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Trying to quit after using valium for 10 months. Did a quick drop from 10mg to 5mg.    Feeling the withdrawals coming on. Debating toughing it out, seeing a doctor, or buying more black market product and using a tapering protocol. 

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Hello, and welcome to the forum! It sounds like you may be tapering too fast, although even with a slow taper some symptoms are normal.  These will go away in time, as you heal.

 

You'll find plenty of information and support here.  Our members have gone through all aspects of withdrawal, and you're likely to see  people who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.  For those who are currently tapering, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days.  One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster than that.

 

Here are a few links you may find useful:

 

Withdrawal Support Board

 

The Ashton Manual is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field.  She describes and explains withdrawal symptoms in Chapter III, and there is also a section with withdrawal/taper schedules.

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature.  This will allow others to see where you are in the process so they can better support you.

 

Again, welcome!