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The aim of this study was to conduct a content analysis of the views and experiences of discontinuing long\u2010term BZRA use as documented in the free\u2010text responses of respondents to an online questionnaire examining mediators of behaviour change relating to the discontinuation of long\u2010term BZRA use.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>The questionnaire was disseminated via online BZRA support groups to community\u2010based adults with either current or previous experience of long\u2010term BZRA use. The four free\u2010text questions focused on (1) barriers and (2) facilitators to discontinuing BZRA use; (3) additional supports required to discontinue BZRA use; and (4) additional comments regarding BZRA use. Response data were analysed using summative content analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The most commonly reported barrier to BZRA discontinuation related to the consequences of stopping the medication, including withdrawal symptoms and the possibility of return of the original symptoms. The most common facilitator that respondents reported would help them in discontinuing BZRA use was support, primarily from medical professionals. Many respondents reported having been harmed or negatively affected in some way because of BZRA use. Several respondents expressed regret over ever taking BZRAs and\/or reported that, with the benefit of hindsight, they should never have taken BZRAs in the first instance.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings highlight the range of barriers faced by those attempting BZRA discontinuation and the importance of additional supports. 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