for about 2 yrs. On average i took about 10mg/day. My doctor of 10 yrs. dropped me because I missed a few appts. as did my Psych. I wrote to both of them, admitting my addiction and the cause of my not showing up and begged them for help even if only for the anxiety. Both refused to help. So much for second chances. I recognize my problem but now I can't get the help I need. I can't do it alone?? My body can't take much more. I am weak, about 100lbs, and can't eat or sleep. When it gets unbearable I go find the 10mg that will"calm the storm" and I start all over. I am tired of failing and need to for me and my 2 children. My family is ignorant and doesn't get it.They think that telling me "my problem stops now or else.""" is gonna solve everything. Yea right. You all know better than that, as do I. Please help.

[NoAspartame]

If 12 step doesn't appeal to you, you might try this site:

http://www.smartrecovery.org

They have an opiates group there as well.

Best of Luck To You!

[sally456]

You might need to go to a facility where they can help you on an out patient basis to get off the stuff.  You might have to bear with the symptoms of withdrawl, or they can gve you something to help lesson them.  If you are psychologically addicted as well as physically, then a 12 step program will do wonders for you. You might want to start with an MD, or do a search on google to locate a dr. who helps in this area.  Also a certified drug therapist can also help and tell you what to do.  Good Luck!

[crystaly]

Hi, I really feel for you! Sounds like you need support to come off your methodone and also talk to someone who understands what its like for you at this moment in time. Just wondering are ther no support groups which you can go too? Sharing a problem with people who are or have been in your situation may help you to deal with whats going on for you! I cannot offer you advice on what too do as I have not been on methadone but I was on Benzodiapines for almost two years for neurological problems and it was hell trying to come off them I can assure you! Don't knoew if anyone else has experienced it but the physical symptoms were awful. I wish you luck. You need to take it day by day at the moment .Good Luck