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withdrawal...

hey guys im back.. after falling off the wagon so far.. i tried to ween myself but i cannot trust myself to not abuse the pills if they are in my posession.. so i have to do this cold turkey.. its not really the physical withdrawals that scare me... its more so the mental trauma i go through.. its like having a mental breakdown. and i dont want to end up in a psych ward.. any advice guys? and thanks in advance..
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... all I can tell ya is what got me through the early emotional meltdowns was the occasional benzo (if those aren't a problem for you.)

those took the edge off when i really thought i was going to lose my sh**.  that, and posting on here and having friends talk me off the ledge.. truly.  a HUGE part was/is getting support on here when those times hit.

good luck, friend.  you can do it...

warmly,
mj
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I know what u mean about tapering...I could not either....just didn't have the willpower  --or whatever it takes!  

I just wanted to tell u good luck in your battle.  Im sure that u will succeed this time - the important thing is that you are still here and continue to do it!

As far as help with the mental aspect - I know that many have had success with amino acids and herbal supplements.  Fladdict would be a good one to speak to about these - and u could look in the archives under depression/mental issues in w/d/ and the like.  Im sure there are many old posts about it.  Do u have a counselor?  Or go to NA/AA?  I really believe that it is key is staying clean and sober once the w/d are over.

I wish you the best of luck
sincerely,
tracy
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I remember you from awhile back and am so glad to see your post.  I think that the amino acids combined with a benzo at night to help you sleep might help.  I know it has helped others here.  

The important thing is that you are back and haven't given up.  You will kick this thing, just never quit trying.  

Pleae keep posting
tzt


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