Patrick’s Benzo Withdrawal and Healing Journey
Patrick’s Benzo Withdrawal and Healing Journey
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Benzo withdrawal IMPROVEMENTS update August 2024
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Benzo withdrawal IMPROVEMENTS update August 2024
To those who say benzo withdrawal isn’t bad
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To those who say benzo withdrawal isn’t bad
Failed time based benzo taper and update 7/21/24
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Failed time based benzo taper and update 7/21/24
Benzo dose cut, new time based taper I’m trying! Update as of 6/19/24
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I am NOT a medical doctor, this is purely my experience. As I stated in the video I am trying to taper by pushing out my doses farther apart. The math goes like this. Each dose is 1.5 mg Valium Multiply hours per day by minutes per day 24*60=1,440 minutes per day If my doses are every 8 hours and 5 minutes you’d multiply 8 hours by 60 minutes then add the extra minutes so 8*60=480 480 5=485 min...
BAD benzo withdrawal symptoms after last dose cut. So uncomfortable and miserable
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BAD benzo withdrawal symptoms after last dose cut. So uncomfortable and miserable
Benzo withdrawal extra IV dose in hospital, caused BAD effects but positive outcome! Update 5/12/24
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Benzo withdrawal extra IV dose in hospital, caused BAD effects but positive outcome! Update 5/12/24
Why I temporarily removed my videos and turning my life back to God through this
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Why I temporarily removed my videos and turning my life back to God through this
Insomnia in benzo withdrawal, am I the only one?
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I seem to have the opposite problem. I oversleep most times. And yes I have had all blood work checked without any issues. Can anyone else relate to excessive sleepiness in withdrawal?
Benzo withdrawal symptoms, what’s currently bothering me! 4/7/2024
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Nearly 3 months after crossing from Xanax over to low dose Valium, these symptoms are currently the worst things for me.
Benzo withdrawal update, some improvements! Still not great. 3/30/2024
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Benzo withdrawal update, some improvements! Still not great. 3/30/2024
Benzo withdrawal, ER day, NOT good, holding dose 3/6/2024
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Benzo withdrawal, ER day, NOT good, holding dose 3/6/2024
Benzo withdrawal update 2/27/2024
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Into week 8 with no Xanax, I believe I said week 6 in the video but I was a little off after looking back on my notes. Current Valium dose is down from 8mg to 5mg
3 week Xanax withdrawal update, how I’m feeling
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Day 23 without Xanax Current dose 6mg Valium 2/3/2024
Benzo withdrawal horrific day, crying, praying for healing. This is torture
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Day 15 off Xanax Valium dose 7.3 mg 1/26/2024
What people don’t understand about benzo withdrawal, day 13 off Xanax, my experiences so far
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What people don’t understand about benzo withdrawal, day 13 off Xanax, my experiences so far
Extreme confusion, day 12 Xanax withdrawal, bad wave
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Extreme confusion, day 12 Xanax withdrawal, bad wave
Day 11 off Xanax, my thoughts and feelings for the day, benzo withdrawal
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Day 11 off Xanax, my thoughts and feelings for the day, benzo withdrawal
Benzo use, MY story and what led me to benzos
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Benzo use, MY story and what led me to benzos
Struggling to accept it’s only benzo withdrawal, day 8 off Xanax
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Struggling to accept it’s only benzo withdrawal, day 8 off Xanax
Xanax withdrawal day 7 update
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Xanax withdrawal day 7 update
6 days off Xanax, withdrawal horror and experience update
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6 days off Xanax, withdrawal horror and experience update
GREAT Histamine food list I found for mast cell, histamine intolerance or high histamine issues!
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GREAT Histamine food list I found for mast cell, histamine intolerance or high histamine issues!
CFS, POTS, Mast Cell Activation and benzo withdrawal…. An update on my previous week
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CFS, POTS, Mast Cell Activation and benzo withdrawal…. An update on my previous week
BAD day, benzo withdrawal update 6/22/2023
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BAD day, benzo withdrawal update 6/22/2023
Is this benzo withdrawal still or my fibromyalgia flaring up?
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Is this benzo withdrawal still or my fibromyalgia flaring up?
Quick benzo withdrawal update after horror of last video. Doing nearly nothing. Trying to recover.
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Quick benzo withdrawal update after horror of last video. Doing nearly nothing. Trying to recover.
Horrific days, trying to stabilize, benzo withdrawal update 6/10-11/2023
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Horrific days, trying to stabilize, benzo withdrawal update 6/10-11/2023
Negativity in benzo withdrawal community and REAL risk? WHY be afraid? Don't listen to the LIES!!
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Negativity in benzo withdrawal community and REAL risk? WHY be afraid? Don't listen to the LIES!!
Holding my dose, too intense lately, benzo withdrawal update and changes going forward
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Holding my dose, too intense lately, benzo withdrawal update and changes going forward

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ddaniel1057
    @ddaniel1057 20 годин тому

    Well said. With God all things are possible.

  • @trento8397
    @trento8397 День тому

    Calming your cat down

  • @angel_2022M
    @angel_2022M 3 дні тому

    Please make a video for an update. I always pray for your healing. It's a tough journey, but You will get through this. You are not alone, like many other people, I am also suffering this hell after one year off xanax. Medical community and pharmaceuticals harm so much without giving proper information about the side effects of these mind altering medicines. We just trust them and suffer immensely, and the worst part is that nobody believes us and listens to us . Hey! Don't lose hope, we will all. heal. ❤

  • @matchpoint14
    @matchpoint14 6 днів тому

    Patrick Iam going through it for the past 3.5 years. I have probably 30 symptoms. God is trying to bring you into a new season. Meditate on scripture, such as I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Get away from any sin in your life and love him with your whole heart

  • @williamwinn948
    @williamwinn948 6 днів тому

    Benzo withdrawal can kill you, be careful to anyone that's been on them long term and wants to cold turkey it.

  • @user-wp5qo6qg7q
    @user-wp5qo6qg7q 7 днів тому

    Totally understand you with the throat swelling. I’ve been tapering off for almost my 7th month now.

  • @lionheart9692
    @lionheart9692 7 днів тому

    O man, bless you 🙏 hope your good now, addiction is no joke

  • @JohnMoss-l3m
    @JohnMoss-l3m 8 днів тому

    I'm sorry, but you're so full of shit. What..why did you even make this??

  • @Ann-l7x
    @Ann-l7x 8 днів тому

    You not alone. This is much worse than words can describe.

  • @trento8397
    @trento8397 9 днів тому

    *Praise our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ*

  • @sk8n854
    @sk8n854 9 днів тому

    I cold turkeyed 16mg of Subutex after a decade on it. That was a bad withdrawal. It still doesn't even come close to what I've experienced going through benzo withdrawal. It is worse than any opiate withdrawal I've been through by 100 times and also goes on and on and on. I'm tapering V now and even 1% cuts are as bad as or worse than cold turkeying opiates.

  • @user-wp5qo6qg7q
    @user-wp5qo6qg7q 9 днів тому

    One of the hardest, I started my taper a year ago.

  • @user-ej7mt8ld4t
    @user-ej7mt8ld4t 10 днів тому

    Unfortunately I am suffering from Protracted withdrawal syndrome!! After a 7 year prescription was cut cold 🥶 turkey It is hell on earth 💚🙏💚

  • @december12ist
    @december12ist 10 днів тому

    I hope your healed from the benzo withdrawal. I feel your pain and I can relate to what your going through. I love you buddy.

  • @yalna3140
    @yalna3140 12 днів тому

    First time on Valium in 2017 for 4 month 5-10mg i cold turkeyd with help of gabapentin no problem. Only 2-3 sleepless night's with some shouldermuscle pain. I got Flexeril for that. 2nd time in 2024 9 days Ativan 1.5mg daily and i am tapering now for 1 month to stop because i developed Akathisia when stopping cold turkey on day 10! Went back on and am watertapering Ativan (5xper day doses). Anybody please explain this! Btw the Akathisia stopped when reinstating and never came back during taper yet i had all kinds of symptoms except severe panic, severe insomnia, DPDR, ruminating thoughts or any phobias or sound, light sensitivities. So basically nearly no mental issues except for feeling down. But nausea, dizzyness, musclepain, throatpain, flu like feeling, exhaustion, vivid dreams, faster heartbeat shortly before next dose, tinnitus, face burning, mild depression, no appetite. GI and now dizzyness the most lasting issues.

  • @yalna3140
    @yalna3140 12 днів тому

    Wow thats a LOT of progress!! It really is. I must have been kindled from previous Valium years ago so I took now for about 10 days ATIVAN and now have to taper for 1 month! Once you are done never ever take another benzo more than ONE TIME IN HOSPITAL IF REALLY NEEDED. that is all I can take without issues apparently or my body will latch on immidiayely nearly! I'm stunned! Having to taper because of only 10 days low dose Ativan. Are you serious? I'm down to equivalent 0.5mg valium and still have to watertaper mini doses due to dizzyness , musclepain and nausea!! I do have some preexisting healthissues making this worse though but I am thinking I'm kindled even i seemingly got of valium with no issues last time. Was on it for 4 months and got off only with gabapentin and now totally different. I don't know why!

  • @michaelreynolds2745
    @michaelreynolds2745 13 днів тому

    How long did you take them? I was taking 6-8mg bars for around 3-4 weeks. Tapering with klonopin. a week yesterday I took 4mg klonopin, today 2, tomorrow, 2, wed .5 and done. Thoughts?

  • @Anthony-f4f
    @Anthony-f4f 14 днів тому

    I'm trying to sue the companies and doctors and hospitals for my son and myself

  • @Setapart144
    @Setapart144 15 днів тому

    Matthew 19:17. Something thats helped me a lot for everything in general is periods of abstinence, I would look into the benefits of it for men. I feel it would greatly help your situation. Hope everything gets better for you man. God bless.

  • @polashrajkonwar2765
    @polashrajkonwar2765 15 днів тому

    Bro i am victim of corrupt psychiatric system.I have PSSD.Are you suffering from PSSD and emotional blunting,anhedonia from Benzo if you don't mind telling

  • @johnboy4067
    @johnboy4067 15 днів тому

    I'm struggling with opiates and it's terrible but benzo seems a different level , prayers for everyone in addition 🙏 I feel your pain

  • @rocioortiz327
    @rocioortiz327 15 днів тому

    So sorry for your suffering!! 😢😢

  • @Polecat-qz5om
    @Polecat-qz5om 15 днів тому

    Hang in there patrick

  • @Jimmy-Legs
    @Jimmy-Legs 15 днів тому

    Your brain will normalize over time. Keep it up. It’s a long azz road for some of us. You will get over this. You are young and have your whole life in front of you. I’ve made it through. It was a long complicated recovery, but it did happen. The one thing that really surprised me was how sometimes a seemingly small cut could throw me for a loop. Keep on going one step at a time. And remember, Never, Ever, Give up. It will be worth it.

  • @steelearmstrong9616
    @steelearmstrong9616 16 днів тому

    We are all wired very differently and there is a spectrum on everything. We are all effected very differently from all foods and all drugs. No one since human existence can take credit for anything in life. You do not get to pick and choose who and what you become in life. Everything in life is all chance and luck. You can not take credit for your success, achievements, personality, looks, IQ, height, genetics, thoughts and all the hard work that you put in to become successful. You cannot take credit for who you are. Only psychopaths and Narcissistic and those who have the Kanye West god complex thing going on will deny this hard to swallow truth

  • @Ndfourlife
    @Ndfourlife 16 днів тому

    How long before a person is physically addicted to benzodiazepines? I hear from 2 weeks to a month. Thx for your videos

    • @Patricksbenzowithdrawal
      @Patricksbenzowithdrawal 16 днів тому

      Unfortunately I’m not able to give a good answer to that. I can say for me I was first prescribed them in 2019, I had no idea my body had become physically dependent on them until mid to late 2022 when I realized how much worse my anxiety had become while on them. Once I started trying to taper it really sunk in that I was completely dependent on them. Thankfully my doctor is working with me to slowly taper down. Keep in mind physical dependence and addiction are different. Addiction tends to seek out a substance for the “high” of it whereas dependence means your body isn’t able to function well without it but without the addiction seeking behavior. For me I’ve only ever taken them as directed and still became dependent. If you are on them just be very careful and follow doctors advice! Taper slowly if you’re able! I’m sorry I can’t be of more help but hopefully that at least helps a bit🙏🏻

    • @Ndfourlife
      @Ndfourlife 16 днів тому

      @@Patricksbenzowithdrawal Thx Patrick for your response. I’ve been on Klonopin for 20 years with no side effects but I wish my doctors would have informed me that this meds are short term only. Wishing you the best in your healing process my friend. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @davidburton4342
    @davidburton4342 16 днів тому

    Extremely difficult to stop. I know your body can demand what it needs, physically hard to ignore.

  • @serious-cyrusnoelan8127
    @serious-cyrusnoelan8127 17 днів тому

    How are you now bro? I pray you are healing well! Thank you for being humble enough to share this with others. I know your pain first hand and feel it in this video.

  • @josediaz-ortega6405
    @josediaz-ortega6405 17 днів тому

    I don’t think you’re tapering correctly. Give us more info. How many mg are u on? Which benzo? What’s your tapering plan?

  • @patriciamercks3376
    @patriciamercks3376 18 днів тому

    It is horrible. I have never experienced anything like this. O e minute you are afraid that you are dying the next you want to die. You cannot control your brain. Your brain tells you and makes your body abd mind go crazy. We all should get compensated for what these pills did to us all. No warning !

  • @crystalharen9408
    @crystalharen9408 18 днів тому

    I’m down to 2.5 mg of Diazepam. I have been tapering for over a year from 10 mg. I’m experiencing protracted withdrawal symptoms daily. I have been following the Ashton method for the last half of my taper. It says I should taper 1 mg every two weeks. Is that what you are doing? I’m obviously taking more time in between each taper when I have severe side effects. I’m just curious if I should prolong it or just keep trying to taper the last two milligrams?

  • @user-bz4bn8dz9u
    @user-bz4bn8dz9u 19 днів тому

    I’m 13 months off and still fucked up pain and fatigue brain fog stomach issues list goes on

  • @marcellustone
    @marcellustone 19 днів тому

    As soon as I wake up this horrible anxiety builds up. Every day. I'm forced to do intense breathing techniques. When it's mitigated I'm left with a low self esteem and a bad cognition. And it will start over in the afternoon. My days are counted. Was kicked out of clinic. Telling me it's all in my head.

    • @Ndfourlife
      @Ndfourlife 16 днів тому

      Do you have physical symptoms?

  • @FreeWanderingThinker
    @FreeWanderingThinker 20 днів тому

    Thank you for this video, Patrick. The so-called doctors should see how much pain they cause. It's incredible that they still don't believe it. Unfortunately, I was so depersonalized that I could not hold a phone in my hand. I went through Effexor withdrawal, it's crazy stuff. I feel much better now, but I am still healing and living with the consequences. A big hug from Italy!

  • @jaimemelendez8029
    @jaimemelendez8029 20 днів тому

    We know you are suffering right now. Hang in there. I was there. We know you are scared, we know what you are feeling, keep pushing...being ill will cause flare ups.

  • @drewske88
    @drewske88 20 днів тому

    soooooooooooooo how long will you be trying to get off you ",edicine"???? like hasnt i been over like 2 orr 3 years and your still on the same medicine????? i know people that have done methadone all alone! and i know that methadone is one the hardest over xanax and right there wiith alcool but seems like you are verrrry verrry over exenterating\

    • @Patricksbenzowithdrawal
      @Patricksbenzowithdrawal 20 днів тому

      You clearly aren’t very well informed about benzo withdrawal if that’s your belief…. Benzo withdrawal done properly does take a few years. I’d recommend looking at the Ashton Manual for a better timeline. Many people on forums have needed 3-5 years to finish tapering. As it is I’ve been tapering for around 1.5 years so far and I’m down more than 90% from my original dose…..

    • @Patricksbenzowithdrawal
      @Patricksbenzowithdrawal 20 днів тому

      Also with all of your other comments saying I’m not a man and calling me all kinds of things, does that help you feel better about yourself? What deeply sad and pathetic void are you trying to fill in your own life that you feel a need to do such things? I’d also recommend seeking serious professional help. You very clearly need it.

    • @firestarter5641
      @firestarter5641 19 днів тому

      Do not let it get to you. I tapered morphine off around 2 years. And that is "easier" for most. I am glad I got not addicted to benzos.

  • @davidblair3845
    @davidblair3845 20 днів тому

    Were you taking xans off the street? Cuz this sounds like opiate withdrawal NOT benzo

    • @Patricksbenzowithdrawal
      @Patricksbenzowithdrawal 20 днів тому

      No I’ve taken them exactly as prescribed by my doctor from the start. I personally have no experience with opiate withdrawal but I know it has a name for being bad, that said benzo withdrawal is known to be worse as its duration is unmatched, lasting for years in some cases. Part of the reason I’m attempting to do this is to show the reality of benzo withdrawal, even when taken as prescribed and what they do to people. If you check out the forums you’ll see plenty more like me. It’s far from abnormal. People need to realize they aren’t harmless meds

  • @davidblair3845
    @davidblair3845 20 днів тому

    Wait you're detoxing off xans but have Vals?

    • @Patricksbenzowithdrawal
      @Patricksbenzowithdrawal 20 днів тому

      Many, myself included, cross over to Valium to slowly taper as Xanax has such an incredibly short half life whereas Valium has a very long half life. Valium is able to provide a much more stable and smooth withdrawal, which while still horrific in its own way, has been much easier than Xanax alone. I tapered as much as possible using Xanax but got to a point I was no longer able so my doctor switched me to Valium for the remainder of my taper. I am down as of now by more than 90% of my original dose

  • @Tevelle-z3v
    @Tevelle-z3v 21 день тому

    Them benzos are "death itself, fight with all you got man💪💯

  • @ethanbaggoo1513
    @ethanbaggoo1513 21 день тому

    Stay strong Patrick, you're a legend!

  • @aronrosas4191
    @aronrosas4191 21 день тому

    You can do it. I've got 7 years in December from Klonopin and Xanax, quiting was really hard. I went thru 2 years of terrible vertigo and body spasms but it was worth it. What triggered the journey was I couldn't skateboard anymore because I had severe "benzo brain". After the 2 year mark it does start to get exponentially better, I know from personal experience.

  • @Snowflake1374
    @Snowflake1374 23 дні тому

    Im in it. Its really bad. Too fast taper after 15 year use sertraline. You seem to hade done a better taper. My injury is too bad. Good to see you a little better!

  • @ta7zy68
    @ta7zy68 23 дні тому

    compared to opiate withdrawal benzos were forsure WAY easier to get over for me but i am so happy for you man i'm glad to see you are taking control over your life again!

  • @bridaw8557
    @bridaw8557 23 дні тому

    It gets better for sure. But its hell for 6+ months. It sucks that Opioid dependency gets all the awareness and interventions. But keep it up! You’ve got many who have made it to the other side. The Ashton Manual protocol for withdrawal does have you switch to valium. Its online free for guidance.

  • @garretfey6326
    @garretfey6326 23 дні тому

    Withdrawals are a right of passion

  • @jasongendron8309
    @jasongendron8309 25 днів тому

    I wish you continued healing. Are you on any antidepressants? Did you start any or find any helpful during your benzo taper?

  • @me2846
    @me2846 25 днів тому

    Highly agreed 100% !!

  • @dustygatrell-ru7tg
    @dustygatrell-ru7tg 25 днів тому

    You know what i noticed? I never see black people going threw this stuff. Wonder why.

  • @user-jl5td5nr1q
    @user-jl5td5nr1q 26 днів тому

    W/d process recovery 1.take some vitamins..b12 etc 2.eat less and go for more fruties and protien ..eat brown rice and look for fiber ..remember dont take high fiber 3.try to sleep for 8 hours ..turn lights off .. 4.due to high gaba supresson there may be motor problem 5.check for inflamation 6.GI disturbances ..take probiotic look for other symptoms 7.dont eat sugar or chocolates wheat based food bread etc or any processed item ..as this may cause more inflamtion 8.try reducing stress at best 9.check for mouth infection or upper respiratory infection 10.check for vitamin profile 11.dont do over excersize or over walk ..just start walking for 1 minute then gradually improve it to 2 3 4 5 6 each day or one day after another .. Have good healing ..

  • @oargomez1566
    @oargomez1566 26 днів тому

    I called the ambulance 3 times that’s say am okay just relay FUKERS I just left Benzos IS HARD I CANT TYPE MY KEYBOARD MY GOD 😖😣