AboutCrystal Expertise I can answer questions on substance abuse and addiction as well as possible ideas for abstinence and groups. I have been a substance abuse counseling specialist for 5 years. I cannot give medically diagnose but can give accurate advice and helpful ideas.
Experience I have been a substance abuse counselor for five years and have detoxed clients off of all drugs and alcohol.
Education/Credentials I have a minor in addiction,an A.A. in Juvenile Justice and am working on my B.A in Criminal Justice with addiction. I have worked with doctors who specialize in medical detox and have 10 years nursing field experience.
Question I have been taking 100mg of methadone for almost 3 years and just 12 days ago went cold turkey and would never wish this feeling on anybody I'm still not feeling myself very fatigue alot of panic attacks cannot sit still very uncomfortable how much longer do I have
Answer Steve,
First of all, why did you choose to go cold turkey instead of slowly coming off? I wouldn't wish that on anyone either. Do you have a history of seizures at all and can you tell me what your symptoms are and how bad they are on a 1 to 10 scale? Are you taking anything to help with the symptoms and can you see a doctor who can help with these symptoms? Each individual detoxes differently and at an individual pace, there is no set date or time.
