ForeverGirl, there was a time when I could barely imagine such long withdrawal symptoms, but someone I knew went through it, I studied up on the subject and came to understand that benzo withdrawals are the worst known. Worse than cocaine or heroin or alcohol. Worse than tobacco. Worse than all of those combined together.

Most doctors are woefully uneducated because the drug companies first touted benzos as safe and non-addictive. They're safe compared to barbiturates, but they're highly addictive. Many doctors believe Klonopin is non-addictive and where I live they hand it out like candy to anyone with any kind of anxiety or bereavement.

You're brave to face this and to keep going. It will eventually get better, but there are, indeed, thousands of people suffering the hell on long-term withdrawal and thousands more who'd like to get off and don't have the strength. I don't know if I'd have the gumption. I don't take it. After seeing what my friend went through, it's definitely a drug that scares me.

Take care and I wish you continued courage.