17th Klonopin Update

WEEKLY SUMMARY — September 5 – September 11, 2026 DOSAGE TIMING - Clonazepam Dose Time(s): [Consistent ~11:00 PM – 11:40 PM (±15-30 min window) with one late-dose exception at 12:20 AM on September 11]1 NERVOUS SYSTEM STATE - Weekly Breakdown: [Wave (71.4%), Mix/Wave (28.6%)]1 DIET & INGESTION - Dietary Pattern: [~86% strict low-FODMAP compliance across 7 days [1 major late-night spiced yellow rice, beef, potatoes, and prebiotic breach on September 11 triggering severe diaphragmatic pressure; raw cucumbers on September 7 caused mild bloating]]1 SUPPLEMENTS & OTHER MEDICATIONS - Weekly Intake: [None taken orally on 6/7 days [1 sachet of Fibo Fit prebiotic taken in water on September 11; no other meds]]1 ACTIVITY & INTERVENTIONS - Weekly Activity & Events: [100% indoor home rest due to agoraphobia [sedentary room cleaning, PC gaming, and YouTube utilized daily as cognitive distraction; 1 brief interaction with cousin playing FIFA on September 11; multiple power outage pacing episodes]]1 INSOMNIA TRACKER - Weekly Average Score (1-10): 4.96 [Avg sleep ~5.5–6 hours with prolonged 1–3 hour latency; sleep consistently felt "drugged," unrefreshing, and non-restorative with otherworldly nightmares]1 NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS - Weekly Average Score (1-10): 8.45 [High baseline depersonalization/derealization, racing/alienated thoughts, foreign consciousness, OCD loops, and fear of psychosis; acute panic spikes frequently triggered by bowel movements and power outages]1 PHYSICAL & AUTONOMIC SYMPTOMS - Weekly Average Score (1-10): 7.46 [Persistent post-meal bloating/gut paralysis, severe rigid cement-like neck tension, and localized itching; left cervical lymph node swelling successfully subsided and almost completely healed]1 COGNITIVE & DISSOCIATIVE SYMPTOMS - Weekly Average Score (1-10): 8.07 [Profound 24/7 amnesia with complete loss of autobiographical and past life memory; operating entirely on autopilot/procedural memory; immediate recall and basic functioning remain intact]1 SENSORY SYMPTOMS - Weekly Average Score (1-10): 8.34 [Severe global physical numbness and somatic depersonalization; muted internal/external body sensations and sensory gating issues leading to zero urge to move when lying down] Hey everyone. I am currently on day 11 of my 2% reduction. It has had its ups and downs, but it hasn't caused a full collapse. It mostly feels like my difficult baseline continuing. Sleep and sensory symptoms took a hit, but I am getting through the week better than I feared. The gut-brain connection remains very active. I consistently experience a surge of panic right before bowel movements, and higher carbohydrates tend to trigger heavy systemic brain fog and fatigue, even though a recent carb-heavy meal oddly coincided with longer sleep. I don't have acute GI red flags like bleeding or constant diarrhea, which makes it hard to tell how much of this is driven by gastrointestinal issues versus the taper itself. I have a virtual doctor's appointment scheduled for September 15th, and I am conflicted about how to proceed. Prior stool tests showed dysbiosis, undigested starches, and elevated white blood cells, though celiac testing was negative. My doctor wants to order an endoscopy, colonoscopy, and lactulose breath testing to look for SIBO, SIFO, and gut inflammation. Given how much nervous system dysregulation and tapering impact gut motility and sensitivity, I am unsure whether pursuing extensive GI workups right now is the right move or if it is better to stay the course with dietary management while tapering. I would appreciate hearing any perspectives on how others have approached GI testing and doctor visits during withdrawal. Also, I wanted to ask about itching. I have been experiencing persistent itching on my upper back and groin. A couple of months ago, I had a diagnosed skin fungal infection that cleared up with an antifungal cream, so I am not sure if this is that same infection resurfacing or if it could be a symptom of withdrawal