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[[Ky...]]

Hi, I've been prescribed Diazepam for over 17 years by Gp. Initially prescribed post heroin dependancy for Anxiety. I've been tapering for the past month. I am prescribed 8mg daily in 2mg tabs. I have come down to 5mg and feel my Anxiety increasing and also my thoughts becoming more and more negative. This is my first time on a forum so please bare with me.

[[ma...]]

Hello Kyiaboots Welcome to BenzoBuddies.

 

We are glad you found us, well done to you getting off heroin!!  Withdrawal is tough but you will get through it. Benzodiazepines need to be tapered slow, the generally accepted taper rate is 5-10%, every 10 to 14 days.  The rate can be adjusted to meet your needs. 

 

Tapering slowly can help keep withdrawal symptoms manageable.  Although symptoms can be severe at times, they are temporary.  We do eventually recover from this experience. 

 

The Ashton Manual  is an excellent resource for information about these medications and gives a lot of information about withdrawal/tapering. 

 

Our members are a caring bunch of people who have been through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, and will share their experiences with you.

 

Here are some additional links:

 

General Taper Plans

 

Withdrawal Support is an excellent board to connect with members and share benzo withdrawal experiences.

 

Anxiety

 

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”

 

Feel free to post on any of our dedicated boards.

 

Welcome Aboard

 

Magrita

[[Ky...]]

Thanks for the lovely welcome.  The Ashton Manual has been an invaluable tool and I think I've created a signature correctly.

 

I'm so glad I found Benzo Buddies, I was feeling isolated but now feel connected. Awesome