Checking in

[Paula]

Not great. Suzi, Si agrees with you that it’s withdrawal - which doesn’t make sense as I last dropped dose the beginning of last week. But the full body ache does feel like it. I was supposed to meet my friend today but I’ve cancelled. Si is off for a golf holiday tomorrow through to Sunday so I hope I recover quickly

[Mira]

But if its withdrawal then there is nothing you can do about it?

[Suzi]

Thing is withdrawal doesn't only hit you as you do it, but the effects can come like waves after - think about it. You've been taking morphine for a while, although it's an instant thing it does stay in your system a while too....

[Paula]

Thing is withdrawal doesn't only hit you as you do it, but the effects can come like waves after - think about it. You've been taking morphine for a while, although it's an instant thing it does stay in your system a while too....

I’m starting to get that now. I feel a bit better this afternoon so hopefully things will be better tomorrow

But if its withdrawal then there is nothing you can do about it?

Not a thing - just rest

[Mira]

I do hope that it will be a bit better tomorrow. For you ofcourse. But I guess Si is not happy going away when you feel this way?

[Suzi]

Is Si still going away? Have you been resting?

[Paula]

Yes, he’s going away - I’ll be fine. Yes, I’ve been resting and am feeling better. And I’ve decided to delay my next reduction for another week

[Suzi]

I know that's a tough decision to make, but I think it sounds like the most sensible one for now... I'm proud of you.

What'cha up to today?

[Paula]

Seeing a friend (and her puppy) later. I’m feeling better than I have, thankfully

[OldMike]

Yes, he’s going away - I’ll be fine. Yes, I’ve been resting and am feeling better. And I’ve decided to delay my next reduction for another week

That sounds sensible.

Have fun with your friend and her puppy