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September 25th, 2024
Temazepam Addiction Treatment | Detox & Rehab
Deciding to quit Temazepam is a courageous move, showing your commitment to reclaiming your future. The caring team at Linwood House is here to guide you through the rough patches of recovery and help you find better ways to handle life’s challenges. We know that overcoming Temazepam addiction doesn’t mean flushing your pills down the toilet; it means finally facing the underlying reasons that Temazepam became a crutch in your life. With our support, you can work through these issues and start living the life you want.
Temazepam detox: Fresh beginnings
Frequent Temazepam use, as with other forms of benzodiazepine addiction, can cause your body to build up a dependency over time. This means that your brain starts working differently and begins to rely on Temazepam to help you relax, sleep or cope with whatever is going on in your life.
When you suddenly stop taking Temazepam, your brain needs time to remember how to work without it, and this confusion leads to what is known as Temazepam withdrawal. This can bring about a range of unpleasant symptoms, which can be dangerous without medical assistance and often make it hard for people to give up on their own. These include:
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Tremors
More severe symptoms which may affect people with health issues or particularly serious dependencies may also include:
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Delirium
- Severe confusion
- Psychosis
When you arrive at Linwood House to begin detox, our experienced medical team will perform a thorough health check to understand what your Temazepam detox plan will require. We usually recommend a tapering schedule, where you slowly take smaller and smaller Temazepam doses rather than stopping all at once. This approach to Temazepam detox helps to ease your brain’s adjustment and makes withdrawal more manageable.
How long do withdrawal symptoms from Temazepam last?
Generally speaking, Temazepam withdrawal symptoms last for around a fortnight to a month. For most people, the timeline will look something like this:
Days 1-2
Shortly after stopping Temazepam, you will start feeling anxious and restless. Insomnia will also become a real challenge, with rebound insomnia kicking in without high levels of Temazepam to help you sleep.
Days 3-7 (Peak Temazepam withdrawal)
During this period, Temazepam withdrawal symptoms can be at their worst. Anxiety can become more pronounced, and you might feel nauseous and irritable, with possible tremors. This is also when the more severe symptoms can emerge, but our medical team will keep a close watch and administer medicine to keep you safe.
Days 8-14
This is usually the turning point, and symptoms should ease as your body and brain settle down. Anxiety and insomnia might still affect you, but physical Temazepam withdrawal symptoms like nausea should start to fade.
Weeks 2-4
By now, most symptoms will have improved. Your sleep should have normalised, and anxiety should become more manageable, though occasional mood swings are still possible.
After 1 month
For a few people, Temazepam withdrawal symptoms can continue to cause issues beyond a month. You may still have minor sleep disturbances or moments of anxiety, but overall, you should feel more in control and at peace.
Throughout your Temazepam detox at Linwood House, you will have access to 24/7 professional support. Our team will always be on hand to provide the care and medicine you need and to get you ready for the next important stage of treatment.
Temazepam rehab: New insights and strategies
Temazepam rehab works hand-in-hand with detox to help you achieve long-term recovery. At Linwood House, we offer an inpatient Temazepam rehab programme where you can stay with us and dedicate all your time and energy to this important journey.
Temazepam rehab at Linwood House is all about understanding your unique story so you can write the next chapter. If Temazepam has been your way of dealing with anxiety, we will help you find new ways to approach things that worry you. Similarly, if you’ve been using Temazepam to numb feelings of sadness or loneliness, we will work together to uncover the root causes of those feelings so you can move past them.
Temazepam rehab therapy at Linwood House
Our benzodiazepine rehab programmes combine traditional and holistic treatment therapies for maximum effect. Each is designed to help you better understand yourself so you can begin to see that Temazepam does not have to dictate your life anymore. These therapies include:
Individual therapy
Sitting down one-on-one with a therapist gives you a chance to explore why Temazepam became an integral part of your life. This personal guidance helps you develop new, healthier coping mechanisms using therapies such as DBT to achieve them.
Group therapy
Group therapy provides a safe space to share tips, stories and feelings with the other people in rehab. While it can be a little scary at first, the shared experiences and mutual support can help you feel more at home in rehab and give you precious insights into other people’s recovery journeys.
Family therapy
Family therapy brings your loved ones into the heart of the healing process, helping them understand your struggles and support your recovery. It is a way to rebuild trust, strengthen family bonds, and remind you why getting better is so important.
Art therapy
Art therapy lets you express yourself through creative activities like drawing or painting. It’s a fun and therapeutic way to explore your feelings without needing to talk about them and to relax a little after more taxing therapy sessions.
Meditation and mindfulness
Meditation and mindfulness are about more than just sitting cross-legged with closed eyes. These techniques can help calm your mind, reduce your anxiety and deal with things that would previously have triggered Temazepam use. They are practices which can help you both during your time at Linwood House and long after you leave.
Temazepam relapse prevention
Completing Temazepam detox and rehab are tremendous accomplishments, but staying sober is another journey altogether. During your stay at Linwood House, we will help you prepare for your post-rehab life by developing a plan of action to prevent a return to old habits. This relapse prevention plan will incorporate tried and tested tactics you can rely on whenever things get too much. These include:
- Attending our aftercare programme – We provide a year’s worth of free weekly group therapy to help you stay on track and give you someone to talk to whenever you are struggling.
- Learning to enjoy life – New hobbies, volunteering, a new career, and just spending time with your loved ones can all be great ways to build a new, happy life without Temazepam holding you back.
- Seeking additional support – We can also connect you to your local Narcotics Anonymous meeting and other support groups in your area, which can make a huge difference in long-term relapse prevention.
- Making the necessary changes – During your time in Temazepam rehab, you will come to recognise the things, places and people which encourage drug use. Some will need to be avoided, others managed, and others approached in a new way, but learning to deal with these triggers is vital.
- Staying healthy – This means everything from sleeping properly to eating healthily. These simple lifestyle changes can have a huge effect on your overall well-being and stop you from returning to Temazepam.
Begin treatment for Temazepam addiction today
Temazepam might have taken control, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Contact Linwood House, and let’s begin your journey to recovery. Our treatment programmes have helped countless people just like you put addiction behind them for good. Reach out to us today, and let’s walk this path together.
