Starting To Slowly Taper Off Of Methadone.
UpdatedIt's a breath of fresh air to read when people get off of the methadone with ease, but I do hope I get a response. I am in the same boat as everyone. I'm 36 and up until I started MMT I was genetically TINY, never weighing over 110lbs. I have gained 85 lbs. 85!!! I went from being a pretty girl to having zero self esteem. I love fashion and have always looked my best. Although my face hasn't changed (too much) I look pregnant. I'm so unhappy about it. I'm fat and just cannot stand to look at myself. I workout and limit my sugar to 13 grams per day, yet nothing helps. My life should be at it's best right now. 2 years ago while our daughter Olivia was just 6 months old, she and I lost her father to an OD. I've remained clean, am a great mother and am currently in school to get my CASAC( credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor) so my daughter and I can live a good life. I'm also program assistant to project safe point, which is a harm reduction program for IV drug users. When I first kicked opiates I did it with little physical withdrawal symptoms. I have been on 90mls of methadone for under 4 years and after long consideration I have decided that on Monday I am going to speak with the doctor and slowly start to taper off. I have heard horrendous stories about kicking methadone and am petrified. Is there any advice you can give other than to slowly taper? I'm ready. It's my time. If anyone has any POSITIVE feedback please reply! Thanks in advance and everyone keep fighting the good fight..................................I did end up seeing the Dr at my clinic and am down 10 mls. Now I'm going to go down 5 every other week. This is my second time going down 10 mls so technically it's been 20 mls and I don't feel a thing from that. Even though I have a good support system and my recovery is in place I'm so scared of relapsing when I'm off. Also, when will the weight come off? Positive feedback only please and thank you!
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