Thank goodness for this forum!

[[Gr...]]

Hi,

I was put on diazepam about three years ago?

I've been taking 10mg am and pm.  I received a call the other day saying my psy suddendly retired, but had sent me an email saying to cut by 1/2.  I never received an email. The nurse acknowledged that.  I had already cut my dose a month earlier and didn't realize all the suffering I was experiencing were wds. I just tried to cut by .25 and three days later ACK!

I'm so worried that they will not let me slow taper.

[Guest [Le...]]

Hello, Grandmadeb - welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Unfortunately, this happens more often than one might think - a number of our members have been suddenly thrown into withdrawal when their doctors retired unexpectedly. Perhaps you'll be able to arrange for a more humane diminishment of your prescription once you can plan a taper - we're here to help you do that. 

 

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 resource 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, a starting guideline is that the dosage not be reduced faster than by 5-10% every 10-14 days - 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 

[[Gr...]]

Thank you so much. I don't wish this on anyone, but it is nice to know that I am not alone.

[Guest [Le...]]

Thank you so much. I don't wish this on anyone, but it is nice to know that I am not alone.

 

You're very welcome - we're glad you're here!

 

There's a whole bunch of us making this crazy journey, so you'll definitely have company.

 

[[Bl...]]

Fingers crossed you find an understanding health professional who will let you taper slowly, this can be a bumpy ride but this forum is great and everyone here understands the many challenges this journey brings, we are here to support one another, welcome.