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HI Everyone, My name is Allison and i am new here. I ordered the program last week but did not recieve it yet. I am being weened off of Clonazepam and what a crappy feeling. Today i had an appointment with a Nutrionist i have known for 10yrs and he told me flat out my dr is taking me off the medicine too fast.
I am freaking out, feel like my throat is closing on me, my chest is tighter then it has ever been, feeling like i'm going to have a heart attack non stop and i am so confused.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I am waiting for the program so i can start it. Is it confusing and hard to understand? Does it work? If anyone has comments or a suggestion please write back. I also can't sleep at night i'm wide awake.
Thanks. Allison

It sounds like your nutritionist friend is right. You should call your doctor and tell him this.

I weaned off Xanax 20 some years ago and felt more anxious--that was it. Nothing like you are describing.

I just weaned off of Xanax using Klonipin, and am at the end of my reduction of Seroquel. The withdrawal symptoms are no fun. If they are too strong talk to your doctor about weaning off more slowly, and perhaps going back to the dose before you felt the strong symptoms you are now.
Everyone is different, but I felt the worst symptoms 3 or 4 days after making a step down. I took several weeks between steps and didn't take a new step down unless I felt ready.
Hope this helps.

Hi, I just started the program a week ago. The vitamins (herbs) that came with it are amazing. Since I started them I've felt really sharp and energetic! I have been taking Paxil on and off for several years and when I stop I slowly sink back into depression. I don't like taking meds because I'm afraid I'll be dependent, and I had a sister that really went over the top with meds. Hope you feel better day by day...

Originally posted by sweetypie297:
I am waiting for the program so i can start it. Is it confusing and hard to understand? Does it work?

The program is very easy to understand and will absolutely help but you must be dilligent. It won't work if you half-ass it.

Originally posted by sweetypie297:I also can't sleep at night i'm wide awake.

I use a couple of things to help me because I also have this issue when I'm having anxiety.

1. Prepare your body for sleep before you go to bed. Do something that relaxes you like read or take a hot bath. Dim the lights. Don't just jump into bed and try to go to sleep.

2. I use Melatonin (3mg) about a half hour before going to bed. I also use a couple homeopathic things to help relieve restlessness and tension. One is called Quietude from Boiron USA. You put two tablets under your tongue and they disolve. The other is called Anx from Liddell Laboratories. This one you spray under your tongue. They both work pretty well and also, both companies have other anxiety relief & sleep disturbance remedies.

You might want to take a look at Benzo Island. There is so much information on tapering slowly from this class of drug.