Codeine Phosphate/Oxycodone Addiction

[Papaversomniferum1]

Hi. I have read many an article about this topic. I?m interested to hear from anyone who is suffering from this affliction currently.

I have learned an awful lot about addiction/these medicines and others. Now I would like to hear from people in my position who may very well be able to help.

Doctors/the medical profession know alot about theory. I find this only helps to a certain extent.

I have had been taking Codeine Phosphate, OxyContin and Temazepam for around 6 years now and think it is about time I stopped. I would like to know how you stopped taking these medicines. How difficult you found it etc.

 

[Ds]

It was tough for the first 30 days, cravings and just felt miserable without the shit. Then 90 days rolled around and I started to feel better. No mental cravings at that point, still I would get sick. flu like symptoms. 6 months I felt even better, the fog lifted and felt normal again, 1 year off the stuff I started to enjoy the little things in life again (birds chirping), 18 months and feel more determined to accomplish goals.

It does get better, just have to get involved with a support group and friends that want only the best for you.

 

[freedomgirl58]

I am 8 weeks off oppiates and hanging in there. It has been a long journey so far but FREEDOM makes every minute worth it!! Hang in there!!