Cold Turkey

[poliphilo]

My mother seems no worse for having her codeine withdrawn. This morning's carer is very voluble. As she was taking her leave my mother winked at me. That's a first.

I'm taking myself off codeine too. I've been on up to eight tablets a day.  The first day was fine. Last night I mostly slept but it hurt when I woke. I've been sweating more than usual. This morning I ache all over.

So this is what my body fees like in its natural state...