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Posted 10/13/2015 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
today is first "off" day on xanax wean off .25 1x daily for about a month..i know its a small dose but im scared and could sure use your guys support, thanks for any and all help :-)
Posted 10/13/2015 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
You've got this. Try supplementing it with some chamomile tea or something naturally relaxing. Meditation or a special activity you want to do.
Posted 10/13/2015 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
thanks :-) today is my sons fifth birthday and its a happy day so that is why i picked today
Posted 10/13/2015 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
M.D.,

Best wishes on your wean and discontinuation...you've got this!

Do you take fish oil supplements? This can help to offset any effects you may (but not likely) encounter.

Coping skills will help as well...so make time for them.:)

Happy birthday to your little guy! I know it will be a great time for your family...enjoy!

We are cheering you on, so keep posting and know we are here to support you anytime.

High fives!

S.C.
Posted 10/13/2015 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
thanks s.c.! i have taken fish oil in the past but am not now..maybe will pick some up today..

i do try to eat a diet heavy in fish though..im hooked on a tuna sandwich from a place by my work..if i had to wean off that id be in really bad shape :-)

i really appreciate the support
Posted 10/13/2015 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Breathe slowly & deeply. Drop your shoulders. Relax your jaw. Ahhh....
Posted 10/13/2015 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
thanks :-)...i carry a LOT of tension in my shoulders and jaw ironically enough..the jaw is particuarly painful..
Posted 10/13/2015 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck! I am going to start my taper in about 3 weeks!
Posted 10/13/2015 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
hi guys..
just checking in ...1 pm and still hanging in there
last 2 hours have been kind of difficult though bc ive been taking my pill between 11-1 usually
not going to give in though..i think once i make it to 5 o clock and end of the workday things will be easier :-)
Posted 10/13/2015 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
You are right -- this day will pass. Allow it to flow on the River of Time. You have a good attitude!
Posted 10/13/2015 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
tongue :-) turn :-) smilewinkgrin cool

Continued encouragement!! You can do this...use your coping skills...and envision all us surrounding you with support

Keep up the good work!

S.C.
Posted 10/14/2015 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
hi guys
so yesterday was really hard...i struggled all day and all night and this morning when i woke up i was crying because i felt terrible that it was so hard...

i decided to do this wean on my own which i know is not a good thing to do..ive been trying to get a hold of my p-doc to discuss with him, been calling since friday and havent heard back...i have appt with him on 20th (next week) so i guess i will have to wait until then to talk to him...

i want really badly to be able to heal and feel good without this med because i am so scared of it, but i just dont know i am there yet..i feel very bad about this :-(
Posted 10/14/2015 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
M.D.,

Sorry to hear that yesterday turned out to be such a challenge!

You are on a really low dose, but even just the mental adjustment it takes to get through a wean can be difficult.

I do hope your P-doc returns your call soon, so that you can get some guidance...

...until then, do the best that you can with use of your coping skills, if you plan on going ahead with the discontinuation.

You are stronger than you know. It can be very uncomfortable going through this change in your treatment...but you can do it if this is still your desire.

Draw deep...within your courage and strength, and know we are cheering you on!

Let us know how you are doing soon, okY?

S.C.
Posted 10/14/2015 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
thanks SC

my goal is to get my anxiety under control...right now i feel like i dont know the best path there

my therapist feels strongly i should be taking my meds as prescribed..i have been following that advice..then i fell into a hole of reading horror stories about the med on the internet and now im deeply conflicted and need to know where my p-doc stands on this..i feel like a five minute conversation with him would save me hours and days of anxiety ive been feeling over this..no matter what his advice is i would follow it, i dont like trying to be my own doctor..im angry he hasnt called me back yet..
Posted 10/14/2015 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
I can imagine!

Be the squeaky wheel, and keep calling! He works for you.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/14/2015 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
so my doc called me back and i have my answer..he does not want me taking xanax every day...told me to keep taking it until i see him on tuesday and then he will give me program to stop taking it and also adjust my other meds

so in a way i feel the weight is lifted in that i have a way forward...in a way i feel horrible about myself for getting myself in this situation..i guess i will have to try to focus on the good feeling and not the bad
Posted 10/15/2015 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
MD,

You did not do anything wrong! You took a med that was prescribed for you, and was appropriate for your needs at the time...

...then you decided that you are no longer wanting to take it regularly, as you are progressing in your treatment through use of other tools...

...and now you start the transition process...simple as that! It's all good! :)

You are going to therapy and taking all the right steps for your recovery.

Glad you heard from your P-doc and have come up with a plan.:)

You are going to be just fine...keep the faith!

We are cheering you on,

S.C.
Posted 10/15/2015 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there! I just wanted to chime in really quickly!

Last summer was a dark time for me and I was on .5mg of Xanax, 3-4x a day! It got me trough one of the most challenging times in my life. I slowly started using it less over the course of an entire year and then finally began a taper back in August. I am off of Xanax completely now and with the help of my doctor and an appropriate schedule, it really wasn't hard. Now I carry my Xanax with me as a rescue med and while I definitely miss feeling relaxed like I did on Xanax, I'm happy to say that for the 3rd time in my life, I was able to go off of it.

Don't feel bad for utilizing a tool that was available to you and really, try not to worry much about going off! Your dose sounds teeny tiny and I bet you have great success. Have faith in yourself! You're actually managing better than you think you are!

Post Edited (Park12) : 10/15/2015 11:43:45 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/15/2015 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
thank you sc
i really wish i could just fast forward to tues and my p doc appointment and get my plan..i am scared of going thru withdrawals from this but hopefully my doc can help me avoid that..i felt a sense of peace (not xanax induced :-)) last night knowing the should i or shouldnt i weight was lifted so that was nice..unfortunately not feeling that peace this morning
Posted 10/15/2015 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
thanks park..you guys are so great..i know that this is another brick in the road to healing i just need to keep framing this in a positive way
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