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Morry27

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Ok, so been on a prescribed taper from 10mg diazepam daily. The first couple of drops were 2mg, so went 10,8,6 the doctor thought it would be ok but it wasn't the withdrawal symptoms were hellish so we took the decision to slow things down and dropped 1\2 to 1mg per fortnight, that was much better, then I hit a tough spot which was to be expected, this happened when I was on 1 mg daily so I stayed there for a few weeks, finally now on 1/2 mg alternate days for the past 10 days ! Had my first window of nearly 3 days where symptoms lessened to the point i almost felt normal ! It was bliss i can tell you and has given me hope that good times are not far away.
Still got some weird feelings, unsteady on feet, tingling, a bit of assuming the worst but I want to take the plunge and stop altogether.
Its been a tough few months and if you have never been on a benzo taper its almost impossible to put into words.

Any advice or words of encouragement to take this last step ?

Cheers
 
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Morry, I was on a benzo taper. I had no choice but to jump at the end because I was being Dr. monitored all the way. I think I cheated and got a klonopin from a friend and used crumbs and then I was off completely! You are going to feel weird at first. I did for a few weeks. I cried a LOT and just felt so unsure about everything!

But as odd as it sounds, after some time OFF benzos, you will be calmer. I had more panic attacks while I was on them.

Good luck! You are practically there already <3
 
Thanks, I am told sometimes the fear of stopping sometimes makes things worse so i am looking to be as positive as possible <3
 
That's true. But it won't be as bad as you have built it up to be. Get out, get some fresh air and try maybe walking some.
 
So glad to hear that you are easing into it, this stuff is awful to go through. Wanted to give you a pat on the back and big hug. Hang in there, we all know there are going to be days when its just easier to take drugs than to push on, feeling like shit and pissed off at the world. It's great to hear someone upbeat and so excited about coming off of it!! Stay strong. Peace.
 
Morry27 said:
Ok, so been on a prescribed taper from 10mg diazepam daily. The first couple of drops were 2mg, so went 10,8,6 the doctor thought it would be ok but it wasn't the withdrawal symptoms were hellish so we took the decision to slow things down and dropped 1\2 to 1mg per fortnight, that was much better, then I hit a tough spot which was to be expected, this happened when I was on 1 mg daily so I stayed there for a few weeks, finally now on 1/2 mg alternate days for the past 10 days ! Had my first window of nearly 3 days where symptoms lessened to the point i almost felt normal ! It was bliss i can tell you and has given me hope that good times are not far away.
Still got some weird feelings, unsteady on feet, tingling, a bit of assuming the worst but I want to take the plunge and stop altogether.
Its been a tough few months and if you have never been on a benzo taper its almost impossible to put into words.

Any advice or words of encouragement to take this last step ?

Cheers
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Yeah I have some advice. When you do get off stay off. I'm 26 and on my 4th benzo w/d in 9 years. In jan 2013 I was taking 180 mgs of Valium a day mixed with other shit. I'm down to 20 mg. Needless to say it's been hell. I'm almost house bound and my anxiety and panic are out of control along with my borderline personality disorder symptoms/mannerisms.

My point is when you get off completely remember the torture that benzos put you through and how much they ruin your life andnever ingest one again. I'm hoping I take my own advice and this 4th taper will be my last. I don't know about you but my brain can't take anymore.

Good luck
 
props to ya (and a bit of envy ;) ) you've come a long way, once off 'em, stay off em.... i had a bit of social anxiety before i started taking benzos a long time ago, now i have crippling anxiety problems, they are not a viable long term solution....

you're nearly out of the handcuffs :)
 
Talk to your doctor. I have never had withdrawal symptoms from my abuse of alcohol, opiates, or the very few times I had benzos but at least you are seeing a doctor and under the supervision of a medical professional. I know people who have quit benzos on their own and they were lucky they did not have seizures.
 
How long were you taking 10 mg of Valium for? Obviously for years if your taking multiple months to taper.

I was taking klonopin (8mgs) and Ativan (2-3mg) daily for 8 or 9 years. Dropped myself pretty quickly (few months) to being stable on 2-3 mgs of klons and 1mg of Ativan (Ativan I started alternating days) then I sat on those doses for a couple more months slowly cutting back. Eventually I said fuck this, I was also getting off a couple other habits at the same time and checked into a nice 30 day rehab because well I have no self discipline when it comes to drugs. Switched over to Valium and tapered on that for a couple weeks. Then hopped off cold. What followed was absolute hell on earth for a solid 2 years with residual w/d feelings ending completely at 2.5-3 year mark. What is clear in my memory was the real w/d symptoms didn't really even start to show themselves until about a month clean from all benzos.

Sucked be prepared for hell but hope for the best.
 
I just tapered off 4mg klonopin per day.

I adjusted towards .5mg valium during the course of 8 months.

Then I was dropped from even that! NOTHING A MONTH!



Took me about 3 months on and off to be functional again.

I'm still getting episodes that deviate into that window but I've already started to contribute to it some other phantasm...

Like the "weather" or my "bad health"

Every now and then I'll recollect just how much of my suffering is based on protracted benzo withdrawal, but mostly I just think life is fucked.


Take from that what you may...
 
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