Hello!

I was along term user of benzodiazepines and am

suffering severe symptoms. Would to be in touch with anyone who can help. I am in a wave at present as I am

at my wits end.

Welcome to Benzo Buddies. We are a support and information group for those wanting to get off of benzodiazepines. Don't knos if your tapering or went cold turkey.

If you went cold turkey here are some links:

rapid wd/ct http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=53153.0

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=133.0

This is a list of withdraw symptoms:

https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha03.htm#4

Tapering is the safet, and most tolerable method for getting off of  benzo's.

The max recommended cut is 5-10% every 2 weeks. Many of us have to go slower, depending on our medication and what we can handle. Here are the boards on tapering. Feel free to print out anything you wish, and share it with your doctor. From there, you can formulate a plan, and, you are always free to change it up if it's not working. It can take some trial and error. What works best for me may not be what works best for you.

http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=56.0

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=145.0

In the forums pertinent to your circumstances, you will find other buddies going through their own tapers. This is a good place to ask questions, and receive guidance.

Again, welcome to Benzo Buddies, you have come to a safe, confidential informative support group, and we are happy to have you as a member. You can do this, with knowledge and finding coping skills.

Please take some time to Create a Signature. This will help other members understand your history so they will be better able to support you. Go to the top of the page and select Profile, then choose Forum Profile, insert drug history/timelines into the text box and click Change Profile.

We look forward to reading more from you over the forthcoming days and weeks.

Take care,

BB Team

CP,

I’m so sorry you are suffering.  I was a long time user of doc prescribed Xanax (forced cold turkey). 

Here to offer support.  We’re glad you found BB.

SaraSue 

Welcome

We want our friends to heal so come aboard

Dick

Hi Friend:

I just saw your request for help.  I am a long term 2 mg Clonazepam dr prescribed user with pretty severe problems too.  I hope I can support you.

I am tapering down and about 2 weeks away from jumping.  My symptoms that I have had for years have gone away just in tapering, but my headache is constant and did not really get bad until I reached .25 of 1 mg. 

Please know I am here for you. 

Write me any time and I'll check my email.

Klonkar