I've been taking Methadone pills (prescribed) for about 2 years now. My doses have gone up and down - usually 10 a day but lately a lot less. I took my last two meds last Tuesday and am on day 6.
An amazing friend has helped me with giving me the "cocktail" of meds to eliminate withdrawals. (I can give you the info on what I've been taking if you want or need help) So what I have been worked amazingly! Only symptom I had was being extremely lethargic for about four days and had a few bad nights but actually slept last night and woke up feeling AMAZING!
My question is - from a lot of things I've read and heard that methadone withdrawls can take up to a month. Or some have said 7-10 days and then another 7-14 days. This is the first time I've quit so I'm scared shitless its gonna hit me like a week from now or a few days, and I'll be back to feeling like I was all last week. My friend keeps telling me it's b.s. and won't be that long but I know the half life of methadone and how long it stays in you. Has anyone had any experience with this? How long were your withdrawals? I feel fantastic today, have energy back and just feel almost normal. Is that good? Am I done? I mean I know about the PAW but as far as the nasty withdrawal what should I expect?
Thanks for any tips, suggestions, or wisdom you may have to share with me.
An amazing friend has helped me with giving me the "cocktail" of meds to eliminate withdrawals. (I can give you the info on what I've been taking if you want or need help) So what I have been worked amazingly! Only symptom I had was being extremely lethargic for about four days and had a few bad nights but actually slept last night and woke up feeling AMAZING!
My question is - from a lot of things I've read and heard that methadone withdrawls can take up to a month. Or some have said 7-10 days and then another 7-14 days. This is the first time I've quit so I'm scared shitless its gonna hit me like a week from now or a few days, and I'll be back to feeling like I was all last week. My friend keeps telling me it's b.s. and won't be that long but I know the half life of methadone and how long it stays in you. Has anyone had any experience with this? How long were your withdrawals? I feel fantastic today, have energy back and just feel almost normal. Is that good? Am I done? I mean I know about the PAW but as far as the nasty withdrawal what should I expect?
Thanks for any tips, suggestions, or wisdom you may have to share with me.