Weaning and Stopping

[Sophie20]

Hi All!!
I'm starting to wean myself off Lortabs. I've taken them for 5 years. I usually take up to 15 pills a day
I got down to 10 Saturday and Sunday. I felt like I was hit by a truck already last night, but I am taking enough to function. I think I'm just scared. I know dropping one at a time would have been better, but I don't have enough pills to do that
I'm a single mom and new job that I really need. Staying here for a week is going to be tough
I'm going to keep in touch if you guys don't mind
Thanks

[GoingToMakeIt]

HANG IN THERE! Fast tapers are rough but you can make it on through.
Posting is one of the best distractions. Keep it up.

[Sophie20]

Thanks for the support
I'm surprised I felt so bad after just dropping a few pills and not really stopping yet
It scares me

[Flutterby111]

Don't let the fear get the best of you....take it one step at a time...we are ALL here for you!  anytime just post....it'll be worth it to quit!

[luvmyfrogs]

i agree with flutterby, dont let the fear get you,, think about the fear if you dont stop, what will happen if you keep taking the tabs?

[Sophie20]

Nothing good is going to happen if I keep taking them!  And thanks for reminding me of that

[Sophie20]

OK
Day 3 of cutting down by a 3rd. There were more times than not today that I could have gone and got 5 pills out of the bottle, but I didn't. I stuck to 10. That seems like an awful lot still. I was able to function though, only cutting back some, but still didn't feel well. I've been tired and didn't stray too far from a bathroom early this morning. I am taking enough to keep the body aches away...I just feel like I've hit a wall. I know you guys know the feeling
I don't know if I'll have enough to keep this taper going. If I can't get another script filled from the doctor, it will be CT. I guess the more I get it down the better before that happens.
Anyone have any thoughts on how long I should take 10 now before dropping again, without more withdrawals? I mean, if I drag withdrawals out for 3 weeks I should just CT and getit done. If I can do this a few days and drop one? That would be ok. I'm sure if I dropped again, right now, it would be ugly though....sigh

[Sophie20]

OK
Day 3 of cutting down by a 3rd. There were more times than not today that I could have gone and got 5 pills out of the bottle, but I didn't. I stuck to 10. That seems like an awful lot still. I was able to function though, only cutting back some, but still didn't feel well. I've been tired and didn't stray too far from a bathroom early this morning. I am taking enough to keep the body aches away...I just feel like I've hit a wall. I know you guys know the feeling
I don't know if I'll have enough to keep this taper going. If I can't get another script filled from the doctor, it will be CT. I guess the more I get it down the better before that happens.
Anyone have any thoughts on how long I should take 10 now before dropping again, without more withdrawals? I mean, if I drag withdrawals out for 3 weeks I should just CT and getit done. If I can do this a few days and drop one? That would be ok. I'm sure if I dropped again, right now, it would be ugly though....sigh

[mjones5]

Im tapering off them too! I was taking 60mgs a day, today Im down to 30mg. Hang in there cuz you can do it!!!! I got used to my drop from 60mg down to 35 or 40 mgs in about 4 days...just today I went down to 30 since my body got used to the lower dose. Its different for everyone. For me, Im just dropping once I get used to each taper. Thats just what is working for me....good luck! you can do it!!!! If you arent used to your most recent taper, just wait a few more days and see how you feel, then drop another 10 mgs a day. Wishing you much luck, Im right here with you!

[mjones5]

Laughing at myself, this is a old post....lol. Ok, Im losing my freakin mind...lol