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Hi there Finally, Welcome to you!
Sounds like you have had some very difficult times in your life. I so sorry to hear that. I have never tapered (don’t have the discipline) but I know some people who have. From what I have read, some recommend dropping 10% of your dose per week to stave off the worst of withdrawals. Some have done quicker of course. It can take a long time to come off completely.
Is your goal to be completely clean before Vegas? The holiday sounds amazing ! If so, I would say you will still be tapering while away. If you are going to continue your taper while away, that would be doable if you have the discipline to stick to it.
Whatever you decide, stick around. Support really helps with this tricky addiction.
Well done on attempting this, its definitely doable and taking codeine in any form is no way to live. Sounds like you have built a great life that’s worth hanging on to xx
Hey Ami, I think you are not alone in slip ups. What I found over the years was that those slips became a habit all of their own. I would quit, slip, quit and it was a cycle. You don’t have to do that. Stick close, grab some support (really really does help) and put this behind you like it sounds you want to xx P..s many moons ago I used to take heroin, it is a nasty nasty drug but it can be beaten and you can definitely do it.
Dotty, amazing work! I would be very surprised if you felt perfect at this stage. It does take time but each day gives that little push to keep going and the confidence to know you can. The magnesium seems to be helping which is great. Love hearing your success xx
So glad you didn’t go the OTC route! This stage like all of them passes but it can seem like a very long time.
Yes, the magnesium will be absorbed through the skin. It is thought that is the best absorption as it goes straight through to the bloodstream without having to metabolised via the liver.
How did you sleep Dotty?
Whoop!! Congratulations Dotty!
Re magnesium I have read today about a number of ladies who take it and get great results. Did you get the spray? I would play around and see what suits. If it is tablets, I would say take regularly as they will need to build up. But the spray could probably be used as and when. However, if it was me and was plagued with a problem, I would use daily to start until I was confident that it was doing what it needs xx
Hello, how is everyone doing today? xx
I would imagine you will follow a similar path to anyone with an opiate addiction so you are on track!
I read about magnesium spray for restless legs. Have you tried it?
You are doing so well, just get through day by day xx
Re energy, I am feeling much better at day 18. Its a gradual thing and hard to notice with other stuff going on. But last night I was keen to take my dogs out again in the evening which had been really hard up until then.
Sweet dreams Dotty and here’s to a restful night xx
Hi Dotty, your day 1 has to be whenever you want it to be and feel’s right in my book.
This is what I did. I took my last 2 pills at 5am 23/06. I started my day 1 just after midnight so 24/06.
However, the most important thing is that you are not taking them and whatever you feel comfortable with is the right thing to do.
Keep on rockin’ Dotty. You absolutely have this xxx
Amazing work Dotty! As Mads says, each day you will notice little changes that show you are healing and getting further away from this horrible drug.
The counting, the stress and fear will all be a distant memory. I wrote down my reasons why popping pills no longer worked for me and they resonate today more than ever. Even when I was feeling terrible, it helped to go back and check why I was putting myself through this turmoil.
Mads, your cupboard full of codeine would send me over the edge 🙂
Have a lovely day ladies xx
If you did alcohol (such a socially accepted norm) then you can do codeine.
I would say for physical Withdrawal, the first 5 -7 days is the worst . After that I found the mental stuff really tough to deal with. I just felt so low. BUT like everything both good and bad, it doesn’t last. Keep your goal firmly in your mind and take one day at a time. If you are an AA person, you will be familiar with ODAAT. Small chunks might be easier than thinking forever.
I too gave up alcohol as I am generally an addictive person and like you, my dad had issues.
So proud of you Dotty! xx
Hey Dotty, Im here !You might want to quit sominex or see how you get on with less but if you are still getting runs, hang on to Imodium for a bit. It sounds like the sominex might be making you feel weird. I still felt pretty rubbish on day 4 but didn’t have restless body/legs at all.
You are doing so well you know !!
Dotty that’s amazing! You are over the hump my friend. Well done. How do you feel energy wise? Mentally? And also your physical pain is that under control?
Very proud of you! xx
Aww thank you for the lovely words Mads. That’s so kind xx
You got this Dotty! You are doing brilliantly and I am right behind you. Sweet dreams lovely xx
Hi Ladies !
Fantastic attitude Dotty and yes you can absolutely do this. Its so fab you have a plan and your determination shines through! Spending time away with the grands will be a blessing I’m sure. The doom feeling will pass quite quickly in my case. Awful when it happens though.
Today was the first da I woke with no anxiety! Had a headache but an ibuprofen sorted that! I feel a huge sense of relief just now and all sorts of feelings of gratitude which I like.
Mads its so lovely to see you flying. I am happy for you with your dreams and plans now a reality!
I hope you both have a lovely day. Big hugs xxx