I NEED HELP!!!!!!!

I am still having big problems with this withdrawal from xanax cold turkey, it has been over a month and for a while i thought i was o.k. but the past 3 days have been like he##,i am anxious beyond belief can't sleep,it feels like I have a constant shot of adrenaline shooting through me and my emotions are all over the place can't get it together to do anything  how long does this go on?????? i was only taking 0.5 mil 1x a night for sleep for about six months when i told my doctor about the major w/d i was experiencing she told me tht i was not taking enough to causes withdrawal well needless to say she is no longer my  doctor can any one help me?

[snowflake620]

i forgot to mention also very sensitive to any light or smell

[troubleinohio]

that sux you are still having problems this far out. Is there any way you could take an antidepressant for a short time? One such as Amitriptyline? that helps you sleep, its usually prescribed to take at bedtime due to its sleepiness effects. Its a mild anti-D and it may help you some. something to consider. HOpe you feel better soon!

[suzipen]

I can relate to xanax. I took 4mg-5mg a day for 3 years. I have panic and anxiety disorder, and my dr. thought that was the best way to treat it. It ended up turning on me and made my panic attacks worse. I have since switched to ativan, which I take at night. Right now, couldnt live without it. (got off tramadol)
I am NOT saying take ativan, but you may need something to  help with anxiety.
Even try valarian.. That has helped me before, and I know there are lots of people here who have great remedys to try.
Good luck.

[snowflake620]

do not want to take any prescription drugs again ever if i can help it not after the xanax horror,but i have started to take 5HTP and L-Theanine it seems to help but the mornings are the worst for me i don't get much sleep maybe 4 hours on a good night and when i wake up it is like i am in full blown adrenaline rush and my mind will not shut off i hope this ends soon or i feel like i will go crazy or maybe i already am

[Aprilia1000]

Sounds like you have a lousy doctor.Go to a psychyatrist and get this back under control.You need some solid taper schedule from a good doctor.You are having MAJOR withdrawal symptoms and you need professional help.