For about 1–1.5 months I was taking Xanax irregularly, anywhere from 0–2.5mg/day. Some days none, some days 0.5mg, some 2mg+. Only the last week before stopping was daily (\~1.5–2mg/day). Before this I’d been off benzos for months and never used them heavily long-term.
Last dose was 4 days ago (1mg in the morning), and withdrawal symptoms started the next day.
Symptoms:
Drenching night sweats, vivid dreams, hot flashes/temp regulation issues (so effing annoying Its unbearable along the sweats and G.i issues) anxiety + feeling extremely uncomfortable, lightheaded(?) when walking, nausea in mornings, upset stomach/no appetite, exhausted and depressed.
The stomach symptoms are a bit better today and it hasn’t gotten worse overall, but I still feel awful and barely functional. I just sit at home watching TV and only get crackers etc./ protein shakes down...
I went to a doctor + psych clinic/ER &rehab clinic. Rehab offered intake in 2 months, clinic basically told me to come back Monday unless things get worse & sent me home... (I'm very annoyed by this, as they basically forced me to Cold Turkey, offered **Zero help**)
I’ve had opiate/stimulant withdrawals before, but this feels way more drawn out and Physically exhausting.
Questions:
Around what day does Xan WD usually peak/improve after this amount of use?
Any safe ways to ease symptoms besides hydration/rest? Weed helps slightly. I stopped caffeine/stimulants. Got no supplements/vitamins at home - can only get OTC stuff.
**ANY HELP WELCOME!**
It's day 4 off of it and I want this to end so badly man... I have a history of severe opiates abuse & other stuff, but WD never got this bad for this long and this uncomfortable....