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Reel_X_4U
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Re: Help! Xanax w/d's or dormant psychosis??
02/07/04 09:39 AM
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Hi Lisa,
I know exactly what your husband is going through, been through it myself, if fact I posted a thread in this very forum about "XANAX WITHDRAWALS", and it seems like he's going through exactly what I went through and possibly he also withdrawing from multiple meds at the same time, which can explain why some of the symptoms he's experiencing were similiar to mine and why some other symptoms don't correlate with what I felt (but then again we all possess our own unique type of body biochemistry and withdrawal symptoms from the same med with a person ingesting the exact same dosage over the same period type of time can still differ). Withdrawal symptoms can still differ in symptomtalogy (type, intensity, and duration) from person to person, I'm not saying I'm a "DOCTOR", but I can relate, having already been through it, withdrawals symptoms both contain "SPECIFICS and GENERALITIES" as attributes. What you can do as a "WIFE" is support him in any way possible. During the withdrawal stage he's going to regress (become like a little boy), I know women hate that when men regress, it places all the "BURDEN" on the women's shoulder, maybe that's why you're so "ANGERED and FRUSTRATED", Not to "WORRY" what he's past the withdrawal syndrome, he'll be back to his normal "SELF" again. Once he gets past the withdrawal, with the "DOCTOR's OKAY" get him started on a exercise program (both cardio and strength-training)(have him ingest a fair amount (3 mugs divided throughout the day, don't worry about caffeine content, it's only like 20mg per mug, compared to black tea which has 60mg) of green tea (it's a great antioxidant and liver protector and stimulates GABA Receptors which bring about a relaxed clarity) every day), no refined "Carbs" (white bread, potatoes, and any type of refined sugar product such as cookies or cake) are to be ingested, they cause spikes and the accompaning "dips" (which can make a person very irritable, just ask a diabetic whose has gone into "insulin shock", and individuals may seek relief through med use, which, of course is not the answer and will intensify the underlying problem and only "U" know what that is, right) that follow in "blood sugar level" can drive him back to the meds )cuz the brain comsumes (25% for the glucose within the bloodstream, that a considerable amount when you take into effect that it only weighs three-fourths of a pound), only "Complex Carbs, I.E. Fruits and Vegetables" (these take longer for the body to break-down, so in turn the brain receives a steady flow of "glucose", there are no "spikes or dips" along with these changes lean cuts of protein such as skinless chicken and/or fish preferably "Wild Red Sock-Eye Salmon") can be purchased at a Store call "WHOLE FOODS MARKET" not "farm-raised, their injected with growth hormones, so that they can be brought to market faster", along with all this introduce him to differing positive environments, like for example, museums, zoos, and/or even a college campuses, this will distract his mind from the meds and at the same time increase the possibility that he may acquire a new positive "INTEREST" and/or "HOBBY". Along with all this encourage (but don't force it on him) to quit smoking and at all costs "Total abstainence of "ALCOHOL" (A destoryer of lives, an enemy that by all means should be avoided), introduction of supplements is vital (a good multi-vitamin and mineral complex will be efficient) but you'll probably have to supplement that supplement with "Calcium-Magnesium combo, Calcium, by the way is a natural calmative", also Vitamin "C" (Ester-C is a good form of vitamin "C", Vitamin "E" (the natural kind, when purchasing, view label, it should say "d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate", if is says "dL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, notice the "L" after the "D", that the synthetic vitamin E is not absorbed as well as the natural kind is, and "Selenium" (you can take a supplement or the best natural source is "Brazil Nuts"), which is known to improve mood. Also, have him "socially-interact" with positive individuals or join a support group that understands what he's going through and can advise him even further. Anyway, I hope he feels better but more so I hope you "FEEL BETTER" can "bear the burden and follow-through, while he's recovering, right now in this moment of "Space and Time" your the stronger one, there will be a time when both parties will balance the load". Give it time and all will be "WELL" Keep your "KEWL". Anyway, I haven't had breakfast yet, think I'll go have a "D"Anjou Pear". I bring the my former thread back to the top of this forum, it will labeled "XANAX" Withdrawls poster will be "REEL_X_4U, that's me. Hope this post provided "U" with some insight and "SELF-EMPOWERMENT" GOOD LUCK!!!! 
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