Hi this is my first post
I’ve been addicted to tramadol about 10 years
I’ve quit Tramadol a few times , I really struggle but I’ve managed to do it
Yesterday I only took 2 tramadol one in the morning and one in the afternoon (normal take 10 a day just to feel normal ) and felt the withdrawals, should I taper it quit cold turkey
I’ve not taken any this morning and I’m dreading the withdrawals
Just need some support
@Angel6901 hi and welcome to the greatest recovery app in the world 
I’ve been on Tramadol for 21 years talking 2x100mg SR capsules twice a day, so pretty much addicted!
After a talk with my pain management consultant we decided that it wasn’t helping my pain and possibly making it worse!
So, I switched to 100mg, 4 times a day (50mg capsules)
I’m now down to 100mg twice a day.
The only way to stop the withdrawals is to taper off and don’t rush it.
You may have to stay at a reduced dose for a bit before you drop down a strength.
Take care 
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I would agree with this, take it easy on yourself.
Hi thanks so much for the reply!
It’s good to know other people are in the same situation, I don’t think people realise how addictive this painkiller is , I’m struggling 
But I’ve not taken any today , i have withdrawals feel really down and depressed, fidgety can’t really relax, but I’ve done it before and I know I can do it again , luckily I’m off work for a few days.
I’m tempted to take one 50mg just to get though tonight as I know it’s going to be difficult to go cold turkey
Thank you for your support
I’m just so scared to take another pill , I’ve done it before and I’ve struggled, but I’m really weak and I know if I take one I’ll just take more to feel better,
It’s so hard 
Welcome, Glad you reached out for support. This forum has been great and it’s nice to be able to write anytime you want to or need to. Please take care of yourself. Your body is very confused right now. I think weaning off is a great idea but start out slowly. Cutting yourself off is very dangerous. Take care of yourself. Keep the group updated on how it is going.
I work as a Medication Technician. Definitely speak with your prescriber/ primary care provider to come up with a safe taper schedule. They will also be able to help you know what to look out for and how to manage withdrawals and symptoms. Tramadol is one of those drugs that you should have a professional walking alongside you to safely and effectively wean off. You got this!
Well some people are just better ‘just ripping the band aid off’, while other people are better off ‘titrating’ (lowering dosage) over time.
Heck @Angel6901 , if it doesn’t work one way, try another way next time. Relax, we can figure this out. Just don’t give up. It’s not the end of the world if you aren’t successful.
Tell yourself: if I fail this time, I’ll keep trying different ways until I figure out what works for me.
Quit stressin’ 
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this is probably the best advice
the less stressful the better @Angel6901
when I was into opioids using all the time, tramadol would work great if:
worked great for me in higher dosages back then
I’m on day 2 no tramadol
I’ve taken some co-codamol which I know is still an opioid but it’s only low strength
But to be honest I’m feeling much better today
I just need support and this forum is so great
I’m glad I saw your post. Please don’t give up. I’m a Tramadol addict 11 years now. Tried to quit a couple if times and never got past about three weeks. Is the new Tramadol different from the old one? I don’t know but it seems less potent to me. Or it could be my tolerance level. Anyway, my past detox efforts were truly hellish. This time I told my spouse and that help. I let out the secret and now I have support and accountability. I also asked God to help me because I knew that I couldn’t get clean on my own strength. I am now 34 days sober. I went cold turkey. It was still terrible, especially at first.. but not as bad as the other times. The creepy crawly feelings in my legs and feet almost drove me crazy but went away after 2 to 3 weeks. The depression seems to be mostly gone but this time if year I always get depressed with the darkness and cold weather. I had a massive appetite for carbs but that has gone away. I think I’m done with Tramadol!!! No desires or cravings at all! It us hard to learn how to enjoy things without the “boost” that Tramadol provided. One of the best things about my new sobriety is that I’m not constantly counting pills and worrying about when and whether I will be able to get more pills. Also, upset stomach is completely gone. If you are detoxing now, I’m so sorry. I don’t know if anything I write will help you. Your suffering will end. I promise. Please don’t try to do this alone. If you can’t talk to anyone, you can talk to me. I never thought that I would get off Tramadol. I had scenarios for what the rest of my time on this Earth would look like. All of them were bleak. But I can’t believe it.. I am clean and have no cravings for it at all. Most of the detox side effects are completely gone. Most went away a while ago. If you are struggling, I wish that I could hug you. If I can get sober, you can too! I love you all and the world is a much better place with you in it!
Hi bravo
I’m glad you replied , I managed to stay off tramadol for a few weeks felty much better then went back on them 
Can’t believe I’m back at day 1 again
Haven’t had any tramadol since last night
Feeling anxious and unwell today
Just want to feel normal again 
Day 2
Slept on and off , had to take a sleeping tablet to get to sleep woke up at 3am restless legs sweating and anxious
Managed to get back to sleep
Woke up at 9am, currently feeling down depressed low energy feeling unwell
I’m back at work tomorrow hoping I can function better
Thanks for the support x
End of day 2 slept till 11
Woke up for a few hours
Felt rubbish, restlessness feeling depressed, couldn’t concentrate on anything, felt sick , sweating like I’m coming down with flu
Went back to bed at 2pm till 5
Woke up, just tried to chill watching tv and had a couple of beers just to try to reduce withdrawals
I’m going to go back to bed and try to sleep as I’m working tomorrow
Hoping to feel better tomorrow just feel so weird
Will update tomorrow morning 
Day 5
Feeling surprisingly ok, a big tired and down depressed but not hanging major withdrawals as I’ve had previously
I’ve worked Monday Tuesday and working from home today
I’m taking some cocodamol (low dose ) as I’ve got back pain - which is why I took tramadol to start with
Any advice how to stay off it ? As I normally start again after a few weeks/months off it