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Hi. I got myself hooked on Dihydrocodeine that I used to self medicate acute anxiety.

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molly6566
molly6566

My GP would not give me anything to manage my anxiety so I used Codeine to manage it. I came clean about my addiction to my GP. I am now on Buprenorphine for the last 6 months which doesn't help with the anxiety just maintains my Codeine addiction. My Key worker or the Doctor I see at the Clinic knew that I was taking illicit Diazepam and Zopilcone and didn't really seem concerned. I don't take a lot, maybe at the most 14mg a week and one 3.75mg Zopilcone at night. I have now been transferred to my local Drug Clinic and the GP there as absolutely banned me from taking them and I'm freaking out. I know im going to be an anxious wreck without them. Can anyone suggest how I deal with this cos I'm really scared that I will be unable to get through the day with at least 4mg Diazepam or sleep without the Zopilcone

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  • lee12629
    lee12629 molly6566

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    I am being tapered off a precribed benzoid ,they will no longer prescribe it,just taper it. After years of having no problem prescribing the med,I went to the doctor and it was no. I have very bad anxiety. Only option that they have given me is an antidepressant,probably Lexapro,if you look it up,it has a good rating for Anxiety. Doctors just don't understand the way anxiety affects someone.

    • Sears
      Sears lee12629

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      I think they understand. They're just getting heat for prescribing it. Same with the opioids. The docs care, the government got involved and tied their hands.

    • molly6566
      molly6566 Sears

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      Yeah Sears it maybe is the Government but it wasn't when I was in my 20s. I've suffered this all my life due to events in my childhood and I'm 56 now and even when I went to the GP at the end of my rope through stress with my kids or work, they would only give me a weeks supply. Yet my partner was prescribed 1 x 2mg Diazepam four times a day and 1 3.75mg Zopiclone per night from his GP 8 years ago and also Tramadol and still gets them. My doc won't give me anything even before I got hooked on Codeine. I did get CoCodamol for a sore back about 6 years ago and I noticed they totally calmed my anxiety.. When they stopped I found out I could order them online. I know the Government put a stop to opiods and Benzos in the USA years ago. Im in the UK and the same is starting here now. I understand why, cos people get hooked but I can't live like this. some days I'm paralysed with fear and just want to hide away in bed. Thanks for your reply though x

    • molly6566
      molly6566 lee12629

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      Anxiety is awful as you'll know Lee.. I've been on several Anti Depressants over the years. The latest is Venuflaxine and she's increased the dose. I'll have a look at Lexapro. Thanks for your reply x

  • lee12629
    lee12629 molly6566

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    also they need to taper you off the meds,not cold turkey you.

  • Claire088
    Claire088 molly6566

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    hi im the exact same just with different drugs temazepam and diazepam im taking alot not came clean yet xxx

    • molly6566
      molly6566 Claire088

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      It's so hard Claire but I'm glad I did reach out cos I was ruining my stomach with all the Codeine I was taking and I feel I've got support now. My anxiety has calmed down a bit since the Doc increased my Venuflaxine. I wish you all the best whatever you do 😆

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