3 months today...

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Today is a rough day for me as I have lots of very intense symptoms after I guess what has been a "window"?  I have seen some improvements in my sleep over the last week or so and have been able to function more than I have been since my taper was over back in Sept.  But then I got slammed starting a few days ago and feel like I are back at square one.  However, in talking with my dad, he said in spite of how I am feeling, it is still an accomplishment to have been off Klonopin for 92 days (3 months) today.  So, I figured I'd write here.  I am happy to read all of your accomplishments too and your celebrations.  Good job everyone!  I hope we all continue to heal and feel better soon!

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WAY TO GO!!!!!!! the sun also RISES on the cactus! one foot in front of the other, repeat...keep us posted. mike

[Guest [Mi...]]

Very nice! Congratulations! 

[[Mo...]]

cactus, your dad sounds like a wise man to me, say hello.

keep going, 92 days off is a big achievement, wish you a speedy recovery .

[Guest [rh...]]

Well done 

[[ca...]]

Thank you so much, everyone!  Your encouragement and support really has touched me and made me tear up (in a good way )  I really appreciate it a lot!!

[[sp...]]

HOORAY for YOU!

[[ca...]]

Thank you, Spiritus!

[[Li...]]

Cactussunset...  I like that name.. reminds me of New Mexico..

 

Congratulations on 3 months off!!!     your dad is right!  It is quite the accomplishment, and I pray you have more windows and less waves..

 

Lilly555

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[[me...]]

Congratulations on your 3 month milestone !  I am one week behind you and, like you, experiencing a wave that caught me completely off guard. My current sxs are nausea (big time), a raging tinnitus, heart palps and elevated BP. Thankfully, other sxs have waned...pain in shoulder and back, anxiety, insomnia.  I'm sending you wishes for a quick exit from your current wave!  Good luck and way to go!

[[ca...]]

Congrats Meadow.  This wave is SO intense.  I feel like I am back to the beginning.  I am exhausted and would do anything for consistent sleep - ANYTHING.  I don't know how to handle this one.  It has gotten worse and is so intense for me.   Glad to hear a lot of your other symptoms have improved.  That's a positive thing for sure!

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Congrats!!  I am 48 days out as of today!!  I took my last dose of Klonopin on Oct 22nd, (and my last drink), after 24 years of use.  I'm sitting here today feeling all the symptoms you are describing, (and worse!!!). I never knew it would be this awful, and yet, it's also pretty beautiful.  I cannot believe how much of life that drug took from me, just the sites and sounds are amazing!!  As terrified as I am, I am also in awe of all that is around me.  That is what I try to hold onto right now, the beauty of life and the ability to FEEL...even if feeling the fear is part of it.  I was a drugged zombie for half of my life, and now I feel I am reborn, thus I embrace it.  Your Dad is right, 3 months off is awesome!!!  God Bless and continued success.

 

Dianna

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Great job!  It is a huge deal.  Just so you know I had the roughest time at threee months.  I got hit with symptoms I never had during my two year taper.  I think part of it is we think the worst is behind us and don't expect to get slammed.  We do though   It does get better...just pass each day as best you can.

[[ca...]]

Thanks for your replies.  They are so encouraging.  I really need them.  I am really struggling so much.  I want relief and consistent sleep so much.  Staying on the drugs wasn't the answer for me because I have genetic factors that do not allow me to take them but I hate being off of them too.  I am suffering and feeling like there is no hope for me.

[Guest [Mo...]]

Cactus, congrats! 

 

Yes it's rough on the sleep deal.  I'm a hard case, I had a head injury in last car wreck I was in, and I literally can be exhausted and not sleep but a couple hours, so it's been hell since C/T.  Inositol, and drinking peppermint oil in water has helped me sleep bigtime.

 

I'm 6 months off tomorrow, and the waves are much better than they were.  My dog died a week ago and that threw me into a bad wave for a few days.  It gets much easier, and we are able to put up with a lot more, being used to it.  Hang in there!  It gets easier, much easier most of the time from this point on out.

 

MG

[[ca...]]

Thank you, Mountain girl. That is really encouraging and helpful. I really appreciate it!

[[ca...]]

I am also really sorry to read about your dog, MG.  I have a dog as well and know what a huge part of the family they are.  I hope you are hanging in there.  Thank you again for the encouraging words.

[Guest [Mo...]]

I am also really sorry to read about your dog, MG.  I have a dog as well and know what a huge part of the family they are.  I hope you are hanging in there.  Thank you again for the encouraging words.

 

 

Cactus,