Thank you so much, this has made me realise that the groups i am in are scaring me and upping my anxiety in withdrawal. In the beginning they really helped me understand what i was experiencing, but now i find they make me feel like there is no end to my journey after reading so much negativity. I now listen to the people closest to me, who see me every day and know I am getting better, encouraging me to carry on. This video has really helped me see it’s good to move away from these groups and listen to my mind and body……thank you Michael
You're very welcome. I'm so glad this video helped you to find a little additional clarity regarding the next steps of your journey. Keep focused on what you are doing and on the value of it all. You are creating your own success story, one step at a time. That is an important truth!
Very helpful video, thank you for offering your thoughtful ideas and personal experiences. Buddhist philosophy has been a profound guide for me with my own healing journey. Meditation and mindfulness in particular. Best wishes.
I had to leave Benzo Buddies, as I found it to be just as helpful as it is toxic, even the admins themselves. I overall found it to be a dark and confusing place with a lot of negativity.
Michael, thank you for your channel and help and I believe the forums have their helps but you’re right initially they do help but we must move on and what works for one will not work for the other. I’ve been off everything for 90 days plus and the first six weeks were nightmare still walking through issues can you address maybe some specifics like gut issues and maybe some helps because they say serotonin is in the gut
You're so welcome for the videos. And thank you for the comments. Yes, many serotonin receptors are in the gut, and all systems of the body are connected in various ways - so these medications and the process of stopping them can affect many areas of the psyche and body. More time and self-care (and a healthy diet) will help the gut, and so does anything that helps your body and mind to relax (i.e., stress relief and management). Stress is so impactful on so many areas of the body, gut included (with increased acid production, possible leaky gut, etc.). Remember, the body and mind are so closely connected, and this actually ties in nicely with the video topic. Give yourself an information diet that helps to encourage and calm you, and avoid things that might spur feelings of fear or doubt. Bottom line: avoiding/managing stress helps the gut. Make this a part of the healing plan.
Michael...I have been suffering from withdrawals for the last 21 months...for me 15 days are good and 15 bads....I don't know how long it will take...but I'm still fatigued and sometimes the brain shakes and I feel overwhelmingly anxious during that time
Sorry to hear about the struggles. But 15 good days (per month?) is something to feel good about. Focus on those. Cope as you must through the more difficult ones, look forward to the better ones, and work on the assumption that eventually 15 good ones turns in 16, then 17, etc. Take care and God bless!
Thank you so much, this has made me realise that the groups i am in are scaring me and upping my anxiety in withdrawal. In the beginning they really helped me understand what i was experiencing, but now i find they make me feel like there is no end to my journey after reading so much negativity. I now listen to the people closest to me, who see me every day and know I am getting better, encouraging me to carry on. This video has really helped me see it’s good to move away from these groups and listen to my mind and body……thank you Michael
You're very welcome. I'm so glad this video helped you to find a little additional clarity regarding the next steps of your journey. Keep focused on what you are doing and on the value of it all. You are creating your own success story, one step at a time. That is an important truth!
Very helpful video, thank you for offering your thoughtful ideas and personal experiences. Buddhist philosophy has been a profound guide for me with my own healing journey. Meditation and mindfulness in particular. Best wishes.
Thank you so much for your videos !
It helps me so much 🙏🥰
You are so welcome!
I had to leave Benzo Buddies, as I found it to be just as helpful as it is toxic, even the admins themselves. I overall found it to be a dark and confusing place with a lot of negativity.
We all must decide when it is the proper time to move in a new direction. Keep at your healing!
Michael, thank you for your channel and help and I believe the forums have their helps but you’re right initially they do help but we must move on and what works for one will not work for the other. I’ve been off everything for 90 days plus and the first six weeks were nightmare still walking through issues can you address maybe some specifics like gut issues and maybe some helps because they say serotonin is in the gut
You're so welcome for the videos. And thank you for the comments. Yes, many serotonin receptors are in the gut, and all systems of the body are connected in various ways - so these medications and the process of stopping them can affect many areas of the psyche and body. More time and self-care (and a healthy diet) will help the gut, and so does anything that helps your body and mind to relax (i.e., stress relief and management). Stress is so impactful on so many areas of the body, gut included (with increased acid production, possible leaky gut, etc.). Remember, the body and mind are so closely connected, and this actually ties in nicely with the video topic. Give yourself an information diet that helps to encourage and calm you, and avoid things that might spur feelings of fear or doubt. Bottom line: avoiding/managing stress helps the gut. Make this a part of the healing plan.
Michael...I have been suffering from withdrawals for the last 21 months...for me 15 days are good and 15 bads....I don't know how long it will take...but I'm still fatigued and sometimes the brain shakes and I feel overwhelmingly anxious during that time
Sorry to hear about the struggles. But 15 good days (per month?) is something to feel good about. Focus on those. Cope as you must through the more difficult ones, look forward to the better ones, and work on the assumption that eventually 15 good ones turns in 16, then 17, etc. Take care and God bless!
@@TheLovelyGrind thnx brother and yes they will turn into better days