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Anxiety was my worst enemy- yes I have a condition but I was running anxiety in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987924/

I take a low dose of benzo before bed

Discussion: Chronic painful muscle knots, widespread

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

Buspirone is a hit or miss. I started it while taking 2 MG klonopin. I turned...

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I don't think the benzo had anything

Discussion: Xanax 0.25mg long term usage 8yrs

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

I as many women lived the whole reproductive life with a disorder that is somehow new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188604/

that I didn't get addicted to benzo ... am 1 and a half year post op and no benzo

Discussion: Yearning to be addiction-free ASAP but asking for helpful ideas

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

I think that is one some try, but it could take up to 3 weeks to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886071/

Christy Huff, someone who had to taper a benzo

Discussion: Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

So many are in denial about their Benzos. They seriously believe they will find doctors to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384525/

So many are in denial about their Benzos ... Long term benzo scripts are over no ... I loved my Benzos to at one time.

Discussion: Help Getting Off of Klonopin

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 1, 2025

@frouke Sadly 😥 I am a professional Peer Recovery Advocate due to the fact I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542203/

it depends on why your stopping the Benzo

Discussion: My psychiatrist wants to switch me from Ativan 1 mg to clonazepam .5 .

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 3 4:45pm

The 1-12 sections are each 2-3 weeks? And how did you alternate for the whole period...

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How long were you taking a benzo?

Discussion: How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

Be careful about websites like webmd. Stick with reputable facilities like Mayo Clinic. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941113/

I was on .5 Ativan, a benzo like klonopin

Discussion: I was on 0.5 mg Klonopin for about 10 yrs. Going through withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

The person that literally wrote the book on benzo tapering is Dr. Heather Ashton. (The Ashton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162537/

person that literally wrote the book on benzo ... ashtonmanual/ Anyone wanting to get off benzo

Discussion: Klonopin taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 22, 2021

Has anything been found in 2017 to help with this insane muscle tightness and panic attacks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120759/

after a 3 week taper from a high dose Benzo

Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 25, 2017

Hope by now you’re off lorazepam. I was on .5 mg for over two years. Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860598/

Benzo sites were so scary and tried

Discussion: Benzos and seniors

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 16, 2023

You can try extended release melatonin. Or try something stronger like Passion Flower. It acts like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/186112/

It acts like s benzo on me.

Discussion: Adrenaline spikes: Med detective needed, award given

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Thanks Lisa for responding to my post. After several months he finally heard me. We are...

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rather than switch to a longer acting benzo ... have not done well with changes of benzos

Discussion: I am having a VERY difficult time with Klonipin withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17 4:51pm

Hi, I will never take a benzo chronically again. I have cognitive issues from a traumatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062907/

Hi, I will never take a benzo chronically ... Benzo withdraw is miserable.

Discussion: Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 5, 2024

@cking56 I appreciate your comments. My PCP probably didn’t know how rapid was to rapid to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504044/

rapid was to rapid to taper off a benzo

Discussion: My psychiatrist wants to switch me from Ativan 1 mg to clonazepam .5 .

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 12 12:13pm

I started at 20 mgs. and just recently dropped to 10 mgs. Some people find Prozac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696063/

I’m still on a benzo taper, I don’t

Discussion: Could Paxil work again? Worked great for 25 years

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

Hello @kdoconnell2003- Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice that I moved your topic to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121218/

are talking about FDA warnings and Benzo

Discussion: Strongest FDA Warnings Out on Opioid, Benzodiazapine Risks

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Apr 28, 2018

I tapered off of Ativan because it was a benzo and wasn’t helping me sleep anymore....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140047/

tapered off of Ativan because it was a benzo

Discussion: Lunesta

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

@healthymab @rubee714 @shushi, this weekly event is hosted in person at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106535/

Roberto Benzo Mindfulness Lab in the

Event: Mindfulness Meditation: A Community Sit

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Get on a benzo website on FB, they can show you. People do not realize how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064312/

Get on a benzo website on FB, they can ... Finally found help on a Benzo site and

Discussion: Getting off lorazepam (Ativan). What was your taper schedule?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 8, 2024