Daily but not 24/7 dosing, WD symptoms
Hi there
SWIM has been dosing average 3-4 ml GBL total daily, spread out in about 1 ml doses about every hour for a three-four stretch of recreation. Usually stopping by 4 or 5 pm so as to not disturb sleep with dopamine rebound later in evening. This has been a daily habit for about two weeks, and a nearly ever day for another three weeks prior. SWIM has no trouble sleeping, gets about seven-eight hours nightly. SWIM also takes 150 mg Wellbutrin and a magnesium/calcium/zinc supplement daily as they are a Borderline with anxiety and depressive disorders.
Has had tachychardia (100-120 at worst) in the mornings, and this morning had a full blown panic attack with tremors up and down body for the first time. Was difficult for SWIM to differentiate between anxiety attack symptoms and the shakes being physical withdrawal. Raced home and SWIM dosed .5 ml and shakes stopped in five minutes.
SWIM has history with gabaergic substances, having withdrawn off a daily dose of 3600 mg of Gabapentin last year. Withdrawal process took eight months and was pure hell, but taper was gradual enough to prevent psychosis or seizures. Wondering if the relatively recent transition has left SWIM sensitive to gaba-b trouble.
SWIM's understanding up til now was, with GBL's very short half life, if undisturbed sleep without redosing was possible that they'd be dodging the worst of WD potential. Space between doses was up to 24 hours no problem these last few week. SWIM's conviction is now shaken and deeply fears the potential for seizures.
SWIM has read about Baclofen and is familiar with tapering. Does the science support the possibility of WD symptoms with the relatively low dosages/timing listed or is SWIM more likely experiencing heightened anxiety from pre-existing anxiety disorder and simply not having a GBL cushion?
SWIM's last dose (.5 ml) was nearly four hours ago, is waiting to see what the next few hours and evening bring. Have appointment with Psychiatrist tomorrow to discuss, is not keen on an in-patient detox but will pursue if necessary.