It takes a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg ass time to taper off of this stuff. Awesome work and show of patience. I am glad the provider was willing to work with you to make a successful plan.
Agreed.
I challenge anyone to show me a law or guideline that recommends sudden stoppage of opioids in anyone who is using them appropriately (and sometimes even when using inappropriately - that's a case by case issue, though). Please understand this is not directed at you in any way.
I am happy for those that have found a way off of these drugs. I am happy for those who have found alternative means of pain relief that are less dangerous. For those that need these medications and continue to use them appropriately you deserve praise and compassion as well. Those who have misused them, I hope you get the help you need before things go really bad for you.