amyr3b3cca: Buspar / busipirone

[amyr3b3cca]

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I was prescribed 10mg Buspirone 2x per day (generic for Buspar) in December of 2017. I have always taken Xanex/Klonopin for my anxiety, but upon entering a drug treatment program for methamphetamine addiction, I advised my doctor to give me something that was not a narcotic.

 

I took my medication as prescribed until February 24th 2019, when I quit “cold turkey”. There are several different personal reasons that I decided to discontinue use on my own, without consulting my doctor, but this particular day was chosen because it is when my medication had ran out and I didn’t have a ride to the pharmacy and when I went the next day, I got there 10 minutes late and they were closed. So upon waking up the next day, which was day 3 of not having my meds, I decided to just “wait and see” if the withdrawals were going to hit.

 

I’ve never been diagnosed with any type of bi-polar disorder, but the only way I can describe how I felt for the next few days were almost what a bi-polar person would describe what they feel on their “manic” days. It wasn’t a bad feeling at all, I had a burst of energy and motivation that was borderline “overwhelming” but it felt really good. I work from home on my computer and I found myself pushing through hours of work with no breaks and resulting in some very productive performance!! I even had someone ask me if I was drinking or high, because of how “talkative” and “giddy” I was. I have NO IDEA if this was related to me coming off of this medication but here it is March 3rd 2019 (exactly 1 week since I quit cold Turkey) and I feel great.

 

I know that there have been many other reports of people who quit cold turkey or by slowly reducing their doses, but with some pretty bad withdrawals. I just wanted to share my story for the people out there that are afraid of the withdrawals and to give some hope that you might not experience any of those things at all. I am not on any other medication and did not self-medicate with any type of substance and I feel incredible.

 

I am very thankful to have been able to stop this medication without any negative side effects and if you are thinking of coming off this medication also, I hope that your experience is similar to mine.

 

(also, I am over a year clean from methamphetamines so I have that to be thankful for as well)

 

Good luck to all!!!

 

Edited March 3, 2019 by ChessieCat
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[ChessieCat]

Hi amyrebecca and welcome to SA,

 

That's great news that you are 1 year off methamphetamines.  That is certainly a big achievement.  Congratulations.

 

To help us understand your drug history please create your drug signature using the following format.   Keep it simple.  NO diagnoses or symptoms please - thank you.

• details for last 2 years - dates, ALL drugs, doses
• summary for older than 2 years - just years and drug/s

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This is your own introductions topic where your can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress.

[Carmie]

Hi Amy, 

 

Welcome to SA from me too. That’s great you’ve been off methamphetamines for a year. Well Done! I’m glad you haven’t had any withdrawals so far from cold turkeying your medication either, but please be aware that sometimes withdrawals can hit later. Quite a few people have done well first up after coming off meds, but then have been hit with massive waves down the track, even months later. This may not happen, but if it does, I just wanted to let you know so you’re not surprised by it. 

 

I hope you continue to stay stable, please keep us updated with your progress. Could you also please put in your drug signature, just press on the link ChessieCat gave you. Thanks. 

 

Sending hugs🤗