Klonopin WD

[Jstew318]

I was buying benzo's until I could get into see a psych. Had them randomly here and there a few months, but in large amounts. Avid herb smoker, but lately been dealing with extreme anxiety, more to it, but not relevant. Well I've been on steady 1 mg Klonopin regimen for a month as per my new psych. One week away from me next appt and I ran out 48 hours ago. I know Klonopn has a long life span so it may not fully be out of my system. I only feel a little odd. Last ingestion was 2 mgs 5:30 am on Tuesday the 6th. It is know Thursday at 8:49 am.

I'm still smoking, that seems to chill me out. I don't understand though, why I'm not in full blow withdraw right now. I've gone through benzo withdraw before, seizures and ER's. But this time...I don't get it...I'm not wishing it upon myself. I can see that there is a difference, minor flu like symptoms today and some emotional tears this morning. Maybe I'll make it through okay till my next appt? I don't know.

Any suggestions? Thank you for allowing me to rant.

Oh, does anyone know if kratom can help ease any symtpoms that will eventually arise before I see my doc? I know it helps with opiates.

Thanks again!

 

[keeping]

maybe cut back a bit on the weed as that can trigger anxiety, but obv don't quit smoking totaly cause iof you're accustomed to a daily puff going CT will probs make you superrr anxious.

fingers crossed for you man - have you tried stuff like calmomile or valerian root teas?

 

[Jstew318]

I have cut back a bit on the weed these past two days. Except for the morning, that seems to get my emotions back in check. The only alternatives I've attempted have been weed so far. Kratom is up next, but I will keep camomile and valarian root in mind. Not sure where to purchase those in the town I'm in. Still kind of new to it.

I also heard Vistril (stronger version of Benedryl) helps as well. I'm honestly shocked that I'm not full blown detoxing yet. I'm hoping I can make it through till Thursday without having to use anything that causes a dependency to get through this. Then I think I need to talk to my psych. I have an addictive personality, this benzo idea may not be the best for me. Thanks so much for the support.

 

[keeping]

i've heard nothing but good things about kratom - if i didn't have a teeny heroin habit i would definitely give a red bali strain a try,.
what time is this you speak of? i live in London, England (y)

and yeah first generation anti-jistamines work even better; ones like hydroxyzine hydro-chloride and promethazine are great (hydroxy is a personal fave).
addiction and benzos are never good, i mean addiction sucks even normally but benzos can make that shit fatal - try and ween yourself off them bro.

 

[Jstew318]

I may try the hydroxyzine, I was just unsure how an antihistamine would help, but I keep reading it does, and you said it does too. Unfortunately, I can't taper because I've been totally out for over 48 hours. Right now it is Thursday 10 am. Last 2 mg's I took where Tuesday morning at 5:30 am.

I totally understand addiction my man. I've been fighting it for 24 years. I had 18 months clean (I don't consider herb a drug) then had to go to Vegas on a business trip...here I am. That was in March.

 

[keeping]

ahh shit man, you've been fighting it since 1992. how do i know this? i'm 25 and was born '91

damnnnn sonnnn

 

[Jstew318]

It's been an uphill battle since I was 14 years old. First rehab at 17 years old....heroin. In spite of my many attempts at this, I still lead a really good life. I guess I'm a functioning addict, sometimes.

 

[Jstew318]

I'll have to report...the combo of 5 grams kratom, 100 mg vistiril and a few drags from a bowl SERIOUSLY brought my WD to a tolerable level.

 

[MilnerCC]

I would look into getting an rc benzo like diclazepam. Works great for some when trying to taper off.