My first night at 15mg of Valium in my benzo taper went fine. I hear @Soupe du jour's plan and wonder if i am being too cautious. But i've been in benzo withdrawal when i didn't have access to meds as a transient in my early 30s and it's not ever something i'd want to repeat so i'll stay the course. I'm in no rush whereas she has a reason to want to come off soon.

I walked my dog again today and it was extremely hard to get myself to, i so didn't want to. I made a deal with myself that i would just take her to the dog-park so at least she could exercise and have fun. But then in the dog-park the sunshine so late in the day was so beautiful i decided i would walk her down to the corner. And when i got to the corner i was having such a nice time i continued around the whole block!

I'm real happy because i am feeling weak from a Winter of inactivity. It's getting hard to dress my lower-body, get off the couch, turn over in bed, etc. I've been walking about a week now and hope to make it a regular hobby. Apparently walking for multiple hours a day is a thing now, i've heard a man in my support group does it in a club and another man on a different site did it. Makes sense as a good activity while on disability benefits.

I'll keep my goals just small and realistic tho. Just once around the block a day until i feel stronger.

Hugs to all!