Author: hatmaker510
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:55 am
I have to agree with the others, that your acute withdrawals probably haven’t started yet. And I also agree that 12 mg is a very high dose to jump from. That said, I do know a couple of people who quit at that dose and did relatively OK. One person I’m thinking of only took half a day off work and that was to go to get some Clonidine. It just depends on your individual body chemistry and make up – everyone is different. Stay distracted, active, and as busy as possible. And get with your doc for some clonidine – that should help you greatly.
As for short term disability, it depends on what your particular coverage requires as well as if and how your doctor will approve such a leave. It is possible, I suppose, that you could get disability for it, but obviously I can’t say for sure. You can always check in with your HR office and ask for the necessary paperwork and then get with your doctor. Again – these are just my thoughts based on my own use of disability some time ago.
Good luck and let us know how you’re doing. I sincerely hope your acute w/d aren’t that bad.
