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Hi all, Day 2 for me on cold turkey after two years or so of constant codeine usage. I have been feeling cold chills, my stomach is doing all sorts of grumbling and I can’t stop fidgeting my legs. The anxiety and tearfulness led me to cry at seemingly nothing last night in front of my other half. Isn’t it amazing how these little pills can have such a hold on our mind-body? But the testimony and energy of everyone on here encourages me to keep going. Peace and love to you all.
Sending you my best wishes, and encouraging you to keep on your journey! Thank you for sharing your kind words and encouragement to me in the earlier post. It’s difficult, It’s horribly hard at times and the temptation to go back is so so strong. But the freedom to life without these tablets and their hold on us is worthwhile; we’ve chosen to go onto the journey of sobriety and clean-living for a reason, just remember that reason! I’m trying to distract myself as much as I possibly can to get myself out of the temptations, head fog and physical symptoms.
Wishing you kindness, strength and best wishes. I am admitting to myself that things have gotten really out of hand with my codeine usage. What started as something to legitimately help with migraine pains years ago turned into daily usage for the last two years now, up to 4-600mg a day at the worst. Absolutely mad numbers. I have felt deep shame and embarrassment let alone the financial factor. But this is the time to admit it pen to paper and come out loud to say I am turning a page. I am going on my sobriety journey. I am terrified about what is to come in terms of symptoms and withdrawal effects but I am encouraged by the fact I am not alone. Peace and love to all.