How do I ween myself off antihistamines? I'm quite literally addicted to diphenhydramine (basically Benadryl) and it has completely destroyed my histamine receptors and all that shit so now I itch almost every single night and it's rare that I don't. The itching keeps me awake or wakes me up or only allows me a few hours of sleep before I wake up and then start itching. This leads to me being irritable and unable to focus.
Last time I attempted to stop taking it I suffered some serious withdrawals. I was sick, had a headache, felt like dying, etc. I also need something to fall asleep, and I legitimately enjoyed the drowsy feeling I get whilst on it. It slows my mind down and everything just feels okay. Don't suggest marijuana, please.
Anyone have any advice for this? I really need to cut it. Either weening it or just going cold turkey again. I don't know how to get through the withdrawals though.