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Hi Warby,
I’m so happy you are still doing well. I understand all too well about health anxiety, my doctor has sent me for all sorts of test to make sure my symptoms were withdrawal and nothing else.
I’ve had my CT scan and have got a Colonoscopy and an Ultrasound scan to go. But hey at least if they are all clear I would have hard a good MOT ???? But I agree the not knowing if it is something else gets to you.
Hopefully your pain buggers off soon and you continue to get better and better ????
Hi Soph, as the others have said please don’t think about what could have been, it doesn’t matter. When you are ready you will be codeine free.
It’s so damn hard, codeine lures you in, it’s like a faithful friend that you can turn to.
Could you talk to your GP about stopping, to maybe get some support in place? I understand this may not be an option as not everyone feels comfortable telling their Doctor. If not please confide in your partner, I’m sure he will be relieved to know and will help. As Warby said you could try tapering to make it a bit easier.
I understand about life being too hard, I too have struggled and am on antidepressants, but please be kind to yourself. There is no reason whatsoever to feel shame, if you do decided to stop we will all be here for you.
Sending hugs ♥️
Hi Mark,
Yep, I’ll still be coming on on, I hope Warby is ok and like you say smashing it. As well as John and Soph.
I’m 51 days today so only 10 days ahead of you we are bloody warriors ????????????????
Oh my pets are my babies, I’ve got 3 other cats and 2 Border Collies, must be mental ????
Yeah I’ve got a cupboard full of codeine, don’t know why I’m keeping it there really ????????♀️
I would like to think if needed them in the future I could be responsible, but I’m too afraid of getting addicted again so I’m very unlikely to ever go down that route again. I’m not complacent enough to never say never though. Stronger people than me have failed before.
I just love this forum though, I’m so glad I stumbled across it, even though we are all strangers, we are all united in this, and I feel very comforted that I have people to talk to. I said at the beginning of my journey that if I made it through the withdrawals I would help anyone else where I can, that’s why I keep coming back, for me and for anyone that needs an ear to vent to ????
Hi Mark,
I’ve noticed that too with the posts missing, it’s very annoying.
Yeah I was a bit of an emotional mess yesterday but at least I slept well through exhaustion!
Can’t believe you’re at nearly 6 weeks! How freaking awesome is that ????
Yeah doesn’t matter one bit ????
So scary how we can never get complacent, I read someone on here was clean for 6 months then they relapsed. It’s so scary how it never seems to leave you.
I wonder if anyone who has gotten clean from opiates has been able to use them occasionally in the future if needed for pain and not abuse them again. Or if you are never able to take them again ????♀️
Anyway guys, wishing you all a peaceful evening and a good nights sleep, I’m hoping I I zonk out soon, it’s been an exhausting day ????
Thank you John, it’s been a hard day to say the least.
Sorry about your mum it’s so hard isn’t it. Your story sound the same as my grandads, we lost him before Christmas as he was taken to hospital with stomach pains which turned out to be his bowel, and it was a case of he’s too old to have surgery so there’s nothing we can do. It’s horrid isn’t it.
I still have my codeine in a drawer, must like torturing myself ????
Hi Soph,
Please don’t beat yourself up, it’s really hard getting of these pills. Sometimes it takes a few goes before it clicks. You can do it ♥️
Hi Guys,
I said goodbye to my little man an hour ago. He’s pain free now, never gets any easier losing pets ????
I don’t feel very strong, but I haven’t taken any pills and I won’t.
Warby, try not to worry too much about your results, as Mark said the Liver can take care of itself and heal very well.
Mark btw I’m female ???? Not that it matters.
Nearly another day done ✅♥️
Hi Guys, hope you’ve all had a good day. I’ve not unfortunately, I found out my cat isn’t well at all and needs to be put to sleep. He’s only 5 it just seems so unfair. I lost my grandad before Christmas and my Nanna 2 weeks ago. It seems never ending, it’s like I’m being tested and life is pushing me towards the pills.
I won’t give in though, I’m just very sad ????
Oh Warby I’m so pleased for you! I think you’ll be fine now. Even 7 weeks in I keep thinking my anxiety will return, think it will take a while before that fear goes.
We are amazing! ????♥️
Yeah I think I’m pretty much back to normal, whatever that is ????
Wow 6 weeks, you’re not that far behind me, I think you’re on your home run now ????
Hi Mark,
I’m good, 7 weeks tomorrow ???? I’m so proud of you for not giving in to those cravings! Hope Warbys ok and had another decent ish night.
Welcome John, you’re in good company here, 5 weeks is amazing! It will only get better and better. Just feels like forever when you’re going through it doesn’t it.
Hi Guys,
I’m glad you slept a bit better Warby, hopefully you’re turning that corner now. It always throws you when a symptom clears up then comes back again, but just keep telling yourself that it’s normal and will pass!
I had the dentist today and I absolutely hate going. Normally I would down some pills to calm me. So I was anxious about going today, but I was absolutely fine!
Nearly another day done guys, wishing you all a peaceful evening ????
I’m glad you slept a bit better last night The cravings can persist for a bit but shows how strong you are to resist!
I’ve got zero motivation today and am just complaining that it’s too hot ????
It certainly is a marathon, but it’s worth it for a healthier future ♥️