After much discussion with my therapist we both agreed that the number one drug I need to start weaning off of is Clonazepam, as it is one of the most toxic medications I am on AND also one that I have been on the longest.  We decided that I would cut down from 2 mg / day to 1.75 mg / day and stay at that dose for 2 months at least.  We also decided that should I feel the need to take my usual dosage due to certain life circumstances then I should do so.  It's about listening to my body. We also discussed that I try giving myself 15 minutes before I take that extra dose first.  During those 15 minutes I will take deep breaths, think positive thoughts, perhaps light a candle and listen to soothing music... do things that feed my soul... and if after some time has passed and I still feel anxious then I can go ahead and take the extra dose.  It's also important for me to keep track of my triggers - in understanding what caused me to feel the way I was feeling so I can work on it in our next session.  I really like this plan and I feel very confident about it!

I am keeping a daily log as to how I am feeling each day.  My therapist wants me to use a scale from 1 - 10 to rate myself each day.  (1 = No Anxiety whereas 10 = Horrible Anxiety).  I will write down my dosage, scale rating, mood, and any relevant comments.  If after a while I am doing okay and am stable (no serious symptoms) then I will take the next step down to 1.5 mg / day.  I initially wanted to cut it down to 1.5 mg / day to start with but my therapist thought that was too drastic of a change for my body and I agreed with her.  Slow and steady - that is how I will safely brake free from this med!
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