Originally Posted by
Insomniac32 
I also kicked a Xanax habit this month as well and it was the worst W/D I've EVER experienced. That, and coming off the Opiates has really left my mind a big pile of mush.
Hi again,
I saw this after I posted my last message.
I came off a lot of xanax, which is what caused my sleep problems.
I am not diagnosing you nor telling you what is what but a well know symptom of benzo (xanax) withdrawal is insomnia, it is acknowledged to go away on its own after a while. A doctor might prescribe what is known as a Z - drug for sleep, which is basically the same as a benzo.
Again, this is common knowledge not speculation. I was offered those Z drugs and more benzos to deal with the sleep issue, I refused them all and my sleep returned.
You may wish to look at the Ashton manual to get an idea of the timelines and symptoms invloved in benzo withdrawal:
benzo.org.uk : Benzodiazepines: How They Work & How to Withdraw, Prof C H Ashton DM, FRCP, 2002
Insomnia section:
benzo.org.uk : Benzodiazepines: How They Work & How to Withdraw, Prof C H Ashton DM, FRCP, 2002
Hang in, it gets better!