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Taper schedule

Hello everyone, I've found that reading these comments helps a lot.  I am new to my withdrawal plan.  I had an epiphany this weekend when after popping 6 oxy 10 mg at a time (and up to 10 a day), that I was heading down a dark path.  I knew I needed to get my life in order and promised myself that was it for me.  On Saturday, I took 2 pills at night, on Sunday I took 1 in the afternoon and 2 at night (I couldn't help myself).  On Monday, I took 1 and 1 and last night I limited myself to only 1.  Tonight is the real test, as I plan to skip a day.  Once I do that, I'll have one the following day, and then keep skipping days until I'm comfortable with it.  Do you think this will be an effective plan?  I am totally committed to this (unlike before).  I'm not even interested in it anymore.  Been taking pain meds for the last 5 years.  Any advice would be helpful.  Also, is depression and anxiety common with using and stopping pain meds?  I've definitely been experiencing that.  Thanks so much.
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Great job Taper...been following your posts.  1 month that's awesome.  I'm only on day 12 but getting there.  Like you I relapsed last month...only for 3 days then flushed 160 pills.  whoa!   Actually had to flush like 3x times but who's counting.  
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Look at YOU!!!  A whole month!!!  Hope you have a blessed Christmas~
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AWESOME!!!!!!  Happy one month!  Be VERY proud of yourself!  Keep up the great work!
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One month down!  Day by day...
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3 weeks down!!  Best decision I made...

BTW, in case anyone hasn't seen ESPN's 30 for 30 on Chris Herren (former NBA player), you should check it out.  They stream it on Netflix.  Life of a basketball star that ruined his career because of drugs.

Happy holidays to all!
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2 weeks now!!! Yahoooo for You..Remember I told you about all the info about this disease..maybe it is time to check it out or get some videos so your Wife can understand that it has nothing to do with her or anybody but you and your own disease..Good Job!!! Keep it up!!
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