Xanax withdrawal since january 13 th, 2017

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I am so glad to be on this forum! My dr stopped my xanax cold turkey after 24 years. I was in a detox for 5 days. I had terrible symptoms so the dr put me on gabapentin for anxiety & doxepin at bedtime for insomnia. I feel like my brain is damaged. Its really nice to be here

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Hello, Guz - Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Congratulations on becoming benzo-free. A cold turkey detox is very challenging.

 

I'm so glad you decided to join the forum - you'll find plenty of information and support here. Our members have gone through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, so you'll be able to connect with others who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.

 

I also went through benzo withdrawal after a two week rehab taper and have been benzo free so I understand some of the issues you are facing.  I find this community to be very supportive.

 

Please feel free to post to any of the specialized boards, which can all be accessed from the BenzoBuddies Community Forum homepage. Based on the information provided in your introduction, the following links may be a good starting place for you:

 

 

Post-withdrawal Recovery Support

Cold Turkey, Detox & Rapid Withdrawal

 

When you have a chance, I highly recommend that you take a look at The Ashton Manual, which is an authoritative source on what to expect during withdrawal and recovery, authored by Dr. C. Heather Ashton, who is an expert in the field. It provides a great deal of information that can be very reassuring during any stage of this process, including a list of common symptoms with helpful explanations on the reasons for their existence.

 

 

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

 

Again, welcome!

 

Carol Jean