Of course you can heal while tapering, Heather Ashton based her tapering model on the idea that your body adjusts as you decrease your dose. I experienced my acute during my taper and was 50% recovered at the end of my dose and did not experience any increase in symptoms for my last cut.
Me too!!! Month 15 now of 16 at 1.5 mgs from 40mg last Jan 2023. Let's go! DAN will be a benzo coach because of you and your videos, thank you God bless you ❤️🙏😁
I'm off Diazapam April 8th 2024, it's been 17 days!!! It's been a long 17 month Journey for me, glad I survived it 😊, prayers for everyone afflicted with benzo withdrawal, I understand your Journey too! ❤
I have definitely felt this. I am grateful for the healing moments. I appreciate how you end your videos by saying “I love you guys” I really feel it. Thank you for all you are doing Dan ❤
I was just thinking about this! I really believe that I'm healing and I may have gone through the worst of my withdrawals after my last cut in October. That sent me into acute withdrawal and now protracted for 4 months (well really 2 years)That cut for some reason really hit me hard. I have little windows of where I feel like I'm healing. The bad smells are not as strong, my benzo belly has improved (somewhat) and emotionally. I feel I have seen a glimpse into the future without needing benzos to just feel "normal." Freedom. 40 year Ativan dependence at 3 mg a day. Started taper in April 2022. Now on a quarter of an 0.5 tablet. Whatever that may be 0.1.30 milligrams. I don't weigh, just a dry cut method taper.
It wasn’t the way for me, I suffered severe paradoxical reactions for over 3.5 years on my final Effexor taper. I was trapped on the drug, I couldn’t come off too fast because of the severity of Protracted withdrawal injury, so therefore had to slowly taper with severe drug induced neurotoxicity and paradoxical symptoms. It’s the absolute worse situation you could ever find yourself in. I had to use every cell of strength in my body to survive. There is nothing worse than having to measure up your dose in a syringe and consume it while harming yourself because you have no other choice. I managed to scrap and fight for my life to be free of Effexor, now 16 months off but suffered significant iatrogenic neurological damage. I am improving very slowly, it’s a very long road back. I’m happy you didn’t have to endure this while tapering Dan. 😊
@@philosophicalfishingI’ve shared my journey on my TH-cam channel over the last 4 years. It takes a lot of courage to film yourself when you’re in pain and suffering but I’ve tried my best. I’ll put up a few more videos this year when I have the strength. Cheers. 😊🙏
I wish I could have tapered but for me that would have been near impossible for my situation. For the people that can taper by all means do it you are stronger than me. I had to stop all medications for me to heal because if I added anything I would mentally use it as a crutch.
l am tapering off Xanax , its been 2 1/2 years, and it’s still hell! l was wondering about what you just said for a while, hoping that along the way l can feel a bit better. Not there yet though. Still hope it will come… thanks for the advice
Many evenings I have a little respite from horrific days where I feel so bad I get through minute by minute. The next day is the same horror repeating itself. Did you have this Dan and can you explain it at all? Thankyou for your videos, they help .
I, too had a similar respite in the evenings before bed. It would cause me to get my hopes up that maybe I would wake up and feel “normal “. Even at 4 years out, I don’t wake up feeling great. However, I can say that 90% of my days now I feel like my old self! Try not to get discouraged. If I can do it,so can you 😊
Dan, I want to ask you something. You posted not so long ago a video about physical changes during withdrawal. I experienced a very messy SSRRI withdrawal that begun in August 2020, my worst weave was in summer 2023, and since then my skin started looking worse, older (in a matter of months), I started loosing a lot of hair as well. The stress I experienced was huge, like never before in my life. New things are much, much better on my mind but I'm concerned about the physical changes because they happened very fast. I wonder if this is really reversible, I was 24 when my withdrawal started, now I'm close to 28, I know I'm not 20yo anymore but as I said these physical changes happened very rapidly since this last summer, I also stopped eating well and going outside. I'm eating well again and slowly going out again. Thanks in advance.
My physical changes happened suddenly as well. My beard went gray, my eyes, skin, hair and body looked horrible and my guts were inflated 24/7. This happened almost overnight.
@@philosophicalfishing Yeah, it's horrible, I'm sorry. I'm not like really bad but I can definitely notice it, and it concerns me you know. I really hope I can get some of my old pshysique back.
Me too! I didn’t have benzo belly in all of my taper but now that I’m almost done I gained like 5 kilos overnight, bloated all of the time. My hair is getting better though is not as dry and it doesn’t fall so so much anymore… keep going you will heal ❤
What if you are tapering one medication Clonazapam because I was in tolerance withdrawal extremely bad, so now tapering from 3 mg a day to 2.47 mg, but I have an ssri Trazodone I take still and a muscle relaxer that I still have to taper, I have this extreme fear, I don’t even know what kind of depression you would call his with no enjoyment at all, I find no joy in music, and tv, I can’t feel my soul. Can I still have windows, I’m pretty much bedridden because I’m so week, was on Clonazapam for years then it turned on me, I don’t know if the other meds are causing problems too, but Angela Peacock said to do only one at a time. I’m absolutely lost as to know if I can come out of this.
I’m so sorry. It’s truly heartbreaking. Sounds like you are experiencing anhedonia amongst other sxs. One at a time is definitely preferable to not damage your CNS any further. I know it feels insurmountable right now but you can recover from this. Don’t give up hope! ❤️🩹
I started my tapering Xanax because I was feeling terrible withdrawal symptoms. ( maybe due to change in brand of the pill). And during my 5 months tapering also , I was in horrible withdrawal. Now after 6 months off, I am still struggling very badly with horrifying symptoms. I don't feel any healing as every day my symptoms are changing and acute. Will it ever get better? I am not on any med, and taken the xanax low dose for 18 months including 5 months tapering.
Everyone is so different. Chamomile Is on of the herbs listen on the BIC website to stay away from. That being said, I’ve used it ever since coming off the meds and while tapering and it didn’t affect me negatively
Have you encountered anyone micro-dosing magic 🍄’s during PAWS? I’ve noticed some boost in mood and energy. It also helps me rewire my brain and calms it after it has passed. I’ve taken up drumming which has also helped in focusing my thoughts. But I’m getting back into DJing FINALLY after 11 years. It’s a terrifying but exciting time for me. Much love ☮️ ✌️
I haven’t spoken with anyone yet who’s told me this but it’s a very interesting question because of the neuroplasticity that microdosing can affect. I’m happy to hear that it may be helping you.
Of course you can heal while tapering, Heather Ashton based her tapering model on the idea that your body adjusts as you decrease your dose. I experienced my acute during my taper and was 50% recovered at the end of my dose and did not experience any increase in symptoms for my last cut.
Hi Dan I am almost there, be done with Diazapam in April 2024!!!! ❤
Yes! Thanks for the update!! You’re almost there!!
Me too!!! Month 15 now of 16 at 1.5 mgs from 40mg last Jan 2023. Let's go! DAN will be a benzo coach because of you and your videos, thank you God bless you ❤️🙏😁
same im on 1mg then im doing a oral solution that i dilute till im reddy to stop
I'm off Diazapam April 8th 2024, it's been 17 days!!! It's been a long 17 month Journey for me, glad I survived it 😊, prayers for everyone afflicted with benzo withdrawal, I understand your Journey too! ❤
I have definitely felt this. I am grateful for the healing moments. I appreciate how you end your videos by saying “I love you guys” I really feel it. Thank you for all you are doing Dan ❤
I was just thinking about this! I really believe that I'm healing and I may have gone through the worst of my withdrawals after my last cut in October. That sent me into acute withdrawal and now protracted for 4 months (well really 2 years)That cut for some reason really hit me hard. I have little windows of where I feel like I'm healing. The bad smells are not as strong, my benzo belly has improved (somewhat) and emotionally. I feel I have seen a glimpse into the future without needing benzos to just feel "normal." Freedom. 40 year Ativan dependence at 3 mg a day. Started taper in April 2022. Now on a quarter of an 0.5 tablet. Whatever that may be 0.1.30 milligrams. I don't weigh, just a dry cut method taper.
Love this! Keep going.
Thanks, Dan!@@philosophicalfishing
@ravenfeather1467 wow that is amazing 👏
Thank you! I need to know that I’m healing during my taper. ❤
Thank you so much Dan. It means there is a hope😔❤️🩹
It wasn’t the way for me, I suffered severe paradoxical reactions for over 3.5 years on my final Effexor taper. I was trapped on the drug, I couldn’t come off too fast because of the severity of Protracted withdrawal injury, so therefore had to slowly taper with severe drug induced neurotoxicity and paradoxical symptoms. It’s the absolute worse situation you could ever find yourself in. I had to use every cell of strength in my body to survive. There is nothing worse than having to measure up your dose in a syringe and consume it while harming yourself because you have no other choice.
I managed to scrap and fight for my life to be free of Effexor, now 16 months off but suffered significant iatrogenic neurological damage. I am improving very slowly, it’s a very long road back. I’m happy you didn’t have to endure this while tapering Dan. 😊
You’re incredible and I would love to hear more about your story. Thanks for sharing because we are all unique.
@@philosophicalfishingI’ve shared my journey on my TH-cam channel over the last 4 years. It takes a lot of courage to film yourself when you’re in pain and suffering but I’ve tried my best. I’ll put up a few more videos this year when I have the strength. Cheers. 😊🙏
This gives me so much hope as I’m tapering the last long, hard 11mg of Effexor. Thank you.
Wow how are you holding up
I wish I could have tapered but for me that would have been near impossible for my situation. For the people that can taper by all means do it you are stronger than me. I had to stop all medications for me to heal because if I added anything I would mentally use it as a crutch.
I’m totally with you on this. I have so much respect for people following through on tapers.
@@philosophicalfishing I know right. There is no way I could do it I had to break the cycle.
Thank you !!!!!! Ive been on ssirs since 15. 35 now. Im glad to know this bc i have to do a really slow taper now.
l am tapering off Xanax , its been 2 1/2 years, and it’s still hell! l was wondering about what you just said for a while, hoping that along the way l can feel a bit better. Not there yet though. Still hope it will come… thanks for the advice
Nice to hear.
5 mg citalopram
Many evenings I have a little respite from horrific days where I feel so bad I get through minute by minute. The next day is the same horror repeating itself. Did you have this Dan and can you explain it at all? Thankyou for your videos, they help .
Yes, many people have the worst sxs in the morning due to cortisol rushes and then feel better by evening.
I, too had a similar respite in the evenings before bed. It would cause me to get my hopes up that maybe I would wake up and feel “normal “. Even at 4 years out, I don’t wake up feeling great. However, I can say that 90% of my days now I feel like my old self! Try not to get discouraged. If I can do it,so can you 😊
Dan, I want to ask you something. You posted not so long ago a video about physical changes during withdrawal. I experienced a very messy SSRRI withdrawal that begun in August 2020, my worst weave was in summer 2023, and since then my skin started looking worse, older (in a matter of months), I started loosing a lot of hair as well. The stress I experienced was huge, like never before in my life. New things are much, much better on my mind but I'm concerned about the physical changes because they happened very fast. I wonder if this is really reversible, I was 24 when my withdrawal started, now I'm close to 28, I know I'm not 20yo anymore but as I said these physical changes happened very rapidly since this last summer, I also stopped eating well and going outside. I'm eating well again and slowly going out again. Thanks in advance.
My physical changes happened suddenly as well. My beard went gray, my eyes, skin, hair and body looked horrible and my guts were inflated 24/7. This happened almost overnight.
@@philosophicalfishing Yeah, it's horrible, I'm sorry. I'm not like really bad but I can definitely notice it, and it concerns me you know. I really hope I can get some of my old pshysique back.
Me too! I didn’t have benzo belly in all of my taper but now that I’m almost done I gained like 5 kilos overnight, bloated all of the time. My hair is getting better though is not as dry and it doesn’t fall so so much anymore… keep going you will heal ❤
@@marianita355 Thanks, I hope so. Glad to know you're doing better.
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What if you are tapering one medication Clonazapam because I was in tolerance withdrawal extremely bad, so now tapering from 3 mg a day to 2.47 mg, but I have an ssri Trazodone I take still and a muscle relaxer that I still have to taper, I have this extreme fear, I don’t even know what kind of depression you would call his with no enjoyment at all, I find no joy in music, and tv, I can’t feel my soul. Can I still have windows, I’m pretty much bedridden because I’m so week, was on Clonazapam for years then it turned on me, I don’t know if the other meds are causing problems too, but Angela Peacock said to do only one at a time. I’m absolutely lost as to know if I can come out of this.
I’m so sorry. It’s truly heartbreaking. Sounds like you are experiencing anhedonia amongst other sxs. One at a time is definitely preferable to not damage your CNS any further. I know it feels insurmountable right now but you can recover from this. Don’t give up hope! ❤️🩹
I started my tapering Xanax because I was feeling terrible withdrawal symptoms. ( maybe due to change in brand of the pill). And during my 5 months tapering also , I was in horrible withdrawal.
Now after 6 months off, I am still struggling very badly with horrifying symptoms. I don't feel any healing as every day my symptoms are changing and acute.
Will it ever get better?
I am not on any med, and taken the xanax low dose for 18 months including 5 months tapering.
You’re still very early on- keep going it will definitely improve as time goes on.
@@philosophicalfishing thanks for this hopeful message 🙏
It will get better!
Do you think one can drink chamomile tea or lemon balm tea 7 months off benzo and sleeping med?
Everyone is so different. Chamomile
Is on of the herbs listen on the BIC website to stay away from. That being said, I’ve used it ever since coming off the meds and while tapering and it didn’t affect me negatively
Are there any symptoms on a drug that warrant not tapering slowly?
If you go paradoxical then you may want to move faster.
Have you encountered anyone micro-dosing magic 🍄’s during PAWS? I’ve noticed some boost in mood and energy. It also helps me rewire my brain and calms it after it has passed. I’ve taken up drumming which has also helped in focusing my thoughts. But I’m getting back into DJing FINALLY after 11 years. It’s a terrifying but exciting time for me. Much love ☮️ ✌️
I haven’t spoken with anyone yet who’s told me this but it’s a very interesting question because of the neuroplasticity that microdosing can affect. I’m happy to hear that it may be helping you.