Methadone Detox: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: How will i feel when i start getting farther down on my methadone detox?

(Posted by: cathy l on 2012-02-02 05:22:22)

I am sad to say i have been on it for 20 years..it saved my life.i never allowed myself to go higher then 80mgs.. there are people on 600mgs...i am scared to get off..i don't wanna go back to the life style i had before meth..i couldnt hold a job, was in and out of jail, tried treatment centers, Asked God for help, I tried being hyptozied, with no results.. nothing worked except methadone..ive been working at the same job for 12 years now, i have not been back to jail, I have a car, a home, found God again.. but i am not happy being on meth anymore..i have a love hate thing with it..i'm down to 59mgs...but am starting to get scared..lots of anxiety...are there any addicts out here, who choose to go on methadone and are now trying or have successfully detoxed from the program..would you share your story...

Posted by: belle on 2012-02-02, 07:10:58

First, don't be afraid! You have come so far so why start doubting yourself now....you CAN do this! You know the consequences if you go back to the "old you " and you are strong enough NOW to reject the temptations. Honestly the 59mg probably isn't even doing anything for you, you are just using it as a crutch in a sense because you THINK that you have to have something to prevent going back to the "old you ".............I doubt you will feel any different than you do now with such a minimal dose so I would continue weaning down and just go forward with life as you have been and leave the "old you " in the past where it belongs...........stay strong my friend, you got this!! :)