Bipolar Disorder - It started with depression + drama queen my entire life. Then about 5 years ago?

29 Sep 2009

you might consider utilizing your family, friends, doctor, and clergy to help wean yourself off the xanax and then switch to a different medication. The love and support of those you care about and whose opinion you value can make a world of difference when it comes to breaking an addiction.

29 Sep 2009

angellite,
Your doctor won't let you "flip out and die". You are playing with serious fire mixing alcohol and benzos. You need to let the doctor know what's going on so he/she can help you get off of them and find something less-addictive to help with the panic and anxiety. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Good luck and God bless.

1 Dec 2009

Any doctor would be crazy to completely cut off your Xanax. Stoping Xanax after taking that amount for that long would kill you. You have to be weened off of this drug very slowly. And FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT MIX ALCOHOL WITH YOUR XANAX. You need to contact your doctor and set up a game plan. He or she will probably refer you to someone else that specializes in this type of detox. This will not be easy to do but you are seriously risking your life doing what you are doing.

1 Dec 2009

for the xanax she wont instantly stop you because this can cause sezires. but you may be put into a psychward as a "death ignorer" suicidal patient because the effects alcohol and benzos have with eachother... this may be good for you as bad as it sounds im thinking you need to go into rehab to be honest. also panic and irritability is common with withdrawal of benzos, pretty much anythign they treat = withdrawal symptoms but worse than what they were originaly perscribed for

31 Jul 2010

Angellite,
In my opinoin you need to stop with the benzos. I was addicted to Xanax for years and would do anything to try and get a new stash when I ran out. I would basically take up to 8 tablets a day. This is really dangerous because the withdrawal is awful. You should speak with your MD about a low dose of Ativan. Please try not to make the same mistake that I did with becoming addicted to Xanax. Sounds like you are at that point. You must find a way out of that black hole.
I pray that you find the right psychiatrist and therapist!!

1 Oct 2011

I so relate, hospital,family, overdose,withdrawal, the list is endless..I finally, finally was honest with my doctor after a major attempt with 3 days in a. Coma..my doctor did not cut me off, just monitors me, he understands I need meds..the big thing is I was put on abilify..I was still having panic attacks, after he added remeron I do not absolutely need to take xanex, my panic attacks have left and I am able to leave the house again..talk to ur dr, be honest..you need a long acting anti-anxiety med, the remeron saved me!

1 Oct 2011

My dear, you are going to flip out & die taking 6mg of xanax with alcohol! Your doctor would never just stop the xanax. It would be a weaning process. My husband takes zoloft & it makes him very tired. He was taking it in the morning, so he switched to nights & this has helped him sleep much better. If you aren't doing this, please don't do it with the xanax & alcohol too.I concur with my friends. You need to talk to your osych & maybe an increase of Wellbutrin would help you better. It certainly has my husband. I wish you the best...

15 Jan 2012

Never give up... i empathize with you and am sick of the battle myself. I also battle self-medication along with my lamictal librium & now abilify. Know that you are not alone & it can go no where but up. for me t started with honesty to my doctoer & family. Support groups in peron ive gone to faithfully for 2 years. I love it! use your resources & have the energy to fight thru this funk with the proper support. I pray each day to help me & all others with mental illness.