Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope
Would love to hear some positive stories from people whom have tapered off benzos. Positive only please. Give me some hope. No horror stories! I need some encouragement!
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3 mgs. Xanax would be considered a very high dose.
Is there anything that is Newer /July 2023
I’ve been able to taper off RX Benzos 3 times. I take it slower than my Dr even recommended because I am highly sensitive to all meds. I kept reducing the dosage every 2 weeks until there was just a tiny amount to wean off of. And for me it works. Best of luck to you!
How long were you on them and how much per day?
I took Xanax for 18 months as rescue and for high anxiety. .5 mg 1- 3 times daily. I was also on 1.0 Klonopin 18 months at the same time for sleep.
I tapered off the Xanax first. Stayed with the Klonopin for 6 months then tapered off it the same way I did with Xanax.
I do take an antidepressant daily, as well as a non narcotic sleep aid . I’ve suffered from high anxiety my entire life. I’m doing well!
How did you do your taper off the xanax?
Thanks for the reply. I am on Ativan taking .5 mg 1-2 times per day about 18 months now as well. How did you do that taper? I would love to get this out of my life but I am also high anxiety and have been for years and years…..
I’m super sensitive to changes in my body.
My Dr (psychiatrist) confirmed I was in a place to taper off the Xanax first.
I got a pill cutter and reduced the dose in 1/4s. So
3/4 for 2 weeks, 1/2 for 2 weeks, 1/4 for 2 weeks. And at the end of six weeks if I wasn’t having any withdrawal symptoms I was done. Low and slow is what I do. (3 different times in my life) my anti depressant is low dose and with it and lifestyle changes I am able to reduce my anxiety well.
Good luck to you!!