Medication Carosel

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I'm using a liquid micro taper for Valium. I'd like support/experiences from others. I was on 3mg K for over 18yrs, crossed over to 10mg V at 0.5mg K. Tapering from 2mg tablets of V. I feel K turned on me quickly. I wanted to quit but was told my worsening symptoms were "the natural progression of disease." Soon my diagnosis went from GAD to adding Clinical Depression, then PTSD, then Bipolar. I trusted. My medication carosel began. I've c/t many meds (ignorantly) in desperation including 600mg Seroquel May/2013 and 10mg zolpidem 12/2016. I just wanted to feel better.  So many years of benzo tolerance and over 1 year bedridden because of this. I had no idea what was happening. I'm currently at 3.15mg Valium.

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Hi Just Tyrusa Welcome to benzobuddies, 

 

You will get plenty of sound advice and support from our caring community.  I am sorry you are having a rough time right now, withdrawal is awful but it does get better.  Like you I was years in tolerance, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I was also bedridden and housebound, it will change, you will get your life back one day.  Well done for sticking with it, I know how tough this process is but it will be worth it.

 

Are you familiar with the Ashton Manual, I will put a link here for you: “Professor Ashtons Manual” It is an authoritative resource on benzodiazepines and how to withdraw, the general rule of thumb is to reduce between 5/10% every 10/14 days

 

We have a great bunch of people here, our members have been through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, and will share their experiences with you. Your going to be okay, it will get better.

 

For tapering advice General Taper Plans  Titration Taper Plans Board

 

For support with any symptoms you may have post here: Withdrawal Support

 

If you would be so kind as to add a signature (history of meds/doses etc) it will help members give you relevant advice this link will show you how to ”Create a signature”

 

Welcome Aboard

 

Magrita

 

[[Ju...]]

Thank you for the warm welcome Magrita. I was doing my cuts according to the suggestions of the Ashton Manual and use that as a guideline for my micro taper.

 

I'm no longer agoraphobic or paranoid and my coordination issues are much better too. I do get put now. My mental symptoms are greatly improved. My issues are mainly physical now. Akathisia, insomnia (3hrs last night) bladder spasms and ever changing body pain. Tinnitus, screaming tinnitus.

 

I've accepted the healing process and realize it's not a race. I believe the body wants to heal, to come into balance. Many diet changes. No grains right now.

 

I've been on more medications than most know the names of.

~~~Do I put ALL of these in my signature?~~~

 

Once I'm off this, no more meds! I need to learn how to navigate the site.