Two days OFF after 4 year taper

[[al...]]

:D

 

Well, after 4 years of tapering I've come off of 1.5mg of klonopin after 19 years of use--I'm only 33 but I was prescribed the drug as a kid.    You're probably thinking, "why the fu** did it take you 4 years?"  That's complicated.  I've been deathly sick and disabled through this process, had many road bumps, even had my compounding pharmacist double my dosage without my knowing--consequently setting me back. 

 

I'm still in the healing phase, yet i'm hopeful once again.  I say hopeful once again, as there was a point in the taper that I was literally planning my eventual demise.  But, now i'm planning my future not my death. 

 

I want my story to be seen as a motivation for the victims of a more vicious withdrawal--the type of withdrawal that keeps you confined to a bed.  The type of withdrawal that completely wrecks you, to the point where you can't even type of the keyboard--and you've been fuc**d  for years. Because that was me.

 

 

Please know that you can get through this, it might just take longer then most for whatever reason.  Like I said I'm still working on healing, and not back to work yet, but I'm getting there.  Even being able to type this post out is a huge milestone.  Yesterday I went out and celebrated by going out to eat and hanging out at a buddies house--another big milestone for me. 

 

Not sure what else to say, so i'll just leave it at that. 

 

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[[be...]]

Congrats. Jumping is a big deal. Wow, four years! :smitten:

[[Co...]]

How wonderful!  I'm so saddened to learn that they prescribe this for children, and to read of your suffering.  I know your story will inspire many, and wish you every happiness that life has to offer.  You deserve the best. 

[[al...]]

I just can't believe it's over.  It's a cool feeling knowing I no longer have to go the compounding pharmacist, or see the doctor, etc... 

 

It's a new chapter I suppose. 

[[ca...]]

Aww big hugs! It breaks my heart to know you were given this as a kid.  I am 33 years old also and I can't imagine having the perseverance to do a 4 year taper when all we want to do is live life like everyone else, but kudos to you.  Enjoy your freedom!

[[Re...]]

That's awesome. Good work!

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Wonderful and very inspiring!

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Wow!!!  I admire you commitment,  courage and strength.  Best of luck ❤

[[Lo...]]

Wow congratulations! I know the withdrawal you are refurring to all too well . 1st year off total horrorshow but getting easier. Your gonna make it man!

[[Gr...]]

This is awesome.  I'd love to hear more about your story.  Why were you given it as a child?  How/Why did the compounding pharmacist double your dosage?  I would be so mad about that.  Congratulations on your rebirth!

[[al...]]

I'll fill in more details of my story today.  There's alot to my story. 

 

 

 

[[Ge...]]

Yay congrats!!