[St...] Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thirty years on Ativan. Started at 1 mg up to 10 or more until June. I started a taper and am down to 7 mg. Holding steady. My largest dose is taken at bedtime...5 mg. I am trying to get off the day dose and only take my sleep dose. I know my fight will begin when I decrease the sleep dose. My plan is to get down to sleep dose until I retire in 4 years. I know I will not be able to work without sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hello Stickers12! We are very glad that you found us! Sounds like you have a great start with your taper! I would like to suggest that you do some research on the various boards. Becoming well informed should better enable you to make difficult decisions as well as provide you with the tools you need for a successful taper & recovery. You will find many knowledgeable members who will support your efforts to be benzo free. I have enclosed a few links below that may help you. Check them out! Wishing you a smooth taper & speedy recovery! Bella Please take the time to tell us about your history: For a direct link: CLICK HERE ---> Create a Signature <--- CLICK HERE OR For a Visual Tutorial: CLICK HERE ---> Create a Signature <--- CLICK HERE Links: Professor Heather Ashton's Manual Ativan Tapering Thread General Taper Plans Withdrawal Support (during your taper) What's happening inside your brain Taper Info: Suggested reduction rate is 5% - 10% every 10 - 14 days Create Your Own Taper Plan by Jim Hawk You-Tube step-by-step Tutorial Video Other Tutorials: Visual Tutorials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Le...] Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Good plan. Tapering from 10 mg Ativan probably should take 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[St...] Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Just not sure when to make the next decrease. On 7 mg for 6 months now. Planning to drop 1/2 mg of Christmas break. Is that too much of a cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pe...] Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Stickers12, just want to welcome you to the forum! You have come to the right place for support and information. Congratulations of your reductions to date! -PH 🌷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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