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One step back....
I have been tapering tramadol for the past month...ish. I had got to 2/day which was half of my prescribed dose. (I almost always took only my prescribed dose but occasionally took like 6/day when my husband would get his rx in. So I was at that level when I initially started my taper). I was doing well up until this past week. It was a very crazy week then I had a business trip which just was exhausting. I ended up going back up to my 4/day this past weekend because I was tired, stressed and tired of fighting the anxiety I was getting from the taper. I continued this on my trip because I was exhausted and had a major headache from flying. I feel like I have thrown all my work tapering away. I'm so disappointed in myself. The only upside is that I have an appt with my doctor tomorrow! I was experiencing heart rate near 100/min while tapering. I plan on telling him this. I hope he can help me. I am feeling pretty down about what I've done right now. I really want off this stuff.
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Never heard of that Vicki- but I will google! I always say, I don't wonder for long:) with google:) I've been taking melatonin. Valerian root and last night I took hylands restful legs and actually have taken it today too, every 4 hours. I do have a Rx for Xanax which I take rarely....in case I really need it but I'd rather not take it if I don't have to.
Getting rid of the 70 was the best!! Proud of you! You'll do fine now and this yucky feeling will pass quickly.
If you have trouble sleeping, get some Alteril.
It works great and it's all natural...
If you have trouble sleeping, get some Alteril.
It works great and it's all natural...
Starting to feel it a bit more. My 3 year old is acting...,you know like a typical 3 year old which is very trying. My husband just knows I am not feeling well but is helping a bit, thankfully. I know in a few days I will be so happy I did this. I'm glad I literally ran the pills to the toilet & dumped them before I could really think about it because I totally could see myself going for one. But I can't! Thank goodness!
Quickly approaching 2 days down; and the pills - already down....the toilet that is!!! Yay for you J - AWESOME :)
HF- 48 hours is 10pm tonight
And you are quickly approaching your second day clean right?
I love reading the stories when you see something click inside the person and they fully commit to do everything possible to succeed.
Congrats on starting to live again!
You deserve it!
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Not to sound harsh, but I think you need to make up your mind if you are truly ready to quit. I took YOUR advice on tapering and came off of EVERYTHING after one week of tapering with your support (and many others) The reason it worked is that I had enough of this crap and wanted my life back. And now I DO and it's been 18 days clean!
I want the same for you, but have you had enough of living in misery? Again... I dont want to be too harsh, but many have called me out and got me to where I am today. If we are not truly ready to quit we are just spinning our wheels. You can do this! Good luck. H.F.