[andrewjamesd]

Yeah you’re right, it is a low dose. But it’s still as hard to come off them completely. Dyhdrocodeine is meant to be twice as strong codeine as it’s a semi-synthetic doubly potent drug.

Even now when I’m trying to sleep I’m getting brain ‘zaps’ which are scary. I also have sleep paralysis which is even worse, and it’s getting worse still.

I also suffer from depression although it comes and goes. I feel like I should really stay on these tablets until I have a week or two off work – I don’t want it to effect me as colleagues will notice a difference. Like I said I’ve tried it before and it was absolute hell. I really want to do it but it scares me.

Having someone to help me through it would be easier I think.

[andrewjamesd]

Thank you for replying. I wasn’t sure if anyone would…

I physically and mentally suffered and couldn’t take any more of it. I was severely sleep deprived and in my head this was the only way to get some much needed sleep.

I suffered from anxiety and I feel like the codeine suppressed it.

I’ve been taking codeine solidly for around 3-4 years, various doses. I went down to 30-60mg maybe 2-3 times a day which I thought I was really good, but it’s not quite good enough.

Currently I’m taking 90mg of Diphenydramine 2-3 times per day.

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