How do you stop

[Laura20]

I keep trying to taper but I just can't seem to do it. I am already not feeling well. Dr does'nt want to prescribe antidepressants right now becauuse of perstient abd pain & nausea. Everytime I try to taper back pain gets worse & I just start getting really depressed. Dr also not sure whats causing nausea abd pain. Tests came back o.k. & I have lost 10 lbs the hard way.I fell like I can't keep going on this way. Laura

[studiogirl]

Hi Laura, Are you not tapering because of the pain or because of the high? it sounds like a lot of its pain.  Cant the doctor prescribe something non narcotic?  Or maybe you should see a different doctor.  EIther way if you are not happy taking pain pills then stop right away.  At least your tests came back good and you are happy with your weight.  I would say, depending on how many you are taking to try to get off them completely and use a different medicine.  The depression might be lifted just from overcoming the dependence.  I suffer from severe depression and wellbutrin has helped me immensly.  I dont think it does anything bad to your stomach but I could be wrong.  

[GoingToMakeIt]

Take a look at the Health Pages near the top right. Look for the amino acid posts. There are many supplements and aminos that can help with mood. SamE and Omega3s help tremendously. As does exercise if you can.

[soreadytodetox]

im with going to make it i tried the tapering thing i just finally went c/t i am now 38 days clean from a 4 yrs snorting percs 20 plus a day habit! i tried many many times over the last few years i finally had luck withthe cold turkey i had some clonidine, trasadone,zanax, ans seraquil to help but the amino acids as listed above is the same i take they are great to the mood swings and anxiety i also eat alot of high protien foods chicken,fish egg etc. and alot of fresh veggies and fruit no cans fresh no soada only caffine i injest is my coffee aint givin that up for sure and i get some soet of exsercise if its only walking my puppy every day! i dont know what or how many you are using that would help for use to maybe get you set up on a tapering schedule or just bite the bullet and go cold turkey that going to be your call! let use know what your taking what mg.and how many each day for how long feel free to ask all thw questions you need to ! peace sherri

[puranx]

cold turkey...stop avoiding the envitable. You either want to get off em or you dont. Time to sh1t or get off the pot. Pretty simple really. You can do it. You have all the power in you.