This is the first video I saw that discussed a breathing issue and I am not surprised. When Dr. Richard Wright, the research pharmacologist presented his research on peripheral benzodiazepine receptors, the lungs lit up like a light bulb and he was dumbfounded to find so many peripheral benzodiazepine receptors in the body. This is why the withdrawal is so hard and presents with varied symptoms. I would like to find out the neurophysiology of the breathing problem. I would think that with a decrease of GABA release with the stopping of a benzodiazepine, there would be more stimulatory action, but this does suggest perhaps a diaphragmatic or muscular weakness that occurs with benzodiazepine withdrawal, not unlike the weakness and paralysis that can occur in other muscles, e.g. the legs. I believe this respiratory suppression upon benzodiazepine withdrawal needs urgent research as it is contrary to intuition that respiration would become worse with withdrawal. It is well known that taking an opiate with a benzodiazepine can lead to respiratory failure. Could the mechanisms of withdrawal be similar? There are several neuromuscular symptoms that occur on withdrawal, not necessarily in all cases, but these include: fidgeting, restless leg syndrome, Akathisia and substantial absence of muscular movement as in Catatonia, non-myoclonic, of sudden onset after benzodiazepine withdrawal. Are these movement disorders related to the breathing difficulty, as breathing is basically a muscular function?
1 year off and still struggling with breathing. You have preexisting conditons allergies or even gastritis.? That could slow down recovery. I'm going to exhaust all avenues to seek healing. It's tough living like you're dying. I know what you're going through but there's hope. There's hope. God bless.
I was on a 24 hour 2mg dose of klonopin for 3 years and got cut off cold turkey 2 months ago and I’m still incapacitated and stuck in bed in severe pain and fear. Does this get better?! I feel like I’m truly going to die or go insane. I can’t find any support. My doctor says it’s not withdrawal but it feels like intense acute withdrawal or brain damage. What can I do to even function?! When will this get better ?
@@graalteach79 stay away from too much gluten, Honey, oregano, Vinegar, anything artificial. drink lots of water and keep high in fiber. i eat cheerios, salmon and asparagus, get all your nutrients from foods and not from pill supplements. alot of times you will feel like you are gonna die and you need to go to the hospital these times will come and go often just remember that its all the withdrawl and there is nothing major wrong with you. I started jogging everytime i felt really bad. use the 5k runner app. Having good cardio will help keep the panic attacks at bay for the most part. if you have any questions later just message me back on this thread. good luck and remember its all the withdrawl.
A L C Y O N E Jesus. I hope it gets better soon. At 2 months I can’t function, watch tv, talk or read. I’m in constant pain and just stuck in bed. Is this normal ? ?
idk why but coffee has really helped lately. one cup a day no more than 2. keep in mind the avg male needs atleast 25G of sugar intake daily i noticed its important in these later stage days for me. sugar was def a no no for the first 10 months
Well done, anytime you can sit and make a video, you are getting better, and helping others!
My breathing was the worse symptom I had. Now going into month 11 it has improved some. Hang in there it will get better.. In my prayers brother..
joggin a mile a week helped my cardio which in turn gave me far less panic attacks and problems with breathing in general.
This is the first video I saw that discussed a breathing issue and I am not surprised. When Dr. Richard Wright, the research pharmacologist presented his research on peripheral benzodiazepine receptors, the lungs lit up like a light bulb and he was dumbfounded to find so many peripheral benzodiazepine receptors in the body. This is why the withdrawal is so hard and presents with varied symptoms. I would like to find out the neurophysiology of the breathing problem. I would think that with a decrease of GABA release with the stopping of a benzodiazepine, there would be more stimulatory action, but this does suggest perhaps a diaphragmatic or muscular weakness that occurs with benzodiazepine withdrawal, not unlike the weakness and paralysis that can occur in other muscles, e.g. the legs. I believe this respiratory suppression upon benzodiazepine withdrawal needs urgent research as it is contrary to intuition that respiration would become worse with withdrawal. It is well known that taking an opiate with a benzodiazepine can lead to respiratory failure. Could the mechanisms of withdrawal be similar? There are several neuromuscular symptoms that occur on withdrawal, not necessarily in all cases, but these include: fidgeting, restless leg syndrome, Akathisia and substantial absence of muscular movement as in Catatonia, non-myoclonic, of sudden onset after benzodiazepine withdrawal. Are these movement disorders related to the breathing difficulty, as breathing is basically a muscular function?
1 year off and still struggling with breathing. You have preexisting conditons allergies or even gastritis.? That could slow down recovery. I'm going to exhaust all avenues to seek healing. It's tough living like you're dying. I know what you're going through but there's hope. There's hope. God bless.
Sorry I didn't reply. Hopefully you are doing well.
@@aphenex Doing better thats for sure.
I was on a 24 hour 2mg dose of klonopin for 3 years and got cut off cold turkey 2 months ago and I’m still incapacitated and stuck in bed in severe pain and fear. Does this get better?! I feel like I’m truly going to die or go insane. I can’t find any support. My doctor says it’s not withdrawal but it feels like intense acute withdrawal or brain damage. What can I do to even function?! When will this get better ?
Ricky Hewitt thank you! I checked it out. Really good stuff, I need that!! Thanks man
A L C Y O N E thank you for this, I will stick it out. Good to know the symptoms will get better
@@graalteach79 stay away from too much gluten, Honey, oregano, Vinegar, anything artificial. drink lots of water and keep high in fiber. i eat cheerios, salmon and asparagus, get all your nutrients from foods and not from pill supplements. alot of times you will feel like you are gonna die and you need to go to the hospital these times will come and go often just remember that its all the withdrawl and there is nothing major wrong with you. I started jogging everytime i felt really bad. use the 5k runner app. Having good cardio will help keep the panic attacks at bay for the most part. if you have any questions later just message me back on this thread. good luck and remember its all the withdrawl.
@@graalteach79 most people at the minimum it takes one year and some change. but it could take longer.
A L C Y O N E Jesus. I hope it gets better soon. At 2 months I can’t function, watch tv, talk or read. I’m in constant pain and just stuck in bed. Is this normal ? ?
How are you doing now Rick?
Sorry I didn't reply, I am doing comparatively well. Clean and sober for 2 years. I''ll be making an update video soon.
From how many mg did u take benzo and how long did u taken it?
How long have you been off? 11 months? What happens if you attempt to go out in public?
idk why but coffee has really helped lately. one cup a day no more than 2. keep in mind the avg male needs atleast 25G of sugar intake daily i noticed its important in these later stage days for me. sugar was def a no no for the first 10 months