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Klonopin withdrawal 7 days since last dose help!!

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renee37065
renee37065

Went inpatient to detox off klonopin 2mgs per day for 1 year taking them.. getting all crazy symptoms feels like my blood is on fire in my arms n legs, dizzy, feeling disconnected, nausea, panic attacks BIG TIME!! It's day 7 what can i expect? Is it gonna get better soon.. I don't know how long i can last like this.. help me people that have done this??

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  • borderriever
    borderriever renee37065

    Posted

    renee

    From the darknesss comes thee dawn, be patient

    You know where we are

    BOB

    • borderriever
      borderriever renee37065

      Posted

      renee

      When I was in my early twenties I had to come of some of the old medications for depression and I had two that were sticklers to get of as I was taking various subjects at College and had examinations to take.In those days they seemed,  looking back very addictive and eventually I failed my examinations as withdrawal was impossible given the time.

      Then I would go for long walks at lunchtime and go swimming three times a week, I used to do 35 lengths I started to do youthwork and took those exams and  passed, I even started ballroom dancing, eventually I  managed to clear the drug

      Try diverting your thoughts you should find that will eventually work. Most of my recovery was undertaken in the latter stages of withdrawal about ten months

      BOB

  • dee53012
    dee53012 renee37065

    Posted

    I had to go off xanax fast, it took a better part of a month for the very last symptom. The symptoms became less and less eash day. I know it is miserable, but you can do it, just be calm and breathe deeply a lot!  Take good care to eat lots of greens and meat (any quality protein) and lots of water. If you can, take a 20 minute brisk walk twice aday. Lots of self care, hot baths, read, rest, whatever feels good, do it.

    hang in there!!!

    • renee37065
      renee37065 dee53012

      Posted

      I read online that Peak withdrawl symptoms can start at the 2 week mark.. is that true will it get worse than what im going thru right now? I can't take anymore of this.. it's so oooooo hård this is a crazy drug.. wish I never started it.. I feel like im going nuts the disconnected feeling is horrible..

    • dee53012
      dee53012 renee37065

      Posted

      i suppose it could, i have no idea.  is herb legal where you are?  I have heard lots of folks use it to eleveate these sorts of symptoms, it could get you through. I have also hearrd it can make symptoms worse. unfortunately, you'd have to try it to see. it was pretty miserable.

      it is of my opinion that all the benzoes should be taken off the market, they do too much harm.

  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 renee37065

    Posted

    How did you wean off? 
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67

      Posted

      My best advice is go to the hospital and let them assess you. I dont want to say much more everyone is different but this is a rough withdrawal. I will say on a postive note from start to finish i was ok in a month. It was over 21 yrs ago. I was on a lower dose then you. I dont think that even matters.
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 renee37065

      Posted

      Can you call them and tell them what you feel. They will know what to do or tell you or give you. That was a very fast taper.
    • renee37065
      renee37065 lisalisa67

      Posted

      They gave me zyprexa to take for anxiety. N a bunch of other meds to take for nausea, muscle acces, etc.. but the anxiety cuti right thru it.. it's horrible.. they just told me to use coping skille to get thru the panic.. Nothing else to give.. im allergic to antihistamines so I can't take that.. im just having a hard time.. I feel alot of disconnection like im in a dream.. it's werid can't explain it

    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 renee37065

      Posted

      i wish you  good luck but if you feel really awaful in all fairness i think it would make sense to go to a hospital. I am unfamilair with many meds and how you tapred so i dont know. I didnt use anything when i went off.
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 renee37065

    Posted

    How are you doing with all this now? Uodate?
    • renee37065
      renee37065 lisalisa67

      Posted

      Every withdrawl symptoms are gone except the dizzy feeling, n muscle aches.. im 14 days today..it's been along couple of weeks.. hopefully it only gets better from here on.. I need to be better by the holidays

    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 renee37065

      Posted

      Im so proud of you! Good news! The dizzy will take time to readjust but it will pass too. 
    • renee37065
      renee37065 lisalisa67

      Posted

      Thank u.. yeah the dizziness is the most annoying part of it. I could handle things so much better if that's gone.

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