Tapering off Klonopin 1.0mg. daily. No family or support system. Need encouragement please!

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Hi everyone! I am a 42 yr. old female and have been on Klonopin for 16 years. I am currently on 1mg. I take .05 mg am & pm. I also take 15 mg Mirtazapine. I recently moved and switched psychiatrists. I live in a very small town now and only have 1 psychiatrist & 1 therapist here to choose from. She wants me off the Klonopin even though I have been on disability 10 yrs for debilitating depression, anxiety & panic attacks. I was housebound for 2 yrs. before starting Klonopin! I am petrified to say the least! She mentioned this to me at our last appointment on April 1st. 2019. I see her again May 6th and the taper will begin! Any encouragement or support would be greatly appreciated. I live alone & don't know what to do! Thanks 💜

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Welcome to Benzo Buddies. We are a support and information group for those wanting to get off of benzodiazepines. We understand your fear, and are here for you.

 

Tapering is the safest, and most tolerable method for getting off of  benzo's.

 

The max recommended cut is 5-10% every 2 weeks. Many of us have to go slower, depending on our medication and what we can handle. Here are the boards on tapering. Feel free to print out anything you wish, and share it with your doctor. From there, you can formulate a plan, and, you are always free to change it up if it's not working. It can take some trial and error. What works best for me may not be what works best for you.

 

http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual 

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=56.0

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=145.0

 

This is a list of withdraw symptoms:

https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha03.htm#4

 

In the forums pertinent to your circumstances, you will find other buddies going through their own tapers. This is a good place to ask questions, and receive guidance.

 

Again, welcome to Benzo Buddies, you have come to a safe, confidential informative support group, and we are happy to have you as a member. You can do this, with knowledge and finding coping skills.

 

Please take some time to Create a Signature. This will help other members understand your history so they will be better able to support you. Go to the top of the page and select Profile, then choose Forum Profile, insert drug history/timelines into the text box and click Change Profile.

 

We look forward to reading more from you over the forthcoming days and weeks.

 

Take care,

BB Team

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Hi Butterfly1977 & Welcome!  You've come to the right place, you'll be able to find support & info as well here.  I'm 8 months Benzo free after 7 years & Antidepressant free after 11 years!  I feel so good compared to what I did, it's just unbelievable!  You can do this, although I wasn't informed enough to do a proper taper, you have a great opportunity to do it the right way to help minimize your symptoms, please feel free to contact me anytime!  Take Care & Stay Strong & Informed!!