Co codamol addiction how do I tapper off? X
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Wondering if anyone can help me. I've been taking co codamol 30/500 for over 10 years. I take 6 a day. I feel I can't function without them but today I've decided I need get off them. ( Today I've taken 3) but that coz I never woke up till 1.
So can anyone tell me what is the best way to tapper off these ??
I hope someone can help me start my journey.
Don't remember the last time I only took 3 a day so suppose I've started but just wondering if this is ok and how do I tapper ?
Hope everyone is ok thanks xxx
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Carla6666
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So that's me home from work and rite about now I'm due 2. But going to try hold off till 9 and take just 1. God I feel this is going to be hard ! My body is so used to 2 every 4 hours for over 10 years.
Just going to sit on my phone for a bit take my mind off it lol xx
Drew1961 Carla6666
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Drew1961 Carla6666
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Carla6666 Drew1961
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Thanks, yeah I'm working ok coz I take 2 in morn & took 2 at 2pm now I'm feeling I need another 2 arghhhhhhhhhhh!
Ok I'm going to sit on this for a bit get a bath and watch a film then take 1 later then that's 5 a day and next week will cut down to 4 a day . ( Dreading that)
I suffer with anxiety too so I think I feel like when I take 2 it's helps my anxiety which it prob is making me worst waiting to take my next hit. Nightmare! How are you today ?
Drew1961 Carla6666
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You are doing well. I couldn't even answer the phone, let alone work. Keep strong. Watch one of your favourite movies, eat your favourite food... anything but the tablets xxx Drew
Carla6666 Drew1961
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Drew1961 Carla6666
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No, not yet. I did taper but the time for me was wrong. I couldn't function properly by the 3rd day. I needed to work so I started again. I am planning to do it again soon when I can get two clear weeks... no work, no phones, no family responsibilities if possible. I am also considering going cold turkey x Drew
Carla6666 Drew1961
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I know the feeling ! I'm dreading work mode on no pills . Can only try
xx
Let's do this !
Drew1961 Carla6666
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You can do it Carla. You seem to be able to do quite a lot. Don't let your mind tell you that you need this stuff. Hope you cooked something nice xx Drew
Drew1961 Carla6666
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Hi Carla. How are you doing today? I hope you're good x Drew
Tulixs Carla6666
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Its your head telling you thatv you need more to stop the feeling of well feeling crap. But you know that now.
I took hay fever tablets for the anxiety. Worked OK for me. 3 a day. Gave me a dry nose though. Something to consider using if your not going to the gp for anxiety medication. X Mark
Carla6666 Tulixs
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Yeah totally is in the head,.
I'm on anti anxiety tablets wen needed & on mirtazapine at night.
Just need to get out this pain killer habit thanks for ur help it's much appreciated!
Feeling better now got dinner on xx
Carla6666 Tulixs
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Tulixs Carla6666
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Hope you do keep in touch and post your progress. Its a massive help.Getting off and staying off stories benefit us all. BBQ at my house for all our growing family here 😃😉
Carla6666 Tulixs
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Oh I will keep in touch uz won't get rid of me plus I will deffo need support x
Bbq nice one! Enjoy sounds good! I had pizza 😎
Drew1961 Tulixs
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Tulixs Drew1961
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Hey M8 I think most of us in this discussion are uk. Haven't seen any wording that leads me to believe otherwise.
Drew1961 Tulixs
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I thought there were one or two from Oz. If we're all in the UK, a BBQ or Christmas Party would be fabulous x Drew
teresa36659 Tulixs
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You mentioned in your post that you took hayfever tabs for anxiety. Which ones did you take? or what was the ingredient? as am suffering from anxiety and am willing to give anything a try.
Tulixs teresa36659
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