Thank you very much. It’s a tough drug, I’m still at 5.5ish mg fighting to taper but holding a long while, still a lot of the same symptoms but not nearly as intense thankfully. Hope you’re feeling better as well

September update.

Tomorrow is my birthday, another birthday in withdrawal but not nearly as bad as the first couple.

I’ve gone through a very very stressful situation in my life and got divorced, I’ve been holding for months especially going through the added stress which has exacerbated my symptoms quite a bit. They’re still not quite as intense as they were and I’ve gotten so used to them I ignore them a lot now and continue to live my life day to day but lately it’s been very hard.

My vision issues continue to thrive unfortunately, stomach issues have subsided a bit but still there, food sensitivities still present, some dizziness and muscle weakness as well. I’m having a lot of muscle cramping lately and I try to make sure I have adequate water and electrolytes. Still have body pains but I manage to work out a few days a week and tough it out.

Other then that I’m doing much better honestly despite the divorce which was extremely messy and stressful, but for the better.

I hope everyone is doing well and improving. Love you all.

1 hour ago, Schmeg82 said:

September update.

Tomorrow is my birthday, another birthday in withdrawal but not nearly as bad as the first couple.

I’ve gone through a very very stressful situation in my life and got divorced, I’ve been holding for months especially going through the added stress which has exacerbated my symptoms quite a bit. They’re still not quite as intense as they were and I’ve gotten so used to them I ignore them a lot now and continue to live my life day to day but lately it’s been very hard.

My vision issues continue to thrive unfortunately, stomach issues have subsided a bit but still there, food sensitivities still present, some dizziness and muscle weakness as well. I’m having a lot of muscle cramping lately and I try to make sure I have adequate water and electrolytes. Still have body pains but I manage to work out a few days a week and tough it out.

Other then that I’m doing much better honestly despite the divorce which was extremely messy and stressful, but for the better.

I hope everyone is doing well and improving. Love you all.

Hey @Schmeg82 I see we have quite a few things in common, from our shared history, tapering process to even sharing a birthday month (; so first and foremost, happy birthday! I truly hope tomorrow is a wonderful day of celebration for you.

I'm so deeply sorry to hear about the painful divorce you had to endure, dealing with that while navigating such an grueling process is an immense burden but it is inspiring to see you in a place of greater acceptance noting real progress despite the ongoing symptoms.

Make sure to take the next steps very slowly, once the dosage drops below a certain point the challenges intensify making extended pauses vital, I made the mistake of rushing and am paying the price now, so you are doing exactly the right thing by listening to your body.

Keep pressing forward, the ultimate reward will be worth every hardship endured.

Wishing you all the best and continued strength!