IMPORTANT QUESTION - PLEASE ADVISE...

BENZO-RIFIC! 2006-03-11 21:50:59

Hi everyone -
OK, I need some help here. I've been on Klonopin 2mg for 10 yrs...on &
off...no big deal..
I started taking 2mg Xanax bars a little less then a year ago...I
dont take them every day, or even every week...maybe every 2-3
weeks...HOWEVER - b/c I get so many at once, and because I've had
access to them for this amt. of time - my tolerance is sickening. I
know that some of you wont be able to even fathom this...I take...get
ready....up to 40 2mg bars at once....80mg...not always...usually
between 20-33 (STILL 40mg-66mg!!!!!) Unfortunately I have to take that
many to feel them! I'm not a recreational user - I have severe panic
attacks, agorophobia, and of course anxiety. I'm terrified that
when/if I were to get cut off ( I still get the Klonopin 2mg #75/month)
I'll have seizures, etc....I know you can die from benzo w/d.
I will have 180 this week - I made a promise to myself that this has
GOT to stop.....what is the best way to taper? I know ALL about
tapering, but at the dosage I'm on, I reallllly need someones/anyones
advice, perhaps ETF and or Mobius could kindly give me some input...
I'm also on methadone as well...just started reducing my
dose....130mg liquid...down to 120 on Tuesday....dropping 10 mg/week
till i get to 100mg, then I have to drop 5mg/week (I cud drop every 3
days if i wanted, but the doctor is very much against that).My clinic
wont let me drop in ANY other increments..
I apologize for rambling...but i really need your
advice/input/thoughts on this.

Thanx in advance & I hope to hear from any/all of you soon. Thank
you :-)
Kind regards,
J
"Honour Thy Error as a Hidden Intention."-Brian Eno

CHICAGO GAL 2006-03-25 12:32:49

i CAN empathize....I'm in a bad way myself. I would love to know if
you would be willing to sell any of what you have on hand? I'm not
sure if you are in chicago or not, I am, but I am looking for relief in
most any form. I'm up against it until Tuesday morning and am barely
able to function. Im much more interested in codeine, but will take
what I can get. PLEASE let me know if you could help or put me in
touch with someone in Chicago from whom I could make a purchase. I'm as
real as they come. Thanks. Tracy
TracyAlbano@msn.com