Going to make it this time

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I have been on clonazepam for 8 or 9 years.  Tried to get off several times by myself but was totally uninformed on how.  Finally went to one of those 4 week detox clinics.  Wound up in the hospital psych ward for two weeks with psychotic depression.  Guess what their solution was...back to clonazepam!!!  It is 1 1/2 years later and I thought for all these years I was the only person in the world with this problem.

But last week I discovered there is a whole web site with help and experts and friends. You simply cannot imagine how grateful I am. 

 

I have studied the substitution method carefully but there are big qualifiers about getting off clonazepam using it.  I've now watched the video on titration four times, ordered my 100 ml glass cylinder and mortar & pestel from ebay and am waiting for them to arrive.  Next I'm going to get my taper schedule.  At last I am not alone with doctors telling me I'm crazy. There are actually people who understand this problem and know what to do about it.

 

Thank you, thank you, thank, you!

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Hi doglover,

 

Welcome to BenzoBuddies.  Make yourself at home, and feel free to ask questions .  There are many understanding, and really nice folks around here.

 

the best to you

 

pj

 

 

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Welcome doglover!

 

It looks like you're all set, you've made a huge step just getting prepared as well as you have. Has your doctor made a taper plan for you? You can get an idea of what others have done by visiting the taper boards here too. You're not alone, make yourselft at home.

 

Star

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Hi doglover,

Welcome to Benzobuddies,

You'll find so much information here on methods to help you off the meds in the best way for you. We're all in the same boat with this and here to help each other.

Debbie 

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Hi, this is a great place with lots of wonderful folks all going through allot of the same things, I have started a liquid titration off of 30mg of a benzo temazepam by mixing it in 100 ml of water and withdrawing a small amt every week. Welcome and all the best on your journey. Ladygrace

[[Mi...]]

Congratulations on your decision to take back your life.  You can do this!  Please post your experiences as you walk this walk.

 

MiniMinnie

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HI Doglover (I also love dogs AND cats)-I am a survivor of Klonopin.  You will find a lot of help here!  Hugs,  Jenn

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Hi Doglover,

 

I am also getting off of Clonazepam doing a slow taper with titration and actually reduce my dose a tiny bit every day.  As you can see in my signature, I have been doing this for a while but feel it is best to do a slow taper for myself and to stay on the Clonazepam than to cross over.  It is working as well as W/D can!  I really hope that it will work great for you!

 

I wish you all the very best in your getting your freedom and health back.

 

Love,

Lily