It's Ativan that I've taken for the last yr now. So, u would expect these symptoms? They sound normal?
What do you think detox could do? They gave me a rx for Vistaril to take home. I don't feel any benefit from it tho. None that I'm aware of anyways.
Xanax at that level is one of the most difficult drugs to stop....I am not surprised that you are still having symptoms, at this point you can go back to detox doctor to see if there are any good options other than hanging in there.
Yeh that's the lady that wrote the Ashton Manual I think Ive read it. I didn't find it until I left detox. She does describe all my symptoms, but I'm the type that has 2 have alot of reassurance!! I sometimes feel like I'm not describing things right and feel like I'm goin thru things nobody else has.
The thought of losing ur mind is scary and that's just what it feels like!!
After I left detox, I went back to the dr and she gave me tegretol and zoloft. I haven't taken either. Don't wanna add anything else 2 what I'm already dealing with.
I no some ppl go thru psychosis and I'm terrified of that thought. Would I no if it were happening 2 me??
I have been off of Ativan for a little over a month and don't want 2 reinstate. I fig if i've come this far, I don't wanna go back to where I started.
As far as the Vistaril, I take one in the am and one at night. 50 mg each. Anyone have any thoughts as to if this med could be making matters worse??
Guess I'm looking for reassurance that I'm not going crazy and this 2 shall pass!
Withdrawal is different for everyone, and can be quite long-lasting. If you google protracted withdrawal you'll see some articles from a British psychiatrist who's one of the foremost authorities on benzo withdrawal and protracted withdrawals. Best way to prevent it is to slowly taper down, not stop cold turkey as you did. Hopefully, this will pass. Good luck.