why am i feeling this way

Question

well about 2weeks ago i have been going every other day to the clinic now to get my 45mg of methadone and the withdrawals are really starting to kick in. but im having such bad anxiety that my heart is hurting I go to see someone about getting into a detox facility so that i can be monitored in about 3or4 days not sure what to do untill then should i get my dose today or should i tuff it out???? awwww any advice would be helpfull.....

Mominhell · Answer

Awesome name...we all should remember that!  Def let us know how you are...sending lots of positive ness to you...you are on the right path!

beatbutnotbroken · Answer

heya thanks for the posts yea as far as the clinic goes im going everyother day and at this clinic you can miss upto 3days followed by a ua. i have been sticking to it and on the days i miss im sure its just me freaking me out. I've never really experienced full out withdrawal before so it is freaking me out cause i handle pain not well at all i turn into this lil ***** boy. Im starting to feel my bones ache a lot and I get dizzy as !@#$ in the mornings for some reason. My children left for camp yesterday so this week begins my journey to  the new me. I feel if i can beat the physical the mental will be easy for me ( I HOPE) but if not bring it on. when i see a dr for the first time what should i be asking him as far as my health goes for this. i feel so out of shape....thanks again for the posts they mean a lot to me...off to the clinic will check in when i get back....

gnarly_1 · Answer

Hi....congrats on wanting to take your life back  40mg is a high dose to jump from we recamend the single digits but people have jumped from as high as 120mg and made it threw..  the detox time time is 10 days to 2 weeks for the physical part but it is the long recovery that makes it hard  It took me around 90 days to feel right again  but we have had members do it in 30 days to 60 days keep posting for support we all want to see you make it.................Gnarly..........................................

atthebeach · Answer

Good morning. I am suprised they let you come every other day. When did you last drop down in your dose? Is it time to drop again? Do you think you are having withdrawal symptoms within one day or is it just the anxiety of the impending withdrawal?
Methadone has such a long half life that sometimes w/d symptoms don't mamifest for 3 to 5 days. You might also metabolize faster.
Only you can decide if you really need to dose today.
Keep yourself busy. Get outside in the sun, exercise, take your kids somewhere, listen to music. 
Stop drinking red bulls that will cause more anxiety and heart palpitations.
Clonidine does help with detox symptoms. See if you can get a script for them.
Have you considered going to a support group? Church?
you can be free from the chains and bondage of addiction.

I am praying for you peace, comfort and healing,
You will do this.
Hugs, debbie