Lyssa,,
Hey, good for you.. Might be a good idea to check into some NA meetings as well, while you are tapering down, if you can get out and do that. You still might have
some illness, and the meetings would help you deal. It is really easy to just "take one extra" to help you feel a little better, "just once" and those "just once" soon add up..
Just a warning.. It happens to us addicts.
Funny he didn't put you on something like Tramadol ( even though they can also be addicting, but they are not an opiate, at last that is my understanding, I am sure someone will straighten me out if I am wrong). to taper you down? Hmm.
Well good luck, I hope you stick around here, and keep us posted..
We will always be here for you..
Love,
Becky