Hi Dan thank you for this. I have a friend that’s been calling me a few times a month, I’am just unable to answer his calls I just can’t do it. I tried telling him about the protracted WD I’am going through. Of course doesn’t understand. I’m going to send him this video. Anxiety is still through the roof at times even if a hair touches my face my body gets flooded with anxiety. Dear Lord! I hope this video will help him understand what I am going through. Thank you so very much. 🦋
Hi Dan thank you so much for this... I just sat abd watched this with my mum....she is crying ...Im crying but in a good way....my mum says hearing it from you has made her realise that everything I've said I'm going through is benzo damage.... she said sorry to me for not understanding but I tell her not to be because only us going through this really knows..... this is a awsum video.... you speak of everything and very good at coming across with your words and explaining.... your amazing man.... I can't thank you enough...from the bottom of my heart thank you ..... I don't know how to repay you for this ... I love ya man.... I will be here till the end with ya.... you are the man.... I post your videos around and I can show my friends and family this video now wich is the best.... if you need help from me with anything just say the word. I will be happy to help you anytime..... cheers amigo...some guy.
Thomas- I can’t tell you how deeply joyful I am that this has helped you in some way and for your words of gratitude. I’m lifted up by the feeling of being of service to you and to my fellow humans. Thank you. You’ve made my night and my weekend. Thanks for the video suggestion, and big hugs to you and your family. As long as people find these videos helpful, then I’m going to continue making them. ❤️
@@philosophicalfishing I think you should continue... I think you will do good with this subject.. . You are real friendly guy and easy to listen to...I hope you do realy well ...you made my weekend to.... I thank you so much....sending love to you and your family . Keep the chin up buddy thank you Dan.
One thing that's terrifying to me is that people around me are being supportive but i still feel alone. I'm in agony and they can't begin to know what it's like and that's not their fault. I actually apologized to my adult son because he's watching me and feels helpless.
I'm 36 years old and for the first time in my life, i've become a complete burden on my wife and parents. I've always been the breadwinner but now i can barely leave a 5 mile radius of my home. agoraphobia and driving anxiety has completely destroyed me financially.
I know how hard it is. Even though you’re experiencing the damage from benzos try to take it easy on yourself and give yourself compassion. Nobody understands it like we, who have been through it do. Sometimes people think it’s just a negative attitude that we have but it’s so much more than that.
@@cookcookkkkk just keep truckin man. I started taking NAC, lions mane mushrooms, and st John’s wort. It has helped me out a lot. I’m still a shell of my former self but I’m slowly coming back. Just don’t give up, you’re not alone in this fight.
Every time I do a chore or get out of bed it feels like I’m climbing Mount Everest and I can never get to the top I’m 2 months off and don’t feel much better I had the acute withdrawals for 25 days now I’m on 2 months in the post acute withdrawal fase which is almost as bad
Doctors cannot keep prescribing these. This HAS to stop. The evidence of how powerfully addictive and dangerous these medications are is overwhelming. My own psychiatrist refuses to even talk about it, and it's so frustrating. But I'm moving forward. No matter what.
I watch alot of your vids. Glad to see you are doing better. I'm right in the middle of it. haha. I started at 1mg of Clonanzapam, went to 3mg, down to .50mg, now I've tapered down to .35mg now. Out of 7 days, I have 1 good day. Its a shit show to say the least, but it's whatever. I have to push through. Been on for 6 years. I've basically wasted a decade of my life. I'm done. Im giving myself this year to get completely off and deal with the side effects. I'm hoping that since I've been on such a low dose for a year, it won't be too too bad. I've been on .50 for a year now so. I'm hoping I kick this quickly. But, if not, I know it eventually ends. Just crazy it does all this. Btw, if the anxiety gets too intense, I fill the tub up with hot water and just relax. It usually flushes it out and I'm relaxed the rest of the day.
Thanks for watching, and I wish you a smooth taper and a full recovery. It does eventually end, as you stated. The main thing is getting off of it whatever it takes for as long as it takes. It’s certainly a dead end road staying on it, that’s almost 100% certain. Feel free to keep us updated as you go!
I remember when I was going through Benzo 'withdrawal' (actually Brain and CNS Damage) ..I would start crying every time the phone even rang....I just couldn't even pick it up at all...
Can you do a video about after withdrawals like on month 2 when the benzo flu wears off but then you irritable sad extremely depressed, no motivation, comparing yourself to normal people, insomnia, I had the benzo flu withdrawals whatever you call them for like 31 days maybe 25 I didn’t count. Now I’m probably 6 or 7 weeks off about a month and a half off, and I feel this sadness that’s insane like I’m soooooo deppresed I can barely get out of bed I defiantly can’t work for while and even when I do I’ll have to get an easy job for like 6 months to a year. I’m gonna try to clean my house today I usually am a clean freak but since I been sober I haven’t done anything…. I was soooo weak. Your videos are awesome man.
Hey Marc, congratulations on making it so far along, lord knows it ain’t easy and you’re doing it! I think that’s a great idea for a video, thanks for the suggestion and I’ll be sure to get around to it. Keep trucking my friend, it does get easier with time.
Have to ask, two years out now and my symptoms have been worse and changing throughout the day until I collapse at night. Ugh why are they getting so bazar I’am afraid of waking up each morning to wake up to even something worse. I’ve tried to stay positive and hopeful for two years. Getting harder any advice will help. 🙏
Often, symptoms will change and shift as you heal. Take this as an old sign that you are still getting better and better. I had many sxs change in my 3.rd year and scared me a lot.
Hi Dan! Did you develop agoraphobia/monophobia or fear and terror? Agoraphobia and terror are my two main symptoms. Watching TV is impossible, small tasks are fearful for me. My symptoms are primarily mental/psychological at this time. Also, thank God for partners/friends/family who support us through this. Not all hang around. Those that do will never understand what it meant to us. It takes special people to stand by our side…especially when you talk about the possibility of years moving through this process. When the illness is invisible and so horrific, it’s so difficult to believe and understand. I get it. But, this is very real and, yes, almost unbelievable….even for us. Great video. Thank you! Much Love.
Yes, our family members may need to exercise all the patience they can muster. I know mine did. But we’re also people worth being patient for, we’re just damaged from meds. I also could not watch tv, it just felt too stimulating and intense. When I finally did again I watched mostly peaceful nature shows. I absolutely can’t watch violence anymore, and that’s what seems to sell in this world. I wouldn’t say I had agoraphobia really, but the anxiety I experienced going in public was unreal.
@@opeyemiyusuf8965 I am doing well 1 1/2 years clean a lot of ups and downs. Really on the verge of breaking thru I believe. It takes time and you have to want to fix the things that caused you to use in the first place. I hope you are doing well Much love
Good morning, Pamela, I did. I was literally bedridden. I couldn't walk without holding on to the wall or furniture and it took so much energy to go from one room to the next in a small house that I would be in bed for hours just to recover from it. It gets better! It took a long time, but it does get better! Hang in there.
Yes! I had those exact same symptoms. My legs felt like jelly and very weak. It was tough to stand and I was dizzy and felt like I was walking sideways. What made this even more hard was the fact that my nerves wouldn’t let me relax and sit down because of intense akasthesia.
@@philosophicalfishing omg, it's pure poison. I'm 6 yrs out and grateful to be alive. Coming off that drug was hands down the hardest thing I have ever done.
Hi, sorry to bother you again, as I’m currently tapping from benzodiazepines, you said coffee can be harmful. Does the same apply to decaffeinated coffee?
You’re not bothering me, I encourage comments on this channel so we can all help each other. That’s what I created it for. 😀 No, decaffeinated coffee will not hurt you. I drank it for at least a year until I could tolerate a little caffeine again. It’s a great substitute.
Hi! Yes, I have gotten much better over the years. I was still very damaged after the first year, so I’d say I was maybe 40% healed?? It was hard to say.
I just want to say, try the breathing exercises everyone, apparently it really works It dose wonders Meditation really helps a lot, and cold showers after a warm one Also dipping your head in cold ice water increases Gaba xx Lots of love
Hi Dan thank you for this. I have a friend that’s been calling me a few times a month, I’am just unable to answer his calls I just can’t do it. I tried telling him about the protracted WD I’am going through. Of course doesn’t understand. I’m going to send him this video. Anxiety is still through the roof at times even if a hair touches my face my body gets flooded with anxiety. Dear Lord! I hope this video will help him understand what I am going through. Thank you so very much. 🦋
Hi Dan thank you so much for this... I just sat abd watched this with my mum....she is crying ...Im crying but in a good way....my mum says hearing it from you has made her realise that everything I've said I'm going through is benzo damage.... she said sorry to me for not understanding but I tell her not to be because only us going through this really knows..... this is a awsum video.... you speak of everything and very good at coming across with your words and explaining.... your amazing man.... I can't thank you enough...from the bottom of my heart thank you ..... I don't know how to repay you for this ... I love ya man.... I will be here till the end with ya.... you are the man.... I post your videos around and I can show my friends and family this video now wich is the best.... if you need help from me with anything just say the word. I will be happy to help you anytime..... cheers amigo...some guy.
Thomas- I can’t tell you how deeply joyful I am that this has helped you in some way and for your words of gratitude. I’m lifted up by the feeling of being of service to you and to my fellow humans. Thank you. You’ve made my night and my weekend. Thanks for the video suggestion, and big hugs to you and your family. As long as people find these videos helpful, then I’m going to continue making them. ❤️
@@philosophicalfishing I think you should continue... I think you will do good with this subject.. . You are real friendly guy and easy to listen to...I hope you do realy well ...you made my weekend to.... I thank you so much....sending love to you and your family . Keep the chin up buddy thank you Dan.
One thing that's terrifying to me is that people around me are being supportive but i still feel alone. I'm in agony and they can't begin to know what it's like and that's not their fault. I actually apologized to my adult son because he's watching me and feels helpless.
Right, it’s hard on family too!
I'm 36 years old and for the first time in my life, i've become a complete burden on my wife and parents. I've always been the breadwinner but now i can barely leave a 5 mile radius of my home. agoraphobia and driving anxiety has completely destroyed me financially.
I know how hard it is. Even though you’re experiencing the damage from benzos try to take it easy on yourself and give yourself compassion. Nobody understands it like we, who have been through it do. Sometimes people think it’s just a negative attitude that we have but it’s so much more than that.
Wow im in the exact same boat
@@cookcookkkkk just keep truckin man. I started taking NAC, lions mane mushrooms, and st John’s wort. It has helped me out a lot. I’m still a shell of my former self but I’m slowly coming back. Just don’t give up, you’re not alone in this fight.
@@thesaint9276 Im trying so hard but my agoraphobia is notgiving up and I lost everything due to it. Glad to hear you’re improving mate.
@@cookcookkkkk how long have you been off benzo’s?
Thanks so much. I’m working and it’s really really hard. Everything is so hard. 3 months off here.
You’re a trooper!! At 3 months I was still trying to not fall over while walking around. Congratulations on being free from the benzo prison!
How are you feeling now ?I'm 1 month off and feel awful
Every time I do a chore or get out of bed it feels like I’m climbing Mount Everest and I can never get to the top I’m 2 months off and don’t feel much better I had the acute withdrawals for 25 days now I’m on 2 months in the post acute withdrawal fase which is almost as bad
You are so helpful. thank you so much. Your videos helps me to go on. It's so painful for me n unbearable. God bless you
As long as it’s helping I’ll keep making them. I’m sorry for the suffering you’re going through. You’re not alone.
Doctors cannot keep prescribing these. This HAS to stop. The evidence of how powerfully addictive and dangerous these medications are is overwhelming. My own psychiatrist refuses to even talk about it, and it's so frustrating. But I'm moving forward. No matter what.
I agree with you. It’s a nightmare out there and we haven’t seen the wave crest yet.
I watch alot of your vids. Glad to see you are doing better. I'm right in the middle of it. haha. I started at 1mg of Clonanzapam, went to 3mg, down to .50mg, now I've tapered down to .35mg now. Out of 7 days, I have 1 good day. Its a shit show to say the least, but it's whatever. I have to push through. Been on for 6 years. I've basically wasted a decade of my life. I'm done. Im giving myself this year to get completely off and deal with the side effects. I'm hoping that since I've been on such a low dose for a year, it won't be too too bad. I've been on .50 for a year now so. I'm hoping I kick this quickly. But, if not, I know it eventually ends. Just crazy it does all this. Btw, if the anxiety gets too intense, I fill the tub up with hot water and just relax. It usually flushes it out and I'm relaxed the rest of the day.
Thanks for watching, and I wish you a smooth taper and a full recovery. It does eventually end, as you stated. The main thing is getting off of it whatever it takes for as long as it takes. It’s certainly a dead end road staying on it, that’s almost 100% certain.
Feel free to keep us updated as you go!
I remember when I was going through Benzo 'withdrawal' (actually Brain and CNS Damage) ..I would start crying every time the phone even rang....I just couldn't even pick it up at all...
Early on I couldn’t carry on a conversation- I couldn’t comprehend enough to follow along. Especially if people spoke very fast.
Can you do a video about after withdrawals like on month 2 when the benzo flu wears off but then you irritable sad extremely depressed, no motivation, comparing yourself to normal people, insomnia, I had the benzo flu withdrawals whatever you call them for like 31 days maybe 25 I didn’t count. Now I’m probably 6 or 7 weeks off about a month and a half off, and I feel this sadness that’s insane like I’m soooooo deppresed I can barely get out of bed I defiantly can’t work for while and even when I do I’ll have to get an easy job for like 6 months to a year. I’m gonna try to clean my house today I usually am a clean freak but since I been sober I haven’t done anything…. I was soooo weak. Your videos are awesome man.
Hey Marc, congratulations on making it so far along, lord knows it ain’t easy and you’re doing it! I think that’s a great idea for a video, thanks for the suggestion and I’ll be sure to get around to it. Keep trucking my friend, it does get easier with time.
Are you doing better ?
Have to ask, two years out now and my symptoms have been worse and changing throughout the day until I collapse at night. Ugh why are they getting so bazar I’am afraid of waking up each morning to wake up to even something worse. I’ve tried to stay positive and hopeful for two years. Getting harder any advice will help. 🙏
Often, symptoms will change and shift as you heal. Take this as an old sign that you are still getting better and better. I had many sxs change in my 3.rd year and scared me a lot.
This is what scares me so much the unpredictable path of healing. Not knowing what each day will bring
Hi Dan! Did you develop agoraphobia/monophobia or fear and terror? Agoraphobia and terror are my two main symptoms. Watching TV is impossible, small tasks are fearful for me. My symptoms are primarily mental/psychological at this time.
Also, thank God for partners/friends/family who support us through this. Not all hang around. Those that do will never understand what it meant to us. It takes special people to stand by our side…especially when you talk about the possibility of years moving through this process. When the illness is invisible and so horrific, it’s so difficult to believe and understand. I get it. But, this is very real and, yes, almost unbelievable….even for us.
Great video. Thank you! Much Love.
Yes, our family members may need to exercise all the patience they can muster. I know mine did. But we’re also people worth being patient for, we’re just damaged from meds.
I also could not watch tv, it just felt too stimulating and intense. When I finally did again I watched mostly peaceful nature shows. I absolutely can’t watch violence anymore, and that’s what seems to sell in this world. I wouldn’t say I had agoraphobia really, but the anxiety I experienced going in public was unreal.
thankyou so much its good to hear and bring me back to reality or that I am not crazy. Been 3 months clean and sober
Update 4 months sober
How are u now
@@opeyemiyusuf8965 I am doing well 1 1/2 years clean a lot of ups and downs. Really on the verge of breaking thru I believe. It takes time and you have to want to fix the things that caused you to use in the first place. I hope you are doing well
Much love
I'm having tolerance withdrawal. The stuff has backfired on me also. Taking magnesium l threonate. Feel pretty dopy. Also benfotiamine.
I know how that feels, Warren. Sorry you hit tolerance withdrawal. I hope the magnesium is helping you.
Did you go through times of being bedridden because ov weakness and off balance especially legs like jelly everyday and internal tremors
Good morning, Pamela, I did. I was literally bedridden. I couldn't walk without holding on to the wall or furniture and it took so much energy to go from one room to the next in a small house that I would be in bed for hours just to recover from it. It gets better! It took a long time, but it does get better! Hang in there.
Yes! I had those exact same symptoms. My legs felt like jelly and very weak. It was tough to stand and I was dizzy and felt like I was walking sideways. What made this even more hard was the fact that my nerves wouldn’t let me relax and sit down because of intense akasthesia.
@@rodie4587 crazy what this drug does to people.
@@philosophicalfishing omg, it's pure poison. I'm 6 yrs out and grateful to be alive. Coming off that drug was hands down the hardest thing I have ever done.
@@rodie4587 I’m 6 years out too, and likewise; hardest thing I’ve ever done by far!
Hi, sorry to bother you again, as I’m currently tapping from benzodiazepines, you said coffee can be harmful. Does the same apply to decaffeinated coffee?
You’re not bothering me, I encourage comments on this channel so we can all help each other. That’s what I created it for. 😀
No, decaffeinated coffee will not hurt you. I drank it for at least a year until I could tolerate a little caffeine again. It’s a great substitute.
@@philosophicalfishing Thank you so much🙏🏻
Do you get better tho? Did you get better? How many percent is your healing after the first year? Much love
Hi! Yes, I have gotten much better over the years. I was still very damaged after the first year, so I’d say I was maybe 40% healed?? It was hard to say.
@@philosophicalfishing thank you so much for your response it’s kind x
I just want to say, try the breathing exercises everyone, apparently it really works
It dose wonders
Meditation really helps a lot, and cold showers after a warm one
Also dipping your head in cold ice water increases Gaba xx
Lots of love
Weeks id do Weeks any day im 15months in hell
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