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I am having a VERY difficult time with Klonipin withdrawal

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 11 6:43am | Replies (61)
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@cking56

Please don’t advise addiction centers for those who became physically dependent and have been taking “as prescribed”. There is NO CRAVING or PLEASURE SEEKING involved. This is horrible advice. I’m shocked. Please educate yourself.
Apologies if this seems harsh. It is. Benzodiazepines are a brutal drug to discontinue. Please don’t make things worse for someone who is afraid and struggling. There are a lot of other places to turn for support. That’s basically all one is going to get right now. Rapid withdrawal IS DANGEROUS! And yes, 3 months is rapid.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 3, 2023

@cking56, Harsh is OK. I can handle it. I do appreciate not using ALL CAPS TO EMPHASIZE though. Educating yourself is a two way street. Of course rapid withdrawal is dangerous, which is why I replied in the first place and no one said there was craving or pleasure seeking involved, you implied that and we all know that people can become addicted to prescribed medications. There are two sides to every coin so to speak.

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