Intro post

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Hello,

Ok, so I am done tapering off of Klonopin for about 6 weeks. I had been taking about 1 milligram a day for a long time, on and off for about 10 years or so. Have been experiencing all sorts of symptoms, depression, joint pain, insomnia, and anxiety, and would like to find support in this process. Also tapering off of Zoloft.

Glad to find this forum.

Thanks!

[Guest [Le...]]

Hello, water804  - welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

So sorry to hear that you are experiencing the miserable post-withdrawal difficulties of Klonopin, but you have come to the right place to find some answers. As rough as the symptoms are now, they do ease up with the passage of time. 

 

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 link may be a good starting place for you.

 

  Post-withdrawal Recovery Support

 

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