Hey all

[kkchix]

I don't have a question but an update. I am 17 days into my c/t from Xanax and pain pills. I have to say that it's been a hell of a ride. But, I am feeling much better and happy to be done with those drugs. I want to thank all the people that were concerned about me going c/t. I hope that all of you are doing good and continue to help people out there like me!

[kkchix]

   I really didn't think I would make it through this. I would like to warn all those people out there about the seriousness of taking Xanax. I had a prescription happy, uncaring Dr who was worried about only the number of patients she could see in one day and not the effect of this drug. Never once did she warn me about the certainty of becoming dependent on Xanax but, what it would do to me. I lost all emotion, memory and any excitement I had about living. If your Dr. has you on, or wants to start you on Xanax, please consider the fact that it WILL change you and your life and only for the worse. Getting off of these pills is extremely hard and they DO call to you. Your body aches for them and you feel extreme physical pain. PLEASE, PLEASE, always remember that it doesn't matter what dose you start at the drug will only keep asking for more untill you find yourself not being able to do anything without them. Always having to carry some on your person so you don't crash and crash hard!( panic attacks, extreme anxiety). THIS IS A VERY, VERY DANGEROUS DRUG!
  Needless to say I have kicked that Dr. to the curb and am now dealing with the w/d and side effects. I am in day 18 of a c/t stop and I don't remember when I have felt more alive. Getting off is possible but not very fun. There are times I actually thought I was dieing. No one should go through such a dangerous thing.

[sadinmichigan]

I am glad you are feeling better..it can only get better from here right?  I was worried about you so I am glad you posted this..congrats to you!!

[scaredmom330]

I am so proud of you, congrats on 17 days!!!!

[avisg]

kk
Awww I am sooo happy to hear you are doing so much better . I don't remember much of my sons first year because they had me on (kolanpin) <--- spell its all a blank its very weird.
keep it up :)

[kkchix]

I just about totally lost my memory but I am able to remember things now and I feel soooooo much beter, alive.

[GoingToMakeIt]

It is good that you came through this OK. 17 days is good! Your next weeks will be even better. Slowly the normalcy comes back.