This will be a long ride....

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Hello, happy to have found this group. I have been on meds for insomnia for the past 20 years.  Currently prescribed 60 mg Temazepam and 2 mg Ativan at bedtime.  My goal is to get off all benzos.  I have tried the non-benzo sleep aids and they don't work for long. I'd like to be medication free for sleep and am reading some good books to help me.  In the past few weeks I swapped the Ativan and am taking 75 mg. of Benadryl instead of the Ativan--so I'm still on 60 mg Temezepan and now 75 mg. of Benadryl.  I understand this is a really large dose and it will take me a long time to wean off it, so I know it will take a lot of time and support. Thanks for letting me join the group.

[[ma...]]

Hi groztrap

 

Welcome to benzobuddies,  good to have you here.  It doesn't matter how long it takes, you will get there eventually and you will get plenty of support here. Have you read the Ashton Manual, I will put a link here for you: “Professor Ashtons Manual” It is an authoritative resource on benzodiazepines and how to withdraw, the general rule of thumb is to reduce between 5/10% every 10/14 days

 

Please feel free to check out the forum and post to any of the dedicated boards, you'll find a great community of people who are here to support and encourage you.

 

Here a few useful links:

 

General Taper Plans   

 

Withdrawal Support

 

Insomnia Board

 

If you would be so kind as to add a signature (history of meds/doses etc) it will help members give you relevant advice this link will show you how to”Create a signature”

 

If you have any questions, let us know.

 

Welcome Aboard

 

Magrita

 

[[Mo...]]

Hi groztrap,

If i told you it will be a piece of cake i would be lying.

However a sensible taper plan sould be worked out in order to get off

the right way. Our members will help and support you.

 

Dont, worry, you can do it, so many of us have done it successfully.

Good to have you with us,

and all the best

Claudia.