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First time taper need help

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Hi all,

i have been a regular to heavy drinker for about 5-6years. Roughly a six pack a night. Sometimes more sometimes less. I have used Xanax for about 3 years on an as need basis twice a month or maybe weekly.

It got a bit out of hand with both the drinking over the last four months And Xanax. More drinks and .5 mg to 1 mg every other night or so. It started to make me feel really shaky/convulsions not seizures during the day so I said enough is enough.

tapered off booze last week and haven't had one in 6 days and have no real desire to. I am still taking Xanax roughly 1 mg the last 4 nights. I have started meditation and am taking CBD edibles to help keep my muscles calm. Just wanted to see if you all had any recommendations for someone trying to do this for the first time. I really never want to take benzos ever again. Thanks for any help you can give!
 
Congrats on getting off the sauce! Even in low doses Xanax can be difficult to quit. An option is to get on a very long acting benzo matching your Xanax dose but you might not need that. Xanax is short acting. I would suggest tapering the amount slowly, and/or switching to Neurontin if needed.
You might want to pick up some amino acids, as well as Biotin. Benzo's deplete Biotin. I took it, it helped. Benzo buddies can be a good source too.
You can do this, you are on your way. Good luck! Oh, and pick up some Glutamine. Switching over to a mood stabilizer can help with withdrawals for sleep but that's up to your doctor.
Best,
Smoky
 
Welcome to BL. :)
I agree with Smoky and believe you can do this. My experience with benzodiazepines has put me in a rough spot, however, if you are committed to quit drinking, and I think you are you could maybe talk to your doctor about Diazepam (Valium) as long as it's uses temporarily.
It's a long acting benzo, and it believe it's indicated to heavier drinkers. It could also help you your Xanax habit. But this could also be quite addicting if you don't take it as prescribed for no longer than a couple of weeks under medical supervision.
Neurotin has helped me a lot.
Good luck!
Remember that the hardest part of your recovery is your willingness to quit and that's done, congrats!
Erik
 
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