First post

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Hello, this is my first post here. I have been off Xanax since October 2018. I tapered using Valium. I just stopped the Valium about 18 days ago. (Was taking 10mg at the time I stopped) I have been having some problems and don't feel normal. I know this will pass though. I just want to heal and feel better. Thanks for letting me join.

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Hello, Rolo - Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Congratulations on finishing your taper and  becoming benzo-free! It sounds as though you are still having withdrawal symptoms which is very normal for benzo withdrawal. 

 

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.

 

Please feel free to post to any of the specialized boards, which can all be accessed from the BenzoBuddies Community Forum homepage. Based on the information provided in your introduction, the following links may be a good starting place for you:

 

Withdrawal Support During Your Taper

 

Post-withdrawal Recovery Support

 

When you have a chance, I highly recommend that you take a look at The Ashton Manual, which is an authoritative source on what to expect during withdrawal and recovery, authored by Dr. C. Heather Ashton, who is an expert in the field. 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 on the reasons for their existence.

 

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. 

 

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.

 

Again, welcome!

Greencup 

 

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Rolo, Welcome!

 

Sounds like withdrawal (common).  Please read as much as you can here.

 

Here to support you.

 

SaraSue 

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Rolo,

 

Not sure if I read it correctly.... you say you stopped taking 10mg of Valium 18 days ago?

If so, thats a pretty high amount to be jumping off from ... essentially a c\t.  Ashton says taper

Valium down to about .5mg.... people on this forum taper down to zero.  It takes a couple of

weeks for Valium to get out of your system so other sxs may pop up..... hopefully you will do OK.

 

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Good luck on the road to recovery!!!