XANAX Support Blog: If you're tapering Xanax/alprazolam, join in the discussion!

[[Ju...]]

Synapskills said:  Can any one that was on a high dose let me know about when it got really rough for them? ie 3mg or the last 1mg? PM or post.

 

People can tell you what happened with their tapers, but it won't have any bearing on what happens with your taper.  I remember following a Xanax taperer who told me she got hit at various benchmarks.  When I arrived at the same dose, I did not have the same experience as she did.  Yet, I almost worked myself into a panic when I was approaching those doses.

 

These are the only things I remember about different benchmarks in my taper:

 

From 6mg to 3mg, I didn't feel any withdrawal symptoms or at least didn't know what I was feeling was withdrawal.

 

From 3mg to just above 1.5mg,  it was rough but I managed.  Withdrawal was new to me and I was scared of all of the new sensations I was feeling.

 

1.5mg to .75mg,  Things began to get better very slowly as I tapered down lower.  I became accustomed to the symptoms and was learning not to fear them.

 

.75mg to .4375mg,  By this point in my taper, I'd learned not to fear the symptoms.  This was a HUGE HELP.  As I no longer feared the symptoms, the symptoms had less power over me and I just felt better all over.

 

.4375mg to .25mg,  I very rarely had symptoms at this stage.

 

.25 to zero,  I don't recall ANY symptoms from a cut at this stage.

 

 

The absoulute biggest thing that helped me was getting over my fear of the symptoms.  When I finally realized the symptoms could not harm me, it was a new ballgame.  I felt better.

 

If I had to do it over again, I would know not to fear withdrawal.  Being afraid and psyching myself up with fear made my symptoms increase.  I was able to learn to control this but it took me quite a few cuts to do so.  Good luck and congrats on getting down to 5mg. 

 

 

 

Oh, and let's please keep all discussion about our tapers on the open board.  The PM System is just for chit chat.  Please review the Important Notice at the top of the PM page. 

[[th...]]

I was gonna hold for a couple more weeks due to my wd from tram hell but I just can't be stationary in this journey. Even if it is only another .0625mg from my just under 4 mg dose. I have quite a few events in the next couple weeks so I was going to hold till after but just couldn't so I made another cut off my night dose last night. I am hoping I won't even feel it since it is only like 1.7% cut. Can't wait until May is over and I can make a bigger cut.

[[Ju...]]

Sounds good grinch.  I understand your feeling of not liking to stay in one place with your dose.  Even a very low % cut is going in the right direction. 

[[Ra...]]

Grinch, I'm only tapering a flat .0625 mg every 2 weeks.  I have no intention of experimenting with a higher mg cut.  I'm just too chicken.  I applaud you for your courage.

 

Juliea, that is interesting about what you said about comparing your taper to others and how yours was different than who you were comparing to.  I don't like symptoms and haven't had much to speak of so far, so I'm blessed.  If I get stressed, my hands shake and I can feel an internal tremor, but for the most part, I'm doing well so far.  On my 6th cut.  48 cuts, 6 down, 42 to go 

 

Hi VC

[[Sy...]]

Juliea

Thanks for the response

If I had to do it over again, I would know not to fear withdrawal.  Being afraid and psyching myself up with fear made my symptoms increase.  I was able to learn to control this but it took me quite a few cuts to do so. 

I completely agree about psyching yourself out.  I try to feel out every day as it comes, bad sx or mild. Just knowing what's going on helps. Still feeling bad sucks, so I try to just stay in the moment keeping myself busy. Sorry about the PM thing I just wanted to chat with anyone, no shop talk. I edited out of post.

[[th...]]

Rabbit,

 

Do you have syx??

[[Ra...]]

Rabbit,

 

Do you have syx??

 

Hi Grinch,

 

I was in acute for 3 months and couldn't work.  I believe I destabilized myself by juicing with greens and beets and detoxed my liver.  I believe my body may have sensed that as a c/t of some type of major enough reduction to throw me into w/d.  I was in bad shape with jelly legs, crushing fatigue, muscle spasms, heightened sensitivity to EVERYTHING, arms and legs tingled, agoraphobia, anxiety, heart palps, DR, terrible insomnia, intrusive thoughts, tremor and others.  Even though I went back on my regular dose, I couldn't get stable enough to work, so my doc suggested Seroquel.  Once I started taking that, I stabilized pretty quickly. 

 

I took Seroquel for about 2 months before starting to taper.  Since I started tapering, so far all I've had is a little tinnitus, hands tremor when under stress and depression.  Nothing that isn't livable, but I certainly wish I didn't have to go through this.  I don't know if the Seroquel is covering up the anxiety related w/d symptoms or what, but so far so good with the taper.

 

Best wishes,

 

Rabbit

[[Ra...]]

Hey, anyone out there today.  This thread has slowed down to a snail's pace.  My physical symptoms are doing OK, but am depressed about the length of time this taper is going to take. I can't seem to accept it.  I know I must, but I'm fighting it.

 

Love,

 

Rabbit

[[mr...]]

Hey, anyone out there today.  This thread has slowed down to a snail's pace.  My physical symptoms are doing OK, but am depressed about the length of time this taper is going to take. I can't seem to accept it.  I know I must, but I'm fighting it.

 

Love,

 

Rabbit

 

You got this, Rabbit Slow & Steady wins the race, in my opinion (IMO)

 

Mrs.

[[Ra...]]

Thank you for the support Mrs, I really appreciate it 

[[VC...]]

Hey, anyone out there today.  This thread has slowed down to a snail's pace.  My physical symptoms are doing OK, but am depressed about the length of time this taper is going to take. I can't seem to accept it.  I know I must, but I'm fighting it.

 

Love,

Rabbit

 

Hey Rabbit, my friend. I'm here. Been struggling last few days with return of some SXs, and feeling much the same way. Every now and then I have a little cry, but then I pick up and get going again. Not to minimize anything you're feeling but I've read that xanax causes depression. Explains that chronic weariness I feel, and how much I fight against it. One thing's for sure, if we look at the length of taper, we're bound to feel discourage, but if we look to each day as one day closer to goal, THAT'S the TICKET. We can only live this moment, not yesterday's or tomorrow's - but today. And we press onward for the prize, and we'll have the grace to make it. We just need each other for reminders, encouragement, and support. Thanks for speaking up. Usually when we express a concern, it's the same concern that's on someone else's heart, so please know you're not alone. I'm hugging you across the miles, sweetie. We're in this together. We're not only gonna kick benzo butt in due time, we'll be a light for others who come after us.

 

Hey, we're doing this. I'd rather be here than where I was one year ago, not even knowing I was in tolerance w/d.

But don't get me wrong, I can't wait to be done with this blasted taper. 

 

Love & huggies,

V 

[[Ra...]]

Sweet V, thank you for the words of encouragement.  You're right, we can only live for today.  Thank you for the reminder.  You are such a strong woman, I admire you.  You're right we are doing it, it may not be fun, but we are making it.  Thank you sweetie 

 

Love,

 

Rabbit

[[VC...]]

Sweet V, thank you for the words of encouragement.  You're right, we can only live for today.  Thank you for the reminder.  You are such a strong woman, I admire you.  You're right we are doing it, it may not be fun, but we are making it.  Thank you sweetie 

 

Love,

Rabbit

 

Oh, Rabbit, I'm not so strong. You'll see. My taper isn't over yet. Haha. But writing helps me keep things in perspective, I guess. You encourage me so much; I just want to do the same. When I think of how you endured that acute period, I stand in admiration of your own strength and determination to deal with this benzo once and for all. So glad your taper is going well. Please hang in there and know you're in my prayers. I'm only a note away if you need me. I woke up depressed this morning, so I dont mind telling it like it is. Some will sugar-coat things but I hope I never do that. I much prefer a certain amount of transparency without someone scaring me to death.  We wanna stay positive - it's good for the neurotransmitters. hehe... Much love to you, sis. 

 

Sending huggies out to everyone here on the Xanax thread.

V 

[[Sy...]]

This is driving me nuts! Ok yes I went down on my mgs quite abruptly and today has bit me in the butt.. I cant stand the thought of MONTHS of feeling even soso. I try and try to be strong, but this is out off my hands. The feeling of id wd is same if i cut .25 or .5 and wait two weeks, still not even close. Im sick of being out off work but can hardly shop. I use to go to farmers market every week.

 

I almost half convinced myself slow tapering is maybe just a way to get people use to their post benzo brain? I seriously just want to jump...out a window. I am sorry this sounds so negitive, and im sure i'm not the only one that thought about the taper as a way to get use to xanax damage.

 

I was so ready to do great things with my life, im not to old and just past being young. I was not and am not ready to sit... untill this goes back to somthing normal. Talk about a double punch. Didn't get school done because I was working at a top fortune 500 company at 18 and worked my way up till they well became less needed as a big 3 letter service, and I was cut. Yady ya. Here i am... Ok so I have no choice but slow taper grrr

 

Again sorry im having a verry non window day and still on 5mg xanax! Well now actually Alprazolam because its less expensive.

 

Synap

[[mr...]]

Synaps,

 

In my observation, it seems like those that had a goofier time in the top portion of their taper tend to have it better in the lower portion. The reverse seems true as well for others (easier time in the top, and perhaps a little goofier time in the lower). Its no rule of thumb of course, but wanted to just let you know what I've seen over the months

 

I should mention that this applies only to non-rapid tapers and non-cold-turkeys. Again, from my observations only

 

We are healing, every day in every way Take care,

 

Mrs.

[[VC...]]

Synaps, I need to drop offline but caught your post and wanted to offer encouragement. I'm so sorry today feels rough. You cut abruptly and a good amount, and you're now feeling it, but please know that every day won't feel like today. I don't see a taper as "a way to get used to xanax damage" but a safe way to come off your benzo. Please hang in there. Your receptors and nervous system just need time to stabilize and heal. You will still do great things with your life. You are doing something great right now - freeing yourself of this benzo, one day at a time. We're here to support you, Synapskills. 

 

V

[[Sy...]]

Synaps,

 

I should mention that this applies only to non-rapid tapers and non-cold-turkeys. Again, from my observations only

 

We are healing, every day in every way

 

Thanks Mrs and V 

 

I got booted bad today by my quick drops!

Jumped in hot shower today still in my trunks lol, not quite right. Then extreme back pain. Took me two days of almost tolerable sx before it caught up, but now it's more physical. Almost like opiate Wd's along with ocd and just rage inside. All i am able to do is run out of things to distract myself, at home. I am holding for at least two weeks. Tried exercising but felt like my lungs and back were being crushed. Prayin for sleep tonight, last night sucked

 

[[mr...]]

Synaps,

 

I should mention that this applies only to non-rapid tapers and non-cold-turkeys. Again, from my observations only

 

We are healing, every day in every way

 

Thanks Mrs and V 

 

I got spanked bad today by my quick drops!

Jumped in hot shower today still in my trunks lol, not quite right. Then extreme back pain. Took me two days of almost tolerable sx before it caught up, but now it's more physical. Almost like opiate Wd's along with ocd and just rage inside. All i am able to do is run out of things to distract myself, at home. I am holding for at least two weeks. Tried exercising but felt like my lungs and back were being crushed. Prayin for sleep tonight, last night sucked

 

Feel free to take your time, brother IMO (in my opinion), it is more of a marathon than a sprint And I've read this piece of advice that has stuck with me well: if I do this 'right' (I take that as, at a pace that is right for my body & health) the first time, then I only need to do this once And I know for me, I only ever want to do this once

 

You are doing great, IMO Its all part of the journey, your journey to freedom, wellbeing, health, and success

 

We are healing, everyday in every way

 

Take care,

 

Mrs.

[[th...]]

I found this the other day! Seriously, how in the hell can one little pill cause so much chaos in the body! It is not right that these are on the market and given to people!

 

Xanax Withdrawal Side Effects

 

CARDIAC DISORDERS

 

Palpitation - Perceptible forcible pulsation of the heart, usually with an increase in frequency or force, with or without irregularity in rhythm. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Tachycardia - Rapid heart rate. Xanax Withdrawal

 

EAR AND LABYRINTH DISORDERS

 

Ear pain - Any pain connected to the inner or outer portion of the ear. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Tinnitus - A sound in one ear or both ears, such as buzzing, ringing, or whistling, occurring without an external stimulus and usually caused by a separate condition, such as the use of benzodiazepines. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Vertigo - A sensation of irregular or whirling motion, either of oneself or of external objects. Xanax Withdrawal

 

EYE DISORDER

 

Blurred vision - Compared to normal, a distortion of vision. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Mydriasis - Prolonged abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye induced by a drug or caused by disease. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Photophobia -  An abnormal sensitivity  to  or  intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation.  An abnormal fear of light. Xanax Withdrawal

 

GASTROINTESTIONAL DISORDERS

 

Abdominal pain - Pain between the chest and pelvis, stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Constipation - Difficulty having normal bowel movement. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Diarrhea - Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dry mouth - When the mouth is dry beyond what might be normal. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dyspepsia - Disturbed digestion; indigestion. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dysphagia - Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Nausea - A feeling of sickness with the urge to vomit. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Pharyngolaryngeal syndrome - Of or pertaining to the larynx or pharynx. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Salivary hypersecretion  - A continual or excessive amount of saliva that is uncontrollable. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Vomiting - Ejecting all or part of the stomach contents. Xanax Withdrawal

 

GENERAL DISORDERS

 

Asthenia - Loss or lack of bodily strength. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Chest tightness - A feeling in the chest of contraction. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Edema - An accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or body cavities. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Fatigue – The body feeling drained of energy. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Feeling drunk - Feelings associated with drinking too much alcohol. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Feeling hot or cold - An uncontrollable feeling of being too hot or cold that is abnormal  for the temperature. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Feeling jittery - An uneasy feeling often associated with the inability to remain still. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hangover - Feeling like the day after consuming too much alcohol. All or a few hangover sensations may be present. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Increased energy - An abnormal amount of energy bordering on hyper. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Loss of control of legs – Inability to control  legs, such as restless leg syndrome. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Malaise - A vague feeling of bodily discomfort, as at the beginning of an illness. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Pyrexia – Fever. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Rigors - Shivering or trembling, as caused by a chill. A state of rigidity in living tissues or organs that prevents response to stimuli. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Sluggishness - A fatigue type feeling or dull. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Thirst - An abnormal sensation of needing liquid. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Weakness - A reduced state of normal energy and stamina. Xanax Withdrawal

 

INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS

 

Influenza symptoms - The body feeling and at times the manifestation of flue like symptoms. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Upper respiratory tract infections - Infection of the nose, sinuses, pharynx (part of neck and throat) or larynx (commonly known as the voice box). Xanax Withdrawal

 

MENTAL DISORDERS

 

Abnormal dreams - Nightmares or dreams that are upsetting to the individual. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Aggression - Hostile or destructive behavior or actions. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Agitation - A feeling where something or anything could set a person toward anger or combativeness. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Anger - Uncontrollable and volatile emotion with rage; usually  an attempt to stop someone or something. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Anxiety - A state  of uneasiness  and apprehension,  as about future uncertainties.  A state of intense apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a threatening event or situation, often to a degree that normal physical and psychological functioning is disrupted. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Apathy - A feeling of no hope, such as if anything can be done it would not work. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Bradyphrenia - A slowness of the mind. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Confusion - An impaired orientation with respect to time, place or the form of an event. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Depersonalization - A state in which the normal sense of personal identity and reality is lost, characterized  by feelings that one’s actions and speech cannot be controlled. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Depressed mood - A lowering of the state of mind or emotion compared to what a person normally feels. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Depression - A feeling of no hope. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Derealization -  The  feeling that  things  in  one’s  surroundings  are strange, unreal, or somehow altered, as seen in schizophrenia. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Disorientation – A loss of sense of direction, position, or relationship with one’s  surroundings.  A temporary or permanent state  of confusion regarding place, time or personal identity. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dysphonia - An emotional state marked by anxiety, depression, and restlessness. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Euphoric mood - A feeling of great happiness or well-being, commonly exaggerated and not necessarily well founded. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hallucination - False or distorted perception of objects or events with a compelling sense of their reality, usually resulting from a traumatic life event or drugs. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Homicidal ideation - The formation of the idea or having the mental image of murder. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hypomania - A mild form of mania, characterized by hyperactivity and euphoria. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Impulse control - A sudden pushing or driving force. A sudden wish or urge that prompts an unpremeditated act or feeling; an abrupt inclination. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Insomnia - Chronic inability to fall asleep  or remain asleep  for an adequate length of time. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Irritability - 1. The capacity to respond to stimuli. 2. Abnormal or excessive sensitivity to stimuli of organism, organ, or body part. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Libido decreased - Sexual desire decreased. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Libido increased - Sexual desire increased. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Logorrhea - Incoherent talkativeness. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Mania - A manifestation of bipolar disorder characterized by profuse and rapidly changing ideas, exaggerated gaiety, and excessive physical activity. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Mood swings - The up and or down movement of emotions that are uncontrollable. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Nervousness - Easily agitated or distressed. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Nightmare - A dream creating intense fear, horror, and distress. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Psychomotor retardation - The retardation of movement and or mental process. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Restlessness - An uneasy feeling of not being able to be where one is located comfortably. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Suicidal ideation - The formation of an idea or mental image of killing one self. Xanax Withdrawal

 

METABOLISM AND NUTRITION DISORDERS

 

Anorexia - Loss of appetite, usually including a fear of becoming obese or a aversion toward food. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Appetite decreased - A decrease in the feeling one needs food for survival. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Appetite increased - An increase of the desire for food for survival. Xanax Withdrawal

 

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS

 

Arthralgia - Severe pain in a joint. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Back pain - An unexplained pain anywhere in the back. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Muscle cramps - Muscle being contracted to the point of discomfort. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Muscle twitching - A rhythmic or irregular involuntary movement of any muscle. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Myalgia - Muscular pain or tenderness, especially when nonspecific. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Pain in limb - Pain in arm or leg. Xanax Withdrawal

 

NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS

 

Amnesia - The loss or impairment of memory. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Ataxia - Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Coordination abnormal - Maintaining balance of the body difficult in comparison to what is normal for the person. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Disturbance in attention - Not able to remain as focused  as one was able to in the past. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dizziness - A disorienting sensation such as faintness, light-headedness, or unsteadiness. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dysarthria - Difficulty in articulating words due to emotional stress or to paralysis or in coordination of the muscles used in speaking. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dyskinesia - An impairment in the ability to  control movements, characterized by spasmodic or repetitive motions of lack of coordination. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Headache - A continual or time specific duration with pressure or pain within the head. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hypersomnia - A condition in which one sleeps for an excessively long time but is normal in the waking intervals. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hypoesthesia - Drowsiness. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hypotonia - Reduced tension or pressure, as of the intraocular fluid in the eyeball. Relaxation of the arteries. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Memory impairment - Not able to recall an instance from the past as well as before. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Mental impairment - The ability to think and reason diminished. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Paresthesia - A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Sedation - An over expression of reduction of anxiety, stress, irritability or excitement. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Seizures - A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion,  as in epilepsy. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Sleep apnea - A temporary  cessation of breathing while sleeping. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Sleep talking - Speaking words while asleep. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Somnolence - A state of drowsiness; sleepiness. A condition of semi- consciousness approaching coma. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Stupor - A state of impaired consciousness characterized by a marked diminution in the capacity to react to environmental stimuli. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Syncope - A brief loss of consciousness caused by a sudden fall of blood pressure or failure of cardiac systole, resulting in cerebral anemia. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Tremor - An involuntary trembling movement. Xanax Withdrawal

 

RENAL, THORACIC, AND MEDIASTINAL DISORDERS

 

Difficulty in micturition - Difficulty with urination or the frequency of. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Urinary frequency - An abnormal frequency of urination. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Urinary incontinence - Involuntary leakage of urine. Xanax Withdrawal

 

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND BREAST DISORDERS

 

Dysmenorrhea - A condition marked by painful menstruation. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Premenstrual syndrome - A group of symptoms, including abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue, irritability, and depression. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Sexual dysfunction - A non-normal, for the individual, behavior or ability to have sex. Xanax Withdrawal

 

RESPIRATORY, THORACIC AND MEDIASTINAL DISORDERS

 

Choking sensation - A feeling of choking with or without cause. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Dyspnea - Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Epistaxis - Nosebleed. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hyperventilation - Abnormally fast or deep respiration resulting in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, thereby causing a decrease in blood pressure and sometimes fainting. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Nasal congestion - A stoppage or restriction of the nasal passage. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Rhinitis - Inflammation of the nasal membranes. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Rhinorrhea - A discharge from the mucous membrane,  especially if excessive. Xanax Withdrawal

 

VASCULAR DISORDERS

 

Hot flashes – A sudden, brief sensation of heat, often over the entire body, caused by a transient dilation of blood vessels of the skin. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Hypotension - Abnormally low arterial blood pressure. Xanax Withdrawal

 

SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE DISORDERS

 

Clamminess - Abnormally moist, sticky and cold to the touch.

 

Pruritus - Severe itching, often of undamaged skin. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Rash - A skin eruption. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Sweating increased - Abnormal increase of perspiration. Xanax Withdrawal

 

Urticaria - A skin condition characterized by welts that itch intensely, caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or nervous condition. Xanax Withdrawa

[[Sy...]]

Ok I just could not read all that! Like yes, um yes then screw that. Just raced to the end. 

[[Ra...]]

Yeah Grinch, it's a real picnic all right 

 

It's good thing that most of do not experience ALL of those symptoms at the same time!

 

When I went back and read my symptoms of acute and compared them to your list, I realized I left off at least 10.  Geez!!

 

I hope you are doing better 

 

Hi Mrs and VC! 

[[Je...]]

Hi guys,

 

I'm tapering down on Xanax.  I notice that some days I feel a bit down before my morning dose..

Other days it feels like my mind is racing and I can barely write an email.

 

Some days I feel a bit down and like I'm going crazy...Other days I feel a bit racy and like I'm going crazy.  Any advice or encouragement you can give me?

[[mr...]]

Hi Jerry,

 

I've experienced some of the fast thoughts also. It may be helpful to have a few positive affirmations written down in advance, and then force yourself to read them out loud slowly. Your words do dominate your thoughts, so reading slowly will help to slow other things down.

 

It is something you could also look for books or free readings on how others not in withdrawal have overcome this, too. I am overcoming anxiety & panic, and have found such readings helpful in disarming these feelings. They are benign, and they will pass. ALWAYS.

 

The depression I've found that doing something, or watching something, or eating a small amount of something, that sounds good/fun to me at the moment is helpful.

 

All in all, keep it on the forefront if your mind that this IS withdrawal, and this, too, shall pass. Easier said than done, as we want it to pass NOW But it will It also helps me to know that 1000s before me have experienced this too, and many to a much worse degree than myself. If they came out the other side, so will I And a better "me" than before, at that

 

Hang in there with me, bud. We're going to make it

 

Take care,

 

Mrs.

[[je...]]

I woke up this morning and felt great, so I didnt take my dose. Felt great all day at work, so I didnt take anything. Should I just jump?

[[Ju...]]

What dose did you taper to?  I would not jump from anything higher than .125 and even then I'd personally taper down to .0625 prior to stopping.  Good luck with whatever you decide.