how do we deal with the depression that comes with getting off the pills.

[hippy]

for me i struggled with this for 2 years, every time i tried to get off the
pills i would get a week clean but the severe depression would kick in and rock me to the point of not being able to move.
i would just sit and stair out the window. then i would
get more pills because i had work that had to get done.
not untill i found this fourm and started taking the L-tyrosine
and b-6 did i get through the depression.
i also took 5htp to help with it. these supplements help ed
more than i can ever say.
peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sundown]

We all handle our withdrawl differently. For some, time off is needed to handle the pain of withdrawl. For me, I stopped on a monday morning, knowing I would HAVE to go to work. I felt that if I sat at home, I would concentrate on feeling bad, and end up restating. By knowing i had to function, I was able to distract myself from the withdrawl. The nights at home were much harder than during the day, so I tried to stay in my office as late as I could. Granted, I really didn't get much work done, but by not being alone at home, I got through those first 5 days. By the next weekend, i was still restless, but felt I was through the worst and knew I wouldn't start again, as I never wanted to go through that experience again.

My way worked for me, but I know it's not for everyone. But the point is, decide what will be most supportive for you to get through those first days, and stick with it. It WILL get better.

Sundown

[puma]

(1st24),

Hello, I read you have a soar throat. Zinc is a good vitamin to eliminate that. Also some herbs can cause soar throats.

I get a soar throat every time I drink green tea. I must be somewhat ellergic to it. Just a thought.

I hope (everyone) is doing well and will post later. I gotta run for now. Everyone take care and good luck.

Chatahan......wildcat

[taeme]

I was wondering too if at all possible take time off, reduce stress that you have to be somewhere, be someone when your ready to go crazy.  How do you all handle the pressures of having to be at work, house work, studies etc.. with the included stress of withdrawls?

[hippy]

lots of hot baths can not be stressed enough
in the 1st 10 days, also good movies to watch
or good books to take our minds off the whole situation.
and lots and lots of bannas for restless leg

[hippy]

L-tyrosine 500mg 8 a day week 1 , 4 a day weeks  after.
b-6 100 mg 2 a day
strong multi
calsium-magnisum
zinc
copper
vit  A, C ANS E.
MANGANESE
PHOSPHORUS

imodium

bannnas
gator aid
5htp for stubrun depression
xanax or valuim for sleep week 1.

[1st24]

Thank you for all the advice.  I was taking ativan, but don't want to gwt more depressed, so am going to take valerian root.  I think my sore throat is from being dehydrated for various reasons, so am drinking more water.  How much B-6?  I have a b-complex with 100mg's of B-6.  Do I need more than that?  I have now reached day 3, going into day 4.  My rls is better, but I already feel very depressed and paralyzed.  Hard to be coherent or do tasks that used to be automatic.  I feel like an automaton.