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Hi Flo,
You’re doing well! A slip is ok, don’t let it set you back. I found that increasing the time in between dosing helped when tapering too, just by an hour etc early on, I eventually got my first dose to 2pm without discomfort.
Hi JFT81, you’re doing really well. You’re through the worst physicals, keep going it’s so worth it.
Steph.x
Hi Flo1981,
I tapered from 600 to 60mg and jumped off from there. I didn’t suffer through the taper which was odd as I only had 3 weeks to reduce. Tapering will help you with less effects when you stop but you have to be very disciplined through the process.
Good luck.
Steph.x
Keep going everybody, it does get easier very quickly. If you can get vit D, vit c and a B Complex supplement they will help you. Magnesium Citrate will help anxiety, restless legs and sleep too. Vit D helps enormously with anxiety, I take 4000UI a day which is max recommended dose. These supplements don’t have to be expensive and work but not instantly apart from Magnesium Citrate which taken in bed can assist sleep straight away.
Congratulate yourselves for doing something routine like hanging the washing out to dry, doing that is a major achievement when we’re feeling so ill/rough.
You’re all doing great, I got off the stuff from help I got on here after many failed attempts on my own, you can too.
Good luck. Steph.x
Well done ParisJune. You’re through the worst, keep going. I needed a week off but could have struggled through work a day earlier. It’s tough but getting better is a lot faster past day 4/5. Steph.x
Hi Me12you21,
Well done! Keep going, it gets a lot better very quickly. I found activity helped a lot. Raising my heart rate even for short bursts got rid of the anxious voice in my head and stomach. Sleep deprivation makes everything harder so take naps whenever you can and kick the guilt out the door.
Don’t give up!
BettlerLife, I’m so sorry to read this. Nature serves us a rough hand sometimes but it isn’t because of anything you’ve done. You need to be kinder to yourself now than you’ve ever been before. Sending hugs, plz keep checking in. Steph.xxx
Hi Ruby, keep going, you’re doing great. It took me about 2 months to stop taking that one pill a day, I was terrified to let go. I’d reduced to 1 pill a day before but I didn’t dare quit and then I started to take more. It was a big yo-yo journey.
Now I wish I’d quit before and not been so scared.
Good luck.x
Afternoon gang! Hope everybody’s well. Great about the test results Better Life! I don’t know how many days it is for me now but today I feel good, I woke up(got 9 hours sleep) and walked the puppy smiling in the sun! It’s so worth it. I’ve finally thrown remaining pills. I know I don’t need the crutch anymore.
Thanks for being here, I’m so grateful. My family have me back. Don’t give in; it’s robbed us of too much.xx
Hi gang, it’s so good to hear your strength! Well done everyone, as hard as it is it’s worth the fight. I keep getting posts removed so sorry it looks like I’m not posting! Day 5 here, it’s getting a bit easier daily but I’ve got to remind myself that there will be harder days now and then as we all get them chucked in.
Anybody that’s struggling to leave the bathroom plz keep drinking water, it’s far easier with water inside you. Take care folks, we can do this! Steph.xxx
Hi Sleeping Beauty, is she interested in any support groups, online or face to face? I don’t want to sound negative but until she’s ready she’s not going to quit. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you / family any less, she doesn’t see reality properly until she wants off/reality wakes her up.
You are 100% right in protecting your own mental health. I wish you the best of luck. Steph.xx
Hi Better life and Rach, well done! Keep going! Thanks for posting your experiences, day 2 here and hanging but keeping occupied. I tapered from 600 to 60mg before quitting so I’m hoping I can go to work tomorrow. It will be the first day I’ve been outside without a pill strip in my handbag for 6 years! Love and hugs and positive vibes to everyone on this journey. Steph.xxx
Hi, brilliant to read everybody’s strength. Day 1 here after a long taper. Family have to come first so sorting myself out. Thanks for previous messages.