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How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 10, 2021 | Replies (49)
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My goal is too be completely off Benzos. I was doing really well with a switch over from Xanax to diazepam
and then beginning a complete taper off the diazepam as it is a longer acting benzo and for a lot of people much easier to taper. I’m taking much less now. My doctor put my taper on hold due to Covid. My anxiety is through the roof.

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yellowmoon | @yellowmoon | Feb 2, 2021

Hi
Not sure why a doctor would put you on hold for tapering. Hopefully is working out. I am new to this process
and I am off tapering off Xanax and Lortab. Seems Xanax is the most difficult. I have gone from 8 Lortab per day to 1 and 3 MG or 3 Xanax per day to 1 or 1 mg. The withdrawal is so difficult at this point. I would like to know a few things since I am new to all that is involved. How do you find a good doctor to help you through this all ? Is anyone using cannabis for withdrawal? I am finding it helps especially at night to aid in sleeping.
I am only at 7 weeks of tapering and I am at the very painful point. I understand this will be a long process to going off Benzo’s. I am open to all suggestions and encouragement

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