Two years off lorazepam

[[tw...]]

I just wanted to post in case this encourages anyone.

I've been totally off lorazepam for two years after a very slow 4-year taper. No cravings.

When I first was totally, off I had some rough months. A lot of twitching, I think. But it eventually stopped.

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[[Wa...]]

On 03/03/2024 at 22:39, [[t...] said:

I just wanted to post in case this encourages anyone.

I've been totally off lorazepam for two years after a very slow 4-year taper. No cravings.

When I first was totally, off I had some rough months. A lot of twitching, I think. But it eventually stopped.

 

On 03/03/2024 at 22:39, [[t...] said:

I just wanted to post in case this encourages anyone.

I've been totally off lorazepam for two years after a very slow 4-year taper. No cravings.

When I first was totally, off I had some rough months. A lot of twitching, I think. But it eventually stopped.

Thank you so much for posting this - I’m 15 months off, so that is very encouraging….

[[tw...]]

Hang in there!! It does get better.

[[Pa...]]

Hi @[tw...], its great to hear you're doing well, thanks for letting us know. 

[[mo...]]

Although I’m sure your process was more difficult than stated, it’s so encouraging to read a post that doesn’t include a horror story. I’m just starting my taper after 4 years of Xanax use and I’m terrified. Congratulations to you!

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On 03/03/2024 at 14:39, [[t...] said:

I just wanted to post in case this encourages anyone.

I've been totally off lorazepam for two years after a very slow 4-year taper. No cravings.

When I first was totally, off I had some rough months. A lot of twitching, I think. But it eventually stopped.

Twitch - I remember we used to be buds here. I’m so glad you’re doing better. I’ve been off one year and almost off the mirtazapine now. What a journey! Good to see your name and hear you are ok! 

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On 03/03/2024 at 16:39, [[t...] said:

I just wanted to post in case this encourages anyone.

I've been totally off lorazepam for two years after a very slow 4-year taper. No cravings.

When I first was totally, off I had some rough months. A lot of twitching, I think. But it eventually stopped.

How did you taper? The 5-10% every 2 weeks?

[[tw...]]

I did it really slowly over 4 years. I'd stay at a level for a couple of weeks, then do a step down to the next lower alternating between the higher and lower every day. After a couple of weeks there, I'd do the same process again.

[[tw...]]

Open Road, that's great to hear! I'm very happy for you!