TennTom Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I was googling 'success stories of people who quit clonazepam'. I have been taking 2 to 3 mgs of clonazepam for the last year. I am also on 8 mgs of Suboxone for my opiate dependence. The suboxone has really worked wonders and I realize the need for a good slow taper for suboxone. The problem is: I am not allowed benzos and Suboxone. In fact, I came up positive for benzos in my last urine tests at the Drs' office. But.......I will not go into more detal here in the introductions. But I was SO GLAD to read that some people didn't have bad withdrawals from Benzo detox. I spent last nite reading all of the horror stories until I was petrified with fear that I would NEVER be free. The Clonazepam doesn't work for me anymore anyway. So, I have two (or more) reasons to kick the benzo dependence. I am going to start reading positive stuff. I hope that I have reached the right place. Thanks for reading. And it is my pleasure to make your all's acquaintance. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi, TennTom, and welcome. I didn't have any problem coming off clonazepam. I was taking 3 mg for nearly 3 years. Unfortunately, you will read the worst horror stories on the internet because people who have bad experiences are the most motivated to post them. A lot of people come off benzos without much trouble. Just be careful not to program yourself to expect a horrible withdrawal, and I think you will find it's easier than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverB Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) I didn't have any problem either. And welcome Edited August 7, 2014 by Bixo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTom Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) GOSH!!!!!!!!! Thanks y'all!!!!! I appreciate those words SO MUCH!!!!!! I am VERY GRATEFUL!!! I spent all last nite reading all of the benzo sites and by the time I was through......I was down on my knees BEGGING.....that's right: BEGGING that God have mercy on me (although I am not sure why HE would have mercy on a selfish person like me.) Maybe HE spoke to me through y'all this morning. (I'm new at this faith stuff so cut me some slack.....) Anyway......thanks again!!!! Edited August 7, 2014 by TennTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) By the way, please take a few minutes to review The Rules. It's just something we ask of all new members. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM a mod or admin. They are the members with "Inmate" or "Admin" under their avatar. I'm glad that we are able to reassure you. There are a lot of sites out there that would have you believe all sorts of horrible things about meds, but the truth is that most people don't really have horrible, horrible experiences. Edited August 7, 2014 by jt07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTom Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Okay, I will go read the rules right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi Tom. I've know several people who got off benzos and didn't suffer the hideous things that you read about. Hang out in the benzo forum here and you will meet lots of people who have had this experience. I'm glad you came here. We also have a forum for substance abuse, if you think that would be helpful. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTom Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thank you Olga. I will go check out that substance abuse forum. Heaven knows I need to read something that will help me to be free from dependency/self-medication. I would STRONGLY PLEAD with anyone to NOT self-medicate. I was such a blooming fool for thinking that it was not very serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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