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Have I screwed my taper up???

Oh my gosh ! I took one extra today. I am really upset I did not do it on purpose.  I feel like I am losing my mind. Now that I have tapered back it seems like I can't concentrate, un-organized.  My family is here for the weekend and I am feeling like crud.

Please lord help me get well and be done with these demon pills and restore my health!
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Ok gg, Sattle up that horse and hop back on! Drink lots of fluids to help the head, pop an advil if you need to. You've done so well, you don't wanna go backwards right? Have an amazing day.....
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know how you feel girl...my daughters party is today...and i woke up with that darn head pounder again...
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1979360 tn?1328143865
headaches are for the birds!
today IS a new day
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Yawn~ just woke up! Todays a new day.. I have a slight headache.....Everone have a Great day!
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1979360 tn?1328143865
you're going to be fine - how are you feeling this morning?
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@ Sara a few mg every week
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taking 1 extra wont kill your taper off unless it becomes a habit you cant yo/yo your dose you got to keep going down stoping only for withdrawals.....good luck and God bless.......Gnarly
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Take some deep breaths.  You will be okay.  Try taking a warm bath as that will relax you.  Are you dropping a pill everyday?
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Im glad you got.a taper buddy :)...i think you've gonna lotion willpower and strength to.taper...everyday young.down and.stay there is progress....do you ever get sick.when you decrease your amount? I don't know much about taper...heard ya don't get as sick...wishbyou Mich success and progress do;)
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1830012 tn?1336520993
My hours r so different from day - day since im self employed & work 1 12hr shift @ a normal job but i'm awake more than usual so i hope i can be there for u when needed. i'm not sure what time zone ur in but as of now it's 105 am. Please stop beating ur self up!!
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Okay~ I will send you a message and we will chat.  What are your hours during the week?  We will slay this demom.. There is so much life to live! I am about to try to get some sleep..

I have to get up early and my head is hurting so bad... WEIRD PAIN MEDS, HEADACHE??
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1830012 tn?1336520993
I will be here for whatever u need!!!! i can give u my # & e-mail & facebook & anything else u need or shall i say "WE" need to get through this awful demon!!! let me know if u want & or need any of the above.
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Stacy~ Let's keep intouch with our process.. We can do this! The house will be clear Sunday afternoon.

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1830012 tn?1336520993
I "Get it" i'm up now with a house full (my EXCCUSE for having that extra half since i seem to be a rareity & get energy from my hydro addiction) but after i took mine i already thought of how i could take less another day. You'll be fine!! as long as u have guilt & acknowladge this problem then ur on the right path! I'll be thinking of u!!!
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Thanks everyone!  No today is my 13 th day of taper and No I have not ever slipped up since i started my process.

I just hate it.  I will let it go

xoxo
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Thanks Stacy~ I have a house full and I am stressed.  Everyone is sleeping now.  I am going to have a long weekend- I will get back on track .......

xoxo
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Hi gg,

No, you did not ruin your taper.  As long as you keep going in the right direction - decreasing the amount you use every day - you should be fine. I don't believe one pill will make much of a difference, if any.  

Keep up the good work.  Tapering is tough.

Be proud of what you have accomplished!

Well wishes,

Sandy
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How much and what is your taper?  How many do you have left? Can You do without one tomorrow? Is that a possibility?  How long are  ya gonna taper?

Glad you reached out..don't beat yourself up too much...tomorrow is a new day..stop watching the clock and when ya want to take on see if you can make it ten or twenty more minutes..go do.something to take your mind off wanting...the craving may pass and you may be able to Compensate for the extra one today.

How many times have ya had to take extras?  are ya going to meetings after care? Glad you admitted getting that off your chest...I've done that same.think a bunch of times
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1830012 tn?1336520993
STOP!! Calm down & breathe!! i took a extra 1/2 than i was supposed to as well but guess what? we can make it up either tomorrow or over the next few days. Don't beat ur self up please ur doing good!!!
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