check ur inbox...i sent u a pm
So u r over a week now....man...ct and just quit..that is great...how do u feel?...sleep was not an issue for me but i do take small doses of ambien when needed...i work and have a busy life...not a martyr when it comes to my sleep....5htp, methionone and melatonin help...mel is anti-aging to boot!...valerian root 100 mg is a stronger sleep herb to me than most...getting exercise during the daytime and taking the supps help...if the sleep problem persists...talk to ur doctor...we need sleep to keep us strong!
That's great gus. Congrats on the 2 days you're half way through the worst part. Of course people do differ.
God Bless
As I said, I have begun. I got back from my cruise to Mexic Sat AM. I have not taken meds since then. I was week yesterday. and last night I did not sleep. I was not fun but it was not horrible. I am sure that my time is coming. I have began a detailed diary.
You having done it are an inspiration. Also being a nurse and family person. I live in Florida, my youngest son went to college last year and 6 months ago we adopted 3 children. (3.4.5 in age). I never got a buzz from MS contin and the percocet had some high effects for about a month. So all the time that I had been taking the drugs they were working for pain; until I got a hip replacement. The hip is perfect now and no pain. I was on fentylin last year, I could wear 2 100mg patchs at once and the effects were diminished. When I switched to 180 mg dose of MS contin I had no bad effects. I build immunity quickly. live in North West Florida. still listning.
I would have preferred CT as well..we think alike...i did a 10 day taper til i had time off work..then i went for it...done....the whole time i was tapering i was wishing i could just quit
I will quit. I have a doctor appointment when I get back. I will talk to him and make a date imediately thereafter. I am not a drug person. I went on the meds after a major plane crash. I am down to 30 mg.twice a day instead of 180 twice a day. and a few percs. But this is where it has gotten hard. I can imagine myself ever asking for help, I just do what I set out to do, but perhaps I am humbled, because I do want help. If I can i would try to ct because stretching it out sounds worse to me and has more time to fall back in week moments.
U can.....it is do-able...gotta make a plan...i have helped many with tapers and such...those who do not pick a day to quit do not make it ..u gotta have a plan...i pm with them but they will never commit to a day to quit...now this is only 3 months but probably at least 30 people i have tried to help...the only ones who made it picked a day to quit...they committed to a plan...when u get back...or when u r ready...make a plan....lots of support here
I still dont know how to navigate this site. I do not know yet. going on cruise to mexico next week and am going to do something serious when I get back. Maybe I will leave myself at my vacation home with no vehicle and no meds. Also looking for help. the weismans want18gs to do it. I think I can suffer for that.
What is your plan? do u want to taper off or go CT?