Methadone withdrawl ok for a few days, then sick again?

i started taking morphine liquid and tablets just the tablets add up to about 140 ml a day plus the liquid on top (300ml bottle every 7days) i have had my op on my back and feel that i dont want or need to be on the morphine any longer, so i stopped taking it and all of a sudden i realise that i felt like i was going to die! horrible, week, flu like symptoms, muscles aching, cant sleep, just horrible. i have decided to just stop. as of today.. i want to go cold turkey and get this poison out of my system, what i need to know is how long will i feel ill for, as i know i will be counting down the days, any info, anyone please.. i feel cold turkey is best for my personality, i dont want to drag it out i want it over asap, is there anything i can get over counter to help with the horrid affects of withdrawal.. im really frightened as i was not prepared for this, i feel like a junkie, being dependant on fags get on my nerves never mind morphine! please help me someone  samantha x

Please be careful... I went cold turkey from fentanyl 2 times by myself and the 2nd time almost killed me. Fentanyl is 100x stronger than morphine, but the symptoms are the same across the board. Have plenty of gatorade (sub for your preference) with in arms reach, a bucket and tissues/towels at your bed side. If you have access to medical supplies/meds, an alpha blocker (patch) is recommended and perhaps ativan unless there's an abuse issue with benzos.
I see your post is 2 weeks old, if you haven't kicked yet and still want info, just update this thread with how you're doing and I'll give you much more detailed info on exactly what you can expect so you'll have a little less anxiety.