Long term use?

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This board has saved my life. I've been reading it for a while and decided to join for support. Everyone seems absolutely great. I guess I just think too much and see success stories for short term users and I've been on for 6 years. I'm only 24 and I don't want to be on benzos for the rest of my life.. I also want a baby with my husband so that's what's keep me going through this. Ugh, I'm so mad I ever started these.

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Wanting a baby is why I tapered klonopin to begin with.  I didn't get married until 37.  I just turned 39 and tapered off klonopin 1 mg after 11 years.  My desire to have a child is what has helped me get through this.  Please get off the benzos as soon as you can (following a proper taper, of course).  THe longer you stay on it, the more likely you are to become dependent on it. 

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Thanks, I already began a rough taper. Seeing a new Dr tomorrow who wants to work with me. Congrats on your success!

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This board has saved my life. I've been reading it for a while and decided to join for support. Everyone seems absolutely great. I guess I just think too much and see success stories for short term users and I've been on for 6 years. I'm only 24 and I don't want to be on benzos for the rest of my life.. I also want a baby with my husband so that's what's keep me going through this. Ugh, I'm so mad I ever started these.

 

Hello Ok,

 

I've been on Xanax everyday for well over 20 years at doses above 6mg a day. Please don't be scared. You will be able to get off this stuff. Just listen to your body, taper wisely (slow and steady), and take really good care of yourself (eat well, exercise, sleep well, meditate, keep hydrated) You can do this and it will be the best decision you ever make. You might not even have any bad w/d symptoms. I used to be a vegan and have found I feel so much better eating lean animal protein, healthy oils, and lots of fruits and veggies. Good Luck and keep us posted! Love, Alison

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I, too, have been prescribed for over 20 years. Been tapering several drugs over last 30 months. No words to adequately describe this horror. But I'm getting there!👍🏼

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I was on Xanax, Ativan and klonopin over three decades. Now on 6 mg of Valium. I'm still ok...imagine you'll be fine. B

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This board has saved my life. I've been reading it for a while and decided to join for support. Everyone seems absolutely great. I guess I just think too much and see success stories for short term users and I've been on for 6 years. I'm only 24 and I don't want to be on benzos for the rest of my life.. I also want a baby with my husband so that's what's keep me going through this. Ugh, I'm so mad I ever started these.

 

Exact same situation!!!!  I feel you completely, I am 24 and I have been on for about two and half years and want to get pregnant so badly and obviously you can't be on this or breastfeed or anything while taking these, trust me when I say I know exactly how you feel. I am at .75 mg of klonopin right now and today has actually been pretty good and I felt mentally clearer than I had in a long time. We will all get there and you will have that beautiful baby you deserve

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Its good you ladies are getting off the meds to get pregnant. My Dr. Told me they wouldn't hurt my baby so my second pregnancy I was on tranxene and  a tricyclic antidepressant. Dr's are just unbelievable.

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I' ve been on them for 20 years and i'm screwed. I cannot getoff them because the withdrawal is soo horrific. I was told the length of use doesn't mean anything but I think that's bullshit. Hopefully you will be ok.