Alone and need support!

[Bella8231]

About a year ago I stared taking perk 750. I was already depressed so when I took them it made me feel do great that I didn't want to stop. It's now making me more depressed. Trying to find them, worrying about how i will find them and all the money I spend. I take 2-3 a day. I just want some advice about tapering off. I'm embarresed to tell anyone and scared of judgement. I just want to stop and getting life back to normal. HELP!

[Bella8231]

Thank you everyone  for commenting. I'm going to set a date and quit. And I feel so much better knowing that I have people that I can talk to about it. I think that is what I was missing the other times I tried to quit. My husband is 10 years clean from heroin and I'm afraid to tell him about this. I feel like I let him down. I helped him get clean and now I'm addicted. :(

[GarbageAddict360]

Hi Bella and Welcome!  I hear you loud and clear and it sounds like you are ready to kick this nasty habit.  Like Sonrissa said, you are on a low dosage and you can either take less and less or just stop cold turkey. We can't give you specific tapering advice, but I can tell you that my fear of withdrawal was worse then the actual symptoms.  It is truly like being home with the flu. It really depends on the person, but it will last about 5 to 7 days.  

When we are abusing opiates our bodies stop manufacturing many chemicals integral in every day functioning.  Once you are through the physical symptoms, you may experience emotional/mental symptoms like heightened levels of anxiety and depression, but they too will subside. There are many vitamins, supplements, over the counter remedies to combat any symptom you are experiencing.

Keep posting and we are all there for you through this process.  Think about seeking some support because no one should go at this alone.  One last thing, take a look at the amino acid protocol once you are off the pills.

Good luck! - Kelly

[Bella8231]

Thanks for the advice! I've gone 2 days before. The worst  part for me was the stomach issues and I just felt so tired to the point that I can't get out of bed! I had mild chills and couldn't sleep. I went back to it.  But now I've had it! I want to be done with it.

[D713]

I like that line......a few days of feeling crappy is worth a lifetime drug free...line even a week for me I hope..=/. but I know I'll be one happy person again after this hard battle.

[Free2agoodhome]

Hi and welcome. Good thing you're geting things handled before it got way worse. My sis was right, this is very very doable.  Read old posts if you have the time, lots of wisdom in there...as well

Make a plan (critical),,...,get supplies..,,, set a date..........take your life back...a few days of feeling crappy is worth a lifetime drug free,,,,

we're here for ya,,,,all of us


Free~

[Sonrissa]

Hi Bella and welcome! I love your name! So, you are taking 2-3 per day and have been taking them for about a year! Well, honestly that is really not much to taper from! You can probably quit cold turkey and your withdrawals should not be too bad! Perhaps about a week of feeling crummy, like you have a bad flu! But very do able! Read the Thomas Recipe at the bottom right hand side of the page for some things you can take to help with the withdrawal symptoms! The main things are to keep well hydrated, take Immodium for stomach/bathroom issues and more! Eat, and get some exercise! Others will be along to offer additional advice! Keep reading posts and also post with any questions or if you need some support! Take care and I wish you all the best! You can do this!

[D713]

People on here is willing to help, and believe me on the scare/judgement part I kinda overcame the judgement part. When I told my whole family I had addiction on Pain Killers....It's tough adding with the withdrawl. It's like living off of them and depending on them. Life without is more easier and you'll be more happy. and to be honest I'm still fighting. Keep fighting you'll get it done!!!! Don't ever give in!