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if you read down a few posts, there's a post from "JeffJeff" about the tapering schedule he used for Tramadol. it should work for Percocets too. also we have a member here "Fladdict" who i believe is at work right now, but she usually checks the forum when she gets home. She should be able to give you ALOT of very helpful, inforamative info, i know she's tapered and am almost postive it was from percocet. you may want to start a new thread addressed directly to her, cause the posts can move pretty quick especially in the evening and that way she'll be sure to see it and help you.
if you have any other questions, just ask.....
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elvistcb
Hurting........I have heard with tapering...find a dose thatyou are comfortable with taking without feeling a heck alot of wds ......space them out...time them if necessary..for your schedule.....and every three days.....shave off 1 mg.....and keep doing that as the weeks go on...Tapering is a committment to get off the pills, if you find it isnt working for you..you may have to go cold turkey...but by all means try what you think is best..There is a ton of support here from all areas of life...do alot of reading..and take people up on their suggestions....they really do work..and .....it will help as the mental part of the pills starts kicking in...Not only do these pills affect us physically but also mentally........So things like keeping your mind buys with puzzles....and word searches and things..alot of writing, your feelings day to day....your daily stuff...gives you a great idea of how you think on the pills......and such...........
Good luck with whatever you come up with!! and welcome...I look forward to seeing more posts !!! Hang in there!! and if you have a question even if you think its silly ask anyways....someone will have an answer...
Happy thoughts and Prayers
C
htp15-I had my large intestines removed...the colon. Kinda hard to even type it, which I guess its why I couldn't in my original post. But, I will post a new thread to Fladdict as you suggested and read JeffJeff post also after I finish typing this.
Elvis- I have just today discovered this site after hours of searching for the different affects Percocet has on the body...and I can't begin to tell you how scared I got...and then how down I felt. But then, seeing the responses here, and the care that you have showed this stranger...well, I barely have the words but, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will return here often..and my prayers will include you all also!
oxysbliss- first, thank you for your welcome wagon! If you don't mind me asking, I don't understand about the mental part you were talking about...can you explain? Does it cause depression? I do understand about the puzzles, games and the journaling...I will follow your advice, thank you!
Thank U 3 very much!! I may be hurtin, but I'm not alone...and that is a saving grace. with love, respect and regards, pup
all the best to you!