need HELP PLEASE!!!

[Ebomb420]

Ok im from yakima wa. An ive been trying to get off methadone that ive been stuck on for the past few years. Been taking pills for the past 10 to 12 years first started with vics. Then moved up to perk 30z like 6 of them in one pop.  N so on .....  im on day 8 n I feel like im on my death bed! Every day it gets worse not better. Im 27 not workin an no kids. I dont have insurance. Is there any way I can get help with a detox program in Yakima Washington?
  Thank you E.

[gnarly_1]

HI congrats on 8 days clean it can be very ruff in the beginning coming off methadone  I was on the stuff for around 7 yrs and my dose was 150mg b/4 I tapered off of it there is no way to beat the withdrawals but there are a few things you can do that will help you how much was your daily dose and for how long it will make a difference in how long this takes  I hope you jump ship on 10mg or less anny thing above that is brutal  the initial withdrawal is about 10 to 12 days  your best friend will be a nice hot soak it will help with most of the symptoms are you able to sleep?? that is one of the hardest parts and you really start to feel run down after not sleeping for a few days for me it took about 10 days to get rid of all but the most bothersome symptoms after that there is a awful energy crash with most opiates it is only a few weeks to a month to come back around but methadone is very cyclic and just when you think you got it beat it comes back for me it took a good 90 days to get over most of it then a little progress each week then month now im fine but I do remember just how hard it is just to get up off the couch  try not to get discouraged with time you do get better one thing you can add to your diet is whey protein shakes you can get it at walmart for 15 bucks for a 2 LB can it has the ecential amino acids as well as raw protein for energy start by drinking 2 glasses a day the chocolate flavor is good when mixed with milk this is not a quick fix but rather one of the building block that will help your recovery keep posting for support and just know your not in this alone we all want to see you get better good luck and God bless......................Gnarly...........................................

[clean_in_ks]

Welcome to the forum!!!  8 days is HUGE.....I know you feel awful....but at least you are willing to go thru the nasties to get to the goodies.  Being 27 yrs old and finding yourself willing to change is HUGE!!!

I did a quick search and found a link for you that may at least get you started.  At the end of this "read"...is a 24/7 phone # where they can help you find just what you need.  I hope you pursue it...cause YOU ARE WORTH IT!

http://www.detox.net/clinics/detox/yakima-wa/

[Sonrissa]

Hi Ebomb, I also want to welcome you! 8 days is a huge accomplishment. You have found a wonderful place for advice and support. Stay strong and keep fighting. Keep posting and ask any questions you can think of. We will help you through each step of the process! Take care, and best wishes. I'm glad you found us!

[Kbusymom]

Congrats on 8 days and welcome.  Please don't give up; I've detoxed from both H and Vicodin CT.  From what Ive seen on here methadone is longer because its synthetic.  It is so hard, but you are worth it.  I hope you can get some help from the medical community.  
Check out the Thomas recipe on here; there are many things to helps with the WD.   Good luck and keep posting and sharing.  We are here for you.

[Ebomb420]

I will I promise... I thought for a min. There I was all alone with no one that understands until you GREAT people came along I really can not thank you enough!

[IBKleen]

AAAWWWW honey, we are here for you and there are many other members who will jump in with their experiences and encouragement. You stick around okay?

[Ebomb420]

Thank you both sooo much for your advice and kind words!!! Im greatful that there are GREAT people like yourselves out here to help me through this process bless your heart's. ... an I wont give up if I can be on day 8 after sooo many long yrs I must go on for 8 more n so on an so forth. ...  you guys just made my day much better THANK YOU!

[VICourageous]

YES..I agree with IBK..A Treatment and my DR saved my Life..BUT from there on it is our choice to continue with help..Get a DR on your side for sure..I just Love mine..He is one of my Biggest Supporters too..

[IBKleen]

Can you get to a clinic near you or a doctor who will detox you properly? My fear for you is that you will give up and go back to the pills. I so hate to see you do that. You need to start making some phone calls to clinics and treatment centers in your area. Even a mental health clinic may be able to help. Please stick around here and talk honey. It does help.

[VICourageous]

Hang in..I came c/t off of a 12 year Methadone ride that I got prescribe. I was like you and had the hydo/oxys that lead up to this. I tried and tried & cried and cried for years to get off..I was got down to 60mg and then cut that to 30mgs..I was running so short I started to add Adderral to it and snorting it..I do Not have ADHD so the Adderral and the Dones together was like a legal crank high. I was 56 years old when I did this 15 months ago..I also was taking a Benzo at night to come down..Now for me and me only it did take a while..There is alot of unbalancing that goes on in the Brain. All the Chems, Receptors, Transmitters are all affected by drug or alcohol use.
What I would do right now is drink LOTS of water..Methadone likes to cling to the body parts and it does not like to let go easy. Get some Protein and Electrolyte powder and drink it though out the day. Start taking a Good Vit/Min supplement..Magnesium is a great one during detox. Take the Magnesium, Ds, Calcium and Potassium at night too..Get some good Amino-Acids too..This helps heal the Brain and Body. The Bs, Cs and so on will help with the energy. There is so much more that can help. The BIG thing is that YOU have to Hang on to that Surf Board and ride the Waves..You will experience many different stages..Just know that TIME will Heal you and that you will be walking in the Sand soon. The detox will be over in no time but the works begins when we have to live in our own skin without running to something to hide behind. There is so much to all of this..Do some homework and look up the Disease of Addiction and the Disease of Addiction and the Pleasure Pathway beyond willpower. WE Can not do this alone..Try to get some out side Support..We are here to help you get through the worse but it is up to you not to go around any Places, People or Things that can cause Triggers..Feel free to send me a PM if you would like to talk..We do have many on here that either C/T the Methadone or did a nice and easy taper..I wish you the best..Do Not Fear or Put a TIME Limit on this..Just take it DAY by DAY and it does get better every morning when you wake up you will feel that much better..Just stay in-tune with yourself and know that what ever you are feeling is just part of the process as you have to rid the poisons out and the Brain/Body has to re-adjust back from the removal of all of this..Stick around, there are many Angles out here on this site..
Bless

[Ebomb420]

So iv just been buying them from friends an off the streets.  Im not being detoxed by a doctor just been doing my best cold turkey but I can not take this much longer.

[Ebomb420]

Thank you. Ok well im not in a methadone clinic I was getting the subscription for them from my used to be doc. Before I had lost my insurance at age 26 an he lost his license for just handing pills out

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

First..BREATHE. You landed in a good place for support. Tell us a little about your Methadone program. Is it through a clinic? Are you being detoxed by a doctor?