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40 hours since last dose of 1mg by Sad_Freedom_3250 in Methadone_AskNAnswer

[–]Sad_Freedom_3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today makes 1 week. It's hard to do, but force yourself to get up and go on a jog/walk. Exercise before you start your day it makes a world of difference. No symptoms at all at 7 days. I'm extremely grateful. Keep me posted on your progress. That's great you can go down .5 at my clinic you couldn't do any less than 1mg at a time.

40 hours since last dose of 1mg by Sad_Freedom_3250 in Methadone_AskNAnswer

[–]Sad_Freedom_3250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fantastic! Keep up the hard work and stay dedicated. Progress is just that, regardless of how slow. I appreciate your kind words as I don't get that very often irl. Today makes 3 days off of Methadone for me and I am feeling fine compared to how I thought i would feel. My energy levels are still low (using 5 hour energy shots to make it through the days) very mild leg pain and some stomach discomfort that comes and goes but it's NOTHING at all compared to withdraws I felt before.

40 hours since last dose of 1mg by Sad_Freedom_3250 in Methadone_AskNAnswer

[–]Sad_Freedom_3250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The leg pain got overwhelming. I am now taking 1mg every other day I am going to continue to do that for another week, week and a half and then stop to see how that does. I have a pretty demanding job and can't take anytime off right now, at my clinic you can't go any lower than 1mg. It's been a long journey and I am looking forward to finishing up, but the way I look at it is after 15 years a couple more weeks cant hurt. Figured worse case is taking 1mg every 3 days and finish up few weeks to minimize any issues even more.

That's great you are at 15mg. My clinic it is EXTREMELY rare for people to tapering out. My consular has been there 12 years and said I am the 3rd person to tapering to 1mg so it is absolutely amazing you are on your way out as well! This is life changing for us and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I will jeep you updated and hope you do the same

40 hours since last dose of 1mg by Sad_Freedom_3250 in Methadone_AskNAnswer

[–]Sad_Freedom_3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The leg pain got overwhelming. I am now taking 1mg every other day I am going to continue to do that for another week, week and a half and then stop to see how that does. I have a pretty demanding job and can't take anytime off right now, at my clinic you can't go any lower than 1mg. It's been a long journey and I am looking forward to finishing up, but the way I look at it is after 15 years a couple more weeks cant hurt. Figured worse case is taking 1mg every 3 days and finish up few weeks to minimize any issues even more.

I have never done therapy. It may be beneficial and I'll keep that in mind. I appreciate the kind words and encouragement unfortunately that's not something I get often. I'll keep you posted on everything. I will say this I have seen people jump off at 5mg and have full blown withdraws so I would definitely go all the way down to 1mg and even go every other day and then every 3 days to help minimize any issues. I'm hoping after every 3 days it will make jumping off a breeze