Please help! Weaning off oxycodone

[Lovemomof2]

I am not really sure what to ask or what I am really looking for except some guidance and support. I am afraid to ask help elsewhere for a multitude of reasons. To make a long story short, I am addicted to oxycodone. This is terrible and not really even sure how things got to the point to where they are today. I used to be a first grade teacher and a now a stay at home mom to a 1 year old and almost 4 year old. I want off these stupid life controlling pills. I was taking probably 18 30mg pills a day (I didn't count for a long time....would just pop them like candy. Very stupid). I have decided to wean down and in the past week or so am taking about 12-13 a day. So I have weaned down about 6 30mg. I feel so terrible about myself. This is no way to live! I guess what I am looking for is support....does anyone know of a good taper plan? Any help is so much appreciated.

[Lovemomof2]

Doing better today...think the lack of sleep was part of it. Trying really hard to stick to the taper today. Need some encouragement that I can really do this.

[Lovemomof2]

Thank you!! Yes, we can do this!!!

[48Candles]

Hi Megan, I just wanted to wish you the best and wanted to let you know you are not alone. I will be in your shoes pretty soon to and am not looking forward to it but i am strong and i know i will want to die but i will get thru it and you will to i will keep looking for your post on this,Candles

[vicki595]

Listen Sweetie, you can do whatever you want! I'm just trying to give you suggestions of what will work for you. BUT, I know that game! "well, I was good and didn't take anything for six hours so now I can take three!   A solid schedule works. Now you know (almost) every thing I know about doing this. I'm putting the ball in your court...don't play games with yourself or with the numbers...just get this done!    xoxo

[Lovemomof2]

Ha! Yes, you see Vicki, they weren't part of the allotment for the day. Lol. They were not enough to make a whole day. Wow....that sounds bad!

I wish I would have done better today. Guess I will have to try 12 for tomorrow. So even if I am feeling okay, I should take right at 4 hours? Should I try for longer?

[vicki595]

"a few random ones around".    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

So what did you do with the random ones???

Yes,every four hours no matter. This is why it works and you'll thank me later!
Now that you've counted them out, put the rest away at an inconvenient place.  I know this is all hard stuff and it goes better if you have a buddy to help you and keep you accountable(like me!). Is there anyone??
Keep it going...you'll get this. Just don't play games with your head or at least catch yourself when you're feeling "clever"!