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To ask how long withdrawal lasts?

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:37

So for some bizarre reason I have gained a bit of a habit buying Cocodamol and Nurofen plus. It got to a point where my stomach was starting to hurt and realised I was upping my dose so I have decided to nip this in the bud. Yesterday I took 2, this morning I have took 2 and had some diarrhoea (sorry tmi) I felt they helped calm me down after my divorce but in reality they didn’t and I will be so glad and proud to be free of this

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Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 16:06

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 16:04

Actually, I do worry about you and anyone else needing that crap.

Good luck.

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Do you worry about everyone having a glass of wine or a joint as well? As I don't see the difference

Growlybear83 · 16/06/2025 16:05

PlutarchHeavensbee · 16/06/2025 15:59

True withdrawal won’t have started to kick in yet. The worst side effect of opiate withdrawal is the inability to sleep. My mother was addicted to codeine and although she managed, over a period of around 6 months to go from 8 tablets a day to 2, she could never ditch them completely because she just could not sleep. The restlessness drove her mad. It was her GP that eventually told her just to take 2 before bed to ensure a decent nights sleep and she was on them for the rest of her life.

True opiate withdrawal is horrible. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

But not everyone suffers withdrawal effects from codeine, let alone when they’ve been taking the sort of amount the OP has said she’s taking. I understand that withdrawal can be bad for some people but not all. Maybe the OP will be one of the fortunate people like me who can stop it easily and quickly.

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 16:04

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 16:02

I will don't worry

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Actually, I do worry about you and anyone else needing that crap.

Good luck.

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 16:02

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 16:01

I don’t have the addiction, a family member does. It’s been horrific. But enjoy your giggles and chill out on it at night.

Crap thread.

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I will don't worry

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 16:02

PlutarchHeavensbee · 16/06/2025 15:59

True withdrawal won’t have started to kick in yet. The worst side effect of opiate withdrawal is the inability to sleep. My mother was addicted to codeine and although she managed, over a period of around 6 months to go from 8 tablets a day to 2, she could never ditch them completely because she just could not sleep. The restlessness drove her mad. It was her GP that eventually told her just to take 2 before bed to ensure a decent nights sleep and she was on them for the rest of her life.

True opiate withdrawal is horrible. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

I agree.

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 16:01

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:59

Again, your addiction is your issue not mine.

We don't stop talking about people enjoying wine in case it upsets someone in recovery do we?

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I don’t have the addiction, a family member does. It’s been horrific. But enjoy your giggles and chill out on it at night.

Crap thread.

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 16:00

PlutarchHeavensbee · 16/06/2025 15:59

True withdrawal won’t have started to kick in yet. The worst side effect of opiate withdrawal is the inability to sleep. My mother was addicted to codeine and although she managed, over a period of around 6 months to go from 8 tablets a day to 2, she could never ditch them completely because she just could not sleep. The restlessness drove her mad. It was her GP that eventually told her just to take 2 before bed to ensure a decent nights sleep and she was on them for the rest of her life.

True opiate withdrawal is horrible. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

Probably a psychological addiction as much as anything!

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 16:00

This is getting silly

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Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:59

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:58

Yeah? Try telling that to someone who was addicted to that shit!

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Again, your addiction is your issue not mine.

We don't stop talking about people enjoying wine in case it upsets someone in recovery do we?

PlutarchHeavensbee · 16/06/2025 15:59

True withdrawal won’t have started to kick in yet. The worst side effect of opiate withdrawal is the inability to sleep. My mother was addicted to codeine and although she managed, over a period of around 6 months to go from 8 tablets a day to 2, she could never ditch them completely because she just could not sleep. The restlessness drove her mad. It was her GP that eventually told her just to take 2 before bed to ensure a decent nights sleep and she was on them for the rest of her life.

True opiate withdrawal is horrible. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:59

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:58

A bit of an over reaction don't you think?

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Nope.

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:58

Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 15:58

Very nice of you

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Welcome.

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A bit of an over reaction don't you think?

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:58

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:57

This is mumsnet where people are aghast at the slightest of things!
She is talking about over the counter medication, not crack cocaine of the local dealer

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Yeah? Try telling that to someone who was addicted to that shit!

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Very nice of you

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 15:57

I said earlier I was in shock! Can this be put to bed now.

every single thread turns bitter eventually it is so annoying and beside the actual point

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Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:57

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:55

Anybody can post whatever they want, of course! But if someone’s posting about struggling with withdrawal, getting posters concerned then laughing about taking it…..I’m a bit …!

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This is mumsnet where people are aghast at the slightest of things!
She is talking about over the counter medication, not crack cocaine of the local dealer

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 15:56

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:53

Really.

Knock yourself out.

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There is always one person who just thrives from drama

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Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:55

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:53

But my point still stands, no matter who you were addressing.

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Anybody can post whatever they want, of course! But if someone’s posting about struggling with withdrawal, getting posters concerned then laughing about taking it…..I’m a bit …!

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:53

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:52

I was talking to the OP.

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But my point still stands, no matter who you were addressing.

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:53

Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 15:52

Erm no it wasn’t a genuine laugh, I couldn’t believe somebody even posted that

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Really.

Knock yourself out.

Slatterndisgrace · 16/06/2025 15:52

Lanzarotelady · 16/06/2025 15:51

Some people struggle with anxiety - should we not discuss that?
What about depression? Death? Money worries? Sexual problems?

Your issues are not my issues.

Maybe you are the arsehole.

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I was talking to the OP.

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 15:52

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Erm no it wasn’t a genuine laugh, I couldn’t believe somebody even posted that

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Some people struggle with anxiety - should we not discuss that?
What about depression? Death? Money worries? Sexual problems?

Your issues are not my issues.

Maybe you are the arsehole.