Morning all it's 3 weeks now and on half original dose one day and 3/4 dose the next.
Things aren't going as smooth at the moment feeling washed out and tierd 
I was hoping to cut down again today but don't feel comfortable enough to do it maybe another week. Harder than I thought but keeping at it 
Rose
Sorry to hear you are feeling washed out and tired. When you taper off meds like this, it makes you realise just how powerful they are!
Our bodies are actually pretty delicate systems and coming off medication means your body is constantly having to adapt do new levels of chemicals in your body. I remember when I came off some anti depressants years ago, back when GPs didn't even recognise that withdrawal effects occurred so didn't recommend tapering at all, it was grim, so I know how you are feeling.
I don't see anything wrong with doing it more gradually than you'd hoped. I hope you feel better soon and good luck with it xx
Thank you ShellyWelly
Sounds like you know we're I am coming from and were I am going.
Thought I would have felt a bit better after 3 weeks but no just feel like going bed but got 2 little dogs who want walking :).
Keep going so easy to say sod it go back on them. Rose x
This is why I dislike this drug so much. That & the fact often some GP's prescribe it as a pain relief med when it's so much more than that in the way it can affect patients with it also having antidepressant properties.
You're not alone Rose in this not being your first attempt, many others have tried & failed & become disappointed in themselves for not being able to do it but that's the kind of drug it is. I really admire your resolve so please remember why you wished to do this in the first place & try to stay positive & think what you will have achieved when you've done it. As I've said before you come this far & it would be such a pity if you gave in now after 3 weeks.
How has it been left with your GP? Was there an option offered to take alongside if you hit the wall? There are options but don't know if your GP suggested anything along those lines but if he didn't I'd get yourself down there again & talk it through with him. I'm sure he'll support you as much as he is able & do hope you can get over this bad period even if it means with a little extra help be it medicinal or not. x
Hi nomoreheels I have been sitting on the sofa all day AGAIN as I said I feel really down as well as tierd.
I can appreciate why some people give up but I am determined to get there. The doctor has said go back on the 18 August but if I still feel like this on Thursday think I might go back before, I haven't been offered anything else just taking the odd couple of paracetamol. Thank you for caring and it's not a drug I would ever take again. Rose x
Rose, I've had a snooze this afternoon because of overdoing things this morning so just rest & don't beat yourself up when the tiredness comes over you. You know why it's happening so just let it happen, it'll relieve any anxiety. This sound shouty, it's not meant that way! Just listen to your body & don't resist it is what I mean otherwise you'll be less able to cope as well as you have so far.
If you feel you need some help other than the paracetamol, which I would think won't do an awful lot to help, go & see your GP. In your position I wouldn't wait for another fortnight, & consider you wise in your thinking . There's no need to struggle more than is necessary.
If you need to reach out just pm me, I'm a good listener or should that be reader lol!! x
Lol well had a sleep this afternoon so we both be snoozing.
I am still not going back I would end up kicking my self xx
I think that you are doing brilliantly! I know how hard it is to defeat an addiction. Mine was my own fault, I was a smoker for too many years, gave up 9 1/2 years ago. Still know that one cigarette would start me off again!
Your problem is not of your own making, and I am so impressed with your resolve, despite feeling so rough. Keep it up, you'd never forgive yourself if you gave up now! M x
No way am I giving in to it I suppose 10 years is a long time and to be told this year I don't need a new knee it's genetic I was so mad.
So pleased I found out and not taking them for life unessasery. Rose
Coming of steriod
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