[De...] Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I never thought I’d become dependent on a drug, let alone a drug I was taking exactly as prescribed by my doctor. But here we are. I’m currently exactly six weeks free of benzodiazepines after taking clonazepam for 3.5 years (despite tapering over a month as recommended by my doctor). I’m experiencing severe anxiety, insomnia, difficulty focusing, and various other symptoms, but I’m working through it one day at a time. Things seem to be very slowly trending in the right direction, but I’m still having good and bad days (many bad). I’m here for support and advice, but mostly just so I can stop feeling like I’m alone in fighting this monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ma...] Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Hello DesertBloom4625 Welcome to Benzobuddies I'm glad you found us, you’ve joined a very supportive community. It doesn’t take long for the body to become dependent on benzodiazepines. Looks like you did quite a fast taper, I’m glad symptoms are getting better. You will find lots of information and get plenty of encouragement here that will help you through this. The symptoms are very unpleasant but it does get better with time. Please check out the forum and post questions for members to respond Check out The Ashton Manual, It is a great resource for understanding the effect benzo’s have on our body, It also has a list of common symptoms Here are a few helpful links The Ashton Manual. Post withdrawal recovery support. If you care 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[De...] Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Thank you for the warm welcome and helpful resources! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ne...] Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Great job!!!! I am 45 days off so I can relate to everything you wrote <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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