The hardest thing I've ever done- this

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Hello all, my name is Lindsey, I'm a bit of a stubborn person so it took me awhile to understand I can't go through this journey alone and without support.

 

It all started for me with xanax, small doses, 1 mgs once a day or every other day for about a year or two. Then everything changed. I experienced some very anxiety-inducing situations that 1-2 mgs wouldn't cover.

 

In the end the situation escalated to me taking any benzo to help with the overwhelming anxiety that was destroying my life: Xanax, Klonopin, Oxazepam, valium.

 

It was just a couple months ago I realized/admitted to myself that I had an addiction when the dose that required to bring down my anxiety was 14 mgs of xanax. First I tried to go cold turkey before doing much research, but that quickly changed.

 

I started my taper at 10 mgs May 27th of this year, using klonopin to taper off of. Currently I'm down to 8 mgs of klonopin in my taper.

 

There is much more to my story, but as this is my intro I'll leave it at this for now.

 

Thank you all, and my hope on this forum is to be able to mutually support each other as we go through this painful process. I wish all of you luck and the best, I believe we all can do this and get back to living a life that is more than just a chemical wreaking havoc on our brains.

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Hi Lindsey and Welcome to Benzobuddies

 

We are glad you joined for support!  You are making the right decision to taper off these drugs and  we can help you with support and taper/withdrawal information.  Withdrawal is tough but worth it!  Be confident and keep positive, you can do this!  In general it’s advised to cut your daily dose by between 5% and 10% every 10 - 14 days. This is depending on how you feel.  If symptoms get too much then you might decide to cut less,  the goal is to remain as functional as possible whilst moving forwards. 

 

I would suggest that you familiarise yourself with the Ashton Manual, It is a great resource for understanding the effect benzo’s have on our body.  It provides tapering and withdrawal information and includes a list of common symptoms  You will find some valuable support and info on the forum.  Please feel free to browse the boards and post questions to any of the dedicated threads.

 

You might wish to post to the this support group, 

 

Klonopin Klub  members will be happy to share their experience and offer advice. 

 

I'll leave you a few links:

 

The Ashton Manual. 

Withdrawal Support

General Taper Plans

 

When you can, please 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 to the Group!