Day five off methadone:)

[hayls0324]

It's been five days since I took my 1ml drink. I still feel crappy but I also haven't slept very much in those 5 days. My arms and legs are so restless anytime I try to sleep. I've been eating bananas and taking clonodine I think I slept for two hours last night so that's an improvement from the half hour days. I feel like I'm almost there! Thanks for any support and advice. It is do able to anyone trying, it's a long hard road but you can do it!

[notordinary]

Hi and congrats on your 7 days.
The clonidine if taken correct should take most of your wd symptoms away.
If you have 1mg pills how many are you taking a day?

[Sonrissa]

Oh yes, Hylands Restful Legs does help! Thanks Pat for having my back! :)

[Pat1956100]

Also try Hylands Restless Legs.  You can get it at Walmart or any drugstore and it helps with the arms as well.

[Sonrissa]

Hi! Have you tried some OTC things for sleep? I take Melatonin, or Alteril! Lots of folks drink Sleepy Time Tea, and I've heard others have taken Benadryl. Good luck! The lack of sleep is really tough! Congrats on the 7 days! That's amazing!

[hayls0324]

I'm on day 7 off my methadone, I dropped down to 1ml and then stopped on boxing day. I haven't been able to sleep because of restless legs and especially restless arms. I've been eating healthy but am almost hallucinateing from lack of sleep. Is there any vitamins or something that will help me sleep and or help me get over this any quicker?

[hayls0324]

Yes I did, I went from 80ml to 1 in a year. And it wasn't fun or easy but I am proud, thank you, it's nice to hear it.

[JephWyte]

What stood out to me was that you must have done a taper plan and stuck to it. I can't really think of anyone I've known (myself included) who's managed do wean down to just 1ml so that in itself is impressive. Just keep in mind that while it isn't fun, you kept it from being much much worse. Keep your head up.

[toothfairie]

congrats on day 5!!  that's awesome....you will feel better soon!  hydrate well and eat when you can....hot baths with epsom salts help with aches and anxiety.....take vitamins as well....Thomas recipe is great....bottom right hand corner here.  good luck!!

[HarveyG]

When i went through a meth withdrawal Hot showers work, and warm blankets, but I couldn't eat anything,
Just drank a lot of water and juice...


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