Hi, I'm IzzysMom

Hi, I'm IzzysMom. Some life stressors led me to starting clonazepam in late 2022. I have now realized the danger of relying on this medication and have always thought I "had it under control." I think my anxiety symptoms have eased and intensified by my own tapering attempts. I have a very sympathetic provider (not the person that first prescribed) that has always cautioned me on my usage, and I have finally had the talk with her that I feel I am dependent and want to eventually taper. She has limited experience (and said that the Ashton Method was really difficult for her and another patient), so she is recommending a 10% reduction monthly. I am currently taking .25 mg 2x/day and will hold here for a while before starting the taper. Currently trying to source a compounding pharmacy and hoping for the best. I know this is a marathon and not a sprint. Just looking for a place to talk to others and hear some success stories. Thanks!