Author: Romeo
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:40 pm
Hey courtney,
Congratulations on getting down so low, that’s fantastic!
Laddertipper did a long slow taper and she experienced some pretty heavy anxiety somewhere around where you’re at. It lasted maybe a week or so?? I can’t remember exactly how long it was, but it was temporary.
Clonidine is a good idea too, it calms the nervous system. You really need to get your doctor to check your blood pressure before starting it because it’s a blood pressure medication. Don’t let the fact that it’s a blood pressure med dissuade you from trying it, it really does help calm many of the symptoms of opiate wd. For me, it was, by far, the best med I took during wd.
Hang tight and try to remember that the anxiety is just a symptom of the wd you’re in, it will go away.