Codiene based cough syrup question (Corex)

[Unknown_User]

Hi
I'm 28 years old and I've been hooked on to this habit for more than 10 years. It started when Once I bought Corex for an severe cough. I got a high and was addicted to it since then. What really disgusts me is that I'm also responsible for spoiling one more life along with me i.e, of my girlfriend. It gives me bouts of depression. She is also on cough syrups with me for all this time. My life really is in shambles. I've quited my job (I was working with American Express and had a good future) and have been sitting unemployed for past 4 years. If it wouldn't have been for my girlfriend who is working it would have been impossible for me to survive. We spend daily more than 350Rs on smokes and cough syrups. Right now I've been taking Rexcof which is a cough syrup of an different brand.

I just keep on playing computer games 24x7 with my room closed and am very attached to my dog. Who has incidentally suffered because of my habit. Couple of times earlier I did tried to kick this habit but could not cause one of us backed out.

But now as I'm growing older and getting depressed about wasting so much time of my life I've once and for all decided to quit this habit after discussing this with my girlfriend. I really donot want to go to an rehab.

It's been 3 days today and I will keep all of you guys updated what happens next.

Also I'd like to mention that my elder brother was also addicted to Spasmo Proxyvon and even after marriage he wasn't able to kick the habit. He is facing the consequences now and has gone to a very good private hospital in New Delhi which has admitted him for fifteen days to help him to kick the habit and live a normal life. This is what has really spooked me and led me to take this decision.

My girlfriend and me are also facing withdrawal effects of Cough syrups such as body ache especially in legs and arms while going to sleep. Any help will be appreciated to kill the pain.
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[worried878]

that is wonderful..3 days!  and it shouldnt be too long before u feel better..codeine is a relatively weak opiate compared to most..so perhaps u r not as bad off as u might think...stay busy,,exercise helped me lots..keep posting

[Unknown_User]

Thanks for the advice, I was actually thinking about exercising. Will start from 2morrow. Its gonna be a litmus test for me as the weekends have already started and with it the urge for the cough syrup quadruples.

But I'm quite happy right now as somehow I've managed to complete another day, well almost. Despite the muscular pain and sporadic bursts of depression, Sometimes I felt like crying, in fact I did cried once but decided not to give in to the urge. My brother has also returned from the hospital which has bolstered my confidence. Will let u know how things pan out.

[Ella789]

Treat the muscle pain with just regular asperin, or Tylenol and take the Immodium for the diareaha, viatamins will help.  I noticed that streaching excercises also helped me for some reason.  If you can keep busy and determined then you will be okay.  Talk to your brother about what he learned from the hospital stay.  He and you and your girlfriend can be each others' support to mentally fight to stay free from this dependence.  
Ella