kindling length
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kindling length
I am looking for information about the kindling process in benzo withdrawal. Does anyone have any literature (links) that say anything about the kindling process being longer after each successive withdrawal. I know that each withdrawal is more intense but I have not been able to find anything about the length of each successive withdrawal being "longer" or a different length.
Also if anyone has any personal experience with kindling and could give their own view on this would be helpful.
Anyone?
Thanks, Robb
Also if anyone has any personal experience with kindling and could give their own view on this would be helpful.
Anyone?
Thanks, Robb
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Hi Robb,
I don't know if this helps or not, but I just Googled "Kindling Effect". There is a lot of information on line. I was sober ( alcohol was DOC) for 18+ months when I "planned" my relapse. I wanted to see if I could moderate . That was pretty much an exercise in futility because within a few short weeks I was right back at square one.... And in some respects even worse. My insomnia, A-fib, and eating disorder kicked in so fast I could hardly believe it. Prior to my "experiment" I thought the Kindling Effect was just a fabricated scare tactic to keep us off the booze. But i was so wrong...my experience proved to me that it was REAL, and it was so scary and intense that I never want to go through that again. It's just not worth it. I'm now happily many months into my 2nd stint of sobriety.
I wish you well.
I don't know if this helps or not, but I just Googled "Kindling Effect". There is a lot of information on line. I was sober ( alcohol was DOC) for 18+ months when I "planned" my relapse. I wanted to see if I could moderate . That was pretty much an exercise in futility because within a few short weeks I was right back at square one.... And in some respects even worse. My insomnia, A-fib, and eating disorder kicked in so fast I could hardly believe it. Prior to my "experiment" I thought the Kindling Effect was just a fabricated scare tactic to keep us off the booze. But i was so wrong...my experience proved to me that it was REAL, and it was so scary and intense that I never want to go through that again. It's just not worth it. I'm now happily many months into my 2nd stint of sobriety.
I wish you well.
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Hi Robb,
I don't know if this helps or not, but I just Googled "Kindling Effect". There is a lot of information on line. I was sober ( alcohol was DOC) for 18+ months when I "planned" my relapse. I wanted to see if I could moderate . That was pretty much an exercise in futility because within a few short weeks I was right back at square one.... And in some respects even worse. My insomnia, A-fib, and eating disorder kicked in so fast I could hardly believe it. Prior to my "experiment" I thought the Kindling Effect was just a fabricated scare tactic to keep us off the booze. But i was so wrong...my experience proved to me that it was REAL, and it was so scary and intense that I never want to go through that again. It's just not worth it. I'm now happily many months into my 2nd stint of sobriety.
I wish you well.
I don't know if this helps or not, but I just Googled "Kindling Effect". There is a lot of information on line. I was sober ( alcohol was DOC) for 18+ months when I "planned" my relapse. I wanted to see if I could moderate . That was pretty much an exercise in futility because within a few short weeks I was right back at square one.... And in some respects even worse. My insomnia, A-fib, and eating disorder kicked in so fast I could hardly believe it. Prior to my "experiment" I thought the Kindling Effect was just a fabricated scare tactic to keep us off the booze. But i was so wrong...my experience proved to me that it was REAL, and it was so scary and intense that I never want to go through that again. It's just not worth it. I'm now happily many months into my 2nd stint of sobriety.
I wish you well.
Yeah it's def real...this is my 6th time through a benzo kindling so I can tell you it is VERY VERY real!! Good luck to you too. =)
Robert
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Thanks for responding. I am a vikings fan though lol.
Robb
And I do truly mean that in spite of the fact that you are a fan of the Purple.
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Appreciate the welcome Scott in spite of the fact that you are a fan of the green =) So far I am not using any recovery methods other than a few chat rooms. I am so shortly out of acute that I don't think I could have even made a meeting in person. My addiction was doctor induced and I'm a little confused weather or not I need NA. I do not even think about using, in fact I wasn't even a drinker before the benzos but I have a feeling that I do need some support and to be around ppl that are going through the same thing as me. It's rough to find out that the supposed med you were taking for 12 yrs was just an aweful drug that destroyed your life! Argh.
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Sobriety is a good thing when it can unite Viking and Packer fans for a common cause.
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If you have access to NA meetings that certainly wouldn't hurt. I believe they even have online meetings ( someone recently posted a link but I dont' remember..help anyone? ) . Regardless of how you started using ( doctor, self, etc. ) the resulting addiction is the same. I don't use a formal plan like AA but i do find reading the Big Book helpful..and it is also widely available online.
Sobriety is a good thing when it can unite Viking and Packer fans for a common cause.
Sobriety is a good thing when it can unite Viking and Packer fans for a common cause.
I'm praying that your QB breaks his ankle this yr. LMAO =) I think this whole withdrawal experience has me finally believing in god as I was agnostic before it.
Sure do appreciate the warm welcome.
Robb
NA has online chat and meetings. Just go to the NA.org site.
Direct link:
NA Chatroom
Oops I see you've already tried the online meetings. I will leave the link in case anyone else wants it.
Direct link:
NA Chatroom
Oops I see you've already tried the online meetings. I will leave the link in case anyone else wants it.
I've experienced the Kindeling effect as well. When I went back out then sobered up again, I felt the effects for a long time. Perhaps it would be good for you to see a new doctor if the one that continuously supplied you with benzos is your regular doctor.
I also came in here to say that you can recover, even if you're a Vikings fan. Go Pack Go!
I also came in here to say that you can recover, even if you're a Vikings fan. Go Pack Go!
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