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Taking more and more cocodamol

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itshappenedgradually · 10/05/2023 08:33

It was prescribed for back pain. But I'm taking more and more each day now just for that warm happy feeling. I used to only take x2 a day, my mental health got bad a couple of months ago due to being on the wrong antidepressants, so I started basically self medicating by taking more of my prescription. But it's got to the point now where I know I'm addicted, I get a box of 100 a month, I only got them last week and only have 30 left already. My dh has noticed I'm taking more too. Don't know what the point of this thread is, just some support I guess, I don't feel ready to wean down yet, I know I need to but it's hard.

I'm buying solphadene max and discovered nurofen plus recently, so now I can add ibuprofen consumption to the list too. Feel like shit cause I know I'm in a hole

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mummylms · 20/05/2023 01:17

itshappenedgradually · 10/05/2023 08:33

It was prescribed for back pain. But I'm taking more and more each day now just for that warm happy feeling. I used to only take x2 a day, my mental health got bad a couple of months ago due to being on the wrong antidepressants, so I started basically self medicating by taking more of my prescription. But it's got to the point now where I know I'm addicted, I get a box of 100 a month, I only got them last week and only have 30 left already. My dh has noticed I'm taking more too. Don't know what the point of this thread is, just some support I guess, I don't feel ready to wean down yet, I know I need to but it's hard.

I'm buying solphadene max and discovered nurofen plus recently, so now I can add ibuprofen consumption to the list too. Feel like shit cause I know I'm in a hole

How are things going? I'm on here looking for support online and to be able to talk to others so here to chat if you want to

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 20/05/2023 08:10

I know this thread is from a long time ago and I’m sorry you didn’t get any responses at the time but if you’re still here, please get help. A lady in my village died a few months ago from liver failure due to pain killer addiction. She was the same age as me 37 and left behind 2 young boys.

mummylms · 20/05/2023 08:16

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 20/05/2023 08:10

I know this thread is from a long time ago and I’m sorry you didn’t get any responses at the time but if you’re still here, please get help. A lady in my village died a few months ago from liver failure due to pain killer addiction. She was the same age as me 37 and left behind 2 young boys.

I think the OP was only this month. Did you know the lady who passed away from it?

fortheloveofflowers · 20/05/2023 08:19

Your gp surgery should have a drug reduction worker that will help you wean yourself off of these.
Please go speak to your GP before it gets worse. You will be damaging your liver.

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 22/05/2023 07:05

mummylms · 20/05/2023 08:16

I think the OP was only this month. Did you know the lady who passed away from it?

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Oh yes, sorry I think I’m surprised at how far we are through the year already and misread the date at 2022! I only knew her to say hi to in the street and he wasn’t out much in the end, but we have a lot of mutual friends and I know her children better as they play out, one is the same age as DS and the other is quite the character! They seem to be doing well bless them.

worriedlexy · 07/09/2023 10:38

Hi. Saw your post and totally related. Could have written it myself. I’m in exactly the same situation but last week I almost past out as I had been taking a pack a day of Solpadeine max for quite some time. I don’t even know why as I get no buzz, I feel guilty and am struggling to get enough , trawling the internet and chemists.
long story short I started soaking in sweat as if I had a bucket of water thrown over me I sat on the loo until I was passing blood. My anxiety has been through the roof. This has to be the wake up call. Day seven of lying in agony with cramps. Jumping legs , over hearing and such fear I have done severe damage Please reply so we can perhaps help one another. I always believed I was a sensible , intelligent person but this is madness.
So sorry you are in this situation.❤️

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