Tapering off of 6mg per day Xanax prescribed

Posted by bobbyjp @bobbyjp, 20 hours ago

Met with my physiatrist via FT for the last time. He is retiring. We talked about tapering off my Xanax. He was not that clear. Need some advice. Thanks.

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frouke | @frouke | 19 hours ago

I would highly recommend the Ashton Manual, it’s free online and has consistently proven to be the best method to help you, best wishes.

hopeseeker22 | @hopeseeker22 | 13 hours ago

Do you and your physiatrist meet on Face Time then? Is reception adequate? What is the diagnosis? GAD? Panic? How much Xanax did the physiatrist start you off on? How long have you been seeing him? It seems a rather in opportune time that your taper would coincide with his departure. “Retiring” probably precludes further Face Time.
Did your conversations with the provider reveal any causes for the need for Xanax? If so, were strategies considered to help living without the benzo? Keep in touch & good luck.