Need support

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Hello friends,

I've been taking low dose zanax for almost 15 years - 1/2 of a .5 mg when needed never more than a week straight but then I added 15mg temazapam to help with sleep 2 years ago

Same situation mostly I don't take daily but sometimes I've needed it for a week at a time.  Had no thought of being dependent or addicted to either of these until I tried to stop for more than a week.  After a week I started going through hell.  Head feeling like it's going to explode, ears ringing, twitching, panic, heart palpitations as soon as I take a temazapam and go to sleep I feel completely normal the next day.

Only taking temazapam 2-3 a week

I just had to get honest with myself I think all my health problems we've been trying to treat are really withdrawal symptoms

Does this make sense to anyone?

How long does the hell of withdrawal last?  I can't get past this point for 6 months now

Some day I want to say f it and stay on them but really I don't want to

Thanks

barefootn

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Hello, barefootn - Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

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 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:

 

 

General Taper Plans

 

Withdrawal Support During Your Taper

 

 

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.

 

For those who are currently tapering, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days, and some taper even slower than that. One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster than that. 

 

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