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TaperOffBenzos

Protect your long-term health.Get your life back from Benzos.

Worried about memory loss or permanent damage? You are not alone. Join 1,400+ others using our evidence-based protocols to taper slowly, protect their brain, and sleep naturally again.

Aligned with Ashton Manual Protocols

Evidence-Based

Aligned with the Ashton Manual guidelines and current deprescribing protocols to ensure your taper is medically sound.

Community-Led

You are not alone. Our resources are shaped by the lived experiences of thousands who have successfully healed.

Holistic Healing

We focus on nervous system repair beyond just medication, including nutrition, sleep hygiene, and somatic practices.

Tried tapering slowly and still felt sick?

You aren't broken. Traditional "cut-and-hold" methods often fail because the drops are mathematically too big for a sensitive nervous system.

See why the math matters

Latest Insights

Science, symptoms, and tapering strategies.

LIFESTYLE

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Travel Tips While Tapering Off Benzodiazepines

Tapering off benzodiazepines is a delicate process that demands stability, yet travel beckons with its excitement and unpredictability. Whether it's a family va...

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LIFESTYLE

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

When to Go to the ER During Benzo Withdrawal

Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. While most people experience manageable symptoms during a gradual taper, certain warni...

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SCIENCE

FEBRUARY 11, 2026 • 4 MIN READ

Genetic Factors in Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Severity

Imagine two people tapering off the same benzodiazepine dose at the same pace—one sails through with mild symptoms, while the other battles intense anxiety, sei...

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SCIENCE

FEBRUARY 11, 2026 • 6 MIN READ

HPA Axis Dysregulation During Benzo Withdrawal

When you stop taking benzodiazepines, your body doesn't simply return to normal overnight. Instead, a cascade of neurological and hormonal changes unfolds—some ...

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SYMPTOMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 • 4 MIN READ

Anhedonia: Why Nothing Feels Pleasurable in Recovery

Imagine waking up to a world where your favorite hobbies, meals, and even time with loved ones feel flat and colorless—like watching life through a fogged-up wi...

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SYMPTOMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Intrusive Thoughts During Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Imagine your mind hijacked by relentless, horrifying thoughts—violent images, shameful urges, or suicidal whispers—that crash in uninvited, making you question ...

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Interactive Tools

Plan Your Reductions Safely

Tapering requires math, and math can be stressful when you aren't feeling well. Use our free calculator to visualize your 5% or 10% reductions instantly.

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Current Dose0.5 mg
Cut (10%)-0.05 mg
New Target0.45 mg
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Why do I feel anxious between doses?

It's not you—it's biology. Some medications leave your system too fast, causing "interdose withdrawal." Use our visual guide to compare your medication's half-life.

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Data from 1,400+ community members showed that Sleep Hygiene is the biggest challenge during tapering.

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