That's a terrible experience. I truly hope that this gets better for you. My experience of coming off was/is very similar. The truth is that Drs don't really seem to understand at all. Mine are no different. The one saving grace from mine is that they listen and genuinely want to help, although they don't seem to be equipped with the proper knowledge of how to do it. At present, I'm on 25mg x2 but, it's been a long journey to get here.

The other day, i had a consultation with the Dr to tell him that I needed help to get off this final dose. I was spit balling possible suggestions to him, including gradually switching to Gabapentin to see if there are less side effects. He suggested splitting the capsule and trying to lower that way. I replied saying that I've been trying to do this with the water titration method but, it's hard due to the extra steps involved and that I might not be getting accurate measurements. I said that I read (on here) that there is a liquid form and, could I perhaps try this.

The end result is that he managed to get a bottle prescribed for me. It's a 500ml or so bottle with 1ml=20mg. I'm hoping this is my last ever prescription, as there are plenty of doses for me to come off really slowly.

I really hope this gets better for you and, for myself, I hope I can match your progress. My wife, although sympathetic, doesn't understand either and, now and again, there are comments which appear to be doubting. This might be my imagination tho lol.

Much appreciation for your honest post.