ouitting methadone

[sonia991]

I am a ex heroin addict,i was taking herion for about 4 years,and now it is out of my life for ever i want it to stay that way,i dont get cravings or ever think i need  a fix as i hate this disgusting drug as it has ruined my life so much, i am currently on a 30ml methadone script but i want to become totally clean,I want to do a at home detox and want to know the best way to do this,and what other things like tablets ETC.. can help i know your probably going to say wait until im reduced down to a lower dose but i have recently begun a new realationship and me and my new partner want to live together but he wont llive with me until im totally drug free and not dependant on anything he is not putting pressure on me but i really want to do this and i feel ready so can you please tell me the best way to do this and which over the counter drugs can help stop my aches & pains if any.
Thanks for taking the time to read this,i hope to hear from you

thankyou

[sonia991]

Thanks for the advice it will help because the way i see it if otheres can do it then why cant i,but well done to you for getting clean and most off all for staying clean
thanks yeah

[kim715]

Hi Sonia.I was on methadone for almost 2 years.I went c/t off of 25 mgs.Not going to sugar coat it,it was a real rough road.The first 2 weeks were the worst physically.With each week it got better,by week 6 I believe I turned the corner.Like the posters above suggested exercise is invaluable during detox and as worried mentioned there are things the doctor can prescribe to you to help lessen the severity of the w/ds.I didn't use anything during my detox,but I made it through and you will too.I have over a year clean now.A lot of folks here are a huge part of that accomplishment.Keep posting and let me know if I can help.All the best...Kim

[tweekie]

How long have you been on methadone for? Have you been on it for 4 years? I'm sorry to say this to you but you are going to be in withdrawal for atleast a month. You need to be prepared to feel like **** for a long time and just suck it up and deal. You won't sleep for a long time. I was on 15 mg of Methadone by the end of a 6 month weaning program and detoxed off of that and it took me 3 weeks to sleep at all, even 1 hour. I lost 20 lbs, and my skin was crawling for even longer, however your sex drive will definetely bounce back to a comfortable level. You need to tell your partner that you are going to be sick for a while and if he is willing to support you through that. Another thing is that you need to do this for yourself, not just him. Hope I was helpful. There is nothing you can do while in withdrawal except try to do exercises, you are going to be pumped up on a adrenaline the only benefit of the beginning part of the withdrawal. I remember being able to do push ups about 2 1/2 weeks into withdrawal, but then when my adrenaline ran out after I started sleeping again, I couldn't do one, anyway, excercising will help push your endorphins in faster. Also, drink lots of water and stay positive. Go to NA meeting because it is something to do to occupy your time even if you can't concentrate enough to talk you can listen.

[philster]

I have no advise. You are an inspiration and I pray you obtain it. blessings

[worried878]

have u talked with the dr at the clinic bout tapering down?  how long have u been on the methadone?  yes there r things like clonidine, sleep aids etc that ur dr can rx for u..there is a great article in the health pages on methadone detox..and the thomas recipe which consists mostly of vitamins and such...aftercare is important..basically to have a plan...most taper down to a small amt of methadone before quitting if u have been on it for a while..if not u could jump off fairly quickly...alot depends on how long..30 mls is not an awful lot and it shows alot of discipline that u have not gonne any higher in ur dose...keep posting as there is lots of support here...kim715 can help u more with methadone wd..i have used it for pain but never addicted to it..hang tight