Just started withdraws, what can I expect

[cemichael]

I just started day two of withdraws and I am not feeling terrrible.  I was taking 8 to 9 pills a day (6.5 mg's per pill) when I decided enough was enough.  I have been taking loratab for about 4 years.  Just so I know what to expect, what will be the worse days?

[Enuffisenough]

You are working through withdrawals????? Amazing !

[killerzoey]

Did you taper down before stopping, by the way, or just jump ship?

[quitinoxys]

I agree  the worst days for me was 3-5 after that it started getting a little better. You just need to keep a positive attitude (I know that’s easier said than done) but it will help you immensely. I wish you great luck.

[toothfairie]

good luck with it and plz keep us posted as to how you are doing.....post for support if you need it....we are here for you!  

[toothfairie]

thank you freebird!  just wanna pay it forward!  this site helped me so much and still is!  

[cemichael]

Thanks everyone, I will check back in shortly.  I have an early morning tomorrow for work.  I hope I can get in another night of sleep.  I tried this before and found it unbearable after day 4.  If I remember correctly, at about day 3, my simptoms were the worst.  I will check back in at the end of day three.  Thank you for responding.

[killerzoey]

Just wanted to say good job - keep it up!

[freebird227]

Good post toothfairie~~~

[toothfairie]

hi and welcome!  the first 4-5 days were the worst for me...but i was taking more than you per day...and every one is diff...depending on health etc...

just expect hardly any sleep....achy body, maybe some anxiety and depression....check out the Thomas recipe at the bottom right of this page...it has some great stuff in it to help ease WDs....just take from it what you need....imodium is a must....just hydrate WELL...and eat when you can....Ensure and Boost is good if no appetite....vitamins etc....just keep posting for support!  you are doing a good thing for yourself!  it takes time to get our bodies back to a natural state after years of pain meds and numbing from them....keep it up!  we can help!