Psych Taking Me Off Xanax Due To Signs Of Addiction

[Deleted member 28403]

Welp, that... Today had a session and my P is taking me off Xanax, but is considering increase in dosage... He told me to taper off it with the last couple pills I have, I guess

 

[trying2movefwd]

It might be rough, but it will be worth it not to become addicted. I hope you and your P find the right thing for you.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

He is currently not giving any alternative option, other than heightening Zoloft or grounding techniques and similar :(

 

[trying2movefwd]

Oh bummer.

 

[ShodokanJenn]

Saelben, do you have enough to safely taper? THat is my biggest concern. I'd been on a high dose for about a month, and then got a stomach virus and was unable to hold ANYTHING down, including tiny sips of water or medication. WIthin three days, the dehydration and withdrawal from stopping the xanax cold turkey left me in respiratory distress. It took weeks to get the withdrawal symptoms under control enough to be discharged from the hospital. So I'd really recommend a slow taper, not just quitting cold turkey.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

I have enough for a couple full doses, so I will taper off in about a week

 

[Deleted member 28403]

My first reaction when he told me he is taking me off xanax was fear and anger...


I don't know what to do about panic attacks

 

[PTSDfree]

How long did he tell you to taper off? The side effects can be really unpleasant if you don't do it over a couple weeks.