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[[NC...]]

Hello,

 

I got prescribed clonazepam three years ago and now want to get off. While I don’t think I abuse them I just want to stop taking without adverse withdrawals.

[[Gr...]]

Hello, NCC956 - Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Congratulations on your decision to become benzo-free! 

 

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:

 

 

General Taper Plans

 

 

Withdrawal Support During Your Taper

 

 

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 

 

[[La...]]

Welcome to the Group! Congratulations on wanting to get off these awful drugs! Stay Strong!

[[Fo...]]

Welcome

Honestly it won’t be a walk in the park but so many on here cope with withdrawal and have beaten it.

You’ve reduced already so your resolve is there and I wish you well in your taper.

DO READ up as much as you can ...it all helps

Dickie

[[An...]]

Hello,

 

I got prescribed clonazepam three years ago and now want to get off. While I don’t think I abuse them I just want to stop taking without adverse withdrawals.

 

Hi NCC956 and welcome to BB. Most ppl here have never abused these meds. We all took them as Rx'd. I actually always tried to take much less than what was instructed. What is your motivation for wanting off? What problems are you experiencing? For most ppl here, it is interdose w/d, tolerance, escalating doses, being really sick and feeling constantly ill even tho you are still taking the drug. It is a horrible situation to be in.