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Hello,

 

Just decided to make an account after seeing the CNN special with Lisa Ling. Currently on 1.5-2.0mg Xanax per day for a little over a year and wish to start a taper I've been dreading for a long time.

 

 

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Hello mattknew Welcome to Benzobuddies!

 

We are very glad you joined our community. I know its scary, but you can do this! You have made a great decision to taper off these drugs!    We can help you with support, encouragement and taper/withdrawal information.  In general it’s advised to cut your daily dose by somewhere between 5% and 10% every 10 - 14 days.  It’s okay to go slower than this, whatever feels comfortable, the aim is to try to keep symptoms manageable.

 

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 very valuable support and information on the forum.  Our members are happy to share their personal experiences with you and support you.. Please feel free to browse the boards and post questions to any of the dedicated threads.

 

I'll leave you a few links:

 

The Ashton Manual. 

Withdrawal Support

General Taper Plans

 

Please take time to 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

 

[[Mo...]]

Hello,

 

Just decided to make an account after seeing the CNN special with Lisa Ling. Currently on 1.5-2.0mg Xanax per day for a little over a year and wish to start a taper I've been dreading for a long time.

 

Welcome matt 

 

I'm glad you watched the show...what an eyeopener hey ?

 

There is plenty of valuable info on this Forum....I suggest you do a lot of reading

before you start with your taper.

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=9522.msg121458#msg121458

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=66397.0

 

Good luck and all the best.

Claudia.

 

 

 

 

[[ma...]]

Thanks for the support everyone =)

 

Yeah it was an eye opener for sure.  I've always known that I should start tapering off before my tolerance builds again.

 

I've been a long time lurker here and have skimmed over the Ashton manual several times, but have finally made the decision to proactively reduce my usage as I find I'm just taking it out of habit rather than deal with the underlying issues at hand.

 

Glad there is a big community of like minded people here!

 

-Matt