Re: Tapering off after 7 weeks 7.5mg per day. All I read are horror stories..
Originally Posted by
erik1979
According to my doctor, I can just stop right away because it is a low dose and I have been taking it for a fairly short time. According to a psychologist (who has no further contact with my doctor), this is also possible, but there is no harm in going from 7.5 to 3.75 for 1-2 weeks first and then stopping.
You shouldn't have major withdrawal effects from quitting as you've only been on half the usual minimum dose for 7 weeks. Dependency usually takes much longer to develop. However, psychology is at least as important as chemistry in withdrawal. Believe you will suffer greatly and an anxious mind is very capable of delivering your worst nightmare so by all means wean off by taking half your current dose for 8-10 days before stopping if this eases your mind.
By the way, I have already bought some supplements, should this help me:
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Turmeric
Omega-3
Magnesium Bisglynicate
Valerian
Lemon balm
Melatonin
Rhodiola
The omega-3 fish oil, magnesium and possibly valerian may ease anxiety and melatonin for insomnia, but I doubt the others will have much impact. Eating a healthy diet is more likely to have a positive effect on your mental state than taking supplements.
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