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My psychiatrist wants to switch me from Ativan to clonazepam to taper
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 4 1:28pm | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
It is important to recognize everybody has different experiences.
On myself, cold turkey off of Klonopin in February of last year. And it has been an absolute nightmare.
I didn't want to continue taking it as I noticed that I wanted to take more than my original prescription which was 27 years ago. I felt like I was completely dependent and was anxious about wanting more.
But I didn't speak with a doctor about it, and I understand the repercussions of that awful decision.
Here I am 13 months later and still struggling.
My heart goes out to anyone that is experiencing this type of frustration.
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@shauna1 It is my understanding that it is easier for some to come off of Benzos than others. Jordan Peterson is a good example. He did all the right things titration etc. and still became seriously ill. I don't know what his present condition is, but last I heard, it was not good. I'm sure you know it is not recommended to go off cold turkey. Is there a reason you decided to go that route? No judgement here, just wondering. I was originally prescribed clamazapam with trazadone for sleep issues. I had to titrate myself off of the trazadone because I was getting increasing panic attacks. Coming off of these types of drugs can be torture no matter the method.