@staylorrn2000 I just finished a 5mg to zero taper. I had tried so many times before but didn’t like the way i was feeling, whatever. I think my doctors all got the message that I needed to go slowly and they finally agreed. I would decrease by 1 mg a month like you’re planning to do. This time I went into the taper with a positive attitude, telling myself “this no big deal.” Anyway, I had no trouble this time. I had been on prednisone for 6 years non-stop! Now that I’m off, I feel really good and wish I could get rid of the AI disease as easily.
I know that you can do this! You need to do this! Start a notebook/journal and write in it daily. Write only the good things that happen. If you have taper side effects, don’t completely ignore them. Just write them down. As time goes on, you’ll see that the good times are way more than the bad times. Celebrate each victory . Just don't be serious. If a side effect does seem more serious than you’ve had before, do let your doc know. I think this is enough. It’s after midnight and I have to go to bed! Give yourself a good pep talk!