Need help with Plan

[[Buddie]]

Well, I have made it down to .0625 in the PM.  The first 3 days I felt fine, better even, and a little more myself.  However, last night on day four I felt worse.  Had a hard time sleeping and heart felt like it was racing and the GI issues came back.  Is it normal to good the first few days after a dose reduction and then feel bad for a few days after?  I want to just stick it out and stay at this dose for a week or two and then hop off.

Thanks for any and all replies.

[[Buddie]]

What you're feeling is absolutely normal, hang in there!  You're doing an amazing job of getting rid of this stuff.  I've heard the cuts typically hit on the third day, so you're right in line with that.  Keep going, I'm so excited for you.  Hey, you'll let us know when you're done won't you?  We love celebrations around here and being benzo free is the best one ever.

You rock, [...]!!

[[Buddie]]

Thanks so much.  Do you think that .06 is a good jumping point or should I consider .03?  Thanks for all the support.

[[Buddie]]

Thanks so much.  Do you think that .06 is a good jumping point or should I consider .03?  Thanks for all the support.

Totally up to you, I've seen people jump off at .01 and up!  You're done such a great job so far, you must know what you're doing, I say you'll know when it's time.

[[Buddie]]

Thanks so much.  Do you think that .06 is a good jumping point or should I consider .03?  Thanks for all the support.

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[[Buddie]]

Hi [...],

When I got down to the levels that you're at in my taper, I would be okay for 3-4 days, and then WHOA, get hit with some new stuff.  It seemed to go in waves of 3-4 days, for some reason.  Probably to do with the half life and how long it takes to metabolize out of the body. 

Also, none of it was very predictable either.  Even the 3-4 days was not always a given.  Just depends. 

So,,,just keep it steady.  Good job, you're getting there! 

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[[Buddie]]

Hey thanks - After you were hit with the w/d after 3 to 4 days how long did it usually take for you to stabilize?  also what was the GI distress you suffered and how long did that last?

I think I am going to stick with .06 for another week then wither go to .03 or simply drop off, leaning for the drop off, and just suffer through it since it will hopefully be similiar to drop I did to get to .06.

[[Buddie]]

Whatever you decide to do, remember healing still takes place after you've taken your last dose. 

[[Buddie]]

Good point, [...]. It is important to remember this.

Whatever you decide to do, remember healing still takes place after you've taken your last dose. 

[[Buddie]]

Good point, [...]. It is important to remember this.

Whatever you decide to do, remember healing still takes place after you've taken your last dose. 

Of course we all know that the word healing is code for pain, right?  Healed is healed though!