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[Lily]

Two years ago I managed to get from 60-30, last year from 30 to 20, now I am looking towards coming off completely this summer as there is no available dose lower than 20mg. I am stil getting GPs telling me that as 20mg is pharmocologically effective there should be no withdrawal but as I inadvertently missed a pill this morning and am already starting to suffer I know that's BOBBINS! If I miss a pill it can take me a week to stabilise again.

I did not enjoy the bead counting, I found it horribly inaccurate and was so relieved when I managed to get to 20mg and knew I was taking the same amount every day. Does anyone know if UK pharmacists can take pity and do the measuring for you? I would like to go 5g at a time to get it over with, there seems to be no difference in my w/symptoms between 1-5mg drops and I'd rather take a week or two off work and just purge than extend the suffering for me and those around me for any longer!

I am worried that there is no stable secure dose now until I'm off them completely, no place to stop and have a rest, so I am in freefall.

Are the withdrawals any less severe from a lower dose than going from 60-30mg?