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Jesus, I might be the lone person here on this but I think quitting benzos and alcohol all at once is the most deadly detox there is....at least that is what I was told in rehab. I would never, ever go cold turkey on this one unless I had consulted a dr. My rehab had me drink up until til I got there and they could properly start me on a medically aided detox. They were that concerned because of the combo of booze with the benzos.
I think I'll be fine. I only started taking benzos again a week ago (after a 30 day benzo-free period) to help me quit drinking.
But I can tell I am relying on them way too much.
It's the panic/anxiety that's unbearable, but the physical withdrawal is not really that bad, more like a stomach flu.
But I can tell I am relying on them way too much.
It's the panic/anxiety that's unbearable, but the physical withdrawal is not really that bad, more like a stomach flu.
For me, panic and anxiety is part of the physical withdrawal. There have been hangovers, and then there have been times I have thought I was going to crawl out of my skin from anxiety and panic.
Can I ask how much you were drinking?
Can I ask how much you were drinking?
I live with my husband a my 6 year old boy. But they don't know I have a drinking problem. (I think my husband suspects though, he mentioned I drink too much or that I smell like booze)
I never told anybody about my drinking problem. I don't really have close friends I can trust
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I think you are on the right path to finding that answer you ask.
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Jesus, I might be the lone person here on this but I think quitting benzos and alcohol all at once is the most deadly detox there is....At least that is what I was told in rehab. I would never, ever go cold turkey on this one unless I had consulted a dr. My rehab had me drink up until til I got there and they could properly start me on a medically aided detox. They were that concerned because of the combo of booze with the benzos.
You are so right Captain! They are a symptom that I need to make better choices and change bad habits. I am 45, perimenopausal (ugh), changes are happening whether I like them or not...maybe the panic/anxiety are the way my body is telling me ''I've had enough of poison!''
I didn't get rid of them though. I want to see how I feel and IF I can stop taking them for the next few days, unless the anxiety is out of control.
Hi Patricia welcome to SR. x
You've made the first step, knowing you want to quit. Just take it one baby step at a time, one foot in front of the other. Slowly does it, good to know you are consulting with your doc.
Keep posting and reading, it does help. x
You've made the first step, knowing you want to quit. Just take it one baby step at a time, one foot in front of the other. Slowly does it, good to know you are consulting with your doc.
Keep posting and reading, it does help. x
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It is scary feeling and what I think Tomsteve meant was you won't really know how the night goes until you try it. if there was a way you could give your script to someone you trust so you have nothing in house. see how you do and go from there. One day at a time.
You are not a failure. You came here and that is better than many people out there. The fact that you have strength to vent on SR means you will find the courage, cuz its already there but just been hiding inside for some time.
Here's a quick update:
I managed to sleep through the night
I just woke up and I'm not really feeling very well. Headache. Nausea. Chills. No energy.
My anxiety is mild right now. I will avoid coffee and drink herbal tea instead.
Praying to stay strong today. Praying to control the cravings.
Noon is my worse time when it comes to anxiety. Let's hope I can handle it.
I managed to sleep through the night
I just woke up and I'm not really feeling very well. Headache. Nausea. Chills. No energy.
My anxiety is mild right now. I will avoid coffee and drink herbal tea instead.
Praying to stay strong today. Praying to control the cravings.
Noon is my worse time when it comes to anxiety. Let's hope I can handle it.
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