Hi Anja, I think you’re amazing! You got through day 4 with all you’ve got going on. I’m proud of you!!
Pain everywhere, low mood, no energy or motivation is all normal withdrawal. It’s horrible but day 3/4 are the worst. The physical symptoms from withdrawal will start to ease. You might feel very low then for awhile as you’re brain learns to cope with no codeine.
You are not failing your family! You are doing this for them! This is all temporary and it will pass. Be kind to yourself!
Getting pain management for your fibromyalgia is important to stay off codeine so once you get the energy, make that GP appointment. They will find something else. They can try different meds until they get the one for you.
As you say, the pills make you think you feel good but the fact it causes such distress when we stop taking them, shows how much damage those pills are doing to us. You can do this. I’m rooting for you and I hope tomorrow will be better!
Talk to us if you need anything. You are not alone xxx