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Cocodomol addiction help

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justme26 · 24/02/2021 09:57

So please go easy on me as really struggling at the minute aware I'm posting in wrong group but other posts silent and know a lot of people are on this one and need help as can't talk to anyone else
I gave birth to my little girl nearly 8 month ago love her so much and I couldn't live without her
A few weeks after having her I started taking cocodomol to help with pain
Then that turned into it taking full strips at a time
On a night to help me sleep - I was exhausted just couldn't switch off
A lots happened over 8 month, my Nanna passed away due to COVID I had a missed misscariage back in November and things have just went downhill from there
I'm currently taking a full box of cocodmol to get me through the day
My full body aches without it them and I get the most awful migraines I really want to stop but I physically can't
Find myself walking round the town to different chemists every day to get more and it's not the way I want to live
I've finally plucked up the courage to ring doctors this morning and currently waiting for a phone call back
However I've been thinking will they take my baby off me if I tell them? I don't know wether to answer the call incase they say I'm unfit to look after her
I'm not she's well looked after I just need them to function now and get through the day
Thanks for reading xx

HebeMumsnet · 24/02/2021 21:54

Evening, OP,

We're so sorry to hear you've been having such a hard time, and on top of caring for a newborn, too. A huge well done for facing up to it and making that first call to the GP. Do ring them again tomorrow. It does sound like you need to see a doctor about it as a first step.

If you're finding it hard to know how to broach it with your DH, there are a few organisations that offer support and advice on addiction. this page from Mind has some useful numbers.

We're sure you'll get lots more advice and support here on the boards, too, from others who have been there or supported family or friends through similar.

Wishing you all the best Flowers

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