“Since the pandemic, people’s relationship with work has been studied in many ways, and the literature typically, across the professions, would argue that, yes, people’s way of relating to their work has changed,” Kordowicz said. The NHS staff survey, conducted in the autumn of 2021, showed that morale had fallen from 6.1 out of 10 to 5.8, and staff engagement had dropped from 7.0 to 6.8. Gallup’s global workplace report for 2022 showed that only 9% of workers in the UK were engaged or enthusiastic about their work, ranking 33rd out of 38 European countries. Maria Kordowicz, an associate professor in organisational behaviour at the University of Nottingham and director of its centre for interprofessional education and learning, said the rise in quiet quitting is linked to a noticeable fall in job satisfaction. That slowness is protecting your physical and mental health from the side effects of acute Xanax withdrawal.Instead, they are doing just enough in the office to keep up, then leaving work on time and muting Slack. If you feel like your progress is slow, try to stay patient. On average, it takes a minimum of eight weeks to completely taper off Xanax, and it takes many people longer than that.
If you’re only on your second taper, that’s fine too. Week Five And BeyondĪt this point, you will likely be on your third or fourth dose reduction. Do not try to rush yourself, and do not conceal symptoms of withdrawal from the medical professionals trying to help you. The goal with a taper is to take it as slowly as you need to prevent serious side effects. Keep in mind that many people will still be on their second dose reduction at this time. If your body is adapting at a good pace, you may be ready for your third dose reduction at the beginning of week four. If your body is still reacting to your first dose reduction seven days later, this is perfectly normal. If you’re still experiencing symptoms of withdrawal, you may have to wait a few more days.Ĭurrent research suggests that there should be a minimum of one week in between dose reductions. Week ThreeĪssuming that your body has regulated, it may be time for your second dose reduction.
Currently, standard practice reduces the previous dose by 25%. Once your body has stabilized on the equivalent dose, it is time for your first reduction.
Most if not all of your first week will be spent getting your body used to a benzodiazepine taper equivalent to your daily dose of Xanax up to 40 milligrams per day. Xanax is not easy to taper because it’s strong in low doses and has a half life of just 12 hours.ĭiazepam and other long-acting benzos are far better-suited to a taper plan. The first week of your medical detox will be devoted to switching the benzo you use. The beginning of the tapering process will be based on whether your daily dose is categorized as low-dose or high-dose.įrom there, your healthcare staff will personalize your tapering schedule based on the withdrawal process. The two most important are your current daily Xanax use and your reaction to each reduction stage. Your Xanax tapering plan will be individualized based on a myriad of factors.
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