Hello, I am at my wits end. I dont know where to turn. I was abusing klonopin (clonazepam: 12-18mg daily for over two years). I did a rapid taper which lasted 18 days. I have extremely weird pains almost like electricity in many places in my body, my ears are ringing (almost like a hi pitched, stabbing, penetrating ring), my brain feels inflamed like its under pressure and it wants to push down through my nose), I have weird teeth pain, I cant think or remember, my words feel slurred and sloppy (I literally developed a lisp), I have very dark thoughts, and feel empty inside. There are also a couple of other weird things. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!! Any info or help would be appreciated - JR
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal - Hello, I am at my wits end. I dont know where to turn.
Question posted by Jugmarker on 8 July 2025
Last updated on 8 July 2025 (3 weeks ago) by watz
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I think you did a to rapid taper. I am surprised you didn't have a seizure. I take Lorazepam 1/2 mg twice a day. At one point I was taking 6 mg a day. It probably took me at least 2 years to wean myself off 4mg of it. You really need to talk to a Doctor. I am just sharing my experience.
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