It hasn’t been pretty!

Ok, so I’m 61 years old, 20 years on Klonipin, 23 years of sobriety in AA and I’m physically fit. I swear this drug wants to kill me if it can’t have me!! I started tapering off of 2.5 mg in February, I know I pushed it way to hard...... how do I know?? I have been in the hospital overnight, I’ve got a cardiologist now 🤷🏻‍♂️, and if I have been lucky enough to sleep I was waking up in terrible sweats. It’s been 10 days since I’ve had anything and I’m just beginning to think I may live through this crap! It totally had felt like my heart was going to beat until my chest exploded 24/7!! I’ve been wanting to post something here but was sure y’all would tell me to slow down. Anyways I’m just really grateful right now....... so happy I’m going to beat this and not have a heart attack in the meantime. Even though I don’t share much here I’ve been grateful that this site, and all of you have been here. I had no idea how debilitating the withdrawals would be. Thank God and all of you 💟🥳💟

Hi! Your story is very similar to mine! I came to AA 11 years ago. But unfortunately was not able to immediately get rid of the benzo. Now six months as is free! Hold on!

Congratulations on your continued success! keep going you can do this. I'm 8 months out from Benzo's for 7yrs & Antidepressants for 11 yrs & I feel like I've turned a corner for the good! Everyday gets better, I still have some issues mainly physical but I believe I will keep improving.  Good Luck in your Journey!