Hey Honey,
I gotta start off by saying that I am so very proud of you being able to successfully taper. It is truly one of the hardest things I had to do. See I was up to 10 bags of Heroin a day and had to taper down off of that and yes it was a lengthy process, but from a withdrawal standpoint I SURVIVED. It definitely lessened the blow of a cold turkey scenario.
As for how you are feeling UUGH... have you spoken to any people on here about the types of vitamins, supplements and over the counter remedies that can really aid you through any uncomfortable side effects you may be having. For instance, taking melatonin at night can really help with a restful sleep.
I am available to share the knowledge I've come across on here, so email me if you want to chat.You have been in my thoughts
Sending Hugs - Kelly
Mine is a dependence as well. I can take timed dosages. I just know I can do this!! God is carrying me through this!! I'm half way there! Congrats to you! I'm proud of everyone that even trys!! It is so much better to be free!! Keep on keeping on! Thanks for your support!! Much needed and appreciated!!
Ttgb
I tapered for two months beofer I did my jump. I felt horrible for those two months, it wasn't pretty.
Thank God it is overwith and I am now just dealing with the residual anxiety thing, which will fade in a couple of weeks most people say.
Just keep the goal in site and don't waver. I din't have an addiction, just a dependance, so I could give myself timed doses, but if you can't have someone hold for you.
You can do it. It is so much better to be free.
Blessings and hugs,
Lily
I'm here for ya anytime. I don't check the forums much anymore, just a peek here and there. I was spending too much time reading and getting discouraged. I do check my messages daily, though, so if you need me, just shoot me a private message. I'll do anything I can to help. :)
Yes. I couldn't do this without God. He listens when no one else can. <3
Seems like theres alot of clock watching no matter what stage of the game your in. It's either minutes or hours or days or weeks! Stay strong!! What your doing sounds like a plan! I know I'm not feeling the withdrawals from the patch as bad as I could be because I'm still taking Percocet even though the milligram is less and so is the quantity. I am a true believer in God! I believe that he is carrying me this!! It's great to have a friend to talk to. Thanks for replying! It means alot! If you need anything just yell! :)
Thanks! I'm trying to taper to a low enough amount to help lessen withdrawals come quit time, which will be the 18th. It's my only time that I can do the cold turkey while being off of work for 5 days. I know I'll still suffer regardless. I'm just ready to get it started and over with. The mental part is having the pills but trying not to take them until my scheduled time. A lot of clock watching! Lol.
I'm so sorry that you're having pain. I know it must be difficult. Kudos to you for wanting to find a different kind of relief. It sounds like you're doing pretty good with your taper. Stay strong and know you're not alone. Anything is possible, especially with faith! :)
Bless your heart!! I am just trying to take this minute by minute. It's not horrible withdrawals like it could be. And for that I am so grateful to God! I just feel...I don't know...just not good. I guess the lower dose of meds is the blame. I never misused my meds...never took more or changed my patch early so I think that is on my side. I'm half way there as far as not having to stick anything on my arm anymore!! I'm having sacroiliac joint injections too to help with the pain and there's a few more problems recently uncovered by MRI that the doctor has concerns with. Back pain (any pain) is no fun but I feel like the drugs rule me now and really it's time to try something different to control my pain. The mental part is hardest in my opinion. The mind is a powerful thing! Lots of prayers for you!! You can do this!!
I'm tapering from hydros right now and it's the mental part that's eating at me. :/
I wish you luck and hope it eases up for ya!!