[ca...] Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Hi buddies, It has been three months since I completed my taper! I did a somewhat rapid taper (3months) with a four month hold in the middle. Initially I started with 10% reductions for 6 weeks and felt neither better nor worse. My neuro had recommended a 50% reduction to start. I then made a larger 30% reduction to bring myself inline with my neuro's expectations and held for four months while we moved and settled interstate. I went faster than recommended here due to what I felt was tolerance withdrawal and medication interactions. I also could not handle the anxiety associated with deciding what to taper and when. So my reductions since holding were 1/4 tablet every 14 days or a bit longer if I didn't feel great. I did have the support of a psychiatrist and managed to stay reasonably positive throughout. It hasn't been easy but I do feel better now than before I started tapering. Some days are pretty good and some days are a bit rubbish. It is such an up and down process, which is exhausting. I am ever thankful for all the buddies past and present for sharing their stories to help others navigate this difficult situation. to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[je...] Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Super happy for you!! Looking forward to your Success Story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ca...] Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thanks Jelly Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 This is awesome Casper - good on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ca...] Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Thanks Bess55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ga...] Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Casper, you are moving in the right direction.....upward and outtta here. Well done!!! GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sh...] Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 You did it!!!! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwww x Get it gurl! Well done honey x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ca...] Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thanks Gardenguru and Shayna78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Congratulations Casper, after 24 years! This really helps me to know it can be done. Well done you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I'm happy you're benzo free casper, I understand what you mean about the anxiety of what to taper and when, its tough to be chained to this process for so long. I'm glad you did it your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ca...] Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 Thanks Pamster your support through this has been amazing Thanks Hardy66 I hope the rest of your taper is uneventful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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