Hi, I'm female, 44. I've been taking solpadeine for 19 years.. I'm addicted. I know this..but I refuse to be a prisoner of it anymore.
I take two on waking about 07.30, two an hour later. Two about 11, two at 3, and two before bed. I work. Ights four to five times a week so also take them at night. There are a few chemists I cannot go to, I don't drive..so that can be tricky! If I'm on a day out I'll go to a chemist, chuffed with myself that I've " beaten the system"… I've taken them in the shed, in the bathroom, in a can of coke, under the bed..( not me..the glass lol) … it's an open secret in my close family..I'm ashamed,disgusted and scared.
However! In the last three days I bought a box of 32. I've got 22 left..unheard of…I've taken two this morning on waking, one on the dog walk at 1 pm, one half an hour ago.
I have a shadow headache if you know what I mean..formerly enough to pop two..but they only made headaches worse anyway.. I do get migraine, always have..so have prescribed tablets in case of one. That's a comfort.
My arms were freaking out last night in bed..like restless legs but in my arms..hideous. I've done a long dog walk today so hope to avoid that tonight. Please keep kicking my butt…you're all brave and together I believe we can beat this hell. Thank you xx
19 years addiction..enough is enough!
Summary:
My story of cutting down to beat this..