Has anyone here ever quit taking Xanax? - GoFuckYourself.com

TripleXPrint · 02-19-2008, 03:07 PM

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?

ManuteBol · 02-19-2008, 03:11 PM

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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?

damn son, smoke some green and get yourself a boxer puppy

kmanrox · 02-19-2008, 03:11 PM

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...

Evil E · 02-19-2008, 03:12 PM

I'd suggest going to see a psy and explain him the situation.

Forest · 02-19-2008, 03:12 PM

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just a punk · 02-19-2008, 03:13 PM

What is Xanax?

Mutt · 02-19-2008, 03:15 PM

Xanax withdrawal can be nasty - you're supposed to wean yourself off it over a couple of weeks at least.

ronaldo · 02-19-2008, 03:15 PM

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.

CDSmith · 02-19-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberxxx

What is Xanax?

Magic anti-anxiety pill.

http://www.drugs.com/xanax.html

atom · 02-19-2008, 03:16 PM

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.

Peaches · 02-19-2008, 03:16 PM

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.

Oracle Porn · 02-19-2008, 03:17 PM

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.

just a punk · 02-19-2008, 03:19 PM

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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

D · 02-19-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberxxx

Ah, thanks for the info. I always thought that beer is a best anti-anxiety "pill" ever

Burnt Bacon · 02-19-2008, 03:36 PM

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.

CDSmith · 02-19-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberxxx

Ah, thanks for the info. I always thought that beer is a best anti-anxiety "pill" ever

After what everyone just saw as an example of this (Heath Ledger) I would think a lot more people than just myself and D will agree with you on that. :D

L-Pink · 02-19-2008, 03:46 PM

Is Zoloft basically the same thing? Anyone?

Dood · 02-19-2008, 03:48 PM

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.

TripleXPrint · 02-19-2008, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. I honestly appreciate it.

It looks like cold turkey is NOT the way to go. Thanks again!

amateurcanada · 02-19-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

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.

Diligent · 02-19-2008, 04:01 PM

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..

Diligent · 02-19-2008, 04:03 PM

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..

Diligent · 02-19-2008, 04:06 PM

(Spelling-policing myself: "wean", not "ween")

hungry hungry hippy · 02-19-2008, 04:14 PM

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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..

polish_aristocrat · 02-19-2008, 07:10 PM

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....

yuu.design · 02-19-2008, 07:21 PM

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 !

i wish you the best bro !!!

Penny24Seven · 02-19-2008, 07:32 PM

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

CDSmith · 02-19-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Is Zoloft basically the same thing? Anyone?

Zoloft is an anti depressant. Not quite the same thing.

02-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#1
TripleXPrint Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 983	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? __________________ Skype: Triplexprint

02-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#3
kmanrox aka K-Man Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Gutter Posts: 29,292	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... __________________ Crypto HODLr Crypto mining Angel investor

02-19-2008, 03:13 PM	#6
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02-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#7
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Xanax withdrawal can be nasty - you're supposed to wean yourself off it over a couple of weeks at least. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

02-19-2008, 03:16 PM	#10
atom Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,740	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. __________________ Have Chargebacks? Send me a message. ChargebackHelp.com

02-19-2008, 03:12 PM	#4
Evil E Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lazyness is a lifestyle Posts: 3,201	I'd suggest going to see a psy and explain him the situation.

02-19-2008, 03:12 PM	#5
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02-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#8
ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	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.

02-19-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	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.

02-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#12
Oracle Porn Affiliate Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Icq: 94-399-723 Posts: 24,433	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. __________________

02-19-2008, 03:36 PM	#15
Burnt Bacon Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 211	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 at 03:38 PM..

02-19-2008, 03:46 PM	#17
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Is Zoloft basically the same thing? Anyone?

02-19-2008, 03:48 PM	#18
Dood Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MidSouth US Posts: 353	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. __________________ Traffic-Out We sell quality text link clicked traffic

02-19-2008, 03:56 PM	#19
TripleXPrint Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 983	Thanks for the input everyone. I honestly appreciate it. It looks like cold turkey is NOT the way to go. Thanks again! __________________ Skype: Triplexprint

02-19-2008, 04:01 PM	#21
Diligent Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hoy Suecia, mañana Nirvana Posts: 1,594	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.. __________________ ~¤~ MORE MONEY ~¤~ VOD? XoD! ~¤~ ~¤~ ICQ# 9828 2461 ~¤~

02-19-2008, 04:03 PM	#22
Diligent Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hoy Suecia, mañana Nirvana Posts: 1,594	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.. __________________ ~¤~ MORE MONEY ~¤~ VOD? XoD! ~¤~ ~¤~ ICQ# 9828 2461 ~¤~

02-19-2008, 04:06 PM	#23
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polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	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.... __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

02-19-2008, 07:21 PM	#26
yuu.design Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 25,924	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 ! i wish you the best bro !!! __________________ Beautiful And Usable Web Design Creations For The Adult Industry Since 2003 I'm Yuu, Designer and Content Producer Paysites - Affiliate Programs - Dating & Cam Sites - Mainstream Projects - Tube Sites - Banners - Wordpress Themes - NATs integration - Landing Pages Check my Portfolio and Content Production Offers

02-19-2008, 07:32 PM	#27
Penny24Seven So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 6,287	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 __________________ Our site is coming soon. It will be one of the best ever! I know so. Brian and Penny