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The fact that you’re experiencing PAWS could be that you tapered too quickly.

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Hi Sears. I do feel that I tapered off too quickly. Sometimes, I think I should have tapered off of the Xanax first, instead of making the jump to Klonopin but since the Xanax was now causing me anxiety, I started on the Klonopin. When I tried to read Dr. Ashton's manuel, at that time, my concentration span was so poor, due to the withdrawals, that I went with the advice of a friend that told me about water titration and she simplified it for me. I feel so much better today but it was a long rough journey. On the brighter side, I did have to learn how to replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts--something I should have done before getting on Xanax. I should have had counseling and mindfulness meetings. It took about 2.5 years for me to feel like myself again and I am regaining self confidence in steps. I do feel so much better, and I hope that people that are currently trying to withdraw will persevere because they will overcome it.