Ugh this really bites - XANAX

The last 2 days I have the depression bouts back. :( I went 4 days with nothing. I have heard they can come back until you level out. :( I am hoping it's a good sign that i went 4 days with nothing and hope I level out soon. Any tips or suggestions on how to deal with this would help. Also, I know it's not my Zoloft not working as it was working fine when i was on the xanax so this has to be withdrawals. :(

I think you are right I believe it is the withdrawal from the xanax......
If you get bad call your doc
please take care
you are doing AWESOME
Lyn

I hope you start feeling better soon.  Xanax is such a great med for anxiety but it can be addictive.  I take it occassionally but always really evaluate if it is anxiety or just a feeling of needing it.  Maybe you should call your doctor to see if you need to increase your Zoloft. 

I dont think you should stop taking xanax cold turkey .you should withdraw gradually , or you may get serious withdrawal symptoms, take care

hi Beth, I was weaned off xanax a few years ago and I had days of depression and increased anxiety..they will pass, and the bouts will get further apart.  It takes a while for xanax to get out of your system.  I really empathise with what you are feeling, but with me it passed after a few months.  Take care (((Hugs)))

Thank you gals :)

Lyn:

Thanks. I really hate this. I hate having good days and bad days. I am not sure yet what today is. I feel a little sad. I just want it to be over and feel human again. :( I thank you guys so much for all your love and support.

I tried to wean from 6 mg and got to 4 mg after 2 weeks and started freaking out again, so I went back up to 6mg.  I'm about to try it again, maybe a little slower because I want to have an rEEG test done and I have to be med free to take it.  I thought I was a tough guy because I have been trough withdrawal from alcohol and narcotics so many times I thought it wouldn't even phase me, but it kicked my ass.  This from a guy who quit 40mg Lexapro and 600 mg Lithium cold turkey and thought it was kinda cool because I felt a little stoned.  I am working with my pdoc on the Xanax, but it sucks.  I feel for you.

I am going to buy some juice and more veggies today and drink lots of water this week. They weaned me pretty fast off the xanax. I am thinking that may have something to do with it. They weaned me off 1 full pill a week of .5 and had me off of it in 3 weeks. They could be why i haven't leveled yet. Do you guys think eventually it will all go away?

Hugs.

Bethers

Bethers,
You might want to try this: Go to the health food store and get some NIACINAMIDE, a form vitamin of B-3. Do NOT confuse this with NIACIN. When you are feeling real anxy, take 250-500mg. See if this helps to calm you down. It helps many people to do so. If you want more info, just email me.
Take care!
janet

Always remember to check if your other med can be taken with the natural ones okay ..........
I hope so as it sounds like a good idea
Hoping your day stays good hun you can add me to your msn or yahoo
all info is under my name okay(oops never mind you are already on there lol ) 
Again
SO PROUD of you
Lyn

Huggs back at you I give you all the credit in the world luv what you are and have been doing ids dang hard ( put it mildly) BUT you are doing it
Yes I think the veggies and others should and will help especially wayer as it helps clear out system not fruity water plain bottled water though IMO
Keep us posted
Luvs ya
Lyn

I was taking xanax for 8 weeks and weaned off per the dr after 3 weeks - been off now 3 weeks - I take synthroid for thryoid and zoloft 125.