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Hi HaveHope
Sorry to hear you are finding things challenging, if it is any consolation I am on a similar path and experiencing the same emotions of frustration and wanting to have something to fill the void. I too have been having a glass of wine here and there and I have no intention of giving it up as my intake hasnt increased and life is hard enough trying to battle on with this taper. Unfortunately I haven’t made steady progress as yet, its been a bit up and down but im not giving up as its not an option. Do u mind me asking where u are at on your tapering and where u started from? My own issue is with nurofen plus. I was taking 24 a day then went up to 28. Currently on 18, i did stick to 15 yesterday. I find my work days the most challenging as its stressful at the minute and popping a few pils is my way of keeping calm. I desperately want to get my usage under control. It’s just so damn hard isnt it
Hi Oobs
Welcome and well done on your progress to date, you sound determined and ready to fight so good on you for that! I am a nurofen plus addict and worry about the ibuprofen and potential damage. I have never heard of extraction method, what is this do you mind me asking?
Hi Brini99
Welcome to the thread! I’m glad you found us, you will get a lot of support and advice here. I myself am a nurofen plus addict, it is in the last year it has gotten out of control and I got to a point of 24 to 30 a day. Like u say spending a stupid amount of money, that I haven’t got might i add in those damn pills. I am on the tapering route but a lot of brave people have successfully managed to go cold turkey. If u choose this route you have to be aware it is going to be tough. Once the physical symptoms subside, the mental side kicks in and many wud say this is the harder part . As I haven’t done ct i can’t advise further but there is a detailed post a few pages back from someone who is and all the things they did to help themselves along. Definitely read it, there is really helpful information and advice there. I think the username is JFT81.
We also have a WhatsApp group for extra support should u wish to join us u wud be very welcome. Wishing u all the luck in the world. Just know u CAN do it. We promise xx
Hi JFT81
I have read your post 3 times now and in all honesty I am saving it as my survival guide when I get to the point of no pills. I am currently tapering myself off Nurofen Plus also. My if I could go back in time I would never have put one in my mouth but anyway hindsight is great and all that! I think u are an absolute hero for taking cold turkey on and to take the time to write such a comprehensive post to help others is so incredibly decent. You will see there are a number of people on here that have conquered the demon codeine and continue to help others on a daily basis. It is so humbling. Please do join our WhatsApp group, it makes u feel so much less alone especially if family or partners dont know. It has helped me no end, everybody gets each other and helps others up when the chips are down. Wishing you so much luck, and as cliche as it is, you have got this! Xx
Hi Skiddyknave
Sounds like your making amazing progress, what a relief it must be to see the light at the end of the tunnel! I’m so pleased for you. Another success story, these really do keep me going. I might be taking the slower route (am tapering) but I know ill get there eventually. Well done and keep the faith, we are all here for you????
Hi Anja
That is fantastic news, I am so happy for u, and it is great that u had an enjoyable holiday, u must be on top of the world!
Thank you for letting me know about the cbd oil, I really think it is worth giving it a shot! Can i ask what brand is the one you have and where did you order from?
Hi Anja
Hope you are doing well and over the worst of the withdrawals. Did you get through your trip ok? I am curious as to how you find the cbd oil? I was thinking of getting some but wondering if u found it beneficial? It may be too soon to tell though perhaps x
Hi Shazza
I was wondering do you know who looks after the WhatsApp group? I had emailed asking to join but I havent heard anything back. I really feel i need to join to help keep me continually accountable xx
Hi Shazza
Ah that’s amazing, im so pleased for you! Well done! I have just emailed asking to be added to the group as this is the place to be to succeed it seems! Unfortunately I haven’t started yet as I am really feeling effects of covid and i have crippling back pain the last few days which has scuppered my plans somewhat. I was trying to stick it out without knocking back pills but nothing was touching the pain so it was back to the nurofen plus much to my annoyance. I just want to get started! I hope it passes soon so I can get on with my tapering plans!
Hi Mastbruch
How are you getting on? Fellow nurofen plus addict here. Everything you said made perfect sense to me. I take it you are doing cold turkey? Thats such a brave step, be proud of yourself. Do you mind me asking how long you have been taking them for and how many? I feel like my addiction crept up quite slowly over a good number of years, but over the last year its spiralled and I just want out now. For me though I am going the tapering route as I feel this gives me the best chance of success. Hoping by summertime to be in a much better place fingers crossed!
Hi Shazza
How are you getting on? Xx
Hi Steph
Thanks so much for the reply. I am so psyched to get started, I had planned to start this week but unfortunately covid and its effects have been lingering and i still feel rough. Today though i feel brighter and a little more energised so i plan to start on Monday with a 10% taper per week on the advice of the lovely posters here. You tapered very quickly though so this gives me hope i might be able to speed it up! Everybody is different though so i eill see how i feel. U must feel amazing to have made it. Well done to you. I can’t wait for the day this is my story too. Now that i know i CAN do it. Thank you xx
Hi Shazza
I am new here myself and do not have the pearls of wisdom that Rach, Maggie, Ruby and the others do, but I do know I would not have the strength mentally or physically to attempt cutting the pills out of my life without the support of this group as confiding in someone is not something I can do. That isolation has been awful but i have been so comforted by the people on here who have taken the time to reply to me with encouragement, advice and everything in between. I know there are not that many people that chose the tapering method but that is what i am about to do starting in the next few days once i am back to myself, I currently have covid and am up and down physically so one battle at a time. Ruby did this and managed it successfully in 8 weeks after 30 years taking them! How amazing is that! We CAN do it. I personally would not be in a position to do cold turkey, my job would not allow me the down time i would need. If you want a tapering buddy I am here for you. The OG’s on here obviously have the best advice but when starting out its nice to have someone at that point also. Like starting school haha! I am sorry you cannot confide in your partner but keeping the end goal im sight imagine how proud he will be when you get there.
Wishing you all the luck in the world xx
Hi SoWeary
Oh bless you, I can’t believe you had such bad luck as to catch covid twice in as many months! U must be absolutely drained but what a trooper you are to take the opportunity to go cold turkey. Sounds like you are doing amazing, you should be so proud of yourself for grabbing the bull by the horns and going for it. Its a rollercoaster of emotions and the physical symptoms are only part of the battle. I really have hope that I will come out the other side eventually. So thankful for this forum and the kindness people have shown me already.
I wish you all the luck in the world and as i head to bed now im going to listen to that song.
Thank you so much for your reply xx
That is excellent guidance Rach, I will use this as my guide! X