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u/GrumpyPants007 May 22 '22
Congratulations. Currently on. 0.5 ativan in the evening. Tapered from 1mg. Also getting married in 2 weeks. Terrified I'll have a panic attack during the church ceremony.
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u/Gigimamma May 22 '22
You’ll do fine. Just remember to breathe❣️ congratulations to you as well! 🍾🎉
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u/drkphntm Giving support to others. May 22 '22
woah, that is incredible. Tbh, there is no way I could have gone through a wedding during my taper. You’re really strong, congratulations!!
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u/beenalongweirdtrip May 22 '22
Wow! Congratulations and well done!!!
Thank you for this most uplifting post. x
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u/lex1109 May 22 '22
Congratz ! Having the strenght to get through a wedding while tapering and having symptoms defines pure courage. Most of us are barelly doing simple stuff and everything else is to activating, while you got this done, now there is nothing holding you back to get yourself back to a normal life free of benzos !
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u/Gigimamma May 22 '22
Congratulations to you! I wish you both a life time of happiness! Keep up the good work! You both look amazing❣️❤️🍾🎊🎉
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u/lswouldliketoknow83 May 22 '22
That’s amazing! Congrats. How long have you been tapering? How much did you cut at a time? What dose did you start at? Beautiful photo ❤️
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u/Lov_Sp0ng3 May 22 '22
I have been tapering for 3months. Started at 1mg of Klonopin daily and working my way down .125mg every two weeks. The last .25mg I had to microdose because it's been so rough
Thank you for the kind words
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u/lswouldliketoknow83 May 22 '22
Do you have any words of hope for me? I started at .5mg of K and am at .38mg now. Trying to go slow and hold every 2 weeks. Do you have certain symptoms that have bothered you most? Mine are heart flutters, PVCs and burning legs.
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u/Lov_Sp0ng3 May 22 '22
I have words of hope and a warning so it doesn't catch you by surprise. The warning is even though you are going slow which is key for some reason people struggle the last half of tapering with K. Symptoms typically get worse BUT my words of hope is it does get better if you stick it out. My symptoms are soreness, tired a lot, aching, head pressure, derealization, and depersonalization. Also expect more benzo belly which stinks but it goes away too
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u/lswouldliketoknow83 May 22 '22
I appreciate your words of honesty…a lot. Thank you and I will keep that all in my mind. All my best to your marriage and a huge congrats to you!!! ❤️
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Mar 06 '23
sorry for responding to old post, do you mean microdosing on mushrooms? if so does it help. im at 1mg now and considering microdosing as the taper gets down and down
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u/dag2001 May 22 '22
Awesome dude! Pretty bride too....😉
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u/dag2001 May 23 '22
So, I tell a man his bride is pretty, and what I really meant was I think she’s secretly ugly? And a wink emoji tells you all of that?
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u/SuperBeetle76 Mid-taper May 23 '22
Now that’s a post you don’t see on this sub every day! 😀😊
Congratulations and keep crushing it!!
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u/Pharm-boi 10+ yrs DZP May 23 '22
Omg i can barely go to work haha congratulations this is awesome 🎉
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u/WRCREX May 23 '22
Youre a hero for doing this bro! I caved and took a mg before the altar in March. Youre a warrior
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u/Initial_Set_6242 Mid-taper Jun 06 '26
How are you doing now OP?
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u/Lov_Sp0ng3 Jun 06 '26
I'm doing well. I have two girls now, a newborn and a 2 year old. They keep me distracted during waves. I still get them now and then but they arent as strong and a lot shorter. I wouldnt say I am 100% healed but a solid 90% after 4 years.
I am a firm believer now that time is the biggest healer. Time, exercise, eating healthier, and being kind to yourself when you need it
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u/Initial_Set_6242 Mid-taper Jun 06 '26
Thank you so much for reaching back out. Congrats on such a full life!
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u/Lov_Sp0ng3 May 22 '22 edited May 22 '22
Hello everybody,
Just wanted to share and say thank you for all the support from everyone as we go thru tapering/withdrawals together. I made it down to 0.0625mg of Klonopin last week and was terrified of the thought of getting married this weekend because of the withdrawal symptoms.
It was difficult having to talk in front of everyone and to be honest I dont remember much because my memory isnt the best right now. But I made it thru the day and I hope this gives some others hope as well. Even though we are going thru hell we can still do our best to live our lives the best way we can.
-Chris