Methadone withdrawal (low dose 3-mgs)

[Jbeaux]

Hello! i've been on methadone for 12 years .On tues.feb,17, 2003 i took my last 3mg dose(liquid).prior to that date i have been having trouble sleeping for about two weeks. i have been reducing my dose over the last 16 months from 80 mgs daily.I am not afraid of the withdrawl but do not truly know what to except.the program i was on was about keeping people addicted not helping you get mentally or physically well.i.e(money).Can
anyone give me some additional information. Thanks alot.

[sharonver]

Forgot to add this in my upper post... If you can give me any suggestions on how you made it through after you hit zero, I would appreciate it. I did get some valium to help with the insomnia and anxiety. Hopefully that will be enough to get me through (of course not without the help of all my friends here)

Sharon

[sharonver]

Thanks for all of your support...

You always have something worthwhile to say.  Many times I have thought of you and your story,and I have always thought if you could do it so can I.  It has been a long time for you and I am so very proud of you, it does bring me hope that things will get better. The only thing that worries me right now is your sentence that said when you got to nothing the full detox hit you! I remember you saying that to me in another thread awhile back and it scares me to think that maybe I will not be able to handle it!!

Sharon

[MethMan]

Just wanted to pop in and tell you that you are really doing great!  You've come a long way and seem very dedicated to reclaim your life from that miserable clinic environment.
Everyone responds differently when at certain levels coming off Methadone.  For me, I made the mistake of comparing my intake level for years versus just 3mg then 2mgs.  The way I figured it is that the way I felt on as little as 2mgs was not too bad, I had it made.  While there was fatigue, weakness and aches, it was really no big deal.  About 24 hours after my last dose of Methadone is when full on detox hit me.  Its tough, but VERY doable.
One thing I know of that will get you through the rough spots, ease the detox feelings, lift your spirits and provide you the strength to carry on your fight is right here.  There are so many people in here that lift each other up and carry them over the rough spots.  It is nothing short of miraculous.  The only way to really understand the power that is available to you here is to be the recipient of this free gift.
After over 16 years of Methadone bondage, today is 120 days.
When I received help here, I felt that I needed to give back. Help if I can.  In this light, I offer the three most important things that helped me.
1. You've already found this place.  Keep coming back.
2. There is hope and it lives in you.
3. A promise.  The other side of addiction is well worth the journey.  Start walking.
All the best to you.  I wish you hope, happiness and a new found joy in life.
Methman

[brideofchucky]

yes rapid detox is expensive, but i felt it was the only way i would get away from the demon methadone once and for all! I was absolutley petrified and had no idea how i would feel but only 3 wks on it was worth the money and the w/d and pain!

    If anyone wants to e-mail me my address is

         brideofchucky@***@****

[brideofchucky]

yes rapid detox is expensive, but i felt it was the only way i would get away from the demon methadone once and for all! I was absolutley petrified and had no idea how i would feel but only 3 wks on it was worth the money and the w/d and pain!

    If anyone wants to e-mail me my address is

         brideofchucky@***@****

[brideofchucky]

made mistake with e-mail address

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