TERRIFIED!!!! HOW DO I WEAN OFF 6 MG XANAX per day?????

[newone58]

I am on 6 mg  of xanax per day in .5mg doses every two hours. my incompetent doctor approved this schedule to help me taper off duragesic/fentanyl patch. NOW I AM TERRIFIED as i have severe anxiety on the xanax taper meds, self neglect, cannot function- LIFE IS LIVING HELL!! Am confused all the time, and getting no support at home.
PLEASE PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    
Terrified of detox facility- as it may take quite a while to get off- but, terrified of seizures and withdrawal if i do this on my own.
ANY HELP PLEASE, DEAR GOD !!!!!

[freelysurrendering]

I tried to reach you  hopefully you get this the rehab is a wonderful facility andtanother will make sure your comfortably..I would call them if I were you please they want to help you. I'm praying for you stay strong hun

[nursegirl6572]

That is why i am so paranoid about the rehab- scared of the old movie scenes where they lock you up and strap you down.

Absolutely NOT!  Like I said before, you have a very inaccurate perception of what rehab is like.

Here's what you need to do, make a list of ALL your questions, no matter how little or silly or paranoid they seem, and call the rehab center and ask them all your questions.  THEY are the ones who need to answer your questions and reassure you.

To be frank, you really need to sh*t, or get off the pot, you know?  I say that, not to be mean, but to be honest.  You know this is out of control and you need to do something, yet you're here, still going back and forth.  I know you're scared, and that's okay, so call and get the answers to the questions you need...and take the next step. You have to do something, you simply cannot keep doing what you're doing.

[newone58]

can you PM me and tell me PLEASE what rehab is really like? i would be so grateful.

[newone58]

this place gives phenobarbitol. my symptoms are severe anxiety, startling at any noise, paranoia, severe depression, shakiness, my hands shake, loss of memory cant remember what i said 30 seconds ago, fear of EVERYTHING,
feeling out of control, wanting to control outcomes of future events, etc. I have NEVER had anything like this in my life. are these the symptoms of xanax/benzo tolerance????


That is why i am so paranoid about the rehab- scared of the old movie scenes where they lock you up and strap you down. i am petrified. a lot of my issue is mental and abuse. add lack of family support, and it is a horrible way to exist.

can anyone tell me , who has been for benzo rehab, how bad the w/d are in the first week or so? what do they do in there? i just want to know what it is like. I know i sound desperate, I AM DESPERATE. PLEASE !!!!
all of you have been great.

[Deana1970]

I went into detox for ativan several years ago and was given phenobarbital for withdrawals....it helped alot. When I got to the facility they gave me phenobarbital with nutritional drinks and b12 injections....felt weak and tired but in 3 days my color came back and I didnt feel like I was coming out of my skin.

[britbrit88]

My PCP also said that a 28 Day facility, or Rehab is not the right place for everyone and to do what is best for me. I have too many responsibilites to up and go to Rehab. It just isn't possible. There are several ways to get from point a to point b. I am going to my first NA meeting tomorrow. Just gotta stick to it.