Tramadol

[Thenextthing1]

I've been on this for around 5 years. Taking between 300 to 400mg a day. I never knew how damaging and addictive this stuff was. I have tried tapering 3 times and failed miserably i just cant do it. I have a demanding job and im always scared durong the tapering down that I'm losing productivity due to withdrawals.

I've now booked a week's annual leave, during this time I'll be going cold turkey. Ive told my GP that this is a last resort. There's no point trying to taper as when it gets bad I can get more from friends. I just need to stop. DH is onboard and supportive. I've no DC at home. All grown up so no issues with caring responsibility.

Has anyone ever done this? I can't believe I'm in this situation being so dependant. Clock watching to take my next hit so to speak. I'm awaiting my leave to be approved. I'll be stopping the tramadol 2 days before it starts so I have a full 7 days in bed trying to get passed this. I eoll update this thread in the hope it helps soleone iny position one day. I feel like it's my last chance to get off this awful drug. I wish I had the finances to go into rehab.

I think you're doing remarkably well and your determination shines through in all your posts. You are well and truly beating this, well done, keep it up the end is in sight.

You're doing so bloody well OP, you should be really proud of yourself

My god OP you are a warrior. I've read this in amazement. You can do this!

I gave up alcohol almost 5 years ago and it was the hardest thing I've ever done. You clearly have the mindset to get through this.

We are all rooting for you!

WELL DONE! 💐

This is awesome news!!! You’ll soon be free, and how fabulous will that feel.

Still on 2 a day. GP has asked me to remain on this for a further week with a view to dropping down to 1.

Slight restless legs again but I've stopped the mirtrazapine as I feel too sleepy the next day. What I have been doing is taking vitamins at certain times of the day in place of when I would take tramadol. Its like I'm tricking my brain even though I know what I'm doing if that makes sense.

It's working, I could not imagine going back to 8 a day! How did I survive, I will never know. Weirdly looking forward to seeing who I am without them.

Well done, you're so determined and are doing amazing!

Just a quick update as I wanted to keep this thread going until I'm on zero!

Continue to remain on 2 a day spilt AM/PM.

Restless legs continue on and off. They are horrendous at times. My mood slumped a little on Sunday but keep on the vitamins and tried to stay active with some walks. That was difficult in the heat last week.

I'm looking at dropping down to 1 on Monday 22nd August

You're almost there and you can already be really proud of what you've achieved. Keep going!!!

Just read the whole thread. You are amazing! Hang on in there, you are so nearly there!

You should be so proud of yourself

Well done OP, what you have achieved already is absolutely fantastic. You should be so proud of yourself!

Well done OP

AMAZING.....I've just come across this thread and your inner strength is shines through. You are helping so many people by sharing your strength and experience. You are giving out hope.

Well done, you really are an inspiration.

Came on to MN specifically to see how you are doing. Incredible updates! What an achievement. Keep going; you've got this!

👏 well done! Keep going

Just a quick update.

Down to 1 today. My prescription is due tomorrow and I think I threw away the second one when tidying up earlier. I would usually be very stressed our but I'm not bothered.

Remaining on 1 now for then next 7 days then that's me done. I've not had any restless legs last night so that's a good sign. See how i get on today.

Feeling more energised and focused. If anyone reading this thinks they give you a buzz and gives you the energy they do at the start, this is not the case.

Once the addiction takes hold, that buzz wears off. I can assure you that your energy levels will be so much better without these. I feel like I am finding myself again. It's bizarre but once passed that initial stage it's not that bad!

Incredible OP! You should be so proud

Absolutely incredible,well done xxx

That's is amazing op, you doing so well.🌟
Does the Aswagandha supplement helping?

Well done @Thenextthing1 👏👏👏

Well done OP!! What a lovely update

How has today been OP? You're doing so well!

Just a check in. So I am now down to 1 a day (50mg). This will end this Sunday. I will be tramadol free from Monday 5th September for the first time in years. I'm not scared like I have been previously but I am more aware of the risk of relapse.

I suppose my focus now needs to be on remembering how awful it was on them. I have to say, I've not found the reducing all that bad.

I am going to update here again in a couple of weeks. An update around how I'm finding being tramadol free and what I may struggle with. I'll do this again a few months after. When I started this thread, my aim was to provide a full picture of what it's been like. I hope someone in the same boat I was in finds the courage to come off them.

Thank you everyone who has cheered me on and encouraged me. I cannot tell you how much this thread has kept me focused and on track ready to do another update.