Just to make things confusing I'll comment. I was on massive doses of benzos, did 4 days in a psych unit, went to treatment, and was in good shape 3 weeks later. During those 3 weeks I was recovering from the Lithium and Zyprexa they gave me in the nuthouse. I had no bad symptoms....some night sweats and that is about it. From what I understand.....dope addicts(those who've been through the ringer with other dope) have an easier time with benzo withdrawal problems. For me opiates were much, much worse....hell in fact. In comparison benzos were pretty easy. But hey, everybody's different when it comes to withdrawal. Just be glad you are a veteran dope fiend.......never thought you'd hear that, eh?

good luck

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Just to make things confusing I'll comment. I was on massive doses of benzos, did 4 days in a psych unit, went to treatment, and was in good shape 3 weeks later. During those 3 weeks I was recovering from the Lithium and Zyprexa they gave me in the nuthouse. I had no bad symptoms....some night sweats and that is about it. From what I understand.....dope addicts(those who've been through the ringer with other dope) have an easier time with benzo withdrawal problems. For me opiates were much, much worse....hell in fact. In comparison benzos were pretty easy. But hey, everybody's different when it comes to withdrawal. Just be glad you are a veteran dope fiend.......never thought you'd hear that, eh?

good luck

This could be true, what you said about addicts having easier time withdrawing the benzos. I had a horrible time getting off benzos and had the lovely protracted version. I don't drink, smoke, and have never had the experience of even one pot smoke much less do drugs. Yeh, I know, I'm boring- boring -boring. :yawn: