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@frouke thank you very much for the words of encouragement. I’ve read too much about the negative long-term consequences of being on this drug, and it adds considerable to my anxiety. My system is very sensitive, and do have a GAD diagnosis. I’m back to taking the 0.5 as prescribed, and after a day, am feeling more like myself. When I’ve spoken to my pcp in the past, he’s advised to go every other day for a week, but feel as if he lacks expertise as to how to best guide me. I’m going to continue to seek support. In hindsight, stopping this abruptly while going through another serious health condition was a perfect storm for more problems. I’m happy to have found this group, and it gives me some solace to know others have been down this path. Thank you very much again for responding.

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I know somebody who went to an inpatient rehab center to withdraw from years of Ativan, and other substance use. While withdrawing he started having seizures, and needed more medical care as a result. This was 25 years ago so I don't know if the withdrawal procedure has changed. I guess I'd research it thoroughly.