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ZERO valium yesterday
For the 1st time in 12 or maybe even 15 years I didn't take any valium yesterday. Quit at .83mg. I was down to 1/2mg but went back up 3 nights ago because of w/d symptoms. Took .83 for 2 nights after 6 days at .5mg.
If I could stop shaking I'd dance a jig!! Everybody telling me to go down, go up, hold, sick of it now. The Ashton Manual says "stop at 1mg, less than that has no therapeutic value." I don't know about that, I wasn't shaking like this before, something was holding it back. My foot had stopped burning and that's back today too.
I have some gabapentin I have never taken, I have clonadine that I have taken a couple times. I have melatonin that works pretty good, slept 6 1/2 last night on it. Any advice would really be welcome. I probly won't be going to the store today.
I hope I have made this a bigger deal than it really is in my mind. I guess it's just one day at a time now. I really don't feel like it could be much worse. I sat here like a lump all day yesterday looking at tv and never watched anything because my mind was racing so. Just one day at a time I guess. I can't promise anything but am trying.
Thanks to all the nice people that have helped me on this journey. God Bless You all !
Barry
BTW. I'm kinda scared to take this gabapentin. Is there any reason to be afraid of it? It's probably my mind being stupid. Would it help?
If I could stop shaking I'd dance a jig!! Everybody telling me to go down, go up, hold, sick of it now. The Ashton Manual says "stop at 1mg, less than that has no therapeutic value." I don't know about that, I wasn't shaking like this before, something was holding it back. My foot had stopped burning and that's back today too.
I have some gabapentin I have never taken, I have clonadine that I have taken a couple times. I have melatonin that works pretty good, slept 6 1/2 last night on it. Any advice would really be welcome. I probly won't be going to the store today.
I hope I have made this a bigger deal than it really is in my mind. I guess it's just one day at a time now. I really don't feel like it could be much worse. I sat here like a lump all day yesterday looking at tv and never watched anything because my mind was racing so. Just one day at a time I guess. I can't promise anything but am trying.
Thanks to all the nice people that have helped me on this journey. God Bless You all !
Barry
BTW. I'm kinda scared to take this gabapentin. Is there any reason to be afraid of it? It's probably my mind being stupid. Would it help?
Hey CRSseaside, Your name reminds me of my memory just leave some off. CRS. lol. That's a great nic. Thanks for the support and all the tips. Greatly appreciated
Cricket! Hi, Congrats on 79 days. Whooohoooo!! I know you'll do great when your turn comes. I'm glad you have a supportive Doctor. It would have made a big difference in my taper to have a Doctor that cares. Seems like fear is a big part of it. I should have just quit at 1mg. or at least skipped days. It would have let me know there was nothing to fear. You just feel bad for so long.
The weather has been so miserable it hasn't helped. Our Shitzu is getting old and had a tumor, the vet did surgery on him in early December. He's not doing too well, he's 12. I have got to start walking and take him for some walks, he is having trouble getting his hind legs under him. Can't get up on the porch and it's 1 step. It sure doesn't seem like spring is just around the corner. We have been getting way below zero a lot, isn't very good for walking. You'll be able to get outside!!
God Bless you Both and thank you so much!
Cricket! Hi, Congrats on 79 days. Whooohoooo!! I know you'll do great when your turn comes. I'm glad you have a supportive Doctor. It would have made a big difference in my taper to have a Doctor that cares. Seems like fear is a big part of it. I should have just quit at 1mg. or at least skipped days. It would have let me know there was nothing to fear. You just feel bad for so long.
The weather has been so miserable it hasn't helped. Our Shitzu is getting old and had a tumor, the vet did surgery on him in early December. He's not doing too well, he's 12. I have got to start walking and take him for some walks, he is having trouble getting his hind legs under him. Can't get up on the porch and it's 1 step. It sure doesn't seem like spring is just around the corner. We have been getting way below zero a lot, isn't very good for walking. You'll be able to get outside!!
God Bless you Both and thank you so much!
Hurray Barry!!!!! You have been going through this for so long that it must seem like a relief to almost see the light at the end!!!! Im so proud of you for sticking it out and doing such an awesome job!!! :) When I was talking to my Dr about getting off the Ativan he told me that he was going to wean me all the way to the end....no stopping at 1mg! I know they are different benzos but just telling you what my Doc said. I havent looked at the Ashton manual so maybe I will take a peek at it!!! Hurray for you!!! Now look into some aftercare or come visit me as "Joe Bob" again!!! :)
Keep hanging in there!!!!
XO Karen
Keep hanging in there!!!!
XO Karen
Dear Barry. You're doing fantastic. I'm glad you found the Manuel and did your homework. I'm a little suspect of theriputic values too. As we all have such different metabolisms.
I do have experience with the GABA. Worse drug I ever detoxed from in my life. Didn't even know I would need to detox or taper. Dr just gave it to me. I honestly believe you should avoid it at all costs.
It took me other meds and a full year to get off and get over the after effects of GABA.
I don't know about the Clonidine. An army medic once advised me to ask for it to ease opioid wds. It's a blood pressure medicine that's used off label for detox. I read up on it and it can have sexual side effects. That's one natural way for me to cope. I don't want a drug to take that away from me.
It's always a good idea to have after care to keep you from returning.
You can learn coping skills from others that have been there.
I like my mental health support group thru NAMI. I go in person when I'm in the states, but you can also participate online.
Good job. Best to you. Maxy
I do have experience with the GABA. Worse drug I ever detoxed from in my life. Didn't even know I would need to detox or taper. Dr just gave it to me. I honestly believe you should avoid it at all costs.
It took me other meds and a full year to get off and get over the after effects of GABA.
I don't know about the Clonidine. An army medic once advised me to ask for it to ease opioid wds. It's a blood pressure medicine that's used off label for detox. I read up on it and it can have sexual side effects. That's one natural way for me to cope. I don't want a drug to take that away from me.
It's always a good idea to have after care to keep you from returning.
You can learn coping skills from others that have been there.
I like my mental health support group thru NAMI. I go in person when I'm in the states, but you can also participate online.
Good job. Best to you. Maxy
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