Please help! Weaning off oxycodone

[Lovemomof2]

I am not really sure what to ask or what I am really looking for except some guidance and support. I am afraid to ask help elsewhere for a multitude of reasons. To make a long story short, I am addicted to oxycodone. This is terrible and not really even sure how things got to the point to where they are today. I used to be a first grade teacher and a now a stay at home mom to a 1 year old and almost 4 year old. I want off these stupid life controlling pills. I was taking probably 18 30mg pills a day (I didn't count for a long time....would just pop them like candy. Very stupid). I have decided to wean down and in the past week or so am taking about 12-13 a day. So I have weaned down about 6 30mg. I feel so terrible about myself. This is no way to live! I guess what I am looking for is support....does anyone know of a good taper plan? Any help is so much appreciated.

[vicki595]

Also, 12 may not be a good starting number if it's possible you were taking a lot more.    Don't worry about this!  Just push a little more until you adjust to that amount. So much of this is in our head!.

[vicki595]

So, how many pills have you taken today so far?

[pitbullmom]

if u want you can send me a pm

[pitbullmom]

hey iv been reading ur post. ever1 might jump on me but im on suboxone and at the amount u take it might b a good choice for you its costly but i kno how much the 30s cost and its way less about 400 monthly for mine im on a long term plan im not ready to come off yet but u can do a short taper 2 and a half weeks is best

[Lovemomof2]

Big time struggling today. I had a hard time sleeping last night and took one. Then this morning, I exceeded my limit by 1. Feeling discouraged. I want to do this so badly. Is it normal to feel like this? I'm wondering if I was taking even more than I thought or if I am just feeling crappy because I am exhausted and caring for my 2 kids! So wish I could just take a nap! Help!!! Any encouragement is appreciated.

[vicki595]

That's sounds great!  12 is your dose now so don't go up!  If you take anymore, it counts as Monday's dose and you've only got 12 so time the doses appropriately.  It's easy to break that up into four hour intervals and you can't take more than 12 on Monday !

Good luck!