And self induced gave you great advise. Talk to your doctor. They are there to help.
Welcome to the best place for support. I too was prescribed pain pills for legit pain. I couldn't taper so I just jumped. It wasn't easy. But I did it. The most important thing to do in my opinion is to prepare yourself. For the detox and after. If you can taper its supposed to be easier. Can you give your meds to someone to dispense to you??
And ask yourself some really really tough questions.....are you ready?? And what do you want to do.
Most of all.....mind over matter will serve you best.
I have pain issues and thats how I went down this road, but I am 22 days now, I tappered for a bit but then felt I was delaying the process so I jumped and it was hard, I ront know if you can take over counter pain meds but I now take thoes instead, my pain is managable but coming off the pain was horrible, but I kept reading this site and everyone posted on how your body will give you pain to get what it wants so I kept that in mind. My pain is no where , where it was. The Thomas recipe helped a lot too. Good luck and keep posting!
Hello Her, You've come to a great place for support and advice on how to lose these pills. If you haven't checked out the Thomas recipe on the bottom of the healt pages, give it a glance and get started. Do you feel you can confide in your pain Dr. to tell him your plan? YES, Dr. can prescribe meds to make this journey easier, but you may not need them. Start the vitiams now with a good protein powder or premixed (muscle milk) drink. Get a taper schedule if thats the route you want to go. The fact that you are alcohol free will serve you well as it's one drug that you won't lean on while w/ding. Keep reading post for tips and keep posting symptoms for remedies given. Giving up these meds is hard , but many do it everyday and so will you. I can promise you the freedom of not having to dose up every few hours is indescribable. We're here!