Painkillers

[missyvenables]

Over the years, i have battled anxiety and depression. Around 5years ago if not more, id be getting many headaches, aches etc due to contant worrying.
I came accross Panadol. I would take them just to relieve headaches and pains. But started to get addicted to them, could take up to 6 a day, never overdosing on them and i would never take more then 8 in a 24 hour period.
I dont take them as much as i used to, maybe 2 a day, very rarely 4 in one day. I take them for no reason at times, but i feel like if i take them i will be ok? I know it sounds stupid. I have tried to come off them, i did for about two weeks, and my anxiety got worse and i startedtaking them again. I am on medication for depression and anxiety .
I have been to the doctor a few times about my addiction,  but cant help cause they arent co-codamol. But also was worried about my liver, they said cause ive never overdosed and dont take that many my liver would be ok. And not to worry? I have been doing this 5-6years, and am worried about my liver. I have a yeloowish glow to my skin just above my eye, not in the whites, but just under my eyebrow.
I want to get better. I freak out so much if it looks more yellow. If i stop now, would my liver be ok?  Just wish somone would listen to me and try and help me.

[Bubulous]

Hello and welcome to the forum,
In this case it is more of an obsessive behavior and will take some some self control to stop it.  There are a few things you can do to help.  My favorite is putting a rubber band on your wrist and popping it every time you think about taking one.
It is not an addictive pill but you can be addicted to anything.  That is about all I can tell you because you will not feel any withdrawals.  You may experience some anxiety, don't know, because you are so use to this but you can stop taking them.

[painbal]

Perhaps you might think about having a physical with a full blood work up. My Dr does that every year as I was on Perks for pain and the Doc wanted to make sure the liver was ok. If not, perhaps a new Dr might be in order. Do you think possibly the use of the meds might be for emotional pain too? Once I crossed the line of pain and more pills to cover up the emotional/stress I knew I was in trouble and hooked big time. Good luck and welcome to the forum. You will find lots of support here.