how to wean effectivly?

[sandy535353]

was on oxy;s for six years. Went cold turkey a year ago Thanksgiving, only to start back up again 3 months later. In so much pain from 3 herniated back discks, and 3 in neck, along with fibrmyalgia. That is why I went back on. No life while in so much pain. BUT, the meds tend to make me very depresse after a while and would rather be off of them again. I willnot go cold turkey ever again. This time I want to wean. Ive been on 45mg's a day for 10 months. My doctor wants me to wean down to 30mg's a day starting today. I am not doing so well. It isnot weaning as far as I can feel. Trying 3.75 mg's every 3 hours since 4:30 this morning. I have 2 -3.25mg's more to go to get me thru till  4:30. In between is agaonizing. Not as bad as full blown withdrawals, but Im in intense back pain and mental anguish. Is this a good scehdule to be on?

[sandy535353]

If you dont mind, can u tell me your addiction story?

[Bubulous]

I spend a lot of time on here and have made friendships with people I have never even met.  It reminds me of the old school pen pal system.  I write a lot even when I'm not on here, I love writing especially sitting down and literally writing a story or a poem and I may be one of the last people who actually sends letters sometimes.   In this world of instant gratification and little patience I like to take the long way home.  But I do LOVE this site, because you have to read paragraphs, sometimes pages, of people's history and it really makes you think.  You are not alone.  This is a great place to vent, learn, and get support from people who have been there.

[sandy535353]

Ohh, ty for at least answering. Its nice to chat anyways . Even tho Ive been thru this beofre, its always a lonely feeling each time.

[Bubulous]

Hi and welcome to the forum,
No one is allowed to give tapering advise on the forum.  I never had any luck with tapering but some people have.  They might be allowed to private message you and help, not sure, but if "they" don't see it, it didn't happen. LOL.  Other then that feel free to post anything you want or ask any other questions you want.  You will definately find a lot of support on here.  The dors always open.

Good Luck