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On Methadone For Depression Since Long. Will I Die Because Of Using It So Long ?

I have been on methadone for 23 years ,clinic had me on 205,I am no longer on clinic,found aDr. that put me on it after i almost died on Suboxone,I knew when my husband died of cancer he was dropping me.I have detoxed on my own to 20mgs,can not to get any lower without having so much depression i want to die,will i die after 23 years on it.I can not put my son through this after loosing his Dad but I am loosing it.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Depression is a serious illness and there are treatment options available for it.
Severe depression can be associated with the self harm thoughts that you are describing. In your best interest and in the interest of your son, it would be best to seek the assistance of a doctor who would be able to evaluate you for depression and initiate appropriate treatment.

If appropriate medication can be started and continued, your illness should improve.

Methadone is indicated for drug addiction detox and as a maintenance medication.
It is not normally used to treat depression.

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On Methadone For Depression Since Long. Will I Die Because Of Using It So Long ?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Depression is a serious illness and there are treatment options available for it. Severe depression can be associated with the self harm thoughts that you are describing. In your best interest and in the interest of your son, it would be best to seek the assistance of a doctor who would be able to evaluate you for depression and initiate appropriate treatment. If appropriate medication can be started and continued, your illness should improve. Methadone is indicated for drug addiction detox and as a maintenance medication. It is not normally used to treat depression. I hope this helps