A while ago I posted on mumsnet under my previous nickname about my problem with pain killers. I got some great advice especially from Lisa78.
Well - an update of sorts. I have managed to stop taking the prescription painkillers I was taking - but replaced them with a less strong over the counter type (co-codamal). It has got to the stage that I feel I need to come off them for good but I am so terrified to.
I know this sounds silly and some people might find this daft - but I realise that I am totally hooked on them. I feel like I cant get through a day without them, but am worried that I am going to overdose unintentionally. I feel ill all of the time and feel like I need them - but think that they are causing my headaches and the stress of the addiction is making me feel ill - so I feel I need them.
My dh is great, my ds is a wonderful little boy - so it frustrates me that I feel so low and am so hooked on these stupid things. I do suffer with depression (although I hide it well). I have the family from hell and have been through a lot so I think as a result I have quite an addictive personality (I over spend and over eat too).
Please can anybody give me some advice on getting rid of these bloody pain killers. At the moment I take 8 a day (4 doese of two tablets). The thought of not taking them pushes me over the edge and I just want to cry. should I try cutting down, or just stop?
Please help, I know this is sounds like a silly problem but it is really ruining my life.
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I really need help kicking my painkiller addiction
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joanneg · 18/09/2004 21:00
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