Newbie

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Hello,

 

My name is Elaine and I'm 34 y/o. I'm on Risperadal orange tab, Lithium white tab 900mg, sometimes Congentin. I have taken Ativan but no longer. I believe I'm the wrong case to have mistakenly been chosen to take these medications, when I don't need to.

 

I need information on The Road Back program. I didn't read any reviews.

 

Regards,

Elaine

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Welcome to the forum!  We're glad to have you as a new member.  Theroadback program has recieved mixed, mostly negative reviews here.  Mainly, as I remember, because the supplements are expensive and can be bought elsewhere for less.  It's important to remember that supplements don't really make much difference in healing for most of us. They didn't for me.  TIME itself is the healer.

 

Here's where to search for the road back:

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=110.0

 

You'll find plenty of information and support here.  Our members have gone through all aspects of withdrawal, and you're likely to find  people who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.  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. 

 

Having some withdrawal symptoms is normal, especially near the end of a taper and for a month or so after discontinuing the medication.  The most common symptoms are anxiety and insomnia, but these and other symptoms are temporary and will go away in time.

 

Here are a few links you may find useful:

 

Post Withdrawal Support Board

 

The Ashton Manual 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 in Chapter III, and there is also a section with withdrawal/taper schedules.

 

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!

 

 

 

[[li...]]

Welcome,

 

Many of us here were polydrugged unnecessarily.  The thing you need now is good emotional support, which you can find here, and a strong will, because it won't be easy getting off all the drugs, but you can do it!!  I've been through 7 different drug withdrawals including several antidepressants, opiates, benzos, and ambien in the last 18 months, and I've been through hell and back, but I'm finding me again, and your life can be so much better if you're willing to do the hard work.  Bless you, and be strong!

Liberating