1st Ativan Update - Feeling Bad

August 11, 2026··

Posted in:Ativan (Lorazepam)Support

Feeling bad. Been having bouts of brain zaps, dizziness, depersonalization, appetite changes, and flu-like symptoms.

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guava378Aug 11

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Welcome to the Taper Community!

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
28-Sep-2026 (5mg -> 3.6mg)
10 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 10 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 13 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 8 months - holding

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CatinaAug 11

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Equjota! Welcome. Glad to have you here. I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. When was your last reduction and by how much? If your symptoms are unbearable you may need to hold your dose for awhile. You can check the Symptoms & Self-Care section of the forum for information on how to cope with your withdrawal symptoms. Let us know how we can help! https://taper.community/drugs/ativan https://taper.community/resources/blog/ativan-withdrawal-symptoms-and-timeline https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ashton-Manual.pdf Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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