I've been taking cocodamol 30/500mg 8 times a day (highest allowed dose) for over 3 years. If I miss one dose, I'm in pain, I'm achy, I'm moody, my chest is tight. I brought this up with my Dr before all the coronavirus started and he said well just keep taking them... Today I had an emergency phone call due to pain in my stomach and this doctor said I shouldn't be taking 8 a day and try to limit them. I explained that I've taken this dose for years and struggle to stop them and he said, just take 4 tomorrow instead of 8. Literally got off the phone and I feel so unsupported, why didn't they do this when all the support was available? I became addicted through no fault of my own, they didn't warn me that these tablets would hold me under a spell that I must take them. It's dreadful, now I feel like I've got to stop the painkillers, despite the fact I have gallstones which is why I rang in first place, I'm currently quitting smoking and there is zero support in place. I have quite bad mental health issues and was hospitalised multiple times in the past but for the last year I've kept myself stable. I know this is all going to unravel, this is so much pressure. The coronavirus, this lockdown, 3 kids, my mental health issues and now this. I just need some support or advice on what to do xx