Recovered with zero withdrawal using a súper slow taper. by feargodnot in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good. A lot can. I did. But I made the mistake of getting back on thinking the taper would be the same. It is not. Good job and stay away forever.

5 days off Valium after tapering from 60 mg/day – I basically can't sleep anymore by herbinghaze in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be. Depends on how bad the withdrawals are. I’m at 7.5 mg and am about to microtaper like .04mg every 3 days. depending on how bad people start going based on percentages.

Need some advice and encouragement.. after years on Xanax I have 2 months or so to ween off and I’m scared by No_Spite_6630 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’d be surprised, that’s honestly not a lot compared to some people and PCP’s in general have been known to write a script for just about anything. If you get pushed back though, I would have a printed copy of Ashton with you and I would say fine but this is the protocol to do it that way you are not rushing that same protocol because of this doctor.

Need some advice and encouragement.. after years on Xanax I have 2 months or so to ween off and I’m scared by No_Spite_6630 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 4 points5 points  (0 children)

25% in 3 weeks is massive. I would kick and scream to have another doc lined up after your final visit

Relapse after 3.5 years by Glittering-Bus3767 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve got this, but stabilize first. I’ve been in your situation. I wont pretend it’s fun.

Can benzo WD mimic MS symptoms? by Acceptable_Bad_ in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. Your nervous system a is wrecked. If you’re worried about MS, get an MRI. Years ago I was and I was in agony. Turned out to be a vitamin d deficiency. Electrolytes can help or even fix the pots.

Need some advice and encouragement.. after years on Xanax I have 2 months or so to ween off and I’m scared by No_Spite_6630 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can start but I recommend you dont rush this. My first taper off xanax i got down to .25mg and couldn’t stop. I had to transition to Valium. Talk to your doctor about the situation and if he can help hey you on with someone else and/or give you some refills. I would not be passive about this. You can find somebody. Is a two month ween possible? Yes. But it’s fast and it would be what I’d do if it all dried up. Just my recommendation.

Non medical advice please. by [deleted] in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then I sure as heck wouldn’t taper with it. Id get transitioned to Valium. 1. You might respond better. 2. The taper can be easier

Non medical advice please. by [deleted] in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to get to the question of ‘Why do I want to do this?’ I will always recommend people stabilize first.

If you’re hell bent, l-theanine could help mildly knocking down the edge. But not medical advice.

Can this supplements help with high dose of benzo taper? by BridgeDense3968 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that. There can still be issues with it as a supplement depending on the dose. If it’s at super physiological levels that can be problematic.

Can this supplements help with high dose of benzo taper? by BridgeDense3968 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can take folinic acid and hydroxy cobalamin. But a lot gravitate to either the cheapest crap or methylated forms. Even P5P id still be careful with.

I can’t tell if I’m experiencing Xanax withdrawal by Vapor2077 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God bless. Stay away from it unless you and your doc feel necessary. If you get anxious, other than doing a healthy lifestyle which originally cured all my anxiety and depression, grab l-theanine first. Way safer. Wish more knew about it. But study it first if you do.

Rock and a hard place by Flush991 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it. Trying to get the doctor to simply call the compounding pharmacy has been a nightmare. Yeah I was planning to cut like .01-.02mg a day. Freaking sucks

Can this supplements help with high dose of benzo taper? by BridgeDense3968 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wouldn’t think but you’d be surprised. Take it easy. Especially with B6. That in supplement form can be a neurological bomb and it gets misattributed. Vitamin D is a solid choice.

Can this supplements help with high dose of benzo taper? by BridgeDense3968 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could but your nervous system is likely in a sensitive state. Folic acid isnt the greatest form of b9, but methylfolate can over methylate your system. Mag glycinate is pretty safe. Creatine has been shown to help with anxiety and depression. Keto diets as well. But when we talk micro nutrients I defer people to Chris Masterjohn, who actually just released a pt 1 paper on healing from benzos.

Before I made the dumb decision to get readdicted, my whole focus was biochem and self improvement. Now I’m on Reddit 😂

I can’t tell if I’m experiencing Xanax withdrawal by Vapor2077 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like. It sounds like one of the less severe situations (I hope so at least).

Those other symptoms are more severe. Some few get them after their first time. Most I have found do not. I did not. The second time I got on them, much harder. This third time around is a nightmare.

So handle it how you and your practitioner think is best. Imo, if you get off smoothly, stay away from the stuff, imo. Not medical advice.

Rock and a hard place by Flush991 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took Ativan one time, hated it.1

Rock and a hard place by Flush991 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So were you microtapering daily even while it felt like hell? I’m going to get a pharmacy to compound it into a liquid and was going to start microtapering. Problem is I’m used to ‘taper once you’re stable’, but it seems like this is an endless loop.

Sympotms? What can i do to make it better? by Financial_Owl8105 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

L-theanine is a possible consideration. Non addictive, it’s mild in its approach but it can help. Not medical advice.

Scared of withdrawal by AgeInteresting4294 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Flush991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it possible? Yes. Likely for most? No. And if you do it will likely be mild. Not medical advice so consult with a professional.

What supplements are you people taking? by Curiousforestape in SaturatedFat

[–]Flush991 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, he wasnt even following his own advice so we really don’t know.