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Hi Bella ,
I’m so happy you’re feeling better ???? exercise,even a walk will produce endorphins and that’s what you need right now . You should be proud of yourself xx
Hi Bella,
How are you doing ?
Hi Getting better ,
Well done on making this step and getting to day 5 . How long have you been taking that amount for ? Yes, the withdrawals are unbearable at times it’s so worth it in the end . I have never felt more free as I do now and the feeling is great . I get what you mean about being a different person as these pills made be someone I didn’t recognize anymore , moody,grumpy and extremely lazy . I’m my old self again ,smile a lot more and enjoy doing things again . You can do this ,just keep thinking about the end result .Wishing you the best of luck ????
Hi Skiddy,
I had diarrhea for about 6 months …as soon as I ate I had to go
Day 22 ! That’s amazing ???? well done . Mornings were the worst for me too ,didn’t have that extra boost I’d get from the pills and it was so difficult to actually move and do things . That’s why I still listen to music every morning with my coffee and that helps ????
Hi Bella ,
All your messages are visible on here . Sometimes they do get deleted though . If you sent an email to join the WhatsApp group ,one of the girls will add you XX
Well done on getting to day 11 ???? .The anxiety and brain fog might last a bit longer ,everyone is different .May I ask how many and how long you’ve been taking the pills for ? My stomach problems lasted months ,I even thought of ringing the doctors but thankfully it settled now . I say the same thing to everyone ,just take one day at a time and be kind to yourself xx
Hi Brini ,
I know ,it’s really difficult to make that first step and just stop taking them ..it took me 3 attempts and i think when it’s your time ,you just go and do it .if you have good self control,i would suggest to taper .I was never disciplined enough to do it and knew it’s either cold turkey or nothing . These pills ruin your life ,they make you a different person that you start to dislike ( at list that’s how I felt) . If you decide to go cold turkey route i suggest you prepare yourself both mentally and physically, make a plan,take some time off work or any important meetings as your body and mind will be all over the place .It is hard but doable and in a weird way satisfying with every day you stay clean . I would do it again if i had to, to be free . Wishing you the best of luck ,Here if you need any support xx
Hi Help help,
Please don’t feel bad to ask for help . The doctors wouldn’t report you ,there are a lot of women on here who can confirm that . I don’t think going cold turkey is an option for you as you still need to look after yourself and the babies but you could try tapering perhaps? Going from 60 to 8 a day is a very big jump ,you should slow down . I could never taper but there are a few people on here who did it ,they might be able to advise xx I am very sorry to hear about your father ????Talking to a counsellor might help with a grieving process.Have you tried any therapy ?
Wishing you all the best xx Here if you need me
Hi JFT and thank you for such kind words xx
You already know what you want and how to get there ,now all you have to do is stick to it .And i am sure you can do this ! For yourself ,for your partner and the close ones . Let them see the better version of you ???? You deserve to be happy and healthy .In terms of the mental health the antidepressants definitely helped me survive ,sleeping aid too . And the biggest part of my recovery was music in my earphones ???? Everyone is different and you just need to find those things that give you euphoric feeling and are not called codeine ???? Here for you if you need me x
Hi JFT,
Well done for getting to day 5 ???? as you know from previous withdrawals,the physical symptoms will soon ease off ,it’s the mental side of it that will take longer to settle . You have chosen the perfect time to come off them while you’re off work .you’re doing all the right things so just keep pushing and take one day at the time . You have already forced yourself to go out which i couldn’t do for a week . Just over 9 months for me and trust me if I could do it so can anyone ???? Good luck xx Join out Whatsapp group ,it’s full of caring and understanding people to help you through it xx
Hi Anja ,
CBD oil is quite good as it calms you down and is supposed to help with pains too so you might benefit from it . When are you flying to Poland ?
To be honest ,if you haven’t had an upset stomach yet ,i don’t think you will . It usually starts within 24 hours and lasts a few days .i had stomach problems for about 6-7 months but it’s ok now . Do you get restless legs at night time ? I think that was the worst of the withdrawal symptoms for most of us here . Maybe try to buy Sominex to help with the sleep ? You can get it at any chemist and they are quite good ????
Hi Anja ,welcome back ????I am very sorry to hear about your brother ,it must be very difficult for you and the Family . Please don’t beat yourself up for relapsing .Relapses are a part of recovery and most of us relapses multiple times before they managed to quit for good .I am one of them . To be honest days 5-7 are usually the worst for the physical withdrawals but it’s all individual as everyone is different . If I were you I would have waited till after your short break in Poland but you’re already on day 3 so it’s difficult to advise .You can always try tapering like others did and take the amount that will keep you comfortable and slowly reduce it . Wishing you all the best and good luck ???? Here for you if you need me x
Hi Skiddy .looks like you’re well prepared ???? I would also recommend having that first week off work and any important appointments as you will not feel yourself in the first stages of withdrawals . I booked a week off and did absolutely nothing ,just tried to get through this ..music ,my dog and partner helped me in not giving up .
You’ve got this and if you struggle we have a WhatsApp support group and you’re welcome to join for extra support xx
Hello Skiddy. Even though you haven’t been taking massive amounts of cocodamol , you have done it for a long time and it must have had an effect on your stomach . Well done on deciding to quit ???? You are going to go through a difficult time over the next few days / weeks but you can do this .Make sure you drink plenty fluids as it’s easy to get dehydrated in the next few days .Be kind to yourself and take one day at a time .The withdrawals are temporary . If you need any support ,this forum is full of lovely ,helpful people who went through exact same thing XX All the best and good luck ????
Hi Flo ,
Betterlife and Rach are the admins . I will drop them a message in the morning xx
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