It is well known that overuse of electronics in the evening could cause sleep disturbances. Heavy sugar intake, caffeine, or stimulation of the mind could also cause problems sleeping. But, when the issue is part of Benzo withdrawal, after a few days of inadequate sleep, a person may find their symptoms worsening to the point of needing immediate medical attention. However, when someone is dealing with symptoms from Benzo withdrawal, they are in a sensitive state. A person compromised and dealing with the physical and mental states associated with acute Benzo withdrawal will need to consider placing themselves in a healthy and nurturing environment where mood swings and outbursts do not cause long-term harm.
With the proper support and guidance, a person can be assisted through the moment of crisis into a more lasting recovery plan. This ensures that mood swings are mitigated through the use of proper nutrient intakes, toxin removal therapies, counseling, and medication management when needed. While the majority of symptoms listed here are possible to handle on your own, for some individuals, life becomes so unmanageable that life at home becomes impossible.
Knowing when to reach out for help is the most important aspect of ensuring long-term damage is not done during the process of coming off of Benzos.
While recovery is possible through the strengthening and balancing of the brain chemistry and body systems, a person must first decide that they want to make a change in their health, and then fully dive into the lifestyle and treatment recommendations made by their care team. At Alternative to Meds Center, we strive to help each patient achieve long-term success by providing the proper tools for care post treatment.
Our educational system is designed to help those who suffer from mental health symptoms find new and healthier ways to treat and prevent symptoms. To find out more about how we help people successfully get off Benzos please check out these testimonials. Samuel Lee is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in a spiritually-based mental health discipline and integrative approaches.
In addition, he served as the general adult outpatient psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and has a B. View Bio. Diane is an avid supporter and researcher of natural mental health strategies.
Diane received her medical writing and science communication certification through Stanford University and has published over 3 million words on the topics of holistic health, addiction, recovery, and alternative medicine. She has proudly worked with the Alternative to Meds Center since its inception and is grateful for the opportunity to help the founding members develop this world-class center that has helped so many thousands regain natural mental health.
Fill out the form below to connect with us today! You may opt out at any time. Hidden Yes! I want your newsletter. Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Can you imagine being free from medications, addictive drugs, and alcohol? This is our goal and we are proving it is possible every day! Call Mon-Sun:. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The 7 Worst Medication Withdrawal Symptoms Some of the most difficult symptoms we have seen arise in our patients include those listed below. Mania A manic episode 1 would typically be diagnosed as a symptom of Bipolar disorder, or a personality disorder.
Suicidal Ideation It is common for someone who is having problems with Benzos to begin to question everything. Paranoia Paranoia is a difficult symptom to deal with, especially when the individual suffering becomes paranoid about their friends, family, or treatment providers. Pages: [ 1 ] Go Down. I'm sure this has been asked before, but since my life revolves around Benzo Withdrawal right now and I'm curious I thought I would pose the question.
I realize this is a subjective question and may be impossible to answer. I'm just curious to hear people's thoughts based on their experiences. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication. Please read our Community Policy Documents board for further information.
I know I have tried to quit vicodin 3 times in the last 4 months I had to get an ambulatory detox and still wished I were dead. I have a post in this forum check out title day 6. I posted on there again today. My emotional energy was gone. I cried and was close to tears most of the time. Had no energy. Legs felt like lead. If you decide to quit get a medical detox or ask you doc for some clonopin to control some of the above symptoms. If not be ready for a week of pure hell. You won't be able to pull it off yourself without some support.
AA sounds corny but find a group near you and go. Enough for now. Konrado recovering drug addict day 8. Helpful - 0.
Benzos have been the worst as far as physical symptoms. Almost indescribable. The symptoms also last a long long time. If your on morph and Fentanyl, sweetie your on the strongest of the strong, fentanyl is basicly pharmicutical herion, it was 1 of my favorites. I was a herion addict for 5 years and did every opiate I could find.
I take that clonidine and somas, I've never heard they were addicting, my regular dr gives them to and he won't give me any good pain meds since he found out I was on herion. I cracked a disc in my back a year ago and thats all he'll give me is soma, so I don't think thay're too bad. Good luck, its hard, but with enough determination you can do it and if done the right way its not too bad, and its definatly worth it. Makes sense to me. I stopped cold twice this month.
Could only make it with medical ambulatory detox the 2nd time. So far I am on day 8. However like Skipper said, I wont die. Hopefully I will be able to find percs etc to taper from there..
Mr Michael posted a link that has an opiate conversion chart thanks! IOW how long does the physical part last, and how long does the mental bit last? Depression is no bag of fun Ive done the Major Depression bit. Would Wellbutrin help? In my experience with opiates, methadone was the worst withdrawal because it is long-acting.
So, it stays in your system longer, and thus takes longer to leave your system. Withdrawal is highly individual. Almost everyone experiences runs, shakes, sweats, skin-crawling heebie-jeebies , nausea, and the physical part of withdrawal, but not everyone experiences the depression that some do. My advice is to take it one day at a time--try not to expect the worst because often when you do that, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Exercise builds endorphins back up in your body. Endorphins are your body's own natural pain killers.
This is why it hurts so much to go through withdrawal. When you do opiates, your body stops producing endorphins at the rate needed--it figures, "hey--these synthetic endorphins are more efficient than these organic ones, so I'll just stop producing because they aren't needed. Also, water is invaluable--drink as much as you can. Plus, be gentle with yourself. One thing I do that helps me enormously--I learned it over ten years ago in treatment. I say my "gratefuls" every night.
Even if I can think of only one thing to be grateful for, I think about it. Most nights I can think of things I have to be grateful for until I fall asleep. If you remember how lucky you are, then you might not experience depression the way some people do. At least that's my experience, strength and hope. Good luck to you--I will send a couple up for you. Tom, I started wellbutrin about day 12 I think.
0コメント