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Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope
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Dis anyone have any truly positive and successful experiences with tapering off of Valium? I’m tapering now and my doctor hasn’t told me much about what to expect. I’ve had withdrawal symptoms but I’m still going. Looking for hope. Just hope that I won’t suffer through the whole process. Thank you.
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@katnewton I just tapered for 2 yrs to get off klonopin. Withdrawal was mental and physical withdrawal. I got support from addiction medicine at my university hospital. Gabapentin helped. Support is key. Therapy or support group. Good luck. I am better off medicine despite how hard it was . You too can do it
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@katnewton, Valium is probably a little easier to taper off because it stays in your system longer, the main thing is that you go very slow so that you don’t have to suffer from unpleasant side effects. I hope that your doctor has put you on a schedule to help guide you through this process, there’s also lots of information online about what to expect, if you’re taking an antidepressant it can also help with any symptoms you might have, try taking a positive attitude and get some exercise to relieve stress and you’ll be good as new.