[JM...] Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Greetings: I was taking klonopin as needed in January for panic and insomnia. Started 1 mg daily in mid-February -- kind of hit a mini crisis. Feeling more level now. I've used K twice in the past, including a lengthy stint more than a decade ago for panic disorder. Had no issues slowly withdrawing then and not even on a set plan -- just less and less over time. However, I also knew nothing about all the potential issues back then and so had no worries. Now I've read up and I'm scared shitless. In any event, I don't want to be on long term. That said it's been a little while so I don't want to go too fast and have insomnia come roaring back or get side effects. I thought about dropping .125 every 3-4 weeks but that means my taper would be much longer than my current use. I just want to be sensible and avoid withdrawal. Thanks for any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ba...] Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 No reason to be afraid. You've done this before. Listen to your body and make cuts based on symptom severity. You may (for example) be able to make cuts every 2 weeks instead of every 3-4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[JM...] Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 There is definitely a psychosomatic factor here. Back when I used the drug before I just thought "this is something that helps me and I'll be fine and stop when I need to." The risks weren't as out in the public. Now I'm just more educated about the risks and, frankly, a little discouraged I started taking them again but the pandemic just finally caught up to my mental health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ba...] Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Damn pandemic has been stressful on a LOT of people (me included). Don't beat yourself up (it won't help). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[JM...] Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Do I need to worry about kindling since I have used before? As I mentioned I never experienced withdrawal symptoms the last two times I used - I came off slowly and steadily. But I did use for an extended period before. I'm so scared and worried that I've hurt myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [ba...] Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I wouldn't 'worry' about kindling, since 'worry' will just make you feel worse. Instead, I would put my attention on doing a nice slow symptom-driven taper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Go...] Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hello! Please count me in! Im also a short term user. Started Clonazepam 1mg last January for my Insomnia along with Anti depressant. Tried to stop but I didnt know that was Cold Turkey. I had Rebound anxiety and insomnia so I decided to take it again. Now that I learn abot this group I want to ask for some help how to safely wean from it. Please anyone help? Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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