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February 21, 2024 at 5:42 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37544MarkyMarkParticipant
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<li style=”text-align: right;”>Hi Mumabee,
- I too have suffered with anxiety since the age of 6! Only found out what it was 8year ago,so i do know what you are going through. It is hell,you are soo right.However you keep plodding on and it will get better honestly! My anxiety is alot better now than it was.I have done alot of work on myself,but it was bieng free of opiates that allowed me to do it! Exersise is massive too me now,only hope my body holds up.Have been doing Cold Water Therapy too.I find anything that requires head strong can only help.
- You are doing soo well,2 weeks tomorrow ???? awesome achievement with what you are going through.Awesome!
- Stay strong Mumabee,another day nearly over!! You got this.
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February 20, 2024 at 8:50 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37538MarkyMarkParticipantHi Mumabee
You are definitely over the worst phyically,however as you have most probalby read it is the mental side of things that soo many of us struggle with. It is most probalby the hardest thing you will ever have too do most probalby! Did you think about having a word with your doc.They can help,really, they have some medication at their disposal. Entirely up to you you know yourself.
If you didnt struggle mentally before the co codamol,then i would say you should be back to your normal self around about six to eight weeks. However we are all different so it maybe sooner or later.I do hope you get some relief soon Mumabee,it will come when you least expect it.Keep battling and you will be rewarded! It WILL be over! You are doing so well you really are,12 days! Nearly 2 weeks!
Stay strong Mumabee you really have got this,its a real roller coaster but you will do it!
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February 18, 2024 at 10:56 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37522MarkyMarkParticipantHi Mumabee
All completely normal i am afraid. I know that feeling only too well.It is horrendous is it not.It will get better,it does get worse where you are at now, but then subsides a little.I hope you have some relief soon.
If you have a reasonable doctor perhaps you could ask for a little help.There are things they can prescribe if needed.If only for a short time. Things that will help with the symptoms.
You are at you most vunrable now,you may think just a cple of pills will take it away,however it most probalby won’t. The shame ect,failing all takes a toll.We have too stay strong,we really do.One hour at a time if need be.
Stay on the boards Mumabee,it all helps! Stay strong,you have gor this! Day ‘9″! You really are smashing it,honestly you ARE!!
Take care and drink plenty!
Speak soon Mumabee ????
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February 17, 2024 at 10:23 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37519MarkyMarkParticipantSorry Mumabee,i read wrong! 8 days is even better!! Well done you!
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February 17, 2024 at 10:22 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37518MarkyMarkParticipantHi Mumabee
You should be over most of the physical symptoms, however it is still a very dangerous time.Your mind will try and play tricks on you so stay strong!
You WILL get better,you will! You have done so well to get too day 6! Dont get me wrong,it is not all plain sailing but you will start to notice some relief,either it be sleep or just generally feeling better yourself.
Take care Mumabee,rest an drink plenty.
Eat what you can too!
YOU got this!! Take care and stay strong!!!
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February 14, 2024 at 11:27 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37469MarkyMarkParticipantHi all!
I hope this finds you all feeling positive. If not,do not worry,hour at a time if need be.
You will get to where you want to be,it will just take a little time.Stay strong. You can do this.
Lots of people have been on since i have, and are working hard at overcoming this horrid time!
Thankyou Tezza for the kind words it really does mean alot to me that i am able to help someone. I still have bad days,i think it has always been there,i like others used these pills to cope with life aswell as pain.
They are not there anymore and the struggle is real.
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February 1, 2024 at 9:26 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37361MarkyMarkParticipantHi
All completely normal im afraid. It is horrid isnt it.It comes out of nowhere!
If you can talk to your gp they may be able to provide something short term if you explain.Worth a try.
Good luck all an stay strong!
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January 30, 2024 at 11:36 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37353MarkyMarkParticipantHi Anonymouse
Believe it or not, i am in a very similar position,however it is not guaranteed it is PAWS an even if it is, it does not mean you are going to be suffering all of that time.Yes there are bad days,but they are better than the days of DHC. You will feel better without them i can seriously say that,as can most on this platform. Stick with it man…it is the codiene that plants these negative thoughts,honestly,they are extremely clever.Or should i say the pharmaceutical companys are!!
Good luck with your Mum,33 years is a long time.Serious help is needed there, as it can litrally kill you,getting clean. Yet it is completely legal! Makes alot of sense does it not.
Good luck with your journey my friend,just holla if you need to talk,that goes for all infact
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January 29, 2024 at 9:55 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37350MarkyMarkParticipantHi there
Post accute withdrawal i think it is called,it’s when the original symptoms may last for months. Am not sure but i think it depends on lots of factors.
I sometimes think i suffer from it, however in all honesty i think i was masking my anxiety with the dhc.I gave up alcohol 12yrs ago,that’s when my anxiety started imo.
Doing well man ????
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January 28, 2024 at 7:11 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37339MarkyMarkParticipantHi all
Everything you are both going through is unfortunately completely normal. Everything.It is truly a horrendous time,it really is. You have to give yourselves some credit,it’s such a hard thing to do.
Yes taking the co codamol will have messed with your system,100%. It has to go completely am afraid. Stay strong though,you will get there i know it!
To get to the last post click on the last reply on the first page,i used to have to scroll all the way too untill awhile ago. ????♂️
If anyone is finding the Ct too hard then taper if you have the will power,i did after failing the ct a few times.Just cut down one tab per week,then you will only have a heavy cold at the end if at all.I went from 300mg dhc down too 30mg and still wasnt well.However i had been on them for years.I found i didnt crave anywhere near as much when i tapered,i think its the discipline of the taper that helps with the cravings.
Seriously though,really well done all for getting this far! Takes minerals!!
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January 26, 2024 at 1:46 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37318MarkyMarkParticipantHi all
Not been around for awhile,however nothing has changed.All of you are doing an amazing job with your recovery!
It’s such a difficult time,but as you can testament too it will get better.I too found the headwork the hardest,still have very negative days but i must just accept them as that.
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Access at 6mths man,that has gone quickly.Well done.
January 18, 2024 at 7:17 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37241MarkyMarkParticipantHi all!
It’s great too see lots of new faces beating the demon! I don’t know how many days I am, but some days it’s still a struggle.We got this though,coming back in seeing the amount of strength you guys got is so inspiring.it really does help with the battle.
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January 12, 2024 at 5:34 pm in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37188MarkyMarkParticipantHi Cyclops! What you are feeling is completely normal unfortunately. I still have really bad days when i think exactly the same as you,is it worth ect! It is worth it,we have to find other enjoyments! I am still struggling now bieng kind to myself is something completely new. So are alot of things at the moment.Our feelings/emotions have been dulled for so long it will and can take awhile for us to adjust,very slowly unfortunately. Stick at it man,snatch the good bits when you can,get out try other things perhaps. Just don’t give up! You know that codiene life was vrap really! We forget so quickly expecting to feel all good after the withdrawal, i think the physical withdrawal is just the beginning for many!
You got this,keep strong man!
Positive mental attitude! YOU got this you really have.
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January 12, 2024 at 5:13 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37186MarkyMarkParticipantHi all,this is one of their most evil tricks! Just the the cple ,see what will do.Dont try,honestly it is not worth it.All it will do is start you again at the begining,and all that brings! Yeah life is pretty boring without the drugs,but it is better than sneaking around looking for that buzz! That you will never find again.The warm fuzzies have gone! Stay strong all,please, you really have got this! You really have! Well done!
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January 6, 2024 at 5:07 am in reply to: Day 18 cold turkey from codeine and starting to feel like myself #37147MarkyMarkParticipantHi Maria, first of all you’re not a pity party or whatever you want to call it! You are most probalby in the biggest battle of your life! These things are horrendous. They are soo hard to kick because alot use to mask other problems.Untill they get adressed it will always be there in some sort of way.
Its a long journey Maria,you have fallen,however you can get back and go again! Show these things they do not control you! You have as much support as you need in this site,you really have! 30 plus days is a huge achievement too!!
Give it another go,you know you want too! You can do this,35 days you done!! You CAN do this.Sending positive vibes!
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