Posted by Rainbowlight on February 21, 2003, at 23:02:06
Whew! I'm glad it is the benzo withdrawel. No skin crawling after the Ativan dose. She has me taking the Ativan once a day for the next 2 weeks. It sure does make me tired, but I feel really mellow and good on it. Can't they create a benzo that doesn't put you to sleep, LOL!!! I was thinking, I have an idea to help you sleep better. It's going to sound cheesy but it really works. But an oil burning lamp, the aromatherapy kind (about $5.00 at Walmart/Target/etc.). Buy pure Lavander essential oil at the healthfood store (also about $5.00) (it HAS to be the pure essential oil). Burn it in the burner (about 6 drops) with some water next to your bed for about an hour before bedtime. I swear this stuff knocks you out. It's very powerful. I use alot of aromatherapy. It really does work. You can also add the Lavandar oil to a hot bath too (if you like baths, lol!) It's worth a try. At the least, your house will smell good!
p.s. do you take daily Klonopin? Does the sedation go away in time?
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