How fast are you reducing Hik? I've done several methadone reductions over the years and it needs to be done slowly. Once I got down to 20mg/day I stabilised on that dose for a couple of months. Then reduced by 2mg/month until I reached 10mg. Stabilised on that for another couple of months then commenced reducing by 1mg/month. When I got down to 2mg I suddenly realised how ridiculous it was to be going to the pharmacy every day for that amount, so I jumped off. Absolutely no withdrawal whatsoever. However, I had actually conquered the psychological addiction well before that, which is the key to success. Also, there must be NO use of opiates/opioids during the reduction (and that obviously includes tramadol).
Good luck mate...
I weaned 5mg a week till about 50mg , then I went down 5mg every 2 weeks until I was at 20mg . Here in my state a new opiate law went into effect that has our dr's scared shitless to give opiates. My dr told me back in November '17 that I'd have to go to a methadone clinic or weaned down . I chose to wean because the mmt clinic is over 2hr round trip . I would have loved to do it slower like you . I started having WD symptoms at 50mg .
Methadone is a mofo. I was on it for awhile in both a clinical and medical setting. I got off of it by getting on another opiate. I'm an abberant metabolizer-and methadone never held me a full 24hrs. It was a true nightmare.
I was waiting at a light to cross the street. This beautiful white Vette caught the red light and was blasting "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" I think you used the word "chilling," to describe listening to it while feeling vulnerable Great word to describe it. Try "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" That's one of my awake-in-the-middle-of-the-night withdrawal songs. I thought it was so crazy that song was playing at the exact second I was there. I mean, what are the odds? I've had it on my mind since I read it yesterday.
Hik, I'm going through some difficult circumstances right now. In regards to my dope use I'm doing really well Even when I wanted to get some I didn't. I'm on Subutex, following the rules lol. I would cause even worse circumstances if I threw getting high in the mix.
Lingering w/d is difficult. Beyond difficult. But you are getting ready to break through and come out on the other side. Hang on tight you're almost finished. Soon you'll be encouraging someone that got the courage to stop. Because of you.![]()
So true Ash , I remember at about the week mark I tried drinking heavily thinking it would help the WDs , but it magnifies the other symptoms 10x the next day on top of the hangover . You cant get much worse feeling than a hangover on top of WDs .
I don't see how you made it on a airplane for 4 hrs in that condition. The squirmies are a terrible feeling that is basically restless body syndrome. Last Saturday morning after the drinking I didn't feel hung over too bad , but I could definitely tell my WD'S increased . I'm basically 90% done with them at this point , which is why I thought I could drink . I'm heading to wallyworld now for some probiotics to see if it will help my stomach problems. I'm past the imodium days , but still having some gas, belching, and frequent BMs.Hangover+opiate wd= Hell. On. Earth.
Back in December, right after xmas, I went on a work conference to Las Vegas. I was going to use the 3 day trip to detox from opiates, since I was flying (and with my coworkers) but then decided at the last minute that that was a terrible idea and that I should try and bring whatever I could with me to get me through this very important work event. Being right after xmas, I was poor, but I bought as much dope as I could (2-3 grams, can't remember exactly how much right now) and got it onto the plane via my, erm, "lady carry-on" (lol, aka mah vajayjay). Stupid and very risky, esp. considering I was traveling with all of my coworkers, but it worked and I don't regret doing it..I would've been a mess had I not brought anything and potentially lost my job bc of it. However, I had a high tolerance at the time and only brought enough for the trip...not enough for the day commuting home. So...I woke up on the day we were supposed to leave at 7am, my last dope hit being almost 12 hours earlier, and with a massive, 3 days of partying in vegas compounded hangover. That flight home was the worst 4 hours of my fucking life. I was puking, sneezing non stop, shifting in my chair uncomfortably every 2 seconds. The lady next to me kept looking at me like I was about to die or something. The worst part was that my bf was supposed to get me from the airport and there would be no way for me to sneak over to my dealers' house with him with me and the thought of that made the wd even worse not knowing when I would be able to find some relief. Thankfully, when I landed, I called him and he had a load of laundry to finish up before he could head to the airport...so I took the opportunity to quickly uber home, jump in my car and head to my dealers, and bought like 4-5 grams (i won a grand in vegas!) to last me for the week. Anyways, long story short...FUCK BEING HUNGOVER AND IN WD. I think hangovers are one of my biggest opiate triggers, tbh, even still...opiates were always so good at making my hangovers vanish (or at least make me forget about them).
God, I'm SO GLAD I don't have to worry about that shit anymore...finding dope for trips...trying to smuggle it on a plane...having no money to spend on trips bc i spent it all getting enough dope to keep me well. I need to remember this anytime I think about relapsing...
I don't see how you made it on a airplane for 4 hrs in that condition. The squirmies are a terrible feeling that is basically restless body syndrome. Last Saturday morning after the drinking I didn't feel hung over too bad , but I could definitely tell my WD'S increased . I'm basically 90% done with them at this point , which is why I thought I could drink . I'm heading to wallyworld now for some probiotics to see if it will help my stomach problems. I'm past the imodium days , but still having some gas, belching, and frequent BMs.
Ashley, I'm doing as good as I can . My leg strength is improving slowly. I can actually stand for about 30min without trying to find a chair . My legs are still restless and insomnia is a problem still. The trazadone is losing its effectiveness. I can get to sleep , but only for about 3-4 hrs .