advice please

[tinkerbell271985]

Hi I've been an heroine addict for 3 years however I've Been in remission since November 2012.
I started on 60ML of methadone I'm now down to 28 ML I should have started my lofexidine detox at home at 30ML but I'm now doing it 9th September I'll be on 26ML.
please give me advice on what to expect when I start my detox I'm very scared and nervous about what I have ahead of me.
please let me no what symptoms I should expect I no it's not going to be easy but advice would be great
thankyou

[livyspop]

Rosy and useless are two words that dont make sense together. ;-)

[ROSYouralright]

WOW! Really great post. I knew somebody would pop in that knew something about it. I tried but was completely useless. :)

[livyspop]

Hey, Im in the process of coming off methadone not sure what I was taking in ML but I was taking 180 10 mg a month untill my script ran out then I was buying off the street. I was taking two other meds as well. I stopped the two others and tappered down to 20 mg a day for two days then jumped.        The first few days for me were the worst of the physical symptoms. Cold sweats, headaches, intensified pain, stomach cramps. After two or so days those symptoms subsided more and more and then came the phsycological  symptoms depression, anxiety, lethargy, no motivation. Now, this is MY expierience it may be different for you. I can tell you that the fear of whats to come is so much greater fhen the actuall wd's. Its a huge rolller coaster ride. Youll have your ups and downs and you just have to ride it out. These are words of wisdom that were told to me from numerous people on this site and have helped me tremendously. I also use my bad feelings as ammunition to never want to feel like this again and I try to phsyc myself up by telling myself that I control me. Not these thoughts or feelings Im having because of some stupid pill. Take it day by day and youll get thru I promise. Stay strong and feel free to message me if you need to talk.

[ROSYouralright]

You know, Ms. VIcourageous will be along shortly I'm sure. I think she will have the answers for you. She came off that and a couple of others all at the same time and Cold turkey. She will be of tremendous help. Its kinda slow right now but hang tight it will pick up soon. For me, getting off the narcotics was like a very nasty case of the flu. I just had to ride it out. Staying hydrated LOTSA liquids and exercise is important. Especially when you don't feel like it. Keeping your mind busy and off pills is important also. Music did and still provides me therapy and relief. Hang in there. Advice from people who have been where you are is coming. YOU are NOT alone!

[tinkerbell271985]

Thankyou for your advice I hope somebody can give me advise about the experience I'm about to go through over the next few weeks I won't to no basically what day to day will be like I no that between day 3 and 5 is ment to be the worst I'm coming off methadone at 26ML I  no it's not going to be a walk in the park lol I just hope somebody on here has experienced what I gotta face.

[ROSYouralright]

I don't have the answers you seek but someone who does will be along shortly. Hang tight. My advice is take a deep breath and relax. Often times the FEAR is worse than the actual experience. You will be okay!!