Hi, I'm From Italy. 10 month of 1mg of Clonazepam

[[Rb...]]

Hello everyone.  I am 26 years old and I come from Italy.  In August 2018 I took 5-htp and developed permanent sexual dysfunctions.  I was desperate and so the psychiatrist suggested I take clonazepam 0.3mg 3 times a day.  Since September, I'm still taking that dosage.  Unfortunately I no longer have the money to go to the psychiatrist and I am afraid of interrupting the clonazepam.  In the last few months I started having big memory problems.  As soon as I wake up, I feel disoriented, as if I didn't know how my name is and where I am.  My memories, even the recent ones, seem like dreams.  During sleep, I wake up all the time, but I don't remember anything in the morning.  Every day is like my head resetting.  I have a hard time remembering things.  When I drive, for example, I can't get all the obstacles well in place.  As if I were a computer without ram memory and cache ... I thought that low-dose clonazepam is quite safe, but obviously I was wrong.  I need help.  I'm afraid of causing permanent damage to my memory.

 

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[[pi...]]

Hello Rb26dett,

 

Welcome to Benzo Buddies! It sounds like you are having some common side effects from regular use of clonazepam, memory and cognitive issues. Don't worry, this is not permanent and will resolve after a taper and recovery period. 

 

I would urge you not to stop taking the medication cold turkey. That can bring on some strong withdrawal symptoms.  Tapering off the drug slowly is the recommended method. Is there any way you can see a doctor and explain that you wish to taper off the medication? 

 

A slow taper can help to minimize withdrawal symptoms. Generally, a reduction of no more than 5-10% every 10-14 days is suggested. I'll give you a link to the General Taper Plans for additional information.

 

I'll also give you a link to the Ashton Manual. It is an excellent resource about these types of drugs and how to withdraw. The manual was written by Dr. Heather Ashton, an expert in the field.

 

We'll be happy to offer information and support as you taper off clonazepam. We understand the process. Settle in and do some reading, the more you know, the better you can plan a sensible taper.  Please do ask questions, we're here to help.

 

General Taper Plans   

 

The Ashton Manual

 

pianogirl 

[[Rb...]]

Thank you very much, Pianogirl!  You were very kind.  I have an oral 0.1mg solution per drop.  I was thinking of reducing a drop every 10-14 days.  What do you think about it?  Thanks again for your kindness!

[[pi...]]

Thank you very much, Pianogirl!  You were very kind.  I have an oral 0.1mg solution per drop.  I was thinking of reducing a drop every 10-14 days.  What do you think about it?  Thanks again for your kindness!

 

Hello again,

 

That sounds reasonable to me, in terms of the taper you are planning. You might also post on the General Taper Plans board to get feedback from more members. I gave you the link in my earlier post.

 

Good luck, you can do this!

 

PG

[[Rb...]]

After over 2,5 years, my situation is only worsened.

My conditions are incredible now. I can barely use my phone.

My brain and body are literally falling apart.

My ligments, tendons and muscles literally disappeared. I can barely move to go to bathroom or have launch/dinner.

My skin becomes dry , pale and thin. I lost lot of subcutaneous tissue. My eyes are dry. My hair are dry and falling a lot.

 

My neurological symptoms are very very worsened.

I can't remember how I look or how I'm dressed, I can't execute simple tasks like cooking. I can't work. I forgot everything about my job. I used to be a very good mechanic, now I forgot almost everything about cars and engine. I can't watch TV, i can't listen to music. I can only stay in the bed, without any kind of emotions or joy. Even sadness doesen't exist. I can't cry. I forget everything. I don't know where I am, i don't recognize weather, years, months. I can no longer understand the world or anything in it.

I'm like an elder with dementia or Alzheimer's, but with intact awareness.

I can't chat in a group chat, i can't distinguish people.

I've lost all my memories. Even memories that bind me with my family. I can't feel emotions.

Sometimes, i can't recognise known faces.

 

Since i got this symptoms I only worsened. I never seen a day better than the day before. Is the hell on hearth.

 

I lost my faith, I lost all the hopes.  My parents loves me and taking care of me. Don't want give them this pain.

 

I read a story similar to mine of an user that called Miracle.

She doesn't write since August 2020. I hope she is better now.

 

Edit:  potential trigger content.

 

[[Pa...]]

Hello Rb256dett, if you'll post on the Withdrawal Support (during your taper) board you'll get more replies to your posts, this board is mostly for welcoming new members then they'll migrate to the support boards.