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So glad I come of codeine

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john87178
john87178

I have been of codeine and tramadol for just under two week I have been suffering from bed depression and panic attacks I have never experienced anything like this has anybody else had the same Experience thanks John

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  • Drew1961
    Drew1961 john87178

    Posted

    Well done for coming off it John. In your mail you say that you are 'so glad I came off codeine'. I am assuming that you feel there are benfits. Try to focus on what you have achieved. How much codeine wre you taking? Are you under the care of your doctor? It is a good idea to share this with your GP and tell them about the depression and panic attacks. Your doctor may be able to treat this without you starting taking codeine again. Best wishes.

    Drew x

    • john87178
      john87178 Drew1961

      Posted

      Hi I was taking about 4 codeine a day for about 5 years then for the last year been taking Tramadol I am so glad am off them now but like I side I do get side affect after 11 days of being off them still .. and my sleep pattern is crap thanks brew
  • katyp
    katyp john87178

    Posted

    Well done John for coming off both codiene and tramadol, can't have been easy.

    I'm on day 5 off codiene and I'm starting to feel a lot better, I haven't experienced depression or anxiety like you so sorry I can't help with that. I've been really emotional and felt very lethargic, like I have no energy to do anything. I've forced myself out everyday to make sure I get some fresh air and exercise, have you tried that? It might help.

    Maybe it would be worth you speaking to a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying separate medical issue? Then again it might just be psychological withdrawal. Sorry I can't help more but well done for coming this far!

    Katy.

    • john87178
      john87178 katyp

      Posted

      thank you I get my self out everyday like your self go swimming on a nite .. but for some reason my sleep is not the same getting up at like 1 or 2 in the morning 😬😬 thanks Katy

    • katyp
      katyp john87178

      Posted

      Ditto. My sleeping is terrible. Wake up about midnight and I'm then up til five! You're not alone! I'm hoping the more my body gets back to normal and learns to sleep without pills in my system, the more I will sleep. Here's hoping.

      K x

    • john87178
      john87178 katyp

      Posted

      Me to think we're doing the rite thing detoxing are body we will get there ( I hope ) 😬😬 am drinking lots of water and taking vitamin they are helping me get on with the day x John

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