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Hi Hope,
I promise you it will go. Day 4 & 5 were my worst, I just didn’t know what to do with myself. I even contemplated taking some pills and trying the taper method I was that bad! But I didn’t and after that each got a bit easier. Anxiety was by far my biggest symptom, and like you I was so scared it wouldn’t leave me. But it does ease, and it will for you too I promise ♥️
Your brain is just freaking out as you’ve taken its feel good method away, so it’s scrambling trying to work out how to do it for its self again. You CAN do this. One hour at a time xx
Hi Sam,
Just wanted to pop on and give you a bit of encouragement. I was exactly the same as you the anxiety was by far my biggest symptom.
The mornings were just awful, feelings of doom that started the moment I opened my eyes. Being scared that I would never feel normal again. BUT it does go, so hang on in there.
Everyone on here was saying everything gets better after a week, but for me it took a couple to settle. Even now my anxiety is an ongoing battle but I’ve always being an anxious Annie so that’s probably why. But it’s nothing like it was in the beginning, it’s manageable.
Your brain is just freaking out as it’s not getting those happy hormones from the drug, but it relearns so keep going. It will pass I promise ♥️
Hi Black Warrior, these things happen but glad you are back on the path ???????? I had to take one about 2 weeks ago due to the pain I was in. I just took the one and haven’t had the urge to take any since, but I can see how easy it is to get sucked back in. I think it’s my anxiety that stops me going down that route again.
Hope everyone else is doing well, I echo the feeling where things are just like ‘meh’. I often think is this my life now? I just don’t seem to be happy or enjoy life. But like Marky said, it’s a long haul this & things will hopefully get better in time.
Wishing everyone the best Christmas possible where ever you are in your journey. Stay strong, it will soon be over ????????
Hi Marky ????
So glad you are still going strong ????
I too will be glad when Xmas is over, just can’t be bothered with it this year. I think it’s over hyped anyway.
My anxiety is back to normal levels now after taking the tablet. Think I just made myself worse. No cravings to take anymore or anything. I’ll never get complacent though. I never, ever want to go through withdrawal again!
Hope everyone had a nice weekend ????
Bless you Maria, it’s really difficult isn’t it. I unfortunately had to take a codeine tablet the other day as I just couldn’t cope with the pain I was in. I only took the one and it doesn’t seem to have affected me much, although my anxiety has spiked a tad, but I’m generally an anxious person anyway, it’s the one thing I have consistently struggled with since quitting the drug.
I have to add though I hadn’t had any codeine for 7 months so I think that’s why it hasn’t really bothered me. I have read somewhere that taking the tablet after stopping can trigger the PAWS affect again. But with me I wouldn’t notice as I’m an anxious bean most of the time anyway ????
Whatever you choose to do remember to be kind to yourself, this isn’t easy and we are only human ♥️
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Hi all hope you are all staying strong. It’s so heartwarming to see so many people getting clean from this drug.</p>
I unfortunately had to take one of those little devil pills 3 days ago due to the amount of pain I was in because of my endometriosis. It was either that or a trip to A&E where they would just give me strong pain relief anyway!It didn’t make me feel high whatsoever, which I think is a good thing. But it did ease the pain greatly. I’ve not had the urge to take any since. It did trigger my anxiety a tad but I think that’s understandable.
It gives me hope that if I ever need strong pain relief in the future I may be able to take them like a ‘normal person’ although I have no desire to touch them again. Never say never!
Anyway I just wanted to come on here and be transparent as I believe it’s important to be honest and accept that we are only human.
Sending love to all xx
Hi Marky, good to hear from you. Hope you’re doing well. I’m officially over 6 months clean now so you must nearly be a 6 months too. Going for a year clean now ????????
Hope everyone else is doing good ????
Hi A1991,
Welcome to the thread. I understand how scary the thought of getting off these pills is. I was the same as you, used to have 500/30mg from the Doctor, then would buy the solphadeine and Neurofen when they ran out.
I told my doctor about my withdrawal as I couldn’t cope with the anxiety and she was absolutely amazing. She gave me a few diazepam to help calm me. So I would definitely confide in your doctor. If you don’t think CT is for you then maybe you could taper slowly with your Doctors help.
Either way you CAN get off getting off these pills and take your life back. This thread will help you ????
Hi Pmackey, welcome to the thread. A couple of people on here have had liver tests come back raised but it has corrected itself once the tablets are stopped, so try not to worry too much. The liver can handle quite a lot!.
Cold turkey doesn’t seem an option for you so tapering really slowly would be the best way I think. It can be done, I think Marky tapered so hopefully he can give you some advice.
Could you tell your doctor as they can give you some diazepam to help you through the worst.
I wish you luck with your journey ????
Hi all, just popping on to see how everyone is. I echo what Lola said, it’s great to see so many people taking their lives back and getting off this awful drug.
I’m coming up to 6 months clean now, I still can’t quite believe it, I never thought I’d last 6 days let alone 6 months! It’s been a journey and I still have good and bad days but I think that’s par the course. I don’t have any cravings whatsoever which I am so grateful for.
If you are reading this thread thinking ‘I wish I could get clean’ well you can, and this thread will help you.
Keep going everyone xx
Hi Marky, mad isn’t it how we use these little pills to numb us of our past traumas. It’s no wonder we have anxiety. It’s all a work in progress and we are strong ????????☺️
Hi all, just thought I’d pop on and say well done to you all for getting off this stuff.
I’m now 22 weeks free from codeine. Creeping up to 6 months!
I was doing some research the other day as I’m mighty pissed of with the anxiety sometimes, and I suspect I may have PAWS although it’s hard to tell as I’ve always be a nervy type. But I read that PAWS can last between 6 months and 2 years, although the symptoms get less intense with time. But the bit that stuck out to me the most was that if you take any codeine whilst you are suffering from PAWS, that it in affect resets it so you have to start again! I thought if that doesn’t keep me clean then nothing will ???? It would make sense that I would have it, always been the lucky type ????
Keep going guys ????????????
Hi all, sorry I’ve not been posting but I’m still around and check in if anyone needs support.
If you’re just starting out on your journey be kind to yourself, rest as much as possible and keep hydrated. Reach out if you are struggling.
To everyone who has been clean for a few weeks, I’m so proud of you all! Keep going you are amazing
Marky my buddy who was there with me when it was rubbish, I hope you’re doing good.
Sending love and hugs to all ❤️
Thanks Marky, I’m the same, I feel a bit calmer at night than in the mornings it’s right back like you say. It’s no fun but like you say we have to keep fighting. I’ve always had anxiety issues too, and firmly believe it’s nothing to do with withdrawal and more about dealing with life not numb if that makes sense. Just in case anyone is stressing that they will have anxiety for a long time like me.
Anyway onwards we must go ???????? hope you’re doing well ????
Hi all, sorry I’ve not been on for a while, I’ve being having a bit of a rubbish time with anxiety.
Reading all your posts makes me so proud of you all. Everything you are feeling and going through is completely normal, so just keep telling yourself that. I’m coming up to 18 weeks clean now and even with the anxiety I have no cravings whatsoever.
You are all awesome, keep telling yourselves that xx