So this is my first time doing this , and for the first time I don't feel such alone in this, I really do need help , I have been taking this Nurofen plus for I think 7 years now and really can't remember when it became out of control or why I started taking them , I think there are a number of reasons , pain and stress , I can't remember what life was like before nurofen plus, but I do know this I want my life back , I feel I have lost the last 7 years of my life, I am so disgusted with myself for getting this way , I'm so sick of waking up in the morning and the first and last thing i think of is nurofen , and where I'm going to get from as I use most chemists, I go back and forth from one to another , some I can't go to anymore as they will not sell me any. I have been in hospital twice now with bleeding ulcers and ameamia and this time I diddnt get so much simpathy from the Dr , I was absolutely mortified as the Doctors were all standing round me at the bed listening while the doctor asked me questions and I had to say it out loud , I want to take control , I want my life back , I thought I used to be a strong person and had lots of will power but when I say I'm going to stop I have very good intentions to do so but then I start to panick and get really anxious about stopping, I need to stop this before things get serious , can anyone help with any coping macanisms please Thank you .
When I went into the recovery home in 1989 I told the priest that ran the home 3 things that I had never said to another human being:
1) I don't know who I am
2) I don't know how to love
3) I'm crazy
I completed the recovery home time and then went right into the AA/NA programs where I am today.
I was 45 yrs old and had tried everything to get off the alcohol/drugs.
Surrendering to AA & NA gave me my life back as they have millions of other addict/alcoholics.
I know how you feel. There is an answer. Good luck.
Bob R
1) I don't know who I am
2) I don't know how to love
3) I'm crazy
I completed the recovery home time and then went right into the AA/NA programs where I am today.
I was 45 yrs old and had tried everything to get off the alcohol/drugs.
Surrendering to AA & NA gave me my life back as they have millions of other addict/alcoholics.
I know how you feel. There is an answer. Good luck.
Bob R
Hey
I was in the same boat as you a few years ago so I know exactly how you feel and what your going through, can I ask what your daily amount is? as mine was getting on for 40 a day and getting out of control, I used to buy tablets on line and spends my weekends driving around buying 32 tab boxes of N+ trouble is my face was getting familiar to chemists and some turned me away it was very embarrassing as they knew I was hooked on this stuff.
I was addicted for 10 years and knew if i didn't stop I would be dead before I hit 40 I was having symptoms of a stroke every so often and a massive headache in the morning and while I was on N+ I always had breathing problems and what felt like I had a constant chest infection
OK you need to sort out a recovery plan you cant go cold turkey on N+ it has such a hold over you that cold turkey will send you into a mental break down, you need to come off them gradually start off with taking the daily amount and reduce it by 1 tablet a day but don't shove you daily intake down all in one you have to scatter your intake through the day, reducing one a day and the body will get used it, when I came off mine I also did 20 minutes on my crosstrainer every night to get my body up and running again and really get this crap out of my system I felt good after every night of doing it and you forget about you addiction while doing that and it's gets your body fitter to deal with withdrawal, I also drank lots of milk to help with the terrific heart burn I had after cutting down my N+ the milk works well and settles it all and it good with fixing stomach linings as it did with mine as it was sore
Finally the biggest thing with N+ withdrawal is depression because you feel like crap, I over come this by keeping my self occupied and laughing I know it sound silly but laughing always makes you feel good so find something that gets you going and have it on tap, for me it's lee evans & peter kay it worked for me and it gave me the same sort of kick that N+ gave me while on my N+ program, if you suffer for anxiety and the feeling of restlessness then take "kalms" which will help I had a couple of bouts of this in the early stages and it's a herbal tablet which is pretty harmless it wont give you the same kick as N+ but it will help with anxiety.
I've been clean for 3 years now and my body is back to normal, when I go to the chemist now it's to buy anything other than N+ I do see people in the line buying N+ and I hear the stories they tell the pharmacist and I think that used to be me I want to run after them and try and help but I don;t think they would listen I do help those who want the help.
I was in the same boat as you a few years ago so I know exactly how you feel and what your going through, can I ask what your daily amount is? as mine was getting on for 40 a day and getting out of control, I used to buy tablets on line and spends my weekends driving around buying 32 tab boxes of N+ trouble is my face was getting familiar to chemists and some turned me away it was very embarrassing as they knew I was hooked on this stuff.
I was addicted for 10 years and knew if i didn't stop I would be dead before I hit 40 I was having symptoms of a stroke every so often and a massive headache in the morning and while I was on N+ I always had breathing problems and what felt like I had a constant chest infection
OK you need to sort out a recovery plan you cant go cold turkey on N+ it has such a hold over you that cold turkey will send you into a mental break down, you need to come off them gradually start off with taking the daily amount and reduce it by 1 tablet a day but don't shove you daily intake down all in one you have to scatter your intake through the day, reducing one a day and the body will get used it, when I came off mine I also did 20 minutes on my crosstrainer every night to get my body up and running again and really get this crap out of my system I felt good after every night of doing it and you forget about you addiction while doing that and it's gets your body fitter to deal with withdrawal, I also drank lots of milk to help with the terrific heart burn I had after cutting down my N+ the milk works well and settles it all and it good with fixing stomach linings as it did with mine as it was sore
Finally the biggest thing with N+ withdrawal is depression because you feel like crap, I over come this by keeping my self occupied and laughing I know it sound silly but laughing always makes you feel good so find something that gets you going and have it on tap, for me it's lee evans & peter kay it worked for me and it gave me the same sort of kick that N+ gave me while on my N+ program, if you suffer for anxiety and the feeling of restlessness then take "kalms" which will help I had a couple of bouts of this in the early stages and it's a herbal tablet which is pretty harmless it wont give you the same kick as N+ but it will help with anxiety.
I've been clean for 3 years now and my body is back to normal, when I go to the chemist now it's to buy anything other than N+ I do see people in the line buying N+ and I hear the stories they tell the pharmacist and I think that used to be me I want to run after them and try and help but I don;t think they would listen I do help those who want the help.
Thank you for taking the time reading my post, its hugely appreciated, I have been taking about 48 a day for about 7 years now , I can't remember what normal feels like .
Hi Diane, Jessie is right - you need to do this slowly-try and cold turkey this and you are just setting yourself up for a fall- you have to be realistic, to give yourself the best chance-whatever method you chose it will require commitment-there is no easy way of doing this i'm afraid- i quit taking pills several months ago-the good news is - you can do this and it is well worth it- you will feel so much better, to quote one of the other people on this site- you only have to do it once - so do it right- dont rush it - wish you the best of luck and keep reaching out and posting here-
So I'm feel like this is possible to do now, I now have hope that one day soon I'm going to be happy and content with my life and I will look back at this as being one big nightmare , I'm exited and can't wait till I feel alive again .
Hi - I've been taking n+ for 2.5 years at 40 a day too. I have a personalised taper plan which takes approx 5 months to complete . If you google overthecount you'll get the contact details . I started the taper myself cutting down to 18 originally per day ( OTC said this was too quick) anyway I've stick to it for the past week and haven't really had much withdrawal symptoms - except mood swings and the usual bouts of depression but NOTHING that has been too much to handle without reaching for something else like drink . I know that you've been taking it a lot longer than me but they'll take that into account with your plan. You don't have to speak to them , you can just full out the questionnaire and they'll email you the plan . I'm not daft enough to think that's all it takes so I've arranged to see a councillor too. I wish you the very best whatever you decide to do.
Lots of love
Millie xx
Lots of love
Millie xx
