benzo

Hi everyone,

Lately I’ve been getting better sleep and titrating off medications. The sleep hygiene game is dialed in and doing WAY more than I expected to help BUT I’m transitioning to some basic supplements that are having a massive good impact on getting back to normal. So just wanted to share.

I’ve added two forms of magnesium and gaba plus glycine and whoa! It’s been very relaxing and helpful. I’m falling asleep fast and staying asleep. Not perfect yet but will update here.

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these and if you’d like more details.

Stay strong insomniacs! ❤️

Day 1. And honestly looking for some advice or support as a do this.

I've was taking Xanax (Azor here in South Africa) for a good 3 years or so, then was switched to clobazam (Urbanol) earlier this year. It's been about 4 years since I was put on benzos and while I know it's only recommended for short term use, I've remained on a low dose and my doctor only prescribed 2 months at a time.

Now, with the brain fog of Fibro getting worse and my memory giving me issues, I decided it's time to get off. I'm tapering and doc said 1/2 my usual dose every night for 2 weeks then same dose but every second day for another 2 weeks.

I took my first half dose last night and what a night it was! The nightmares and vivid dreams, waking up a lot and feeling a bit nauseous. This morning I feel super weird. Very dizzy, nauseous, tired. It also feels like someone is holding ice against my forehead and arms. And I have a strange feeling running up the back of my neck into my head, it changes from an icy feeling to a slight pins and needles feeling.

I'm not freaking out... Yet, haha... Because I know I'll experience withdrawal (I tried to do this before and failed) and right now I'm just uncomfortable and feel a little weird. However, I know it's going to get a little harder before it gets easier.

Anyone else go through benzo withdrawal after being on them for a few years? How did you manage? Any tips?

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