Have I Done The Right Thing Going Off 'cold Turkey'? Need Some Comfort And Encouragement!
#1
Posted 29 September 2016 - 06:45 AM
I went on this drug 2 years ago for GAD which I have had in bouts throughout my life. I was going through a tough time with the passing of close family members and a number of other stresses which elevated my Anxiety levels. I am about to enter retirement and a new sea change lifestyle and thought I would get myself off this drug as I have been drinking alcohol to excess and experiencing emotional outbursts which has never been a personality trait of mine. I want to focus on a healthy lifestyle free of all drugs.
I just wanted some comfort please on this forum that in my case, I am doing the right thing by going cold turkey. I feel like I have insomnia daily even though I am going to bed early and getting enough sleep. The nightmares in the beginning were horrible but seem to be settling down, I have waves of nausea and diarrhoea every day and that horrible heavy headed, dizzy feeling as if I have just gotten off a long haul flight.
I truly don't want to go back and wean off as some people have advised as I hate this drug and don't want it in my body. I feel it has been poisoning me. Is there anything natural I can do to help with the symptoms? How long can I expect to have them?
#2
Posted 29 September 2016 - 08:56 AM
Welcome home! Natural products like omega, vit C, lots of water are recommended. You are 3 weeks in, at this point you may as well continue cold turkey. How long will it last? From what I have seen here, and read, and been through, eight to twelve weeks before you see improvement.
People going cold turkey do have a rough time, and they surely don't recommend it. So tie yourself to the mast! Many have succeeded, and you will too.
Takes time and a lot of patience. You might want to read in the Nutritional support to see what people recommend. I wish that I could butter it up, I would lie.
We have suggestions regarding anxiety if you suffer from it. Also about adding a low dose of Prozac or Zoloft to help you through this. Come back anytime, others will chime in later!
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#4
Posted 29 September 2016 - 01:58 PM
Spark33
I went off cold turkey almost 3 months ago. I have had some pretty bad days. Overall I think it is getting better. The last few days have been hard for me. I went on this medication for a neck injury. I know have anxiety and it is horrible. I think my neck injury is what is acting up right now. I have weird stiffness and also aches and pains. I know how you feel about putting this medication back into your body I felt the same way. I'm hoping that my withdrawal will end soon. I do use a lot a benedryl and that seems to help a lot. Hang in there and welcome to the form. There are many on her that are so helpful.
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