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  • TripleXPrint
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    • Apr 2007
    • 983
    #1

    Has anyone here ever quit taking Xanax?

    About 2 years ago I had a panic attack at work and my buddy gave me a xanax to calm down. It worked almost immediatly and after that, I was having panic attacks thinking about having another panic attack (if that makes sense). My buddy has a prescription for them so I found myself asking for them on a regular basis. I started with taking a 1/4 of a bar, I'm not sure what the milligrams are for a bar since I never had a prescription. The 1/4 bar would help keep me calm through-out the day until one day the 1/4 wasn't enough anymore.

    To make a long story short, I am now taking about a bar and a half every day just to stay calm. If I miss a day or get into my car for a long drive and realize I don't have one on me then I start freaking out. I hate the feeling of having to rely on medication to make me feel normal.

    My question is how hard is it to quit cold turkey and is that a suggested method? I hate the feeling of "freaking out" and on the verge of a panic attack but taking this much xanax has turned me into a zombie. It's like I don't have emotions anymore. I'm just a lump that sits around and doesn't laugh, smile, or cry. I hate what it has turned me into and I want to quit but I'm afraid I'll have a panic attack.

    Anxiety sucks ass! Has anyone here ever weened themselves off xanax or quit cold turkey?
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    • ManuteBol
      Confirmed User
      • Aug 2004
      • 640
      #2
      Originally posted by TripleXPrint
      About 2 years ago I had a panic attack at work and my buddy gave me a xanax to calm down. It worked almost immediatly and after that, I was having panic attacks thinking about having another panic attack (if that makes sense). My buddy has a prescription for them so I found myself asking for them on a regular basis. I started with taking a 1/4 of a bar, I'm not sure what the milligrams are for a bar since I never had a prescription. The 1/4 bar would help keep me calm through-out the day until one day the 1/4 wasn't enough anymore.

      To make a long story short, I am now taking about a bar and a half every day just to stay calm. If I miss a day or get into my car for a long drive and realize I don't have one on me then I start freaking out. I hate the feeling of having to rely on medication to make me feel normal.

      My question is how hard is it to quit cold turkey and is that a suggested method? I hate the feeling of "freaking out" and on the verge of a panic attack but taking this much xanax has turned me into a zombie. It's like I don't have emotions anymore. I'm just a lump that sits around and doesn't laugh, smile, or cry. I hate what it has turned me into and I want to quit but I'm afraid I'll have a panic attack.

      Anxiety sucks ass! Has anyone here ever weened themselves off xanax or quit cold turkey?
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        • kmanrox
          aka K-Man
          • Oct 2001
          • 29295
          #3
          i used it for about 7 months to put me to sleep at night.. was taking about 3-4g to get to sleep... i went off it cold turkey a month ago, and i was sleepless for 2 nights, had some weird twitches, some more attitude than normal, had anxiety that everyone was looking at me for no reason etc... i just toughed thru it for about a week and all went back to normal...
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            • Evil E
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              • Apr 2005
              • 3201
              #4
              I'd suggest going to see a psy and explain him the situation.


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                • Forest
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                  • Aug 2001
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                    • just a punk
                      So fuckin' bored
                      • Jun 2003
                      • 32385
                      #6
                      What is Xanax?
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                        • Mutt
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                          • Sep 2002
                          • 34431
                          #7
                          Xanax withdrawal can be nasty - you're supposed to wean yourself off it over a couple of weeks at least.
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                            • ronaldo
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                              • Jan 2002
                              • 5475
                              #8
                              I had an anxiety attack a few years ago. They're fuckin' scary. Anyways, I went to the hospital, had some tests run and everything was fine. Upon release they gave me something like 10 pills to take if I ever felt myself in the same situation. Maybe once I was close, but I refused to take one of the pills. I've just learned to calm myself down...not that it happens regularly.

                              I'd suggest the obvious and talk to your doctor about the potential hazards. Perhaps there's a weaker drug they can put you on to help ween you off.

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                                • CDSmith
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                                  • May 2001
                                  • 51460
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by cyberxxx
                                  What is Xanax?
                                  Magic anti-anxiety pill.

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                                    • atom
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                                      • Apr 2002
                                      • 2740
                                      #10
                                      My neighbor takes them and she finally stopped after 6 years of daily use. She said the physical withdrawls from xanax can effect some people similiar to heroin wihdrawl if you have been taking them long term. She did do the switch and moved from xanax to Clonazepam. I would suggest seeing a Dr before stopping. He/she maybe able to help by perscribing something different.

                                      She is kind of a drama queen so i'm not sure if the withdrawls are as serious as she was saying but it would be in your best interest to see a MD.
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                                        • Peaches
                                          Old broad
                                          • Oct 2002
                                          • 13933
                                          #11
                                          I took it for about a year. Weaned myself off it slowly. I don't think it's something you should stop cold turkey w/o consulting a doctor, then again, you really shouldn't be taking it at all unless you're under a doctor's care. IOW, contact a doctor.

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                                            • Oracle Porn
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                                              • Oct 2002
                                              • 24433
                                              #12
                                              like everything else it will be hard...even harder because xanex is a pharma drug that's addictive as fuck.

                                              hope you get ur problems straight man and i wish u good luck, u will need it.


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                                                • just a punk
                                                  So fuckin' bored
                                                  • Jun 2003
                                                  • 32385
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by CDSmith
                                                  Magic anti-anxiety pill.

                                                  http://www.drugs.com/xanax.html
                                                  Ah, thanks for the info. I always thought that beer is a best anti-anxiety "pill" ever
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                                                    • D
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                                                      • Jan 2006
                                                      • 7412
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by cyberxxx
                                                      Ah, thanks for the info. I always thought that beer is a best anti-anxiety "pill" ever
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                                                        • Burnt Bacon
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                                                          • Feb 2008
                                                          • 211
                                                          #15
                                                          Talk to your doctor. Anxiety is managable in almost everyone. Don't self-medicate yourself and risk an addiction over the attacks.

                                                          A lot of people view anxiety as shameful because it somehow makes them "wrong in the head". It's just as real as any other physical medical problem.
                                                          Last edited by Burnt Bacon; 02-19-2008, 01:38 PM.

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                                                            • CDSmith
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                                                              • May 2001
                                                              • 51460
                                                              #16
                                                              Originally posted by cyberxxx
                                                              Ah, thanks for the info. I always thought that beer is a best anti-anxiety "pill" ever
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                                                                • L-Pink
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                                                                  • Mar 2005
                                                                  • 39151
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Is Zoloft basically the same thing? Anyone?

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                                                                    • Dood
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                                                                      • Dec 2003
                                                                      • 353
                                                                      #18
                                                                      My brother is prescribed xanax, valium, klonopin, ritalin and percocet. He's so drugged out that he has to tilt his head back all day cause his eyes won't open fully.
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                                                                        • TripleXPrint
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                                                                          • Apr 2007
                                                                          • 983
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Thanks for the input everyone. I honestly appreciate it.

                                                                          It looks like cold turkey is NOT the way to go. Thanks again!
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                                                                            • amateurcanada
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • Jul 2001
                                                                              • 3766
                                                                              #20
                                                                              Originally posted by TripleXPrint
                                                                              About 2 years ago I had a panic attack at work and my buddy gave me a xanax to calm down. It worked almost immediatly and after that, I was having panic attacks thinking about having another panic attack (if that makes sense). My buddy has a prescription for them so I found myself asking for them on a regular basis. I started with taking a 1/4 of a bar, I'm not sure what the milligrams are for a bar since I never had a prescription. The 1/4 bar would help keep me calm through-out the day until one day the 1/4 wasn't enough anymore.

                                                                              To make a long story short, I am now taking about a bar and a half every day just to stay calm. If I miss a day or get into my car for a long drive and realize I don't have one on me then I start freaking out. I hate the feeling of having to rely on medication to make me feel normal.

                                                                              My question is how hard is it to quit cold turkey and is that a suggested method? I hate the feeling of "freaking out" and on the verge of a panic attack but taking this much xanax has turned me into a zombie. It's like I don't have emotions anymore. I'm just a lump that sits around and doesn't laugh, smile, or cry. I hate what it has turned me into and I want to quit but I'm afraid I'll have a panic attack.

                                                                              Anxiety sucks ass! Has anyone here ever weened themselves off xanax or quit cold turkey?




                                                                              First of all get rid of those pills, its just giving you a focus of knowing a solution is there. Your better off chugging some alcohol lol. I use to have bad panic attacks. It was related to me drinking alot on weekends then waking up monday and stopping. Also coffeee or caffeine triggered it. I also had mild vertigo in one ear, caused them to as it made it feel like my head was shifting.

                                                                              Get off the meds, find what CAUSES the panic attack - took me a couple years but I figured what the cause was and I avoid it like the plague.

                                                                              I feel for ya, hope this helps.

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                                                                                • Diligent
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                                                                                  • Aug 2003
                                                                                  • 1594
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  You can't really quit cold turkey on modern medication... the downside to them working well, is that You cold go into a psychosis and jump off a bridge...(!)

                                                                                  Not saying YOU *will* do that if trying cold turkey, but things like that have happened to others with modern meds - do NOT fucking self-glorify and think "What the hell, I'm the MAN.. *I* can do it" / "I'm not a pussy" / whatever..

                                                                                  I think You understand what I'm saying here... ween off it slowly, You could consult Your doctor (or any!) as well to get a safe recommendation..
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                                                                                    • Diligent
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                                                                                      • Aug 2003
                                                                                      • 1594
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      You can't really quit cold turkey on modern medication... the downside to them working well, is that You cold go into a psychosis and jump off a bridge...(!)

                                                                                      Not saying YOU *will* do that if trying cold turkey, but things like that have happened to others with modern meds - do NOT fucking self-glorify and think "What the hell, I'm the MAN.. *I* can do it" / "I'm not a pussy" / whatever..

                                                                                      I think You understand what I'm saying here... ween off it slowly, You could consult Your doctor (or any!) as well to get a safe recommendation..
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                                                                                        • Diligent
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                                                                                          • Aug 2003
                                                                                          • 1594
                                                                                          #23
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                                                                                            • hungry hungry hippy
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                                                                                              • Mar 2007
                                                                                              • 249
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by Mutt
                                                                                              Xanax withdrawal can be nasty - you're supposed to wean yourself off it over a couple of weeks at least.
                                                                                              not only that, benzo withdrawal can kill you. how long have you been dependent? if it's been for a significant amount of time i'd suggest consulting a doctor about it before doing anything..

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                                                                                                • polish_aristocrat
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                                                                                                  • Jul 2002
                                                                                                  • 40377
                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  I wish all these pills would have no side effects, could be taken for an unlimited period of time at the same dose, could be mixed with alcohol and have no withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them....
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                                                                                                    • yuu.design
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                                                                                                      • Mar 2006
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                                                                                                      #26
                                                                                                      the best thing to do ,is go to a doctor and talk to him about it ! relax ...live is to be happy and dont worry about anything ...and if you believe in god ! just pray for goof thing !

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                                                                                                        • Penny24Seven
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                                                                                                          • Jun 2007
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                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          where are the people that talked about that sharp pain in their head that was so bad that wanted to kill themself? That stuff if really hard to quit like that. I have taken it once in my life and I almost didn't make it from my desk to my bed. I have no clue how people can take it everyday and stay awake. I'm sure it calms you down cause nothing else works either lol
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                                                                                                            • CDSmith
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                                                                                                              • May 2001
                                                                                                              • 51460
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              Originally posted by L-Pink
                                                                                                              Is Zoloft basically the same thing? Anyone?
                                                                                                              Zoloft is an anti depressant. Not quite the same thing.
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