Hey there, I've been using Phenibut for about a month. I started using it to quit a four year Kratom habit. It went pretty smooth. I took Phenibut for two days in a row, took no Kratom, then took no Phenibut for about two days to avoid addiction. I wasn't over the Kratom after a few days so I took some Phenibut to get over the next two days. After that, I was free and clear of the Kratom withdrawals with very mild lingering symtoms, nothing I couldn't handle. I went 5 days of no Phenibut, with very mild withdrawls, nothing over the top. I was in the free and clear and clear after that. I threw all my Kratom away to avoid any temptation. For reasons I can't explain now, I didn't throw away the last of the Phenibut. A few days later I took more Phenibut, and from that point I took it for about two weeks, bringing me to today. I decided I don't need to go another four years on any more drugs, so before things get worse, I'm stopping the Phenibut. I used to weigh it out with a scale, but recently I have not, I just kind of eyeballing it, going off of what the Phenibut looked like in my glass from previously weighing it. I'd say I've been taking anywhere from 2g-3g a day for two week. My question is, should I stop cold turkey or just taper off? I've read the withdrawls are pretty much hell, and can even cause seizures, which I'm pretty scared of. After hours of Googling without really finding anyone who was quitting on such a short stint. I'm just wondering what the best way to go about this is. Like I mentioned earlier, should I taper or just quit cold turkey? I'm over 24 hours without taking any Phenibut. I can definitely feel the withdrawals as of a few hours now. My body feels very light and my head is just kinda floating. I'm sure the worst is yet to come as I've read depression, anxiety and a lot of sleepless nights are probably ahead of me. Sorry for the winded post, just trying to get everything out there. Any help and suggestions would be amazing. I know, it was pretty foolish of me to continue using especially since I was basically free of both drugs..I hate myself for it now. Thanks in advance.
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I definitely know the head-floating feeling that is oddly accompanied by anxiety, and a sort of "viral" nausea and trembling. The most debilitating aspect of the withdrawals will be the insomnia. However you might not have it too rough since your habit is more of a short dabble. The withdrawals will kick in on the second day of abstinence. They may last for a week.
Most people on this board will tell you that kava root will ease the withdrawal, but you should only take it when you feel overwhelmed, because frequent dosing will lead to it quickly becoming ineffective (in my experience). Some may also recommend valerian root
As far as prescription drugs are concerned, gabapentin and baclofen will eliminate almost all of the symptoms, but they may be addictive as well. (This is for general reference. I do not think your habit warrants using these, unless for some reason the withdrawal hits you really hard.)
If you have enough phenibut left, I would consider tapering it down. Since your habit is relatively smallish, I would just slow it down loosely as needed, and maybe even avoid the above mentioned remedies.
Most people on this board will tell you that kava root will ease the withdrawal, but you should only take it when you feel overwhelmed, because frequent dosing will lead to it quickly becoming ineffective (in my experience). Some may also recommend valerian root
As far as prescription drugs are concerned, gabapentin and baclofen will eliminate almost all of the symptoms, but they may be addictive as well. (This is for general reference. I do not think your habit warrants using these, unless for some reason the withdrawal hits you really hard.)
If you have enough phenibut left, I would consider tapering it down. Since your habit is relatively smallish, I would just slow it down loosely as needed, and maybe even avoid the above mentioned remedies.
Thanks Dementia!
I do have some Kava, but it's not the root. Right now, my biggest concern is the possibility of seizures. I can't seem to find any reports of people having any, but I don't doubt that it is possible. I know I have not been taking it for very long so I'm pretty sure I won't be going the prescription drug route. I do have enough left over to last me to taper. I would rather not take any and just get it over with, but like you said just use it only as needed. Is it possible Kratom would ease the withdrawals at all? Even if it's just a little?
I do have some Kava, but it's not the root. Right now, my biggest concern is the possibility of seizures. I can't seem to find any reports of people having any, but I don't doubt that it is possible. I know I have not been taking it for very long so I'm pretty sure I won't be going the prescription drug route. I do have enough left over to last me to taper. I would rather not take any and just get it over with, but like you said just use it only as needed. Is it possible Kratom would ease the withdrawals at all? Even if it's just a little?
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Do not go cold turkey off a GABAergic drug! Taper down.
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Yeah. You might not be at seizure-withdraw level, but still. If you can hanldle tapering down and not give into taking more -- it's much more ideal to do a sort of taper. You maybe could do a fast taper if you want, or take it easy. It's just not ideal to go CT off something like phenibut. Will probably be more comfortable to do a taper too.