Getting off Klonopin (clonazepam)

Hello, I weaned off Klonopin after taking it for only 2 months and the doctor had me take nearly a month to do it. After 10 years I would think you need much more time than that. I am so sorry you have to go through this. The last week after the wean I was so anxious I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it. But if you just power through and hold on for dear life it eventually gets better. It may take quite some time for you though. I do take L-Theanine for sleep for about a year now and have not noticed any ill effects although I don’t sleep great. It is supposed to restore a sense of calm. It is a substance that is found naturally in green tea. I also tried to take a walk every day and meditate to help the process along. You can do it! We are strong people and in the end, you will be stronger for it! I would suggest a new doctor to guide you on this path. 2 weeks is way too short.

Thank you so much for your response.
Today is day 9 after I stopped taking Klonopin and anxiety is touch better. Other symptoms seem to be a little better. I take LTheanine with magnesium and Holy Basil and GABA- one at night and half in the morning. Taking one day at the time.
The doctor who told me to stop taking Klonopin did not have a clue how slowly we have to stop. I am angry that she was incompetent like this.
Yes,we are strong and slowly It will get better

Awe believe me I feel your pain. I still have bouts of extreme anxiety but I just try to hold on and get through it. My doctor told me just to keep in mind that you know at some point it will pass. It’s great that you are trying to do the natural way instead of taking more drugs. That’s what I did. Drugs and alcohol feed the GABA part of the brain is what my doc said, so taking GABA is probably helpful. A great app for meditation that is mostly free is “Insight Timer”. I use that when I wake up in the middle of the night and it helps me go back to sleep many times. Jason Stephenson is really good. Good luck to you on your journey. You can do it. And yes, your doctor was definitely wrong with the 2 week time frame!!!

Thank you very much.
Yesterday I thought I felt a little better but today is not so good. I feel anxious and my blood pressure is higher. There are moments when I feel I should have done differently. I am much smarter now after reading more online. I did not know how slow I should go.

You could probably still go to a psychiatrist and taper off more slowly but now that you’ve done 9 days, you might as well stick with it! You will have good and bad days. Just realize if you can wait it out, some day you will feel much better. It took me several months so I am not sure how long it will take you after all that time of taking it. That was super irresponsible of the prescribing physician.

I am going to see Psychiatrist in few days. I know it is horrible journey. You are right about physicians, I am not the only one who was on it for a long time. I think it was just reality at that time. I was on very low dose, can’t imagine how people feel on higher dose.
I use LTheanine Serene and Calm magnesium supplements now to help with all the withdrawal symptoms .

I am going to see Psychiatrist in few days. I know it is horrible journey. You are right about physicians, I am not the only one who was on it for a long time. I think it was just reality at that time. I was on very low dose, can’t imagine how people feel on higher dose.
I use LTheanine Serene and Calm magnesium supplements now to help with all the withdrawal symptoms .

You poor thing. Just be careful with the psychiatrist because their main purpose is to prescribe more drugs . 😬. I wish you the best of luck. Stay strong!

I started this LTHEANINE supplement and seems to help. I know I have to be patient and take one at the time but it is very hard process to go through withdrawal from Klonopin.

I understand your struggle as I have gone thru it myself. Have you considered a good quality CBD supplement? That helped me a lot! Also, short exercise routines...15 minutes is enough. When I felt the "bad" time coming on, I put on you tube and found an aerobic or dance workout. The results are quite amazing, as it produces some natural endorphins and gets you out of your head. I wish you the best, and know that what you're going thru is not forever. Once you get thru it, there is a better, more peaceful place waiting for you.