Weening off 10mgs of Lorazepam a Day for 13yrs.!! :)

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I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE MY STORY!!I AM CURRENTLY WEENING OFF 10MGS.OF ATIVAN THAT I'VE BEEN ON FOR 13YRS.I'M AT ONLY 6MGS.!!IT TOOK ME MON THAT TO GET HERE!! I'M GOING DOWN BY 1MG EVERY 2 WEEKS!!

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Hi  Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

I am so happy you found us today. Congrats, you are smart to taper. I stopped 8 mg of Ativan cold turkey after a 12 years of use, and I promise you that is nothing you want to go through.

 

You might like to check out The Ashton Manual it 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.

 

Please feel free to post to any of the dedicated boards, we have a wonderful community of people here, who will give sound advice. Members have been through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal and are more than willing to share their experiences.

 

Withdrawal Support During Your Taper

 

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! 

 

benzos-R-cruel

[[Li...]]

Thank You !! Yes,I've gone Cold Turkey a few times throughout the year's. ...... nothing I ever want to experience again.That's why I'm so excited to get off a medication that can have such control!!I'm very proud of myself for coming this far.I didn't think it was possible after 13yrs.And I'm on the highest dose I've ever seen.So,to go from 150 quantity a month,to 90 quantity,it is a HUGE accomplishment!! 😆 Weening every two weeks is working for me and was advised by my doctors. I feel hope now!!I don't know who that girl is without my brain receptors being clogged by Ativan. But I'm so excited and would love to hear stories of success !! THANK YOU for welcoming me!! 

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Here is a link to our success story board.

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=89.0