Tag Archives: self care

Measuring My Klonopin Withdrawal Progress

JillG

So I’m doing well on my reduced Klonopin dosage. The Klonopin withdrawal symptoms have stopped and I feel stable. I started my withdrawal on October 31 and I started feeling “back to myself” in early January. I have had one … Continue reading →

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Coping with Panic Attacks and Acting As If

JillG

I used to have a “committee” in my head. I called it the itty bitty shi@@y committee–no I didn’t make that up. A lot of people in 12-Step Programs use that term. Here is a painting I made of it … Continue reading →

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HALTS: For Coping with Panic Attacks

JillG

I use a variety of methods for coping with panic attacks. Here is a simple and effective tool I use, adapted from my 12 Step Recovery program. It is called HALT, but I add an S to the end, making … Continue reading →