"I was frantically searching groups online regarding extreme symptoms I was having with a connection I believed to be from the benzodiazepine I was prescribed.

After numerous attempts of trying to confirm my connection in online support groups for anxiety, Nicole responded and explained what was happening to me and that it was definitely negative effects of the benzodiazepine and what I was experiencing was very real.

She then was able to guide me with specific information on appropriate approaches of safe and successful tapering off the medication. She was a huge lifeline to me during my many difficult days. Her knowledgeable in regards to the issues surrounding benzodiazepines, withdrawal and her personal experience saved my life. Im forever grateful."

- Katie R, USA

"I honestly think Nicole may have saved my life. I was in an atrocious state back in 2019 when, by some miracle, I was put in touch with her via email.

I had been so very unwell having been put on copious amounts of medications that gave me horrendous side effects and was extremely terrified of how I was going to wean off the benzo I was on whilst in an overwhelmingly anxious state.

Nicole, with her unbelievably balanced, careful and soothing way, steeped in kindness and perseverance managed to help me start my micro taper. She was incredible when I couldn’t think for myself at all: offering huge support, giving me anecdotal evidence that this method would work and importantly, she didn’t feed me any scary stories at all, just positive help and evidence which I trusted when I had lost trust in everyone else’s ability to be able to help me, doctors included. She has always got back to me promptly every time there was even a small wobble or I needed help with recalculating my doses.

I can’t even begin to explain how grateful I am to Nicole for helping me. She has gone above and beyond. I honestly can’t believe how lucky I am to be living a normal happy life again, even if I am still weaning off the last little bit of the final medication. She helped me to normalise the titration process, making it less terrifying for me and helping me realise that I was totally in control of my taper which was certainly not how I felt at the start. My body and brain have slowly been recovering and I know that it is all because of Nicole’s help. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Nicole. You are one truly special person. "

- Emma, 39 yrs, UK

"I was lucky enough to cross paths with Nicole when I was in the worst place in tolerance withdrawal from Xanax. Nicole helped me cross over to another long lasting benzo which allowed me to keep on tapering. She wrote up a schedule of how and when to dose and was there for me every step of the way. It took me 6 years to taper off (8-10mg of Xanax) but with Nicole by my side I was able to get off it safely. I truly believe without her help I would not be here today. She is compassionate, caring and extremely intelligent.

Nicole saved my life and I would entrust her with a taper for anyone. She knows her stuff!

Also, she is someone I can still go to for questions for things regarding withdrawal and she is so knowledgeable on the subject."

- Jenny Krueger, 35 yrs, TN

"I went through an unworldly and terrifying ordeal during acute antidepressant withdrawal. The experience was harrowing, and being hospitalized only intensified the nightmare as I was polydrugged, leaving me feeling even more lost and vulnerable. Thankfully, I was put in touch with Nicole, who became a beacon of hope in that dark time.

Nicole's expertise and compassion was evident from the moment we connected. She helped me navigate two tapers following my hospitalization with precise steps and detailed explanations, ensuring I understood each part of the process. Her guidance was instrumental in helping me feel a sense of control and hope. Nicole provided the patience, kindness, and validation I desperately needed.

While my prescribing psychiatrist acknowledged antidepressant withdrawal, he lacked the necessary knowledge for safe deprescribing. In stark contrast, Nicole had an answer for every question I posed and demonstrated an extensive understanding of the subject. Her expertise in this field is unparalleled, and her commitment to my well-being was evident in every interaction.

Thanks to Nicole, I have been able to navigate this complex and daunting journey with confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend working with Nicole for anyone wanting to safely come off an antidepressant. Her guidance and support made an incredible difference."

- Morgan, Idaho

"Nicole assisted my son in an antidepressant withdrawal and taper. Her skills, understanding and experience were of great benefit to him. She safely guided him off a drug that was making him sick. Due to her mindful, careful and patient understanding, my son is living a drug-free life.

I honestly can say that I would recommend Nicole Lamberson for her expertise in antidepressant discontinuation."

- Eileen J, MA

"I had been desperately searching for reliable information on tapering off SSRIs when I was fortunate enough to meet Nicole. From the very beginning, she provided me with all the essential resources, support, and tools I needed to start my micro tapering process. Her guidance has been invaluable as I’ve navigated the difficult road to the end.

Nicole also helped me set up a micro taper for an opiate I was in severe tolerance from a few years ago and needed to get off of. She successfully and safely got me to the finish line with that and I’m incredibly grateful for all she did to get me there.

What sets her apart is that despite dealing with her own symptoms, Nicole continues to heal while helping others, showing a level of compassion, dedication and lived expertise that is rare.

If you are struggling with tapering off your medication and need support, Nicole is someone you can trust to be there every step of the way. I cannot think of anyone more knowledgeable and experienced on the subject of all things withdrawal and tapering than her."

- Jo, USA

"Nicole is a lifesaver. I’ll always be grateful for her immense help during one of the most precarious times of my life.

I had been prescribed three powerful medications simultaneously by my provider in an effort to quell the severe insomnia I was experiencing. After several weeks, I finally began sleeping better, but I suffered significant side effects from the medications. My provider had no idea how to help me safely taper off the most powerful and addictive of the three. He—and others in the medical establishment—kept insisting that I taper off the medication relatively quickly. I initially followed their approach and experienced debilitating withdrawal symptoms, including significant mental impairment. I had no idea how I would find my way through this nightmare.

That’s when someone suggested I contact Nicole. She immediately assessed my situation and offered a solution: a plan for a slow, gradual taper. She calmly and patiently helped me understand and adapt to this new approach. I was initially scared to try something that seemed so unfamiliar—getting a compounded liquid, using syringes and adapter caps, tracking my tapering progress, tapering while traveling, and managing potential setbacks. But through her kindness, empathy, clarity, and expertise, Nicole guided me through every question and concern. She even helped me draft an inquiry to a potential prescriber for the compounded medication. She was always willing and able to meet me exactly where I was in the moment.

I’m happy to share that I am now successfully off the first (Ativan) of the three medications. Throughout the process, I was able to work and function normally—and I feel no ill effects from the taper. I couldn’t have done this without Nicole. She is now guiding me through the tapering process for the second medication (AD).

I can count on one hand the truly exceptional practitioners I’ve had the good fortune to work with. Nicole is at the top of that list. She helped me through a very dire situation—and continues to help. She understands firsthand the struggles and consequences of withdrawal and has dedicated her life to educating and supporting others. I feel a deep peace and confidence knowing she is here to guide me through the rest of this journey. I’ll always be grateful for her presence in my life."

- Jon

"In survival you learn a lot. Some things you learn, you keep well after you’ve moved on from surviving to thriving. One of them is that recovering from benzo withdrawal is not just an individual fight of endurance and courage, it’s a team, and even, community effort. In societies where the extreme symptoms of benzo withdrawal, be they physical, mental or emotional, are met with extreme gaslighting, you need your team to help you through. Nicole was one of the people on my team when I got out of hospital after being switched from my fast-acting benzo to Valium and tapered 7 mg of Valium in one month. I was reeling from delayed reaction, completely overwhelmed with the violence of the symptoms. I was confused by all the differing advice I was reading on various forums. New to the community, I was just discovering what was going on. Nicole was a clear, solid, sane voice in a cacophony of alarming messages, from my body, my nervous system, the medical literature I was trying to decipher, and the clamoring voices of fellow benzo sufferers I was meeting daily online. I only spoke with Nicole a few times but it was enough to understand that she is some kind of math genius with the tapering measurements! She is calm, caring and compassionate. Her knowledge about benzos and benzo withdrawal is all-encompassing. I ended up using tapering strips for my taper as they are available for some here in Europe. But Nicole’s calm steady voice and solid advice accompanied me throughout my 21-month journey. I feel blessed that she was one of the people I got to have on my team in the early days of the violent storm."

- C in France