Why Does The Last Low Dose Hang On?

[[JE...]]

I was able to successfully taper down to .10mg of Klonopin

but if I don't take that amount everyday I can feel the effect ie more central nervous system sensitivity and more difficulty sleeping.

 

I didn't stay on my highest dose of .7mg that long say two to three weeks so what is the mechanism as to why the last amount is the hardest?

 

[[Sn...]]

If I'm understanding your question correctly I have similar issue and question.  I'm down to .075mg k now.  Tapers seem much worse at these lower levels.

[[JE...]]

What are your symptoms if any if you skip or go to a lower

dose ie anxiety, insomnia etc?

[[Sn...]]

Very bad depression, anxiety

[[JE...]]

Sorry to hear that - I empathize with you! Do you have trouble sleeping.

 

[[Sn...]]

Generally sleep is ok.  Wake up early sometimes.  I take melatonin at bedtime

[[JE...]]

It appears that the melatonin allows you to sleep and thus overrides your anxiety at bedtime.

[[gr...]]

For some people the last part of the taper is easier. I have noticed that people that taper fast seem to be the ones that have a hard time at the end of the taper and the ones that do a very slow taper seem to get better the lower they go. But who really knows, everyone is different and this horrible drug affects everyone differently.

[[JE...]]

Based on Dr. Ashton's taper guidelines and my own symptoms I don't believe my taper was too fast. I guess for the physiological and psychological aspects are hardest to overcome!

 

[[cl...]]

Gray Cloud, I'm inclined to agree.  One, because the slow liquid microtaper I've been on has been for the most part uneventful.  But also as I've read other cases here, it seems tapering too fast may be the #1 common denominator for bad experiences.  That's just an observation, I could be wrong.  But I'm thinking I'll probably go all the way down and "walk off" rather than jump.  It's no big deal to create the liquid solution every morning and sip it throughout the day.  I guess I'm used to the drill.  I know there are no guarantees of an easy time once I reach  "acute withdrawal," but for as much as I can control, I'd rather avoid unnecessary problems.  Knock on wood!

 

clearbluesky

[Guest [Ro...]]

Gray Cloud, I'm inclined to agree.  One, because the slow liquid microtaper I've been on has been for the most part uneventful.  But also as I've read other cases here, it seems tapering too fast may be the #1 common denominator for bad experiences.  That's just an observation, I could be wrong.  But I'm thinking I'll probably go all the way down and "walk off" rather than jump.  It's no big deal to create the liquid solution every morning and sip it throughout the day.  I guess I'm used to the drill.  I know there are no guarantees of an easy time once I reach  "acute withdrawal," but for as much as I can control, I'd rather avoid unnecessary problems.  Knock on wood!

 

clearbluesky

 

clearbluesky, walking off rather than jumping is the strategy that followed and it's working for me.  There were times that I really wanted to be done with this and jump but I'm really glad that I stuck it out to walk off at .001mg. 

 

You are doing great and will be there before you know it!

[[cl...]]

Wow, thank you, RodgerThat!  It's so good to know "walking off" is working for others! 

Congratulations on making it all the way!

 

clearbluesky