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Hi all, not been on here in a while, it’s good to see everyone doing so well and new people making a really positive start on their journey. I’m coming up to 2 months clean and thought I’d give an update not only to keep me motivated but also to let anyone know who is starting out how my journey has gone so far.
So the best news is that things really started to settle down at about 6 weeks in. My nightly indigestion finally stopped at about 7 weeks and my stomach seems about back to normal. I do still get cravings but they’re easier to deal with. They seem to appear when I’m in a heightened emotional state so I journal instead of taking pills.
I think I’ll always have times where I want to take it. But today I have more energy than I’ve had in years. Good luck to anyone starting out and well done to everyone, keep sticking at it ????????
Hi all, not been posting for a bit but still off the codeine. Hi marble, you can do this! I’m still having some digestive issues but gradually getting there. It seems to be when I’m busy and not taking enough care of myself I start to want the codeine but I’m determined to stay off. Keep going everyone, we can do this x
Hi all, well done kittykat 6 weeks is tremendous! I had a difficult day today, was in a lot of pain and would have used to have taken a lot of codeine to get thru it. But I stuck it out and am determined not to go down that path again. Summerwinds, yes used my list again to help me get thru today it helps me wen I’m too overwhelmed to think straight. Glad ur coming thru COVID uv dun so well to not take a lot more pills during that. Keep going everyone x
Hi all, summerwinds hope u r feeling better today, COVID that sucks hope u doing ok. Ur doing so well to stay off whilst unwell. Access 6 weeks is brilliant! Keep going everyone. I’ll be at the two week mark tomorrow ???? been socialising a bit more – without codeine – which was a big deal for me and it’s been gud. I’m mainly getting the anxiety late at night which is a horrible feeling but getting thru it. Hi new life, well done on 3 weeks ur ahead of me I’m at 2 but from prescription codeine. I think it’s different for everyone, 3 weeks is still early days but ur well on the road just keep going. I find this thread really motivational everyone has been lovely on here. Have a gud evening everyone x
Hi all, been having some anxiety and wanted the pills a few times. Wrote a list of things to do as an alternative to codeine which has helped me today. Been getting bad indigestion every day, I’m sure it’s from starting to eat again but my system isn’t quite adjusted. It’s interesting to see how many of you also have anxiety. Hope u all have a good evening, keep going everyone x
Hi folks, been off the thread a few days, it’s gud to come back and see how amazing everyone is doing. Day 10 for me, pleased with that! Still getting bad digestive issues but that seems to be the norm. Finding the cravings still come when I least expect it but managing ok. Finally got a decent night’s sleep, only woke once for half an hour so feelin better for that. Still got terrible tinnitus it’s driving me nuts. Relieved to be thru the worse but really realised it’s a marathon not a sprint. Have a gud afternoon everyone x
Hi summerwinds, wish I had checked this thread last night I think I was awake the same time as you. About 4 hours sleep for me last night so very tired again. Nearly the weekend. You’ve made a massive change reducing to wat you have done. Theres no rush to lower again your doin so gud. Hope everyone is having a gud day. I might be out of touch over the weekend but will be thinking of and rooting for you all x
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Hi everyone. Nearly another day ticked off. Unfortunately no decent sleep last night again, it’s really hitting me now and I’m exhausted. On the plus side managed to eat a bit more today. Still got cold symptoms but managed to get on with a few jobs today. Had less strong cravings but feel a bit down like somethings missing which it is I guess. Have a good evening everyone ????</p>
Ur doing so well summerwinds! Ur already helping ur body by reducing. I found each time I dropped down it seemed to take 3 days to start to adjust. I wasn’t on as much as yourself but I’ve been on these things since I was a kid as parents got me on them but that’s another story. So my body doesn’t seem to know how to function without. Today was day 5 for me, ive seen some improvement, managed to eat a little but terrible cravings. Did anyone have tinnitus during withdrawal, I’ve always got it wen I’ve taken higher doses but seems strange I’ve got it bad now? Reduced caffeine today in hope of getting sum sleep so felt real tired but nearly another day thru.
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Hi all, having a slump and real bad cravings to thought I’d get on here. Reading your thoughts and resilience is such a tonic. Access and tramadol you are doing so amazing, wow! Summer winds, wat a difficult time, you are doing sooo well to work, look after kids and deal with this. I tapered off over a month, by the end was only on 4 tablets when decided to go cold turkey. 1st 4 days were rough but this is forcing me to look after myself rather than pop pills, something that doesn’t come naturally. Hope u all have some time to enjoy the sun today and thanks to you all for being there and understanding x</p>
Hi all. Markymark I am living for your emojis right now they are very motivational! Black warrior and kittycat ur doing so well I can’t wait to be where u are at. I’m not getting enough sleep and I’m struggling to eat anything. Hello summer winds. The feeling of shame is very difficult, but recognising this problem is so brave, we should feel proud. Like u my doctor got me onto the prescription tabs but I was taking over the counter for most of my life. I have CPTSD and until recently a very stressful job, think I’ve been taking these pills to cope. Im scared how I’ll cope mentally as I read u can get depression/anxiety coming off the pills, but been in therapy for a long time so feeling strong. Journalling helps me too. A slightly better day for me today, yesterday was challenging hope I don’t have one like that again. Day 4 nearly done, longest I’ve gone without in 10 years!
Thanks markymark and kittycat23 I appreciate the encouragement. Not gonna lie it’s been rough today. Had a migraine on top of the stomach trouble, shakes, agitation, cramps. Been making sure to drink plenty after reading that on this thread. The resilience I’ve seen on here is heartening. Hope everyone in this situation gets some rest tonight, just knowing I’m not the only one is such a help.
* day 3 not 4, can’t even count at the mo ????
Hi everyone, I’m just starting day 4. Was struggling with a bad craving in middle of night and found this thread. Been taking codeine in some form for 30 years, managed to get off it for pregnancies but then been on prescription as well as solpadeine for 10 years. I’m really struggling and it’s a wake up call as to wat this stuff has been doing to my insides. But I’m determined to get off it. Think they should take it off over the counter. All the best