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Oobs everything you say I can relate to. Responsible job, dealing with all sorts of drugs and giving them up and codeine being the hardest of them all.
You’re right, we all need to be so proud of what we are achieving. And without medical intervention. Its impressive.
I really really really pray that I never have to go through this again. I want to be a success
Have the best day everyone xx
Wow that’s amazing Oobs!
You are so right about the lack of rock bottom. Relatively easy to find with alcohol but it just isnt the same with codeine.
We really have to dig deep to find our reasons/motivations. Its fantastic you have found yours.
Also there are a million little things to back up why you don’t want to go back. don’t forget those 🙂
Evening everyone.
How are you doing?
Day 33 for me and although I still have residual issues, they are much better. Some days still feel a bit rubbish but others are not too bad. It is such a process and the only way is through. We’ve all got this.
Hope everyone had a decent day xx
Oh Dotty, you are so not alone. I too miss the feelings it gave me. Nothing quite like it at all and it did wrap me in a protective hug. BUT the cons outweighed the pro’s tenfold and more and its not the right way to live.
We will get through this and be able to leave this stuff behind I can promise that, and life will provide its own brightness that will truly be priceless when it comes
It really is! Sometimes I could run, walk for miles and do all sorts of things with that false energy. Today at day 32 I am still feeling a bit tired at times. They really do a number on us for sure!
You will definitely get there Dotty. It just takes a while for the brain to make its own endorphins after being flooded by Codeine. Codeine gives such a massive rush of dopamine that the brain feels it doesn’t need to make its own neurochemicals for a while and that’s why we feel so rubbish. However, like the liver, the brain does regenerate its good hormones but it does take a bit of time. Waiting is painful but that’s what we must do. The other thing you might be able to try to boost your own endorphins is light exercise if you can. Even going for a walk outside helps or spending some time in nature. Its a process and we have to be patient. Something that I and probably most of us lack 🙂 xx
No of course not. You will learn to manage without them but you have to work at it rather than hanging on to what was. Have you thought of joining an online recovery group or similar?
Its a process, but we can all be happy again without this drug xx
Hi Star, I have never tapered, but I have read that 10% reduction per week is a decent idea. However, I think it depends very much how you feel. You are doing brilliantly cutting down from 15 to 5. Well done xx
Hi guys,
Dotty, that restlessness is awful. Ive had it too a bit today. Head needs to be busy to keep me sane too. It passes thankfully
Star, for me it was constipation until I stopped taking them then diarrhoea. Maybe you have a polyp? My hubs had them and they were removed easily enough. Bet you can’t wait to get this matter sorted. How are you doing on the codeine front?
5 yrs, yes I worked out the amount I would save too, it was phenomenal. I have only been off them 31 days but my bank balance is already much healthier and it really does feel good! I am thinking of booking some time away in September. Although I am scared as holidays are a trigger for me. Always needed to take my pills before and it will be a test for me. I just hope the angst doesn’t overwhelm and lessen the enjoyment of going away.
Keep up the good work everyone. It really is so worthwhile xx
Good points well made!
Yes, that is all so true xx
Hi all,
I hope everyone is OK this evening and had a decent enough day?
What I really don’t get, is why GPs keep prescribing them month after month? I had my hip replaced and got 2 weeks of tablets, when I broke my leg I got a big pack of I think 100 tramadol but that was it. GPs know they are addictive so not sure what the thinking behind them is.
I also do not understand how NP, Solpadiene an panadeine etc are sold OTC. I think they are banned in Australia but it just seems so risky as we all know.
End of rant 🙂
Hi Star,
Brilliant work cutting down the way you have. How are you feeling?
Re liver damage, I haven’t heard anyone say that they have lasting damage and like Mads says, the liver will regenerate given the right circumstances. Its great you are getting checked out though.
Try and stay calm and keep working at reducing/quitting. Will you tell the doctor what has happened?
Best wishes and stick around for support, it really does help in these difficult times xx
And I am grateful to you Mads! Incredibly.
Day 30 tomorrow !! xx
That’s so kind of you to say Dotty.
If sharing my story helps anyone at all, I am happy.
That is something I have to learn as part of my recovery. I am not always as gentle with myself as perhaps I could be 🙂
Thank you for those lovely words, it means a lot xx