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I hope you're out soon Katie, and I like pachyderm's suggestion too -- tapering seems to be the most successful method of withdrawal.

i, however, learned that i have to love myself to get better, i did not know that before.

I don't know of anyone who has come through this without learning that lesson. In spite of whatever difficulties came with your hospitalization, it sounds as if you put the time to good use.

I recall you saying in an earlier post that your psych nurse wasn't willing to refer you for psychotherapy. Will that change at any time soon? If not, is it possible for you to initiate that on your own?