another day!!!!!!!!!

[casam]

I cut my useage down alot & yesterday was very proud to get by on just a couple of pills. But, woke up this morning in rough shape hurting, Kind of withdrawly.. Its like i know what needs to be done, But just dont want to drink that cup. Is this as good as it gets? Ger-jee if your out there, drop me a note, I would like to talk to you.

[peaceinknowing]

I feel bad that you and I were unable to talk on the phone lastnight, but I'm glad you were understanding with this as well. I was so busy after work and had so many things to do. I wish I had known that you were feeling like this because I would've dropped everything just to lend you an ear when it sounds like you needed it the most.

Just know that you are in legit pain. I can hear it in your voice a lot of times when we are talking on the phone. The one thing that you have got to keep in mind that is that the little guy with you right now needs you more than ever with what is going on otherwise. He looks up to you and I can see that you're his guiding light. A lot of times we think that our pain has been getting worse when we first venture onto the road to recovery when we taper. This is only because the amount of pills that we're so used to taking has been dramatically dropped in such a short amount of time. None the less, I am extremely proud of you. I say this because I feel as though we've known each other all our lives. You know you have a friend in me throughout this entire thing. You WILL see just how much better you're going to feel once the pain killers are out of your life for good. There are other ways to get by in dealing with pain rather than popping a pill and we will earn this together.

Now, call me.  <3

[IBKleen]

So you are tapering. I know how difficult it is to do.

I wish you had some help right now because I will promise you that the pain you are experiencing is also due to the fact that you tapering. Most people don't realize that. Some of my worst back pain since the accident was when I was in withdrawal.

Please hang in there and get through this.

[casam]

As far as tapering, I have been keeping a journal of pills i take, I'm aload 10 aday, I have been getting with 6-8 norco aday, Yesterday i got by with 5 pills. I have been doing alot of labor preparing to pour concrete this week, So i have been shoveling alot of rock by hand. I had to hire someone to pour the concrete due to the pain levels that labor takes me to.Most days I get by with 6 pills. Abottle that i would normally go through in 3 days has lasted for about 13-14 days & there is still a few day supply in there. I have my son & no support ( To help with him ) & i am scared. So, i have just been doing the best i can. My parents will be home in the next 4 weeks & they will help out where thats concerned.. Thanks for your suport

[IBKleen]

Drink that cup? Where are you in terms of your taper right now?

[beatingthis]

Hi Casam,

I did a taper like you. You are gong to have w/d's no matter what hopefully not as bad but you will have them. How long depends on how much you were taking and how long you were on them.
Hang tuff. You can do this. Get out of the house. Move. It will really help.
Keep fighting!

Terry