Need support...need help and some advice

[1yraddict]

I just posted under "what to expect".  I am going to leave this website open as I am going to need a lot of supoprt.  Some of the WD stories scare me while others seem bad but at least bearable.  Like I said i have got down to 7.5 a day and start cold turket after tomorrow.  I am doing this so wed thurs fri are  bad and hopefully by next Monday I can get productive again and work my butt off to catch back up.  PLease any advice, comfort will help and thanks!

[Amethyst_]

Go Bray. You can do it!

[bray123]

Hi; I have been using the tapering method too..i was taking 7 or 8 tab 10's a day for the past year and over the last 3 weeks I have tapered down to two a day. I have had some withdrawal symptoms but overall it hasnt been too bad. It hasnt been easy and I'm scared of when the day comes (hopefully in about two weeks) when I quit altogether. I hope I have the strength! Sounds like your doing great keep it up!

[Dixiechick72]

we all did...especially the first few weeks.... when youre at the hard spots and then it seems like as time goes on... we post less but we still follow people.....  plus this is a great place to really make some friends for life you know???  I know I have... these people carried me at my weakest points and I am forever grateful to have this place .....

[1yraddict]

I do have my family as support as well.  So what supplies do I need.  I will go get that protein shake and lots of water, gatorade, vitamine water zerop (no sugar), etc..  I have hulu and netflix so lots of comodies to keep my mind occupied.  D-Day will be Wednesday as tomorrow is my last 7.5.  All my refills are gone and my doc knows what I am doing.  I just am paranoid by nature so for me the mental phantom getting myself worked up unecessarily will be my biggest problem....i think...LOL

[1yraddict]

THANKS!  you all responded so fast.  I will for sure keep all up to date on my progress.  I have a feelig I will be posting here alot LOL

Thanks again!

[Dixiechick72]

woo great job on the taper off.... yeah the WD shouldnt be as bad and its good you're planning ahead already...smart!!!!  still have your supplies ready to go and I think you'll be ok... great luck best of wishes and BIG HUGS to get you through this!!!!!  you can do it !!!!!!  

[NoMoreHydro]

Getting down that low will help you a great deal, but still plan in advance just to be safe.  Energy levels might be low for a couple weeks, sleep might be a little restless etc.  Remember.... Hot showers/baths and or hot tub when you are feeling restless at night and make sure to stock up on the Amino Acid Protein Shakes to keep your energy stable for the next couple of weeks. GNC Pro Performance® AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60™ - Chocolate worked (and still works) great for me. So good I am going to stay on it for the rest of my life.  Great job on getting clean and keep us up to date on your progress.

[Amethyst_]

Hello and welcome. You are in the right place. Keep posting. Get all the pills out of the house, your desk at work, the car, your hiding place in the house and very other place you have hidden them. If you have them you will take them. You will be ok. Get all the goods way before hand not when you start feeling crappy. Are you alone? Gatorade and immodium. Your anxiety is going to be full tilt so be ready and find ways to distract. Comedies, hot baths or showers, music anything you can think of. posting and reading here will help immensely. You will see that there is a lot of support to come. You will do this successfully if you want your life and power back. we will help you. Keep posting.

[mary577]

I just posted to your other question, because the amount I was using was similar to what you were doing, but I was doing it for about five years, compared to your one.   I am also probably a lot older than you....I am older than most people, I think....I am almost 66.   Honey, it is doable.  You can do it.   Post often to let us know how you're doing.

[Free2agoodhome]

Hello

You're down to one 7.5 Vic for the past week is awesome. Congrats on that taper..some people like me cannot taper....You should not have a hard withdrawl but everyones different.

Plan though....get all your supplies ready....set yourself up for success.....

read old posts...theres a ton of good info in there from people....

In general you're going to feel like you have the flu.....
Lack of energy is a symtom no one can escape,,,be ready....


let us know D-day.



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