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Hi I have been on klonopin daily for 5 years for sleep. Usually .5 to 1mg on avg at night for sleep. Tried to stop CT and almost lost my mind. This experience brought me here and I hope to stop slowly in the coming weeks or months....

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Hello, Hypnoyic24 - welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

You're definitely not alone - many of us did not realize we were dependent on benzos until we tried to stop. You've come to the right place to plan a comfortable taper.

 

I'm so glad you decided to join the forum - you'll find plenty of information and support here. Our members have gone through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, so you'll be able to connect with others who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.

 

Based on the information provided in your introduction, the following links may be a good starting place for you to post your questions.

 

  General Taper Plans

  Withdrawal Support

 

When you have a chance, I recommend that you take a look at The Ashton Manual, which is an authoritative source on what to expect during withdrawal and recovery. It provides a great deal of information that can be very reassuring during any stage of this process, including a list of common symptoms with helpful explanations.

 

For those who are currently tapering, it is suggested that the dosage not be reduced faster than by 5-10% every 10-14 days, and some taper even more slowly than that. One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper somewhat faster. 

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature. This will allow members to see where you are in the process, so that they can better support you.

 

Looking forward to seeing you on the forum!

  Leslie