Here's my plan!

adventurer · 07-09-2008, 03:03 PM

If I take 5 pills now (which I just did) and 5 more pills at 5pm which I probably will, that leaves me with a total of 52 pills remaining. Now, here's my taper plan:

Starting Thursday (tomorrow) I will take 3 pills 3 x daily (Thurs-Fri-Sat)

On Sunday I will take 3 in the morning, 2 at lunch, and 3 at night

Monday I will take 2 pills at morning, noon and night

Tuesday I will take 2 pills in the morning and 2 at night; skipping the noon dose

Wednesday I will take 1 pill at morning, noon, and night

Thursday I will take 1 pill in the morning and one at night, skipping the noon dose

Friday I will take 1 pill in the morning and one at night

Saturday - I'm done...

What do you think? Can it be done?? Keep in mind these are 325 mg hydros and I've been taking anywhere from 15-25/day since June 22. (wow, that's not very long at all! I just checked the date on the bottle. Actually I didn't get up to that many until about a week later than that...)

emsmom · 07-09-2008, 05:05 PM

I think thats a great plan. Just keep in mind, you will feel withdrawals, and it won't be pretty, however if you set your mind to this (I'm following this plan no matter what) you will be just fine

The most important thing to remember is WHY you're doing this. You want to be clean. I'm very proud of you for this decision, and best of luck with your taper.

We'll all be here to guide you along the way, answer any questions you may have, and support your recovery.

Good luck!

Hugs,
emsmom

adventurer · 07-09-2008, 05:12 PM

Thank you so much. It's amazing how much those words of encouragement really help! I"m just so tired of my head being "fuzzy." Can I ask you another question? Do you have a hard time with sex while taking these pills? You obviously don't have to answer that nor anyone else for that matter, I just wondered if I'm the only one. That's another thing that bothers me so much about being addicted. I used to enjoy sex so much and now it's no fun. I'm very, very dry and I can't have an orgasm no matter how hard I try. The only thing I can attribute it to is the medication. If that's not an incentive to get off the pills I don't know what is!!! LoL!!

A~

Friend999 · 07-09-2008, 06:16 PM

To: Adventurer

First your name. You will be going on quite an adventure. As for the taper plan I would wait for someone more knowledgeable to answer. However, you asked if it could be done, and the answer is most definitely it can be done. Anything can be done if you set your mind to it. The intensity of the withdrawals are unknown because everyone is different.

Many wonderful people on this site, plus another that I am helping in person, say that yes, it does mess up your sex life. It does come back quite quickly too, so be ready. That part is goooood!

Have you looked into the items in the Thomas Recipe plus Amino Acids to help with withdrawals? Some people swear by them. If someone else can tell you where to find the information it would help. If not, post back and I will find out.

My very best to you,

Friend999

adventurer · 07-09-2008, 06:28 PM

Thomas Recipe? Is that the sample home detox plan? And amino acids? Help me out here so I know for sure I'm on the same page.

I'm SO glad you made me feel better about the sex thing. I can't wait for it to come back!! That's going to be SO worth it!!!