Hi Ameila,
I think you and I have a lot in common – we’ve both come of codeine and realised the physical part is the easier bit – the mental part – the cravings and relapses are the second.
I guess there are few ways to go – join a support group – there are a few, pay a therapist, or try to find out why you have the addiction.
For me, I have a really stressful job, I’m well paid but have huge costs at home and live a very frugal life because of that.
I’m trying to find a way to become happier – so I’m trying to find a new job and perhaps even move to a cheaper part of the country so my incredible size mortgage is smaller.
Codiene itself is not that harmful unless you overdose or have an accident driving etc, its the nurofen etc that damages your stomach. So if you can taper off without the nurofen plus you might find your stomach improves. Also immodium do a stomach settler version which is quite effective for stomach pain.
I am in a place now where codeine doesn’t even give me any good feelings – even at 600mg – which is a massive dose. I’m hoping for that reason logic will stop me from buying more – that, and finances – I could have bought a very nice car or motorbike for what I’ve spent on codeine!
Good luck!