Don’t know where to go next

I’ve never really done the taper plan and certainly not with my GP. I stopped taking them in August and although I have relapsed a few times (legitimate painkillers from my GP) I have generally stayed off them. My understanding (which is limited) is that if you’re doing the taper and are experiencing such withdrawal then you might be tapering off too quickly. It might be worth going back to the Docs and seeing if they can rethink the taper plan? Good luck with your plans!

Hi Michael, I agree with the other reply, it seems as though you are cutting down by too much at a time, the whole point of a taper plan is that you  don’t suffer chronic withdrawal symptoms.every person is different so just ask the GP for a longer, shallower taper plan, he can only respond to the information that you give him so just be honest with him.there are medications that can help with most symptoms but they will have to be given by the GP anyway, so a sensible taper plan is the way to go, you shouldn’t really experience much in the way of discomfort with the correct plan, it’s just finding what’s suits your body. Good luck!