Early days entering withdrawal

[[Gh...]]

I have been taking Ambian 10mg for 5-6

mo. After noticing heart difficulties which I know are likely anxiety, I am two days cold turkey. Two hours after going to bed, here we are. My shoulders are incredibly tense and moodiness was on tap today. I am trying to remind myself that the side effects, and the embarrassment of the nightly stupor and my kids having fun at my expense are not acceptable. Gosh, sleep is needed though. School wake up will be here soon.

[[me...]]

Hello Ghstgddss.  Welcome to the forum, we're glad you found us!  Here are a few links you may find useful:

 

Other Medications

 

Withdrawal Support (during your taper).

 

The Ashton Manual is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field.  She describes and explains withdrawal symptoms, and there is also a section with withdrawal/taper schedules.

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature.  This will allow others to see where you are in the process so they can better support you.

 

Again, welcome!

 

 

[[Mo...]]

Hi G,

No fun, we know but if i were you i would work out a sensible taper plan

in order to get off the right way. cold turkey is too much for your poor CNS.

(central nervous system ).

 

here is the Ambien support group.

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=97331.0

 

warm welcome from me too

and all the best,

Claudia.

 

 

[[De...]]

Hello Ghstgddss,

 

I too would like to welcome you to the forum 

 

Congratulations on being Ambien free!

 

Ambien, although technically not a benzodiazepine, has a similar effect to a benzo and should be tapered in the same manner, 6 months, although not long term, is still enough time to develop and dependence so with this in mind you may have been better to taper off the Ambien rather than stop it cold turkey, cold turkey can bring on some strong withdrawal effects.

 

I will give you a link to The Cold Turkey, Detox & Rapid withdrawal board where you can meet other members who are in a similar situation. The members here will be able to empathise with you. here is the link :

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=133.0

 

Here also is a link to The Post Withdrawal Recovery support board where you can post questions relating to your symptoms : 

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=146.0

 

You will make a full recovery with time, that's for sure. I'm glad you found us and I wish you a speedy recovery.

 

Debbie