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I'm being weaned off klonopin...I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Psychiatrist agreed to taper me off of klonopin I am taking 2.5mg a day and going down by .25mg every 7 days. I'm also on Depakote to help keep the convulsions away but what I want to know is how long am I going to feel like complete s*it??? I can't sleep, my anxiety is out of control, I'm very emotional and depressed, I have no appetite, I'm nauseous, dizzy and feel detached. Will the symptoms subside in a week or so or am I'm screwed for awhile? I really want off of benzos but the withdrawals are so awful. I'm trying to stay strong and keep telling myself that it'll get better soon and it'll be worth it once I'm free of this medication but I don't know if that's true. Please tell me that I'm not lying to myself.
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PLEASE take the time to read information here:

The Ashton Method for benzodiazepine withdrawal. (Most doctors haven't a clue how difficult it is to get off benzo's).
http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha03.htm
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It could be possible that your taper is too much and too quick. Have you talked to your doctor about your withdrawal symptoms? They may be able to set you up on a slower taper so the symptoms aren't as bothersome. You'll still have some but not as bad. And some of the symptoms you may think are withdrawal may also be symptoms of your anxiety coming back. Try doing deep breathing exercises, meditate, go for walks..anything to help relax you. Its difficult to get off benzos. I tapered off xanax and did it way to quickly and was absolutely miserable. I ended up needing to go back on them anyways to deal with my anxiety and have decided that I may just need medication to help control my panic attacks.

But talk to your doctor. I can't imagine they want you to be suffering so much during your taper.  
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You may still need the Klonopin, and this may be making your withdrawal worse.  If the Klonopin was helping you, why do you want off of it?  Don't get caught up in the idea that because anxiety is a mental condition that you should be able to handle it on your own....we rarely can.  When therapy doesn't help you need to realize that you may need medication to control your symptoms just like any other medical condition.  You should talk to your doctor about how you're feeling and maybe a slower tapering is necessary. I hope you feel better soon, it sounds miserable.  I wish you all the best.
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