Please help me with my addiction

[Alan]

The OP's doctor, the guy that told her to just quit, he should have his license revoked or at the least be given a warning from the SA Medical and Dental Council.

What reckless advice is this? These drugs should be weened off.

Considering the possible life threatening complications I wouldn't call it advice.

Unfortunately alot of doctors prescribe it like paracetomol to regular that don't actually need it.

Indeed I just got a 6 month repeat prescription

For someone taking 4mg of lorazepam (about 40mg diazepam) for a year constitutes long term use and it may potentially take a year perhaps longer or shorter to completely withdraw, depending of course on the person and how they feel.

4mg your mind must have been frazzled.

 

[Bonk]

4mg your mind must have been frazzled.

The OP took 4mg. How long have you been Diazepam. I would quit if I were you. The doctor should not give a sixth month script for it. There is a complete lack of understanding with regard to benzo's in the medical field.

Signs of dependence usually are flu like symptoms, muscle pain, headaches, and anxiety about running out.

Alot of doctors prescribe diazepam for sleeping difficulties and muscle pain. However, it is also the easiest benzo to quit because of its long half life that allows the body to adapt and take over the normal coping mechanisms.

 

[copacetic]

I happened to acquire 8 1mg tabs of Alprazolam, and 10 Tramacet (37.5 mg Tramadol).

This was 9 days ago.

Last night? Withdrawals, straight up: Nausea, searing headache, body pain, fatigue, etc.

These meds are not to be ****ed with. I cannot possibly imagine using this stuff consistently for a year and then trying something as stupid as cold-turkeying them.

****ing absolutely mad suggestion.

 

[RexxGrim]

If the OP just finished varsity she can't be more than a year in her current job. I can't imagine what they have her doing as an internal auditor at a large financial institution in her first year that could cause the kind of stress that would drive one to take medication. Fresh out of varsity you'll probably be on training for a large part of your first year. I could imagine that you could start taking drugs due to mindnumbingly boring stuff you'll be doing in your first year though.

That said, people are different and have different coping mechanisms, but I would advise that after you've kicked your addiction that you go see a professional with regards to how you manage stress. Otherwise your next 40 odd year to retirement is going to very difficult, with relapses very likely if the underlying issues is not dealt with.

Goodluck, get well soon.

 

[FemAnon]

Hi guys it's Kaylee here again. I am currently in the rehab centre. The people here are very nice and supportive.

I'm going to be here till the end of February. It's been a nightmare from last Friday - sleeplessness, night chills, sweating and a lot of pain, but I feel a bit better now.

 

[copacetic]

Hi guys it's Kaylee here again. I am currently in the rehab centre. The people here are very nice and supportive.

I'm going to be here till the end of February. It's been a nightmare from last Friday - sleeplessness, night chills, sweating and a lot of pain, but I feel a bit better now.

It will pass.

Good luck!

 

[TehStranger]

Hi guys it's Kaylee here again. I am currently in the rehab centre. The people here are very nice and supportive.

I'm going to be here till the end of February. It's been a nightmare from last Friday - sleeplessness, night chills, sweating and a lot of pain, but I feel a bit better now.

Best of luck with it, you'll pull through!

 

[AstroTurf]

 

[FemAnon]

Replace the addition with something else. If you have the time, get into the gym and work the stress out that way.

Also, I think my computer is broken, I can't see the pics.

This is me in happier times. I've lost 15kg now.

 

[TehStranger]

This is me in happier times. I've lost 15kg now.

Ah, the pics thing was just a joke. Even so, you're an attractive woman, let's hope rehab can get you back to the happier times.

 

[longboy]

You're a beautiful and smart woman Kaylee, just hang in there and don't lose hope. The withdrawal symptoms should subside very soon and you'll be back on your feet in no time. Everybody makes mistakes and we all should learn from them.

 

[Alan]

The OP took 4mg. How long have you been Diazepam. I would quit if I were you. The doctor should not give a sixth month script for it. There is a complete lack of understanding with regard to benzo's in the medical field.

Signs of dependence usually are flu like symptoms, muscle pain, headaches, and anxiety about running out.

Alot of doctors prescribe diazepam for sleeping difficulties and muscle pain. However, it is also the easiest benzo to quit because of its long half life that allows the body to adapt and take over the normal coping mechanisms.

Yeah sorry I took Lorazepam 2mg a day for 6-7 months then tapered off them for a year going for weeks without. Haven't taken any for over month now. Ironically I only really took them for the last year when having to consult doctors.

As for withdrawal symptom can't be sure about physical effects as I was pumped full of other poisons and messed up with some condition. Psychologically and emotionally though there certainly was severe withdrawals and still ongoing long term effects. Just taking one now results in a decent into hell for a few hours once it wears off.

Last night? Withdrawals, straight up: Nausea, searing headache, body pain, fatigue, etc.

Amateur

****ing absolutely mad suggestion

Celine might make dangerous ****ing absolutely mad suggestions but at least she doesn't nag.

This is me in happier times. I've lost 15kg now.

Fun part is putting it back on again. Lots of treats....