Tapering

[Sophie20]

I want to thank whoever it was that posted the idea of tapering while breaking pills in half
That helped me beyond belief today. I went from 15 pills to 10, starting Saturday-Monday. My goal was 8 today, but I knew it would be a little harder, since I could feel WD yesterday from dropping from 15 to 10. Taking half a pill every hour, I actually got busy and forgot for a bit. I was able to miss a time in doing that, which will give me less than 8.
That may not be a big deal to some but this has been going on for 5 years, so it is a pretty hard thing for me to do. Plus, I'm a single mother and staying in bed for 5 days is not going to be an easy task.
Anyway, I'm in single digits now.
Should the WD's be as bad once I get down to say 5 for a few days?

[feohmoon]

Oh I feel for you....that certainly does add a degree of difficulty with the kids.  You are such a strong, courageous woman for doing this...the greater the challenge, the greater the reward.
Please use a lot of vitamins and minerals - that will make a lot of difference.  If you are interested, in my journal I have some natural remedies posted that could help.
Best of luck...keep posting!  You can so this...everyone is here to support you.

[Sophie20]

I got through yesterday with 8 and am on my way this morning
I'm going to have to make further drops on Fridays. That way I'll have the weekend to feel whatever I'll feel and hopefully better some by Monday morning. I just can't miss work. It's a job I've only had since January 7th...
Don't we love stopping or cutting back and dealing with kids that seem to fight you over everything in the morning.....sigh

[Sophie20]

WOW!
Good for you for not having WD.

[mintz]

CONGRATS!!!!!    KEEP GOING

I just did a quick taper of OXY's, I went from 80 mgs to Zero in 7 days.  I had little to no withdrawals.  Today is day 2 and I really feel pretty good.  I am going to work  out at 7:00 p.m. and can't wait.  I had no energy Sunday and Monday, no sleep all week, finally got 2 hours last night so I know it will get better...

NO CHILLS, NO SWEATS, NO PAINS, ONLY LACK OF SLEEP AND ENERGY

Clonidine is a life saver

If you can yaper you are better off

[toxictome]

Great job...you will still feel wds' every time you drop a dose(anyway i did)...but they will be way less than tapering fast or ct.....just remember to divide 24 hrs. by how many halves of pills you will take for the day..you could even drop 1/2 pill every 2 days and that won't be too terrible.... PM me if you want....

WOO HOO>>>YOU"RE ON YOUR WAY....to a better life!!!!

[sickcookie]

Yes it is a big deal,congragulations on your taper! I did not taper so I cant tell ya but someone who knows will come along.Keep it up your getting there YEAH

[cathy5841]

sophie, thats a huge deal...good for you..that was probably confused...she is so smart..lol  keep it up you will be free before you know it.

keep posting
cathy