Hello Friends

[[zi...]]

Hello,

 

I've recently started a taper program and I looked for a local benzo-taper or withdrawal group and did not find one near me. Then I found this site. I've been on Diazepam 20-30mg/day for over 8 months for muscle tension. I finally had enough of the mental cloud and other cognitive issues and the efficacy (at first it was helpful) is gone so I'm not starting to ween off. I feel almost silly that I was on it for 8 months. I want to read about others stories and receive feedback on what to expect. I'm hoping to be off the drugs in 1 to 2 months which I know is fast. This is why I'm looking for feedback.

[Guest [Le...]]

Hello, zinosaver - welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

No need to feel silly at all - we were all prescribed these drugs on the assumption that they would help us in some way. You've definitely come to the right place to adjust your taper so that you can withdraw more comfortably from diazepam. 

 

I'm so glad you decided to join the forum - you'll find plenty of information and support here. Our members have gone through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, so you'll be able to connect with others who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.

 

Please feel free to post to any of the specialized boards, which can all be accessed from the BenzoBuddies Community Forum homepage. Based on the information provided in your introduction, the following links may be a good starting place for you.

 

  General Taper Plans

 

  Withdrawal Support During Your Taper

 

When you have a chance, we highly recommend that you take a look at The Ashton Manual, which is an authoritative source on what to expect during withdrawal and recovery, authored by Dr. C. Heather Ashton, who is an expert in the field. It provides a great deal of information that can be very reassuring during any stage of this process, including a list of common symptoms with helpful explanations on the reasons for their existence.

 

For those who are currently tapering, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days, and some taper even slower than that. One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster than that. 

 

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

 

Again, welcome!

Leslie 

[[so...]]

Hi Zino. Advice #1 - don't try to taper off that fast. It'll hurt like hell. Take it slow and easy. Poke around on the forum a bit to get an idea of a good pace for you.

[[4G...]]

Hi Zino. I totally agree with solitudeseeker. Don't give yourself a time limit. The people who seem to suffer the least are those who cut down gradually. Good luck! Gx