Back from the doctor-vic c/t w/d

[virgo1969]

Well I just got back from the doctor. I couldn't bring myself to come clean so I went the route of anxiety attacks. He gave me fifteen 5mg Xanax and said to take 1/2 a pill twice a day. My question is, should I take it in the morning and at night or only when the anxiety gets too much to deal with. Also, will Xanax help me get some sleep?

I'm at day 1 of c/t but have been drastically tapering off since Monday.

Thanks!

[TommyBee]

This is what I don't like, doctors giving you another addictive drug to help with another. Xanax is very addictive. Please be careful with it. Yes, xanax will help you sleep, but there are better things out there.

I think you should go see a new doctor that doesn't know you and come clean.

Just a suggestion. Good luck with whatever choice you make.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I used Xanax (1/2) along with flexiril. I slept great. I can't tell you what to do, but if it were me. I would take them when anxiety hits. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can answer. Remember that Xanax is also addictive!       Good luck on the C/T!!!!!!

[virgo1969]

Thank you for the support and opinions. I will definately use the Xanax carefully and only when needed. I have cancelled all my plans for the weekend and have started complaining to family that I feel like I'm coming down with the flu. I just have to get through work tomorrow and then tackle the task of c/t this weekend. I can't ever remember dreading a weekend! LOL. I called my connection and told them to hang up on me if I called. I really want to be clean but the other 1/2 of my brain wants to keep using and feel good. Feeling this way really sux but as everyone here has said, it will pass.

Thank you so much everything. This forum is a lifesaver.
Good luck to everyone and stay strong.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Yeah, it is definitely Flu season!

Bunker down and grin and bear it. By Sunday eve. you should start to feel better. If not it must have been that 4 day Flu variety.

[Greatgreebo]

Only use the xanax when you ABSOLUTELY have to. It is very addictive and can be deadly if ct'd. Believe me, I understand the panic attacks and everything else that goes with ct'ing from the vics. Try everything else in your arsenal before resorting to the benzos.
Good luck and stay strong.
You can do this. It will be fine. Don't worry...
Greebs