Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

memory loss

I lost the whole day yesterday...I don't remember it at all..creepy. yesterday I was saying it was day five for me when actually it was six...so today is seven. My husband is all worried because I'm so confused...I'm thinking things that happened yesterday actually happened two days ago.....anyone experience memory loss in withdrawal. Its very bizarre. Anyway today is cussing amazing! It is day seven right?
27 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
517872 tn?1623105664
been clean from resin cannabis since a year now and i still cannot remember whats happening around me say yesterday or a day before, i feel the oposites of emotions, either i feel nothing at all or my heart just races for a second or two very fast and then its boring again unless i decide to do something they call as clean fun...
Helpful - 0
517872 tn?1623105664
hi
Helpful - 0
1427544 tn?1285013857
just wanted to say i'am also on day ''7''   :) :) :) :) :) congrats everyone!!!!!!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I have been on a taper for a month and am almost done....and I my memory has been crap since I started this...pretty normal I guess.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I forgot to add, the ativan makes me forget things..is that what this drug does?? Not fun.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
So I'm getting off the ativan properly, I gave them to my husband to give to me on schedule...hey, even tho it is not my DOC-you never know...the addict in me might say I need a little bit more.you never know. Anyway, I never noticed the effects of ativan when I was taking it with vicodin...I don't like it. I'm so uunmotivated and blah...could that still be from coming off opiates 12 days ago? Maybe I'm confusing the feeling of ativan to after effects of vic detox. Anyone?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
i would just start reducing the dose each day.. say instead of one whole pill tomorrow, take half, then back to a full one the next day... then the next week, try going 1 whole, .5/.5/1 - so every few days try to slowly reduce it. Obviously, i'm not a doctor - but that worked for me... then when you get down to .5, either .25 it or just go a day without and SLOWLY reduce the amount you are taking.. may take a few weeks but they say the slower the better as you wont get the anxiety.

i'm here, just trying to deal with all this day by day. I'm actually on DAY ONE from not doing anything else as i have been struggling substituting other things instead of the pain pills. Alcohol, smoking weed, etc... which i DONT want to do. So i'm going 100% clean and NOTHING not even an anti-anxiety (benzo), drink, nada.  Been a long time since i've done that, so pretty hard.  Hitting meetings will be my solution most likely, 1 per day as they say....

hang in there, thanks for thinking about me... i'm here.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Well I've got the ativan refill, but when I asked the dr about the gradual decrease? He said just take it when you can't stand the withdrawal. He is kind of being a jerk...he is my mom's dr, a very well known, prominent dr in the city I live in-and he used to date my cousin. I don't have insurance right now, so I asked him for help. I know it is nice of him to help me out, but don't I need some kind of plan? He is acting annoyed with me so I'm scared to bug him again. I feel like a r-tard.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
What a drag to have to deal with the ativan now. I was not educated as far as benzos go...they gave me a script when I went to the ER in July with 2 refills. The only instructions the bottle has are "take as needed for anxiety". I guess I never noticed their effects as I was so focused on the opiate highs all this time. Its not pretty. I know better now. Thanks for the advice....good to hear from you udoschoices, I've been wondering how you were doing. This isn't easy, I'm happy to hear you're hangin on too. :)
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
hang in there loveJ... i'm with you also, having ears ringing and this weekend my chest was so tight i had to get some xanax to deal with it.. you really have to taper the benzos as everyone said. It is hard to do it all at once, i'm struggline with not doing ANYTHING which honestly i cant remember the time that was in the past.. i usually did something like take a bong hit at the end of the day, drink a beer or 2, pop some pills, whatever. Going 100% clean is hardest thing i've ever done and even having to use the xanax i felt like i was cheating but the anxiety was killing me where i almost couldnt breathe.
anyway - to your post. I swapped an opiate addiction for a benzo one in the past, using klonopin to get off the hydro - and didnt taper and just quit and it was HORRIBLE. There are indeed physical issues such as seizures you can have so not sure how long you have been on the ativan but please read up and be careful. Or try and taper a little at a time so you dont get "rebound anxiety" which is terrible as coming off benzos can make you have more anxiety as you body is used to the benzos and when they are gone it freaks out.

hang in there. I'm with you, its hard but you can do it.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Yea from what I read anyone getting off benzo's needs to seek prof help. It can be life threatening unlike opiate wd. I would suggest listenging to him and focus on staying off the opiates and taper the benzo. Dont want to have too much on your plate. Good Luck and that is awesome that you made it10 days!
Helpful - 0
617347 tn?1331293081
lorazepan is a benzo and they need a slow taper so i think you should follow his suggestions, Lovejwhite ... there are people here with experience and they will advice you better than me bt from what i know benzos are not to stop ct .
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
It definately is withdrawal from the ativan..I had my cousin call my mom's dr (they used to date) and he said that's what it sounds like. My tongue is numb, my head feels like it is going to pop, kinda like a sinus headache. My ears are ringing constantly and I'm getting waves of panic. The dr wants to write me a new script and get off of it properly....I am a pill popper, he knows I am. Everyone knows I just quit vicodin ten days ago,..he knows all I've been thru this summer...my mom is dying, the miscarriage, getting off drugs. Why would he prescribe me more pills to take? I don't feel as bad as I did yesterday, so I feel like putting him off and seeing if this goes away on my own. Any suggestions?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Sorry for the freak out...maybe I've just had a bad day and I panicked over the way I was feeling. You are right, a month and a half isn't very long. The past nine days have been a roller coaster of anxiety and lots of other wacky feelings. But I felt so good two days ago. I guess I can't expect to just magically feel great so soon. I got some Hylands Calms Forte about two hours ago and it seems to have taken the edge off a bit. I plan on replacing the ativan with this. Thanks guys.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi loveJwhite. Vicki gave you some good advice about speaking with our Dr. The memory loss and confusion is very understandable taking ativan and going through wd. actually the ativan should be tapered. it is notorious for memory loss complete wipe out. usually through drinking with them but if you are dehydrated and coming off opiates it is very probable. Congratulations on getting clean and learning about your addiction and the meds that feed it. Take good care of yourself. lesa
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
You know,I'm not really sure.  It's been two days...and it has a short half life so I can only guess you'll be fine.  One and a half months is not very long to have been on it.
If you have some Ativan left,take a small dose just to cover yourself then call the doctor on Tuesday and get his opinion.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've taken 2 to 4 1mg since july 6th...quit it at the same time I quit vicodin 9 days ago...I'm pretty sure that's what it is. Can I have a seizure from this? I refuse to get more now that I know this is what it does. Am I in the clear since I haven't had any since friday-besides feeling this way?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Yes...it's probably the Ativan,not really sure though. 7 doses shouldn't do that but who knows???

Keep drinking...flush your system...
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Well I now know what the memory loss is from....I'm so stoooopid. I'm 9 days off of vicodin, thought all was amazing, but stupid me had 7 ativan and decided to take one or two on wed thurs and fri..I've been taking ativan on an as needed basis since my miscarriage on july 4th...I can honestly say I've never taken more than three a day and it's not something I love or crave ever. This miscarriage threw me for a loop and the anxiety was for real. Anyway, I haven't taken one since Friday, and guess what? I bet you can effing guess. I feel like crap ALL OVER AGAIN. It is ativan withdrawal too isn't it? That is just great. I'm soooo anxious, I'm sweaty, I have a headache, I'm mean and I'm a total idiot.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
HI .....The memory ting drove me absolutely crazy...my wife would tell me go in the kitchen to get her something but I would forget what it was b/4 I got there...it got bad enough to start using post it notes to even get simple tasks done...its a normal part of withdrawal and will start to get better with time...good luck and God bless....Gnarly
Helpful - 0
495284 tn?1333894042
COMMUNITY LEADER
You all can and will get thru this fog~~~~~sara
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
We can do it. We ARE doing it. So there!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Yeah and I've been battling the mental side of it today with little voices trying to rationalize getting "just a few" pills like I used to always. Make it 7 days and through the physical w/d and they pop up like clockwork! Really is 2/3 mental for me...  But I'm focusing on the real pain that would cause me and focusing on going out tonight to a good dinner and spending time with my awesome new girlfriend who knows about my struggle and supports me so not gonna do it!   Had fun seeing my sweet daughter last night and that meant the world to me so I'm thankful for all I have and don't want to mess it up by taking pills that would just make me feel crappy anyway in the end...

Yes, jj- all 3 of us are on the same ride! Hopefully we can all stay on it and be strong...

R
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Can say I am there too. Wow! there is 3 of us on page together at day 7 that I have noticed!! I feel lots better today and have some energy and less anxiety. Now if I can get to the place where I am content in my life again then that would be amazing. That is what I have been dealing with today. And the fact that my hubby still smokes pot and drinks which used to not bother but seems to now. I am hoping one day it wont bother me like it used to not. janet
Helpful - 0
2
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

Top Addiction Answerers
495284 tn?1333894042
City of Dominatrix, MN
Avatar universal
phoenix, AZ
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.