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Green Room On Air with Ray Renati
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2020
Your host, Ray Renati, is an actor and director based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy interviews of prominent people in the world of entertainment, post-rehearsal and performance talks, acting technique, some politics and infectious hilarity.
Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter
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Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing dad and the timeless tunes of the Carpenters. 🎶
Laurie’s journey from shy kid to musical theater performer is truly inspiring. She opens up about her one-woman show, which intertwines her life experiences with the beloved songs of Karen Carpenter. 🎭 The show is a heartfelt cabaret concert that not only entertains but also motivates others to pursue their passions. 💖
With a fantastic band, guest stars, and even a kids ensemble, Laurie's performances are a must-see! And guess what? Her shows also support the local theater community. 🎉
So, grab a ticket, sing along, and get inspired by Laurie’s message of never giving up on your dreams. 🌈
LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS A SONG FOR YOU. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter
Show Dates: August 17th, 7 PM and August 25th, 3 PM at the Gateway Theater in San Francisco. Don't miss it! 🎟️
TICKETS: 42ndstmoon.vbotickets.com/events
www.podbean.com/eau/pb-t25bi-16706f2
Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing dad and the timeless tunes of the Carpenters. 🎶
Laurie’s journey from shy kid to musical theater performer is truly inspiring. She opens up about her one-woman show, which intertwines her life experiences with the beloved songs of Karen Carpenter. 🎭 The show is a heartfelt cabaret concert that not only entertains but also motivates others to pursue their passions. 💖
With a fantastic band, guest stars, and even a kids ensemble, Laurie's performances are a must-see! And guess what? Her shows also support the local theater community. 🎉
So, grab a ticket, sing along, and get inspired by Laurie’s message of never giving up on your dreams. 🌈
LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS A SONG FOR YOU. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter
Show Dates: August 17th, 7 PM and August 25th, 3 PM at the Gateway Theater in San Francisco. Don't miss it! 🎟️
TICKETS: 42ndstmoon.vbotickets.com/events
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In the Spirit of Karen Carpenter: Laurie Roldan's Musical Message
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LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS A SONG FOR YOU. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter is written and directed by Laurie Roldan. Limited Engagement - 2 shows! Sat. Aug. 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm; Sun. Aug. 25, 2024 - 3:00 pm at The Gateway Theatre* - 215 Jackson St., (at Battery St.) in SF, 94111. Gen. Admission Tickets: $49, Senior / $39 Student & Under 35 can be purchased through the Box Off...
The Voice of Broadway: An Interview with Lisa Vroman
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Lisa Vroman: A Voice of Broadway and Beyond Lisa Vroman is a distinguished American singer and actress renowned for her remarkable contributions to musical theater. With a career spanning over three decades, Lisa has captivated audiences worldwide with her exceptional vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence. A native of Rochester, New York, Lisa's journey in the performing arts began early. Sh...
Velina Brown of the San Francisco Mime Troupe
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AMERICAN DREAMS - A New Musical runs July 4 - Sept. 8, 2024 Opening: Thurs. July 4, 2024 - Dolores Park - San Francisco Running throughout the Bay Area in SF, Mill Valley (Marin), Ukiah (Mendocino), Cotati (Sonoma), East Bay, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, San Jose, and Davis July 4 - Sept. 8, 2024. All shows are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Velina Brown started working with SFM...
Abigail Munn of Circus Bella
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Abigail Munn - Circus Bella Artistic and Executive Director (Interview begins at the 5:53 mark) Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in...
Daniel Thomas of 42nd Street Moon
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DANIEL THOMAS • Executive Artistic Director - 42nd Street Moon A Bay Area native, Daniel returned after two decades of professional theatrical experience in Southern California as an administrator, producer, actor, director and musician. FOREVER PLAID Written by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity, Supervision, and Arrangements by James Raitt Director/Music Director Daniel Thomas Assoc. Music Direct...
Peter Pan Turns 70!
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FEB. 9 - MAR. 3, 2024 at The Pear Theatre www.thepear.org Directed by Austin Edgington For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by Sarah Ruhl When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, and the flowers he delivered after her performance. Her memory is jogged by the fact that she and her four siblings are in their father’s hospital room d...
Christmas Fun with Toasters and Moose!
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Let's take an extraordinary journey together discovering the hit senastion of the Toasters and Moose Christmas video! Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: raysgreenroom/
The Genius of Stephen Sondheim
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From the New York Times: "Sondheim was a titan of musical theater. But four recent shows onstage in New York argue for his place among classical music luminaries, too." Today we take a look at the genius of Stephen Sondheim and how he fits into the world of classical American music. But first I give you two huge thumbs up for a TV show I recently discovered. Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: gr...
Estelle Piper & Tom Shaw (Toasters and Moose) on 'Taste the Biscuit' from 'Chickens in the Shadows'
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🎤 Get ready to jam to the beat of the viral sensation! 🎶 Join us on Green Room on Air for an exclusive interview with the real talents behind the hilarious mockumentary 'Chickens in the Shadows'-Estelle Piper and Tom Shaw, aka Toasters and Moose! 🍞🦌 🌟 The spotlight is on the dynamic duo as they spill the beans on the unexpected success of their on-screen hit, "Taste the Biscuit." From the quirk...
Guest - Abigail Munn of Circus Bella
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Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the ...
Friday Musings
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Just some Friday musings about Long Covid, Luigi the Singing Janitor, and Old Age. Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: raysgreenroom/ Closing Music by Carly Ozard
The TV Show ”Minx” Unveiled: Exploring the Erotic Divide in Starz’s Sensational Series
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The TV Show ”Minx” Unveiled: Exploring the Erotic Divide in Starz’s Sensational Series
Exciting New Theatre Company Broadwest Entertainment Pablo Rossil Artistic Director Made by He
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Exciting New Theatre Company Broadwest Entertainment Pablo Rossil Artistic Director Made by He
Native American, Jack Kohler, Filmmaker Exposes Terrifying Human Trafficking Reality
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Native American, Jack Kohler, Filmmaker Exposes Terrifying Human Trafficking Reality
Paul Reubens R.I.P. - ”The Deepest Breath” on Netflix
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Paul Reubens R.I.P. - ”The Deepest Breath” on Netflix
Tony Bennett, Sinaed O’Connor, Bonus: The Problem with Theatre Subscrptions in San Francisco
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Tony Bennett, Sinaed O’Connor, Bonus: The Problem with Theatre Subscrptions in San Francisco
Tony Bennett, Sinead O’Connor, the State of Bay Area Theatre
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Tony Bennett, Sinead O’Connor, the State of Bay Area Theatre
Lights Out in Tinseltown: Examining the SAG/AFTRA Conflict
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Lights Out in Tinseltown: Examining the SAG/AFTRA Conflict
Michael Gene Sullivan - the Talking Mime of San Francisco Mime Troupe
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Michael Gene Sullivan - the Talking Mime of San Francisco Mime Troupe
”Triple Threat”: The Evolution of James T. Lane, Broadway Star
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”Triple Threat”: The Evolution of James T. Lane, Broadway Star
Trump Arrest, Seth MacFarland’s - ”The Oriville”
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Trump Arrest, Seth MacFarland’s - ”The Oriville”
Love her ❤
Me too!. Thanks for listening, Jason.
Great talking with you Ray!
It was my pleasure.
Nicely done appreciation of Sondheim's work. Agree %100! A college chum turned me on to Company in 1973 and I was hooked for life. I'm reveling in all the youtube buzz about the Merrily revival, which also introduced me to the stellar Jonathan Groff. Had no idea of his impressive previous credits. As an aside, I was in LA when Sweeney premiered in NYC but I devoured the cast album. The tour came to California, and I saw five performances. One of my buddies was friends with the assistant conductor so got me backstage one evening. I shook hands with Lansbury, who had other things on her mind, but chatted a bit with Hearn, the sweetest man imaginable. I'd previously been to five performances of the Pacific Overtures tour. A few years later, The East/West Playhouse staged it will all the original cast. Naturally I went. At the time, it was a tiny 50 seat venue, so all the performers were right in your face, which was remarkable. Sab Shimono's performance as the madam was a masterpiece of comic art. BTW I personally am glad to have seen you rather than just heard you. You're a good-looking man.
Thanks!
@@greenroomonair More on Sondheim, pls. And what do you think of Jonathan Groff. I've been totally smitten.
That's great
That was fun listening to the Christmas Biscuits song with you!😄
Thank you for sharing your story. Unfortunately I was prescribed and quickly became dependent on a benzo after you posted this video. Videos like these will help get the word out, but my doctor was clueless, and I had no idea of the dangers until everything went wrong. I was one of those who became dependent in a matter of weeks. I also went through 2.5 years of hell. I’m now seven months off and still have some painful physical symptoms. I’m being hit about every other day now with a nasty headache. I never knew such torture existed.
Congratulations 3 years later. I hope you're doing well. I have been on 10 mg of Klonopin for 18 years. I went to rehab and they tried cold turkey, it was horrific zaps and everything. I left after 3 days tried once again on my own. I'm on gabapentin as well. I was able to titrate it down to half a milligram in 3 months 10 years ago anyway I'm being too long I have checked out the Laura Ashton manual and she says go slow slow slow slow slow slow slow slow to avoid protracted withdrawal syndrome which the medical community doesn't recognize as a condition. She thinks the damage occurs because of a fast titration and your brain will heal. Anyway thanks for listening
2 mg *
phew! 10 mg!!
Nitrazipine ten year doc stopped them no tapering so I had to go cold turkey
I am so glad to find you! I was on a benzo for 20 years and went off cold turkey 7 years ago and I have completely LOST those 7 years. I forgot EVERYTHING about my own life and forgot I had thyroid problems ... have been off of my thyroid medicine the entire 7 years. Forgot to pay my house insurance for 7 years...now etc etc etc ... the list is endless! I am beginning to understand how large a project rebuilding my life is and is going to be... but I am so grateful to begin to put some pieces of my life together and am anticipating more of it. I look forward to hearing your podcasts... I will check them out! It helps to talk to someone who can RELATE!!
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Yes, I was on clonopin for 20 years. I too have had this strange amnesia. It's been a few years now that I'm come off and the amnesia happens less frequently.
I’m right there with you. I’m 71 yrs old. I had a driver’s license since I was 16. 6 months into withdrawal it expired. So did my registration, of course. Unfortunately, my car needed a smog check to renew it, and certainly I could not get there. What a mess that is. It’s a circle with license, registration, smog, and insurance. One can’t have one without the other. Here I was, a retired vp for an international bank, a nothing now. The withdrawal caused my heart failure so please be careful. That’s only a partial issue. Like you it was like dominoes falling, problems one after another. You can rebuild your life, I’m sure of it.
I've been tapering off Benzos for the last 4 yrs. But also have Dr helping me. No fun. Ppl would think since it has been so long, I shouldn't have any problems, not true.
Jordon Peterson originally had some bacterial infection and got messed up on antibiotics, his microbiota was already screwed up before his low dose short term benzo experience. He was likely FLOXED with fluorquinolones.☠
It really messes with your gut microbiota and immune modulation. Sodium Butyrate will be your friend. Sodium butyrate moderates GABA and more. Heal thy gut.
CANT WE GET 💰💰💰💰💰Compensation????
You mean in a law suit?
@@greenroomonairYES I DO!!!!! Mal practice CLASS ACTION
I helped myself a lot by learning about how the neurotransmitters work. Supplements have DRASTICALLY improved my chronic withdraw symptoms. Do your own research and study. Most of these things aren’t even known or approved by your average GP PD. I take 2 things that have given me balance in my transmitters. I have flow with no resistance.
What two things?
I really want to stress that its anecdotal evidence only. I take L-Tyrosine cycled 3 weeks on 2 weeks off. I take 5-HTP with the Tyrosine on the same schedule. Of course a GOOD B complex with copper in it. Make sure it has copper. On the days I'm not taking that combo I take GABA. Magnesium Bi-glycinate too. So I guess thats more than 2 things...but the 2 that help are the tyrosine and 5-HTP. You need the others to assure that they are transported and broke down correctly. Good Luck@@greenroomonair
Try Millions of patients whose lives have been DESTROYED.
Velafaxine is terrible. I have never been on benzo´s but Venlafaxine withdrawal sure sounds a benzo withdrawal. For now I have giving up on tapering, I get SO sick below 20mg Venlafaxine I get psychotic, paranoid and anxiety beyond believe.
@Allanwify I’ve also been on Venlafaxine 225mg for 7++ years, before that Sertraline for 20+ years. My gp switched me to Venlafaxine as I was going through a horrific protracted divorce. Firstly they made no change but 7 years later, divorce finally settled, under my psychiatrist I asked to switch of Venlafaxine onto Duloxetine for the reason you’ve stated. He cross-tapered me from one to the other over 4 weeks. Quick I thought 🤦♀️ So far so good but it’s early days (3 months). However, I’m also on Valium (or diazepam as it’s called in Uk) and now need to address a slow taper because gps here are starting to just cut people off it or in half & then none in 4 weeks! So I’m naturally dreading that!! Perhaps ask your gp or psych to cross taper you to see if that helps…? It definitely couldn’t hurt from the symptoms you’re prescribing. But tbh, I don’t see myself ever being able to be free from anti depressants…been on them half of my life, I’m 52 now.
I did it. Cold turkey. It’s impossible to describe what the experience was like. I am up, as usual, watching several fellow sufferers try it. It’s been 4 years. I had just moved to a new city by myself. I bought a brand new house and after 6 months living here I stopped Klonopin. I also stopped several other prescriptions at once, including Norco and Effexor. Thought I would just get another doctor. Wrong! In this place I can’t even get my migraine medicine. My life is over because I am afraid of the pain if I go out. Klonopin withdrawal sentenced me to nearly 2 years in my bed. I feel so much better but I’m shocked from what I went through.
why did you quit the klonopin? I took 1 alprazolam 0.5 mg (for curiosity and to terminate a SSRI induced panic attack and it felt amazing. peacefull. Zen. perfect sleep. I tried duloxetine and mirtazapine per doctors orders to uptitrate to 60+30 mg and I was in hell for a month basically all the nonlethat side effects of the serotonin syndrome chart. blown puppils panic attacks tension. diarrhea, restlessness bloating and constipation. What happens that after 5 years of use you start to think no this is the wroong thing to do??? people all tell their horror stories but not why they actually chose to get off. usually I read about someone stably using the drug for 10 + years prospering and then being forced to cut off by his GP??? for reasons. as they peddle SSRI poison.
@@Shattered-Realm Hello. The reason I got off of most medication is because I lost my doctor in San Jose. I didn’t think it would be a problem traveling from the place I moved to back ‘home’. I was wrong, it was miserable.
There are various reasons why people choose to com off of benzos. For some it's tolerance: they have to keep upping the doseage to get any relief. It becomes an endless cycle. Some people start having severe cognitive issues. As you get older this can really cause havic in your life. Other's develop tortuous tinitus, Some notice extereme personality changes after many years of use. There are dozens of other reasons.
i would be interested in knowing how many mg/day you were on immediately prior to cold turkey. it is not possible to cold turkey from higher-range doses without encountering seizures (or worse).
@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 Oh, it’s completely possible. What saved me is the anti seizure medicine I take for trigeminal neuralgia. I’m positive I would have had seizures otherwise. I think about that a lot. What did happen was falling. Not passing out, but just going down for no reason. It happens to many people but it scared me. I was taking .50 twice a day. Now I’m in heart failure due to the cold turkey withdrawal. It damaged my heart. I don’t mind telling you I’m sick of the whole thing!
The Home Page Teaser screen for this video is "Stamp Out Benzos." No. I understand that benzodiazepines are over prescribed, prescribed for too long, and often prescribed for the wrong reason. However ... there are some conditions out there that require them. I won't make a long post going into a bunch of them. I'll just go with my own situation. I have a head injury which causes me to have uncontrollable motor tics identical to nuclear Tourette's Syndrome. Benzodiazepines are like insulin for me. Without them, I cannot talk or eat right. I chew holes into my own cheeks. I sniffle and crank my neck violently. I've tried everything normally prescribed for these types of disorders, and only Xanax brings the condition under control. So don't "stamp out" a useful tool. Just train the prescribers to use them judiciously and under the correct circumstances. Best of luck to everyone out there who did get lured into unnecessary benzodiazepine dependence.
I was forced to quit Klonopin 2mg/night 5 months ago after 34 (yes, 34!) years of prescribed use. I am suffering with withdrawal symptoms that are terribly torturous ( akathisia, insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc). I was forced to go ct off of k when I chose to enter detox for a Phenibut addiction. What can I do next. Thanks.
'PromoSM' 🎊
What does that mean?
The mild TBI ( concussion s) have contributed to the horrid state we that have had both painfully know
Why are the allowed to sell this shit?
Hey Ray, you probably won’t see this because this video was made a long time ago but if you do I was just curious how your doing now? Did the insomnia and other symptoms ever clear up?
Hi Lance. The insomnia still comes and goes, as do the other symptoms, but I'm much better.
Pee Wee's first role was in Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke. The Hamburger Man. Hilarious
Just in San Fran to lay roses at Tony's statue. Bad week for great singers.
Yes, Bless you.
I am many years off benzos. I still feel like myself completely. My emotions are still impacted. My empathy is back, but It's not fully back. I can't explain it. I am back, but something is missing. I don't know what I am missing. Hard to explain. It's just cruel.
I have a very similar experience. The strange feeling of being disconected comes and goes. Hopefully, it will keep improving. Best wishes to you.
Hey Karel! We met in Humboldt! Twice🙏🏽💜☮️🧝♀️🧚♀️😘 even have a picture of us together. You told me that I use the same bag as you for shopping… It had a Monet painting on it. Sending you love I was checking online to see how you are and where you are. I know you as far back as you San Francisco radio days because I used to live there before I moved to Humboldt. Love and health to you and yours Karel💜✨
This isn't Karel's channel. You will need to go to the Kare Cast Chanel and leave him a note there.
Got info. Any drug can be abused. In fact anything can be abused, alcohol, drugs, medication can all be abused. Alot of folks with serious proplems can benefit from these drugs and not abuse them. Thats a fact.
We are not talking about abues of benzos here. We are talking about people who have been prescribed benzos by doctors and have been harmed by them.
Benzo withdrawal is extremely painful and is potentially dangerous. Never cut or go “cold turkey”, and do it under a doctor’s supervision. I appreciate your differentiation between dependence and addiction.
Hello all, I have worked in healthcare for over 25 years as a PA and I have a Phd in health science research. I took Klonopin for 15 months and needed a 10 month taper to get off, for a total of 25 months. That was almost 1 year ago. Knowing minerals and vitamins, I used Zinc and Magnesium to recover. Zinc has over 100 key functions in the body to include Gaba receptor growth and melatonin release. Magnesium increases gaba growth as well. I'm completely recovered and better than I was before. Look this up and educate yourself.
Those minerals work for some but not all people. Glad it worked for you.
@@greenroomonairWhat are you, a Psychiatrist wanting drugs over vitamins and minerals? They would work for anyone who had issues related to benzo withdrawal or low zinc/magnesium levels, as they are essential for human health and over looked by providers.
I would think b1 would be beneficial also (benfotiamine )
Just a note here, you never want to supplement zinc without copper if you take it on a regular basis. Let's just say you got lucky Jackson.
@@freedomwarrior5087Will swallowing pennies work?
Suffering still, been on them for years. Its so hard. Feels like im dying every day.
First of all you don’t k know what your talking about. I took klonopin for 10 years and after a week of coming off it I was fine. You left out Ativan on the top 3 . Stop bashing drugs that help people. Your shirt doesn’t fit. Valium has a longer half life then klonopin. A Dr would be an idiot to switch you from klonopin to Valium. Your an idiot. Fat ass
They saved me and also others. Maybe your head injury is part of your problem. I have weened off them several times by a very slow process successfully. I watched Peterson's story which seemed very ignorant way to stop. My GAD is extreme so I ended going back on them. My life is pretty normal, I do not abuse them and my Psychiatrist was from Hazleton, yes the Betty Ford clinic, so calling them dumb is pretty extreme statement which is incorrect. Everyone is different so don't through everyone into the same box. You seem a little strange right now....maybe stopping was a mistake?? or not.
Some people can wean off without many issues, others cannot.
@@greenroomonair Totally Agree...
Thank you for your post! I have a very extreme case of anxiety (had ulcers at 9 years old from worry). At age 42 I started taking Lorazepam, so I did try to handle life without it. Life was hell before that. Because of Lorazepam, I am a functional adult. I have a Ph.D. and am a professor at a university. I got tenure because of Lorazepam. I thank God for the medication and the doctor willing to prescribe it. Some people have extreme anxiety, and we need help.
Thank you!!! I had horrible anxiety since I was a child, I just thought it was my personality, no one ever told me it wasn’t normal. Benzos saved my life. I wouldn’t have a wife and kids if not for benzos. No one talks about the reason they got on the medication in the first place. I’m terrified doctors will stop prescribing because of the fear mongers.
@@SadMother360this!!! ❤
How is it then that lots of people have gone on them and got off them OK with no problems
Some people don't have problems coming off. Many do.
I also used the Corona lock down for tapering. I also had summers off. This spring will be 2 years benzo free.. I God bless
Congratulations!
What mg of klonopin were you taking and how many times a day? I started on Ativan when I was 17. When I was 22 I was switched to klonopin. I’m now 37. I just started tapering off. I’ve only cut by a half a pill but it’s tough. I’m currently taking 1 mg twice daily and a 1/2 at night
I was up to 1.5 mgs a day of Klonopin. As you moved down you will need to cut less. I reccoomend talking to your doctor and switching to Valium as Dr. Ashton suggests. It's much easier to cut than Klonopinn.
Dr gave me Klonopin for 9 yrs. Been off for 2yrs. Just started having another rebound this week. Sucks. Now Dr.s treat me like 💩 like I was taking it recreationally and I made poor choices. Almost died and might still. Can't get help and SSI is gonna cut me off because they say I'm not suffering from PTSD anymore. ☹️
So sorry. Maybe get a new doctor who understands these thins.
Benso bashing give it a rest you people you would let people die than give them a benso when you get bored of benzo you be moaning about pain meds where you go with this no pain pills no benzos you need to get in the real world
Opioids easier to get off but harder to stay off. Benzos. When u get off. You ain’t ever going back.
Not gonna make it.
Hang in. You can do it.
@@greenroomonair In short how’d ya get to Valium….. stuff makes me zombie walking. Yeah, had a friend get off oxy herself,,,,,so proud.
Drugs are used by doctors to make you and your problems go away. They don’t have a clue how to help you.
Happy New Year! How are you? Were you able to maintain?
Happy new year! Yes. I have stayed off. It's been over two years now. I still have waves. Hopefully those will subside.
@@greenroomonair they will. I’ve been off them for 5 years. Was on Kolonipin for a decade. It was around the 3 year mark the “windows” permanently remained.
@@stevenbakoshow are you now friend
Sorry for my language but fuck, 18 years that is heavy. People myself included sometimes get severe symptoms in as little as a couple weeks/months. I'm currently detoxing from 7 months use, and It's terrible. I try to mitigate it by smoking a tiny bit of weed and taking psilocybin but it is still rough, I'm struggling but I'm pulling through same as last time. I had been off for 6 months and was doing allot better but because of re-occuring symptoms that I couldn't try to force myself to go through decided to go back on. Worst mistake I've ever made. 22 years old turning 23 in january so I'm still young and my body is strong enough to bounce back. When I realise that allot of the people on these drugs are elderly people it makes me sick to my stomach what they must be enduring, because the body obviously has such a harder time recovering when it's older. I've even heard from people that are 60 or older, doctors will say to them don't taper off, it's not worthit anymore.
Yes, it's true. At some point it may not be worth tapering off. The toll it takes on you is incredible. I am glad you caught it early and are getting off. It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life by far. I still am learning how to live off of drugs. It's quite a ride. I didn't realize how much it had been changing my personality and my choices.
@@greenroomonair That's the most dangerous aspect of this drug, you don't notice any bad sides when taking it, it almost feels too good to be true, you find something that finally works for you, and then it backfires in such a nasty way.
I remember feeling as though I was being burned alive inside and out for months. I remember feeling like fire ants were stinging me all over my body. I remember my mouth and teeth burning. I remember bugs and worms crawling on and under my skin. I remember the losing the ability to talk. I remember not being able to drive anymore. I remember having psychosis. I remember not knowing who I am or where I live. I remember thinking I was being held hostage. I remember being terrified to go anywhere. I remember when I couldn't walk. I remember crushing anxiety. I remember when I could not stop pacing for 4 1/2 months 12 / 14 hours a day. I remember hugging myself crying out all night long begging for someone to help me. I remember always saying please help me. I remember crawling in the yard not knowing what was happening to me. I remember being in a different dimension than the rest of the world. I remember laying on the floor kicking my legs and arching my back as my family watched and could do nothing. I remember laying on the floor for 6 months. I remember learning to sleep in a bed again. I remember losing my job. I remember feeling forsaken. I remember feeling like I was laying in cactus all the time. I remember being submerged in the bath with only my nose out of the water trying to stop the burning. I remember nothing helps. I remember being terrified and not knowing why. I remember losing bodily functions. I remember thinking I would be this way forever. I remember wanting to die. I remember praying to die. I remember the hissing Jet airplane inside my head. I remember my feet feeling like they were being boiled in water every day. I remember not sleeping for six days. I remember being up all night every night. I remember the Doctor that told me it should only take two weeks. I remember being in agony for 9 months. I remember my scale. I remember tapering. I REMEMBER 60 MONTHS AGO THAT I WAS FINALLY FREE FROM 13 YRS OF BENZODIAZEPINES. I WILL FORGET ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I WILL NOT BE RULED BY FEAR ANYMORE. I WILL NOT BE HELD CAPTIVE BY A DOCTOR ANYMORE. I STILL SUFFER.
I remember similar things. Thank you for this. Keep telling your story. THIS MUST END.
@@adamstephens9043 I am glad you are better!
I know. I feel for you, I had a heart attack when tapering. I thought my doctor was trying to kill me, why do they do that? there are ways that it does not have to bee all agony, but doctors do not care to help. They would help otherwise.
@ambrusin4889 Because they don't know what they are prescribing and they think they're smarter than you are. I am glad that you are doing better.
Wow I've heard some f***** up s*** but that is the worst I've heard and seems like a good summation of all that you can go through, coming off this garbage
yay Scrumbly! great interview
Thanks!
Weaning off valium from 10mg to 9 and tapering off 1 mg every 6 weeks. I have been on it 10 years.
is there any side effect
I’m currently tapping from benzodiazepines after being prescribed for PTSD for 25 years. My government did it back in the 90’s and kept giving it to me because they said it was good!
That's how it was for me too.
How r you doing ?? I want to do it !!
@@lorileemitchell4683 Did you do it?
Akathisia is torture
I’ve been on small doses for 13yrs, quit for 3 months and had heart palpitations and panic attacks in my sleep. I’m talking only 0.5 milligrams to sleep at night . Still going to keep trying 🙂
how are u doing
Do you know anyone in Dallas that can help me get off 15 years of Xanax I am also an actor I can’t find a doctor here that “cares” now my kidneys are failing.
I'm sorry but I don't know anyone there. Perhaps you can Google "addiction specialists". That's what I did.