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Hi Shyla 
Welcome!
I have no experience with Xanax, but you'll find a lot of support here - have you thought about seeing a Dr? Benzos can be hard to get off.
A recovery group like NA or SMART might be helpful too - I think support is very important
You might want to also read a little in our Substance Abuse forum too
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
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Welcome!
I have no experience with Xanax, but you'll find a lot of support here - have you thought about seeing a Dr? Benzos can be hard to get off.
A recovery group like NA or SMART might be helpful too - I think support is very important
You might want to also read a little in our Substance Abuse forum too
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
D
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I don't have any experience with benzo withdrawal myself (I only dabbled in pills when alcohol wasn't available and I could steal them from my parents) but my ex-gf was pretty heavily addicted and the withdrawal was miserable - and can be very, very dangerous especially quitting cold turkey. I'd definitely recommend you see a doctor for help with this...it might be a hard step to take but it's really worth it to be medically supervised. I'm sure someone with personal experience will be along soon to give some advice!
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I sought treatment three years ago for an addiction to xanax and other tranqs that almost killed me. You can get better with a lot of hard work on your part, but you absolutely HAVE to seek advice from a doctor. They will be able to help you safely detox and start on your road to recovery! Glad you're here!
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I have experience from withdrawing from benzos. Xanax is one. Klonopin is the strongest one, which I was prescribed.
Ever hear the expression, "I've got the T-shirt" ? Well, I have the scars, on my wrists and ankles from the restraints needed to keep me from killing myself while going through benzo withdrawal.
My advice would be to not go to a doctor, but to call addiction specialists and psychiatrists in your area until you find one who is well versed in benzo addiction and withdrawal.
Benzos are not a drug you can simply stop taking. Well, you can, but you may head down the path I took: Seizures, psychotic states (not just talking withdrawal hallucinations here, folks, but psychotic episodes) and trying to throw myself out a 12th floor window.
Get a doctor. Benzos must be tapered under medical supervision. in the meantime, google benzo withdrawal and find the website that addresses the program suggested by Dr. Heather Ashton in the U.K. Print it out and take to the doctor who tells you they are versed in benzo withdrawal. And appreciate that you are an addict and that while getting over the physical addiction is the first step, there are 12 more necessary in order to live without Xanax. You might find them in NA or AA.
Go to a doctor! First, research the Internet to find what others have done to get off benzos. Find the right doctor. From other posts here, it appears that the rehab community is just now becoming aware of the uniqueness to benzo withdrawal.
And one more thing -- it's a miracle that I'm sober and living without benzos. I think you'll find the miracle stuff in a 12 step program.
Ever hear the expression, "I've got the T-shirt" ? Well, I have the scars, on my wrists and ankles from the restraints needed to keep me from killing myself while going through benzo withdrawal.
My advice would be to not go to a doctor, but to call addiction specialists and psychiatrists in your area until you find one who is well versed in benzo addiction and withdrawal.
Benzos are not a drug you can simply stop taking. Well, you can, but you may head down the path I took: Seizures, psychotic states (not just talking withdrawal hallucinations here, folks, but psychotic episodes) and trying to throw myself out a 12th floor window.
Get a doctor. Benzos must be tapered under medical supervision. in the meantime, google benzo withdrawal and find the website that addresses the program suggested by Dr. Heather Ashton in the U.K. Print it out and take to the doctor who tells you they are versed in benzo withdrawal. And appreciate that you are an addict and that while getting over the physical addiction is the first step, there are 12 more necessary in order to live without Xanax. You might find them in NA or AA.
Go to a doctor! First, research the Internet to find what others have done to get off benzos. Find the right doctor. From other posts here, it appears that the rehab community is just now becoming aware of the uniqueness to benzo withdrawal.
And one more thing -- it's a miracle that I'm sober and living without benzos. I think you'll find the miracle stuff in a 12 step program.
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