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Hi, 10 pills for a year is a relatively low amount for a short time in comparison to some of us so hopefully it won’t be as hard. Tapering is the right way to go. Cutting down a certain amount every week is perfect. It will give you time to become used to the reduced dose before lowering again hence reducing the withdrawals. When you stop completely it shouldn’t be too bad then for you. Usually it takes 2/3 weeks cold turkey but by tapering properly, you should only have mild symptoms for awhile hopefully! Well done on doing this ❤️
Hi! I know the feeling. I tried a good few times before this last attempt. It’s so bloody hard. It can be done though with good support and the GP can help by prescribing some meds short term. But no doubt it’s a struggle that can take time. Ultimately you need to get to a point where you just don’t want the pills anymore. For me, there had stopped serving their function. I felt like crap on them by the end. If you ever want to give it another try, we’ll be here xx
You’re far from pathetic. You’re amazing! This is so so hard but you’re doing it. Look at your strength the last 12 days! I’m proud of you and I’m sure your husband is too! He sounds amazingly supportive, my husband took over everything too as I just wasn’t able to think, never mind clean so don’t feel bad!
Just tell yourself the house being a mess and the kids being bored etc is all temporary until you just get over this hurdle. Once you do, you’ll be free from these pills and be the best version of you possible. I’m a totally different person now. I’m so much happier and I promise you this is all worth it for the freedom of being off those pills.
You’ve got this ❤️ X
Thanks for the kind words SoWeary, I made a promise to myself if I got out the other side, I would help anyone I could after people on here helped me so much. Yes I still felt awful at this point! My physical symptoms were mainly gone but I just had zero energy or motivation and I felt there was this fog over me. Like you, I just wanted to feel normal again! When I read up about withdrawal, all the educational sites said you’ll be ok within 7-10 days but that’s not what people on here have experienced so don’t worry you’re on the right track. I have a 6 year old and I struggled to do anything with him, it was my husband who done it all! Slowly it got better and day 18, I just felt the fog lift.
You’re doing the right things. It’s a process that just takes time but you’re getting there day by day. Vitamins are great and make sure you’re drinking loads of water. I promise you’ve got this now. We’re here to support you so lean on us when you need to xxx
Also, I didn’t do hardly anything other than survive those first few weeks so don’t worry about the washing. Like you, I felt too weak to do much. Once i got to day 18, it was like something lifted for me. At that point, it was just my sleep affected but I felt way better in myself and more normal to get stuff done again.
Put music on, get fresh air and some light exercise to get your endorphins going if you can. You’re doing all the right things and day 12 is fantastic. Be proud of yourself and our what’s app group is there if you want to join xx
Hi, I’m here! 12 days, you are doing so well! Honestly, that fatigue and low motivation is normal at this point. It will get better I promise. By day 18, I felt way more like myself. I totally get that feeling of just wanting to feel normal now but you’re nearly there! Be kind to yourself, this isn’t an easy journey but it’s honestly so worth the end result. You’ll feel amazing once this fog lifts. Its great that you have your husband for support. That really helps. I’m glad our chats here have encouraged you. We’re all here to help xxx
Hi Retroaddic, wow day 100! That is just amazing!
I’m so happy to hear you’re feeling good! The hard times are so worth the outcome of being free from these pills.
Thanks for the update. I’m delighted things are going so well for you. You worked so hard to get here!
Talk soon xx
I honestly can’t believe the lack of support and understanding that health professionals have for addiction issues. I’m glad you have someone you trust to speak to and that you know these are just lapses. You sound like you’re on the right track. X
Hi, you are doing so well to get to day 11.
I think the most important thing is to realise you just had a temporary lapse today but that doesn’t have to be a full on relapse if you don’t want it to be! You can just continue on taking no pills again after that momentary moment today. Sometimes we think when we’ve taken 2 we’ve failed so may as well keep taking them now but that doesn’t have to be the case.
I totally understand that feeling of overwhelm and anxiety where pills feel the only solution. I hope you have a good support network to help you in these moments. Your GP can help with anxiety issues too.
Best of luck with everything, we’re here to chat xx
These pills lure you in. We never start taking them thinking this will happen and then you’re addicted and already stuck in the cycle before you realise what’s happening so don’t feel bad. Sleep is awful for awhile but shortly you’ll start getting more. It just takes a few weeks to properly settle but even 4/5 hours a night is great after that first week! The crying is also normal. On day 8, I cried all day long! It’s hard on the brain to figure out where all this dopamine it’s used to getting has gone! Although you can’t eat, just try and make sure you drink plenty. Honestly, take it day by day and things get better. You are def nearly through the worst of it. If you ever need more support, we’re always here! X
Hi Jack, firstly well done! Day 7 is amazing! So you are coming to the end of the worst physical symptoms. By day 8/9, you start to feel better physically but mentally you feel really down for another week or 2. Sleep takes awhile to settle. But after that first week, it’s all a lot more bearable. Overall, it takes around 4 weeks to start feeling really normal again but honestly it’s all so worth it. Those pills destroy your life and all these feelings are temporary and do go away. I hope you have some support xx
Great! I was about to suggest it cause I saw one of your posts has been removed. That happens with this forum so the what’s app group is better to talk freely and give you the support you need xxx
Im always around to chat if you’re struggling! The nights are hard. You can feel lonely and desperate during the night when you can’t sleep and your legs are restless. It feels it will never end but it does. And then things just get better and better. Xx
Hi ParisJune, firstly well done for taking the plunge and deciding to stop taking pills. So days 3-5 are the works honestly. After day 7/8, the worst of the physical symptoms have past but your mood is quite low as your brain learns to cope for another few weeks. Sleep takes a good while to settle but after that first week it gets better and better. You’re nearly there!
I took the full week off. Stopped on a Sunday and went back the following Monday. I definitely needed that time and by the Monday, being at work actually helped to keep me busy. I honestly thought I wouldn’t manage at work but I did and I promise you will too!
The nights are hard. Take hot baths before bed to help your aches and restless legs, drink lots water and try to eat when you can. Exercise is great too if you can manage a walk. Listen to music to get your natural endorphins going too!
I’m glad you have such supportive parents! It helps to have an emotional support around you! And you have us if you need to chat! You’ve got this!! Xx
Hi Chris,
4 days is just amazing!! What an achievement after 22 years to do this. You should be so proud of yourself because I know how hard it is.
You sound determined to do this and that’s the key to getting off the pills. You find the strength to get past the withdrawals when you’ve had enough of that life. I’m glad your wife knows and is supportive. That really helps in this journey.
In another day or 2, the worst of the physical symptoms will be over. The next few weeks are hard mentally as you feel a bit low without these pills as your brain learns to function again but take it your by hour, day by day and it gets easier! Sleep takes awhile to settle but honestly it’s all worth it for a better life. It’s so liberating not having to worry about pills all the time.
I’m here to chat if you ever need to talk x