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6726276 tn?1421126668

Today is the Day

Today is the day I begin tapering off Norco. I've got off Norco before, but this time the pills really have a grip on me & I've been taking them for 6 years straight. I've cut them in 1/2. ( 10/325) & will document each dose.I set a limit of 30mg pr day. I guess I'm telling you guys this,so I'll have support & people to be accountable.
My support group is in CA & I'm now at the ranch in Costa Rica. (I've BiPolar disorder)
Today is a day to remember also,as I made it out of my home & up to the new Art Studio I'm building,for the first time all year! Everyone has been so wonderful & supportive. Thanks Again. Pamela
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6726276 tn?1421126668
My Dad was an Alcoholic & he said it first-the older he got the harder to stay sober. My experience is similar to his , but with pain pills instead of liquor.
I'd get off the drug completely for 4-5 years,then go back. Over& over.
I have to make this my last go around. This drug is effecting me in such a bad way. It keeps me so depressed. When I quit smoking, I said, I'll never be the kind of person who starts & stops .. So I only stopped once.
The past doesn't equal the future. The only thing that matters now is that I'm on the road to recovery. Right? Pamela
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198154 tn?1337787265
Just remember you are not alone many many ppl around the world are in your EXACT position, going through the EXACT same thing you are right.  IT CAN BE DONE!!
oh and PS I totally agree the older you get the harder it is.
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6726276 tn?1421126668
Thank you for the encouragement.  Staying busy is hard for me. Good news though,I made it out of bed & got up to the new Art studio today for the first time in a whole year. Pamela
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6726276 tn?1421126668
Hi Tray Cee-- Indeed it's a long road. The older I get the harder it becomes I think. One thing about me though, after the hell of the wds ( I did cold turkey last time) I made it to day 26 with a whole set of new withdrawals..probably because to complicate it I fight BiPolar II. My Pdoc has me on a 6 med "drug Cocktail. "  I will need you guys! Thanks Pamela
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1253584 tn?1332877954
Its good to hold urself accountable. just keep busy, do the next right thing, and b true to yourself. ur stronger than yesterday
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198154 tn?1337787265
Its a long road, if ur committed, you'll be fine!
GOOD LUCK!!
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