9th June 2004
Okay, first, was Lisa, thanks girlfriend for jumping in so quick! You pretty much said it, "Not my drug of choice AT ALL!"
User, was given trazodone once, way back when, at it did knock me out, problem was, I was still knocked out the next day! Could not function from the feeling of being so DRUGGED! Didn't work for me! Thanks for the tid-bit though!
Next one, can't remember your user name, so sorry, the one trying to come off sub as well! Thanks for your advice- don't smoke pot and even if I entertained the idea (which I wouldn't :) ) would not have the foggiest idea where to get some!
Best of luck to you getting off, but just beware that oh-so-seems-tiny jump from 1mg to nothing is ROUGH! Not trying to be discouraging at all- just want you to be prepared when that time comes! I"m sure I'll still be around the boards for a good while so when that time does come, track me down and I'll help in any way I can! (But being on the Paxil will help!)
Sammi, still having a pretty good day! Didn't take the kids to the pool or water park, b/c my baby is getting burned- no matter how much sunscreen I slather her with, so, at home for the first time being clean. Seems surreal to be able to say "I am clean!" But, I like it! :) Just focusing on some chores, staying on the boards alot (luckily the computer is upstairs in the playroom), etc.!
Okay, my addictionologist didn't prescribe the Xanax. I was prescribed that by my psych doctor well over two years ago. My addictionologist knows my other doctor and I told him what he had prescribed back then for depression and anxiety (Lexapro and Xanax). He asked me three questions regarding the Xanax- 1. Do you take the Xanax when you feel stressed out? "No." 2. Do you take the Xanax to get to sleep? "Was No, but during w/d's "Yes." and 3. Do I look forward to ever taking a Xanax? "No." and then something about when I did take it, did I take the alloted amount prescribed, which is "No." So, he said I didn't appear to have any addiction concerns regarding Xanax and since I was at such a low dose, I would be able to taper off easily when the time comes. Just wanted to clarify!
Thanks for ALWAYS responding- look forward to your posts!
Banker, I wish you were having a better day! And yes, I have asked this question more than once on the boards, but, you know me, I love to worry! When I here someone say something so negatively about it, my little mind gets to churning! I guess I should just listen to my doctor (as he is a coke addict, prescription pain med and benzo addict, and alcoholic) and worry about the opiods right now! Hang in there and tomorrow WILL BE BETTER! Okay? Thanks!
Last but not least, Cade, thanks for the info! Is the Neurontin something I need to worry about getting off of? I'll admit, what you said is a little unnerving! PLEASE get back to me on that! Thanks!!!
Thanks again to each one of you! Gosh, if I left someone out, I am so sorry! I have a two year old in my lap, so, I am having a hard time doing this anyway! Take care ya'll,
michelle
Sorry, ya'll, hit new thread and this was too dang long to re-write with a two year old in my lap! :)
User, was given trazodone once, way back when, at it did knock me out, problem was, I was still knocked out the next day! Could not function from the feeling of being so DRUGGED! Didn't work for me! Thanks for the tid-bit though!
Next one, can't remember your user name, so sorry, the one trying to come off sub as well! Thanks for your advice- don't smoke pot and even if I entertained the idea (which I wouldn't :) ) would not have the foggiest idea where to get some!
Best of luck to you getting off, but just beware that oh-so-seems-tiny jump from 1mg to nothing is ROUGH! Not trying to be discouraging at all- just want you to be prepared when that time comes! I"m sure I'll still be around the boards for a good while so when that time does come, track me down and I'll help in any way I can! (But being on the Paxil will help!)
Sammi, still having a pretty good day! Didn't take the kids to the pool or water park, b/c my baby is getting burned- no matter how much sunscreen I slather her with, so, at home for the first time being clean. Seems surreal to be able to say "I am clean!" But, I like it! :) Just focusing on some chores, staying on the boards alot (luckily the computer is upstairs in the playroom), etc.!
Okay, my addictionologist didn't prescribe the Xanax. I was prescribed that by my psych doctor well over two years ago. My addictionologist knows my other doctor and I told him what he had prescribed back then for depression and anxiety (Lexapro and Xanax). He asked me three questions regarding the Xanax- 1. Do you take the Xanax when you feel stressed out? "No." 2. Do you take the Xanax to get to sleep? "Was No, but during w/d's "Yes." and 3. Do I look forward to ever taking a Xanax? "No." and then something about when I did take it, did I take the alloted amount prescribed, which is "No." So, he said I didn't appear to have any addiction concerns regarding Xanax and since I was at such a low dose, I would be able to taper off easily when the time comes. Just wanted to clarify!
Thanks for ALWAYS responding- look forward to your posts!
Banker, I wish you were having a better day! And yes, I have asked this question more than once on the boards, but, you know me, I love to worry! When I here someone say something so negatively about it, my little mind gets to churning! I guess I should just listen to my doctor (as he is a coke addict, prescription pain med and benzo addict, and alcoholic) and worry about the opiods right now! Hang in there and tomorrow WILL BE BETTER! Okay? Thanks!
Last but not least, Cade, thanks for the info! Is the Neurontin something I need to worry about getting off of? I'll admit, what you said is a little unnerving! PLEASE get back to me on that! Thanks!!!
Thanks again to each one of you! Gosh, if I left someone out, I am so sorry! I have a two year old in my lap, so, I am having a hard time doing this anyway! Take care ya'll,
michelle
Sorry, ya'll, hit new thread and this was too dang long to re-write with a two year old in my lap! :)