Thank you Zen for your reply. Would you mind sharing how long you took to go off of it "safely"? I hate the idea that I'll be on this stuff forever. I know it's addictive. I've come to view it as a terrible med - I'm groggy all the time - absolutely NO energy (of course depression plays a part) ...my gut just keeps telling me I HAVE to get off this stuff. We all intuitively (I believe) know our bodies better than anyone and my body does't want this anymore. I feel stuck, scared, and wishing I could turn the clock back to that first pill. I never would've taken it knowing what I know now!

anneeg