another one wanting to achieve what seems impossible

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have had a medical miss-mash of treatments and opinions leading to a situation that I had to self diagnose as "they" considered me a psychiatric case and gave me more benzos!

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Hello splitz   Welcome to Benzobuddies!

 

I am glad you joined the community. I know it seems impossible, you will get plenty of help and support to get you through this, it will get better.    I am sorry you’ve had a tough time, are you off the benzos or looking for taper advice?    Benzodiazepines used more than a few weeks, should be tapered off slow imo.  The generally accepted taper rate is 5-10%, every 10 to 14 days.  The rate can be adjusted to meet your needs.  Some are able to taper faster than this and some must go more slowly to help keep their withdrawal symptoms manageable. 

 

You will find some very valuable support and information on the forum. Members are a very caring bunch of people and will encourage you and offer support, some will share their experiences with you.  Please feel free to browse the boards and post questions to any of the dedicated threads.

 

I suggest you check out The Ashton Manual,  its a great resource for understanding the effect benzo’s have on our body.  It provides you with tapering and withdrawal information and also includes a list of common symptoms 

 

I'll leave you a few links to check out:

 

The Ashton Manual. 

Withdrawal Support

General Taper Plans

 

Members who are benzo free, post here for support:

 

Post withdrawal recovery support.

 

Please take time to add a signature (history of meds/doses etc) it will help members give you relevant advice.  Go to the top of the page and select PROFILE then choose forum profile then insert drug history into the text box and remember to click change profile

 

Welcome aboard

Magrita

 

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Welcome Splitz!

 

We’re here to support you. 

 

SaraSue