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Hey Everyone, sorry not been here in ages. Life has been very busy. I’ve managed to successfully get down to two DHC with the option of two-four cocodamol if needed. Hoping to stabilise here for a bit and then remove the co codamol. I have enough tablets for my taper and finally told my friend who gets them I no longer want or need any. They’ve agreed not to offer me them anymore. Im struggling mentally just now. My stomach is churning constantly but no this will settle once my body settles at this new dose. Hope everyone is well. J x
Hi Stacey, Jonathan here – how are you coping? I’m currently tapering and down too two tablets a day. I’m in the same boat mood swings and crying a lot I’ve actually had to take some time off work this week. Be kind to yourself whilst your going through this – run a bath. Watch tv try anything to keep your mind off it. You are right in what you say tho. You will need to go through this if you don’t now. I wish your luck 🙂 x
Thank you Dotty, I managed to source some of the melts.
I had a bad day on Thursday at work and took ten I actually hadn’t even realised.
Anyways my body seems to have settled just now at 8-10.
Which Im ok about just now until after my holiday where the hard work will really start.
I actually didn’t take any from 6pm yesterday until 1pm today – but wow the sore head and the bone pain was terrible.
Hopefully after my holiday I can get back to tapering further down 🙂 hope you are well.
Hey Casey,
Yea I’ve went from >20 to no more than ten now – still sitting at 7 for the day so I may finish short today ????
I’ve not decided what to do yet. I think I should stabilise on ten just now then when I come back my holiday. Starting dropping 1 tablet per day every week.
My plan is to go to 9… then 8 and so on. If I don’t need to go CT I won’t – however I’m determined to get off them so I might just take the plunge.
That’s two weeks aways worry lol ???? keeping it to the day just now.
Hopefully it won’t be as a bad regardless as if tapered down loads.
Thank you enjoy the rest of your night too. I’m currently lying with three fans at all angles trying to get some air ????
Jx
Hey Everyone 🙂
I hope were all well. Ive struggled abit today but have managed to take 7DHC and 2 Cocodamol – I bought some loperamide for the stomach issues and taking magnesium supplements also. Cutting down hasn’t been the worst. Just the build up from when my previous dose is wearing off. Although all and all im ok.
I think Ill be fine going abroad. Hopefully I get the rest I need once over there 🙂
Then when back the hard work really starts. Im hoping to balance on ten dhc a day this week which will be over half my usual.
its been three days at this dose. so hopefully the ads from cutting so drastically don’t get much worse.
jx
Hey Everyone 🙂
I hope were all well. Ive struggled abit today but have managed to take 7DHC and 2 Cocodamol – I bought some loperamide for the stomach issues and taking magnesium supplements also. Cutting down hasn’t been the worst. Just the build up from when my previous dose is wearing off. Although all and all im ok.
I think Ill be fine going abroad. Hopefully I get the rest I need once over there 🙂
Then when back the hard work really starts. Im hoping to balance on ten dhc a day this week which will be over half my usual.
its been three days at this dose. so hopefully the ads from cutting so drastically don’t get much worse.
jx
It’s calmed down slightly today. But night time is creeping in. I use a weighted blanket too. Although I agree far too warm for that. I’m not used to this weather in Scotland ????.
I’m very committed. There the devil. I’ve managed again today to stick too my plan my head isn’t as sore either. I’ve had slight wds cutting my dose but nothing too bad.
Thank You 🙂 Enjoy the Weather will it lasts!
Jx
Hey everyone 🙂
Managed today ok with 11 DHC and 3 cocodamol. Managed not to redose and stuck to allotted times.
Not going to lie the restless legs dropping to this is killing me already but I’ll get through and hopefully stabilise some more.
Head pounding, sweats upset stomach and bone pain. I’ve kept busy all day tho and day 1 is done. I’m determined to do this properly for my own sanity.
I’ve managed to drop 10-15 DHC today. So hopefully the wd don’t get too bad.
I’m freaking out regarding my holiday. The DHC I get aren’t mine :/ the doctor cut me off a long time ago. I’ll need to take some to America with me hopefully at that point I’m on ten a day. They are in a legit script box with a sticker so maybe I can make the label look tatty. I would contact my doctor but it opens up a whole can of worms regarding my job etc.
Wishing use all a lovely Sunday
Jx
Thank you ????
In reply to your other post. I love noticed when I don’t have a crutch or a prop – I feel empty and hollow too. I think it’s a common trait amongst people who are experiencing issues with addiction.
I’m hoping to get clean and fill my life and that hollow with some things good for the soul.
Today hasn’t been too bad. I’ll admit I watched the clock until it was time to take my tablets. But I have taken a third of what I usually would have by this point in the day.
Have a lovely day
Jx
Hey Casey,
Thanks for your message. I’m going to attempt tapering before I need to go CT.
My work and current financial situation requires me to be on the ball :/ although if I have to. I’ll put myself first and take some time off if necessary.
I’ve started this morning. Instead of 4 I’ve taken two. I’m putting notes on my diary. The morning is the worst as I’ve been sleeping and not dosed so wake up with pain & stomach cramps etc. This adddiction is the worst. Constantly dosing to function at baseline.
Been realistic I don’t think it’s possible with my schedule and clients to be completely clean before vegas and also don’t want to ruin me and my partners holiday by suffering withdrawal effects.
Even if I can try get to normal dose before going away I’ll be happy. Then the hard work starts when I come home.
Thanks for replying
Jx
Hey Everyone,
I’m currently contemplating a taper. I’ve had problems with addiction my full life. Mostly drugs. My brother committed suicide two years ago and I turned to food.
6 months ago I had a gastric sleeve. Removing food I turned to DHC currently taking 350mg to 600mg per day.
I’ve always thought I had the ability to stop before I went too far and have shown this with previous addictions. But in the last month my dose has went up 25%.
I would like to think of realistic ways to taper. I’m going on holiday to vegas a once in lifetime holiday for me a week on Sunday and don’t want to WD there.
My partner is supportive of my decision. I also worry about work in the past two years I’ve managed to create a successful business. The first thing I’ve managed to Truly stick after leaving my job as a nurse.
I suppose I’m scared of losing everything for this stupid addiction.
Thanks for listening 🙂
Hey Everyone,
I’m currently contemplating a taper. I’ve had problems with addiction my full life. Mostly drugs. My brother committed suicide two years ago and I turned to food.
6 months ago I had a gastric sleeve. Removing food I turned to DHC currently taking 350mg to 600mg per day.
I’ve always thought I had the ability to stop before I went too far and have shown this with previous addictions. But in the last month my dose has went up 25%.
I would like to think of realistic ways to taper. I’m going on holiday to vegas a once in lifetime holiday for me a week on Sunday and don’t want to WD there.
My partner is supportive of my decision. I also worry about work in the past two years I’ve managed to create a successful business. The first thing I’ve managed to Truly stick after leaving my job as a nurse.
I suppose I’m scared of losing everything for this stupid addiction.
Thanks for listening 🙂