... nothing withput methadone. I am able to work and take care of my babies and I quite honestly have not been this happy on a long long time. However, its time to ween off of it now. Im mentally ready. My question is this: Should I get into top physical shape before I do this? I mean, will it help even a little bit?
I have been on methadone for 3 years now, and it honestly saved my life. I know my life would be?
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- 20 Jul 2012 by Lifesaver23
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- opiate withdrawal, pain, methadone
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balbanese20 Jul 2012
Yes it will help, but you need a dr on board, cuz you don't just wean off this stuff without help, solid medical help (and I don't mean a meth clinic). A recovery group would be a good thing to add to the mix. 3 years? If you do this right, plan om 6-8, 7-12 months to make a smooth landing. And believe me, I know what I'm talking about. Best to you, hope this helps.
subzero5820 Jul 2012
Hi Lifesaver23, staying in good physical shape is something you def should be doing already. some people gain too much wieght or just get a bit lazy on many meds that give you a state of well being. start taking walks and keep it up during your whole taper. but balbanese is right about a good doctor and counseling. finding groups like AA/NA are another very importent part of the process.dont rush to get off of your meds either. take it slow and level off at every decress. And remember HALT, Hungry,Angry,Lonely, Tired. HALT is one of the things I learned are warning signs of relapse. not to say you are gonna relaps but keep those 4 things in mind. It cant hurt to watch out for the signs. good luck and keep us posted... pete
Anonymous 21 Jul 2012
Hello Lifesaver23... I just want to let you know that it's great seeing someone else here who can say that they owe their life to Methadone!! If it weren't for methadone and the clinic I go to, and the staff there... I would have been dead a long time ago and I wouldn't be where I am today! I have been on the program many years longer than you... everyone is different... some people can wean off after a certain amount of time and some people are on it for life. I myself will more than likely be on Methadone for life... but I do know many people who have weaned off and have had success doing so! But I do want to give you some advice if you don't mind... first off... PLEASE... make sure that the MAIN reason that you are going to wean off is because of YOU!! Don't do it for anyone else or anything else except you!! Because if you do it for your kids or your spouse, etc., it won't work! I promise you that, and I know because I've been there. Also...
22 Jul 2012
Why, if methadone has helped so well, is it necessary to wean off now? I, also am on methadone, am 36 yrs old in Az and have been on it since I was 20. I was addicted to pain killers and knew I wasn't ready to quit but had been Dr. Shopping and after a DEA agent paid me a visit at my apt. with a long list of every doc and script I had filled and threatening to investigate further and possibly press charges, I had no choice. Methadone literally saved me, and I am still on it, stable, sober, healthy, and not planning on changing what has been working. I go to the same clinic I have been going to for 12 years and have since educated myself extensively about addiction, methadone, drugs, etc. I have tried a few times through the years to stop the methadone. I went to a very intensive and effective and respected program in Fl. But after 6 mos off of it I was still in miserable withdraw despite the detox and everything. It was horrible.
808wahine...25 Jul 2012
aloha, im on a taper off of percocet 10/325, eating healthy and non fast and fatty foods, excersize and alot of rest. also be sure you have a strong support group or you will have a harder time to taper like i do. its very painfull and unless one has gone thru a opiate taper and withdrawl, they will not know how to support you. i sill struggle from time to time. im still tapering but not as quick as id like. its very uncomfortable and i always get restless leg and arm syndrome and what i call the ibby jibbys. best wishes to you, leanne
moze102629 Jul 2012
Lifesaver - I'm 28 days off suboxone and I believe exercise will definitely help. "top physical shape" is going to help tremendously. I do walks, some running and intense workouts twice a week with my niece who is a personal trainer. Those workdays are 100% better then my less/no active days. Hope this helps. Good luck.
subzero58
29 Jul 2012
great advise moze. nice to see you jumpin in to help. good lookin out dude.
drposh7630 Jul 2012
I have been on MMT for 8 out of the last 9 and a half years. Was forced to quit cold turkey off of 120 mgs when I found myself in jail for possession. I did 13 months in jail and prison cause of this. I will never go back to buying pills on the blackmarket. I have chronic pain in my back from a gunshot wound and that is how I got addicted. If you are serious about tapering off then you need to think about the consequences. It is always a very long painful process. I do think that being in good shape can definitely help. Try to exercise as this will increase production and release of your endorphins, even if it is no more than walking a short while. I have been where you are but I know that if I quit I will be back on pills shortly so for me, MMT will more than likely be permanent. Good luck, and GOD bless you!
subzero58
30 Jul 2012
Very nice answer drposh76. sounds like you had to learn the hard way too. If mmt is right for you then go for it. Whatever helps you stay off the streets and out of those other places then your doing the right thing. jail detox sucks more then I would wish on my worst enemy. Not that I have any enemies but you know what I mean.Nice to have another methadone advocate aboard... subzero58... pete
kymsu8 Mar 2013
Yes it will help but even the best of shape people with drawl if not done correctly.exercise helps replace endorphines while you tapper .only tapper 5mg per 7-10 days you will be fine. being in shape dont help if you dont tapper correctly.just remember it can be done with just a little discomfort tappering 5mg every 7-10 days .no matter what physical shape,your body adjust to your dose usually after 3-4 days when tappering.take something for energy 9maybe 5hr energy drinks ,walk something ,also vitamin/mineral daily. .hot baths thomas recipe at the end .you can do it stick with it for you are on the right track.good luck ,let us know .
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Thank you so much for the advice. And, you are right about it being nice to hear from someone else who has something positive to say about methadone. I know methadone isnt for everyone, but it was definitely for me! I dont know when Im going to start my detox but I plan to go VERY slow. I may even change my mind. Im really scared to live without it. It has turned my life around in sooo many positive ways. And, yeah it would be great to have a Doctor on board, but thats not going to happen around here. I live in a very ignorant small town and Im a nurse. So, if I were to confide in a Dr around here, word would get out fast and Id get fired. I travel 2 hours for my methadone once a week (4 hours roundtrip) We have a clinic right here in my town, but like I said, its a small town and I wouldnt be able to work at our hospital if anyone were to find out. I think its a shame that methadone is considered a taboo. We dont get credit for changing our lives. That alone is the biggest shame of all!
I am so sorry that you have to worry about losing your job because you are an addict! That is illegal! I know that you are a nurse, but, it is illegal to fire someone for addiction if they are in treatment!! and it's obvious that you've been in treatment for many years!! But I understand why you don't want ppl in your town to know because they could fire you and say that it's because of something else to cover their asses! That said... you seem to be doing well and if I were you, I would just continue to do it the way that you are and do what you feel is right for you! Just continue to take it slow and if you change your mind that's fine...
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many ppl are on methadone for life and it works for them! You have had great success with the program as have I, so continue to go slow and please know that I will be thinking of you and praying for you, and if you ever need to talk to someone who's in the same boat as you , you know where to find me on here!! also, just say the word and I will give you my contact info. for facebook so we can talk there if you want... Good luck hon! :)
I just wanted to add my 2 cents to this coment its for recoveredgirl and Lifesaver23,the rest of you can agree or disagree. Cause I do care. what the 2 of you have shared with this site is the reason I stick around here. Be it methadone,suboxone,subutex,benzo's or anti depressents any medication that helps a person to get their life back on track is not only worth looking into,it just might save your life. Or the life of a family member a loved one and even friends.These drugs are parts of a toolbox we all must have and keep in good working order to servive in today's world. Counseling,therapy,AA and NA meetings,recovery groups and this website are such powerful tools we need to be appreciative for them and all the people out there that make the system work.Do what you need to do. Handle your business it whatever way that makes you a better person.You 2 girls are an inspiration to me when I see the help and caring you have shown in your answers and coments.well done ladies... pete
I am another miracle whose alive thanks to methadone! I had heard all the horror stories and was too scared to get help, trying for 30 yrs going cold turkey only to keep relasping after a few days/months. But a friend started going to the meth clinic nearly 5 years ago and when I saw the change in her I decided to give it a try. Well I've been on methadone for 4 years now, haven't relasped any so far and I can say without a doubt METHADONE SAVED MY LIFE!!! I will probably be on it for life but thanks to methadone, I have a great normal life. Something I always only dreamed of before methadone! It's all in what you really want and if you work the program. I only wished people wouldn't discouraged others whether it's horror stories or what about wanting to stop abusing drugs because anybody that wants to stop abusing drugs is a wonderful thing!
GOOD FOR YOU BMOOKS!!! AND THANKS SUBZERO FOR YOUR COMMENTS!! I always love seeing that there is support out there for those of us on the maintenance drugs!! :)))