Not So Good, Not so bad

Tonight is Monday April 16. I am down to 5mg. of Methadone. This morning was the worst as I did not take my full 5mg. at once. I was confused and took only 2.5mg. I then realized my mistake and corrected it right away. It was the worst morning I have had yet. This concerns me as I wonder how I will be on 0mg.. Withdrawals are hard. If anyone ever reads this that is thinking about tapering off and a addictive opiate, particularily Methadone, I would suggest a slower taper down period than what I chose. I generally suffer for at least one day of the first drop down to the next lower level. I am now taking Vistaril which is helping considerably. It is not impossible. Tell people what is going on with you. You might be surprised by the amount of support you will receive. There may be people who judge you in a different manner than they would of other people. That is their problem not yours. Ask for prayer, prayer does make things go better. It is true. I am getting tired now I must go. Godd night for now. Peace.

Last Thursday: Triumph!

The day started on a positive note: I slept a good amount of time into the morning. I awoke feeling more refreshed than I have since I began this taper. This morale boosting day lasted into the early morning hours into the next day. absolutely no withdrawal symptoms This was the last day of 10mg. of Methadone.
Next was going to prove my fortitude down to the very marrow of my soul.