Walked off Clonazepam!

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Hi everyone,
I am so excited to have something to share here in the BB Celebrations and Milestones! After a 15+ year dependency on Clonazepam, I just completed my two year, 4-month taper. As of today, I am free from taking benzos ever again!

I wanted to taper my 2mg/day in six months so I started with some bigger cuts.  Well, those large cuts caught up with me and I got a real taste of how painful coming off these drugs can be.  I found BB, read the Ashton Manual, and slowed down.  I took a couple of long holds to stabilize and I also added an AD to be able to continue to function after having acute-like symptoms but I pressed forward and took it all the way down to .001 to walk off today.

I’m feeling pretty good and I have no expectation of what’s to come. I know the truths of benzo wd from that I’ve learned here and I am aware that I will now enter a recovery phase. The only way out is through, and I’m determined to see this through and regain my life again.  Thank you for your support.  This is a lonely journey and this forum makes it easier. 

[[Buddie]]

Bravo and congratulations, [...]!

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Congratulations [...], I love your attitude and realistic expectations, here's to an uneventful and smooth recovery! 

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Thank you so much [...] and [...].  Your advice during the tapering process has been invaluable! 

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Congratulations. Well done!

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Thanks, Seeking.  I appreciate your advice and encouragement along the way!!

[[Buddie]]

Hi everyone,
I am so excited to have something to share here in the BB Celebrations and Milestones! After a 15+ year dependency on Clonazepam, I just completed my two year, 4-month taper. As of today, I am free from taking benzos ever again!

I wanted to taper my 2mg/day in six months so I started with some bigger cuts.  Well, those large cuts caught up with me and I got a real taste of how painful coming off these drugs can be.  I found BB, read the Ashton Manual, and slowed down.  I took a couple of long holds to stabilize and I also added an AD to be able to continue to function after having acute-like symptoms but I pressed forward and took it all the way down to .001 to walk off today.

I’m feeling pretty good and I have no expectation of what’s to come. I know the truths of benzo wd from that I’ve learned here and I am aware that I will now enter a recovery phase. The only way out is through, and I’m determined to see this through and regain my life again.  Thank you for your support.  This is a lonely journey and this forum makes it easier.

Congratulations [...]! You did it!
My prayer is that from this day forward your days are better and brighter.
God bless you.

[[Buddie]]

Congratulations [...]! You did it!
My prayer is that from this day forward your days are better and brighter.
God bless you.

Thank you, Pixie! Your prayers continue to be much appreciated.  God bless you!

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Congratulations RogerThat!  Great job!  You might be pleasantly surprised and continue to do well.  I'm 9 days out and it's getting better with each day.  Fingers crossed friend. 

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Congratulations RogerThat!  Great job!  You might be pleasantly surprised and continue to do well.  I'm 9 days out and it's getting better with each day.  Fingers crossed friend. 

Better each day so far?! Wow! I'm so happy for you Gitfiddle!! Thank you so much for posting that.  It gives me hope.