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Hi Andrew,
Having someone close help you is invaluable I told me wife and it made the whole experience so much easier. It might be a good idea to withdraw whilst off work because it is so hard as you know and you will be a different person for the first few weeks, here if you need me mate good luck
Hi Andrew
That’s a fairly low dose so you can be off to a good start mate !
My main struggle was the depression that set in I felt like it was never gunna end I didn’t want to interact with my kids I didn’t want to do anything but sit on the sofa, I’d say after about 6 weeks it was completely gone tho but each week from week 2-3 it got better and better you just need to tell yourself that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that it DOES get better it 100% gets better and you get back to normal. All it is is your brain re-wiring itself to cope without codeine and it takes time and patience so remember that there was a you before codeine and you do not need it to function my friend.
Let me know if there’s any particular things you would like to know or advice on
Hi Lewy what situation is that ?
Hi Andrew
You’ve made the first step admitting it and wanting to quit so we’ll done. My advice is don’t beat around the bush with quitting just pick your day and stop cold turkey that’s what I done, I was taking codeine for 10 years and like you it was N+ I’ve been stopped now 2 month and feeling great. When you stopped on holiday for the 7-8 days you will have been going thru physical withdrawals which is as you described the flu symptoms, aches and sweats but usually that’s over in a week so it’s a shame you went back on them when you got back but you just were not prepared by the sounds of it. I’m not exactly sure what advice you need/want but I’m happy to help any way I can I’ve been in your shoes and came out the other side and it’s totally worth it mate. How long you been taking them for and what is your current dosage ? Let me know and good luck
Hi needachat.
Firstly how long is it since you went cold turkey ? If it’s been a while the dependency usually sets in around 2 weeks but if it’s only been a few weeks since you quit then that could be shorter.
I never had any respiratory issues when I was addicted so I can’t offer any advice on that I’m afraid. I took the stuff for 10+ years and I’m 6-7 weeks into recovery now and I’d say I’m 90% back to the person I was
Hey Purrdy !
First of all well done on making the first steps and admitting your addiction and secondly well done in telling those close to you that’s the problem halved instant !
I myself was addicted to codeine on and off for around 12 years !
I quit cold turkey imo was the best way for me and my circumstances. In the beginning it was hell the physical withdrawals are a walk in the lark compared to the mental withdrawals it took approx 2-3 weeks for my body to feel normal again but the mental side wasn’t as quick but I’m 6 weeks clean on Friday and I’m 95% towards the person I was before I feel fantastic ! And you will too, it was hard especially in the first 2 weeks I was living in the moment thinking the depression would never go away and it would be like this forever but I can tell you from experience that it DOES get better and easier each day that passes.
I’m here to give you any advice you need because as good as it is telling your loved ones and medical professionals they still don’t quite understand exactly what we are going thru and how hard it really is.
Good luck on your journey you will absolutely smash it !
Keep us posted !
Sorry to hear your brothers story that’s awful.
It sounds to me like he is smoking heroin but when the high isn’t good or fast enough he will move onto injecting again, I hope he gets the help he needs and I hope he lets you in so you can help.
Hi MrsB
I’m an ex addict myself and I’m sure my wife thinks similar to you but she just trusts me she doesn’t constantly ask me if I’m okay etc so maybe give him the benefit of the doubt and if you just want some reassurance then look in all the places he would usually hide stuff instead and get reassurance from not finding anything.
My addiction wasn’t alcohol but My uncle was an alcoholic for 30 years and we are close enough that I’d know when he had been drinking as I’m sure your husband would have things he does after a drink, my uncle was he talked and talked and talked, so then we’d know he had been drinking so maybe think if there was anything your husband would do when drinking ? The trust tho will just come back in time I’d imagine so just be patient and keep giving your husband support he’s made a massive improvement in his and your life by quitting the drink and it was likely the most hardest thing he’s ever done. By the way my Uncle is now 3 years sober so yes people do change and stay clean no matter then length of time 🙂
Hope this helps in some way and keep us posted even for a chat or a vent
All the best.
Hi Jess how you doing ?
I’m a recovering addict myself and see it from your partners side I fully understand addiction altho I’ve never been an alcoholic.
My advice to you altho I feel for your partner and his situation is that you need to be away from him, you can only help him if he wants to get clean and he wants the help
It’s worrying that he’s abusive there is no excuse for abuse wether it’s verbal or physical I would never dream of abusing my wife in any way no matter how “smashed” I was or wasn’t no matter if she caught me on a lie and also no means no especially in the bedroom altho you are partners and obviously be openly sexual with each other if you say no then you are not giving consent and if you are not giving consent then that legally is called rape and I really am sorry to read what you’re going thru.
I hope you’re okay
You need to do what’s best and safe for you and your kids
Keep us posted
Hi Jaleigh really sorry to read about your sons illnesses I have 2 kids of my own and would be so worried and stressed also in your shoes. I get the crying all night my daughter was the same and it’s hard really hard but eventually they grow past it, they say the first 6 month is the hardest.
As for the codeine addiction have you told anyone close about it ? I myself am on day 16 clean and starting to feel much better. I told my wife straight tho so that she would understand and help me thru the withdrawals, the physical side has all but gone now but I’m left with some slight depression in the form of no motivation or energy. Excercise is key and just forcing yourself to do the little things even tho you don’t want too because when it’s done you get that sense of accomplishment which is great. I’ve also used this forum and connected with others to help me thru so I’m here for you and will offer any advice I can. Feel free to ask any questions of me or even if you just wanna talk.
Get back to me and all the best you can beat your addiction just believe in yourself.
No problem keep us updated on your progress and stay strong just remember a few weeks from now the vast majority of withdrawal symptoms have gone and you’ll be free for life and healthy and it’s so worth it !
Hi Amelia I’m currently day 13 clean and unfortunately the insomnia is still here although not as bad as in the beginning it’s just part of the withdrawal I’m afraid. Things to do tho:
Excercise before bed.
Bath before bed.
No caffeine at all.
Eat 2 bananas at night.
Or you can do what I’ve done and buy Nytol from the chemist and take 2 before bed, bad side of this tho is it can make your restlessness more servere it’s luck of the draw I guess.
Well done and good luck tomorrow.
Hey Janette how’s it going ?
Hi Roger, what constipation pains ? In withdrawal it’s usually the total reverse.