I was on 3-4 mg a day for over 5 years. Started having stomach pains. Decided to check into rehab and took 2 weeks. Wasn't easy. Got home and for at least a month my reflexes were hyper like a superhero and I was thinking and talking fast as hell. Haven't had anything in a year. Feelin great.
Glad you're off. I took Xanax 4 years thinking I would have to take it for the rest of my life. I hit tolerance withdrawal a couple of months ago, tapered and quit since then. Even though I'm suffering through PAWS at the moment it was a blessing in disguise. I now know how to deal with my anxiety and a panic attack if I get one. It feels so good knowing I don't need a pill to calm me down. Our bodies are beautiful machines and we do heal. I'll never touch a benzo again. Doctors have no idea what benzos do to our brains and keep prescribing them. Such a shame. Just discovered your channel, keep at it!
I'm one of those who REALLY understands exactly what you went through withdrawing off of the Klonopin, I was on it for 28 years 2mg per day. It's so brutal mentally and physically, it was the reason why my testosterone started plummeting. I couldn't withdraw slow enough and my doctor kept telling me to just stop cold turkey. I had to rely on myself to safely come off, even found supplements to help that are specifically designed to help with benzo withdrawal. Anyone who can successfully withdrawal off a benzo is mentally tough and if evidence you no longer need it anymore. I've read a lot of reports that claim people who take benzo long term will notice once they successfully come off their in a better position mentally than they were before they started taking them. /You're one tough cookie bignoknow, Congratulations!
was on klonopin 0.5 at bedtime for 20 years ... tapered for 19 months ( Milk Titration) took last dose April 1 2021..... Feel ok... Nothing I can't handle ( FOR NOW ) see if PAWS kicks in..... Congratulations Brother ...!!!!
I'm so proud of you!!! I'm a Pharmacist and I see first hand the bad addiction that some people have over this drug. It's very sad to say the least. You are so brave! Keep it up!
Yesterday my anxiety was so bad I was biting my pillow in anguish, the physical and mental pain were too much to bear and I was about to take my own life I took a lorazepam and my anxiety all vanished and I could sleep without waking up screaming and having suicidal thoughts Benzos can save your life sometimes
@@tylerkonrade4474 So you rather person have no quality of life by suffering on a daily, every minute of every hour with crippling anxiety? You're just evil. Many people NEED these types of medications. I'm on Xanax and High Grade Medical Cannabis Oil, Life is beautiful.
Yeah they took me off cold turkey after being in them for 6 years. I was in a bad acid trip for about 3 months lol. It's a year and a half later and I'm a lot better but still struggle with depersalizarion. I also have a lot of energy in the morning and crash extremely hard around 3'in the afternoon like I have nothing left. Any of this with you?
Patrick Hallahan hey man. I allways thought that a bad trip that long was just a myth. What exactly happened and how much acid you took? Ive only taken acid ones and since the trip lasted for almost 10hrs i did leave it to that.
Good for you man, I've been off for a year and a half and finally coming to being myself after on them for 6 years. It's a shame more doctors don't no what they are doing. They took me off in a week and a half which prolonged my withdrawals so bad. Scary scary shit no one will ever understand.
My doctor put me up to 2.5 mg's a day and stupidly I listened. I've had two failed tapers and everyday is a bad acid trip as I'm kindled and in tolerance withdrawal. I'm starting to feel like I signed my death certificate the day I updosed after my first failed taper. I can't exist this way anymore it's mental, physical and emotional torture.
I was on 6 mg a day. Was a horrible addition I had seizures going cold turkey. That stuff can destroy your life. My doctor just kept giving me more even though I was clearly abusing it. It was a nightmare. I carried them around for a while for the security blanket. Good job man.
@leighannmcgowan4859 ive been in the exact same situation i was on them for years. i was taken off than put back on them the withdrawals are intense and all the ER visits and panic attacks. im now off them again but trying to stay off them. yesterday was brutal but i did drink like 4 cups of coffee which made my anxiety unbearable.... today is a good amount easier. how are you doing these days?
I had a psychotic break also...now I've been super depressed for the last 9 months. Lost interest in everything. Did you have an issue like that after Psychosis?
Mike L My Psychosis wasn't from Benzo withdraw but from possibly stress and Pot. But since the episode.. everything has just been dull. Like I stopped being interested in life itself. I just never feel good.
I was on 3mg/day, down to 1mg/day after a year or so, going to start the 1/2 MG morning, 1/2mg at night to see if I can make the "hot skin" and prickly feeling not attack me at bedtime... been keeping up with my psychiatrist, she said she can help if I get stuck, but doing too much at once can render me useless for months if I come off too fast. Thank you for posting this!!👍👌
CONGRAT NOAH! I'm starting to notice I'm starting to struggle really hard with anxiety again... I have a question? when you were very depressed and anxious did you have 24/7 symptoms like dizziness weak legs lightheaded stomach inflammation? i cant sometimes leave my room to even go to the bathroom... my heart races so fast.. i want my life back :( i really appreciate it if you replied thank you and ILY
took klonopin for 22 years 0.5 at bedtime sometimes I took more some days less .... 18 months milk taper .. been off 2 years this coming April 1st. 2023..... ALL I CAN SAY IS. W. O. W. !!!!!!! NEVER AGAIN NO DRUG......... THANK GOD ITS OVER!!!!!!!!
What great timing. I just came off of .5 mg klonopin every 1-2 days (I took it once every 4-6 weeks for years, but started taking it daily about 8 months ago). Its been 3 weeks, and I feel like a new person. Withdrawals were awful, but I'm actually much more stable in my anxiety. I was having 1-2 panic episodes per week on klonopin. It was getting to the point where the time between doses was inducing panic. Thus, the rebound anxiety as my body metabolized klonopin was causing me to take more. I'm so glad I am off of it. I'm proud to say that I haven't had a true panic attack since my last dose.
I just went cold turkey was using very very occasionally. Learned to cope with anxiety naturally . Now I give anxiety to other people but myself don't let down.
Im sure it took a lot of courage to do this move , wish i can do it to my Anti-depressant pills , Anyways , Thank you for sharing you'r story , You helped me a lot!! Is there away of talking to you directly? Email anything .. i really wanna ask you some things about your story and mine too :) Thank you
Thank you for letting me share and I am so glad to know I could help. I try and always get back to people who comment within 24 hours of a new video release but to reach me beyond that you might consider joining me on Patreon. Even $1 per month gives you direct access to me via private messages and helps to support the channel. Zero pressure though and I hope that did not come off rude.
You know my story Noah but I'm so glad you're off. Don't go back PLEASE. There is something called kindling and each subsequent withdrawal can be much worse than the last. This is my 3rd withdrawal from them and I almost died this time. Throw that bottle away. You don't need that shit. I hope to god you don't get any withdrawal symptoms either. Much love.
John Newmark have you read any science about them? Didn’t think so. There’s free journal access about kindling and benzos. Read it for yourself or continue being irresponsible in your own ignorance.
Mike L You're right. But it's not just the anxiety meds. The medical industry has conditioned us into believing that it is perfectly normal to be on something, whether it's meds for blood pressure, cholestrol, etc. The US is the only other country besides New Zealand where script meds are advertised on tv. Is it any wonder that 70% of Americans are on at least one pill.
@@AngiePeacockMSW I hate benzos. I am prescribed them but I can pee clean right now. Kindling happends when you are irresponsible with the drug I was told. I kindled myself when I refused to take them anymore and didnt want to reinstate and taper even though I eventually did. Quitting with an active script and all your meds filled is hard. Its a personal choice. I really like knowing I have them in case I get into a position where its inpatient or taking a pill. I have been there fairly recently and I dont knock this guy for it. If he tapered himself and followed the rules you have to respect that he feels he has the power and not the drug. I know many people that quit smoking pot in the sixties and seventies but still held on to a wooden box with pipe and swag in it. Same thing. The fact he is playing with the bottle and rubbing his face with them makes me think though. Its making him gitty and giving him a rush. Time will tell. lol
Good job, man. I was on 4mg a day for three years in my early twenties. It was hell to get off of it. I had seizures during withdrawal. My anxiety was completely unmanageable then. Getting off benzos is a major victory. I understand most of the struggle is the "safety" you feel.
this is inspiring :) i’m 30 and i was prescribed 1.5 mg of klonopin a day at age 15 with no knowledge of the drug back then! i’d take .5 mg three times a day. i’ve been slowly weening off for the past year and i now take .5 mg once a day! i plan to go off 100% eventually and i’m excited :)
I've been on one benzo and another for the past ten years. I'm coming off the klonopin now and the withdrawl is debilitating. Can't sleep, losing weight, panic attacks. Ugh
Edge Transit Because it’s not ok, , they completely unhealthy to your brain.... best to get off, long taper, (Heather Ashton method), get your neurotransmitter system working properly.
@@matthewd.1474 LOL i hate when ppl who know nothing about this talk. Some ppl cant work or go to school properly due to their issue. Severe anxiety. Ive had for 13 years, i couldnt leave my house at one point. I did cbt therapy, tried 8 different meds, nothing is effective enough. So what i do nothing and live longer, or take a strong medication and live my life? when you dont suffer as much as some ppl, you cant have your input Its the doctors who prescribe strong meds to ppl who dont need it that give benzos a bad rep! Someone like me, i need it cause nothing else works, and i can live a life actually now. And no i dont care for your opinion on this reply i just made
I was on 2 mg of Klonopin a day for 12 years. Now on day 587 of my recovery. It's been brutal. Major sleep deprivation, major digestive issues!!! Muscle tightness, and many other problems. I am still debilitated. Be glad your getting off this evil drug now!!!
I came off 1 mg of Klonopin per day this summer. My doctor says it affects your memory and he tapered me off over 3 months. Congrats and major kudos on your success!
Karen Long there is no concrete proof it affects your memory .these doctors are getting in trouble now cause people are getting addicted .thats why they say it can cause memory problems that's B's
Klonopin absolutely destroyed my memory and my completely decimated my executive functioning, so I'M PROOF THAT IT IS. It's one of the most brain and life damaging benzos out there in my opinion, but Ativan is by far the most painful to taper. (Took me about 7 min to compose this btw.)
COMPLETELY UNTRUE and irresponsible! This man has suffered enough. Stop the bullshit science. Benzos have been around a long time and when used correctly, SAVE LIVES.
Jay Man , hello I was reading you're comment you said it took you year to get off, did you get withdrawal or you did find tapering slow. Iam in xanax 1mg three time a day I want to get off them so bad but it scare me because all these scaring story, I hope you did will but my question to you is did you had any withdrawal weaning off slowly.
52 days off Xanax. .5 to 1 mg. A day for 10 years. Quitting Xanax is the hardiest thing I ever done.. The days feel like weeks and the weeks feel like years. I will heal. We all can beat this monster. My faith in God has help me so much.. Anyone coming off a Benzo, is a winner. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.....
Thank you for this video. I just got prescribed 1 mg a day for Klonopin and this was a few days ago that I have been on it. I suffer from very bad anxiety. I like when you mentioned it being a tool. It should be, I'm hoping to be benzo free when the time is right. I am going to consult with my doctor about a plan to ween myself off. Listening to your story and watching your videos has given me great hope that anxiety is something that can be dealt with in a positive way and I wish you all the best of luck in your mental health. Cheers buddy!
Brother !! DO NOT TAKE THAT POISON.... DO THE WIM HOF BREATHING METHOD .. COLD SHOWERS IN MORNING OUT OF BED.. EXERCISE... YOGA DIET... WHEN YOU HAVE ANXIETY ITS SOMETHING INSIDE OF THAT YOU HAVE NOT DEALT WITH... ASK YOUR ANXIETY WHAT IT WANTS FROM YOU..... EDUCATE YOURSEL ON ANXIETY .. DON'T TAKE THESE PILLS YOU WILL SUFFER MUCH MORE.....
Great video. I was taking 2 mg at night. Been taking it for many years. I quit about 2 weeks ago. Did not ask for a refill. I have been going through withdrawal. Unable to fall asleep till 5 am, only sleep 2 to 3 hours, and many other symptoms. I did not have any left to gradually decrease over time. I appreciate your video.
I lost my family boyfriend job ect due to benzos. 😔 4 months off clean and still feeling symptoms. Gaba & stomach problems. God bless everyone getting off benzos. Is no joke.
I'm so proud of you. I just came across your video because my friend is taking klonopin and I think he's using it as a crutch as well. You are an inspiration.
Currently, clonazepam is like an absolute blessing. Since I'm 14 yrs old I freeze and almost got an exploding heart. Palpitations that can't be stop for a decade by any beta-blockers but got stopped by Clonazepam. I've been suffering from anxiety disorder and full blown panic attacks and this clonazepam is just so amazing. I'm 25 I'm on and off of this drug. If people just don't abuse this drug, this drug is a life saver.
I have proxysmal af and suffered with it since I was 18 and now I'm 52 had episode that put me in the hospital all the time, and I also suffer from GAD and panic attacks..I do take Beta blockers but I that don't really help..but I can tell you this your right about clonazepam stopping your palpitations cause it basically cured my proxysmal afib as well..but I am trying to taper off it but if my afib start going out of control I'm going to go right back on them
I was prescribed 4mg a day for a couple years. It took me about 9 months of tapering to get off. At about the .5mg a day point, the withdrawal started seriously. Brain zaps, sleep disturbances, mild hallucinatory dream like states. Sinus and face burning and pain. Benxo withdrawal is no joke. It feels like your life is over. I honestly can't believe this stuff is so easily prescribed to so many people. I'm about a year out and still have episodes of withdrawal, but they are getting much milder, less often, and much more manageable. I have weeks of feeling great and normal, between minor withdrawal episodes. Its a long road. But can be done. Your brain will return too normal. Anyone going through it MUST remember that.
Klonapin is so devastating if it gets away from you. I had a panic attack that lasted 3 months trying to get off it. About an hour of sleep a night. Seems like a miracle until it’s not.
Good job! I am on klonipin for about 2 years as needed. Gabapentin is like a good way to get off klonipin.. Klonipin is good I don’t see myself getting but good job and good luck..
Antidepressants are bad man, only cause more problems in the end. Anti-anxiety pills can be good short term but being dependent on them could lead to seizures and death
No drug is good to take your whole life, are you planning on taking anti depressants for 10-20+ years? It might take years before side effects start showing
I said side effects, and meant bad ones. No anti depressants take years to work. They should work in a few weeks to months, but the more you use them, the more dependent you get on them. It will be hard to come off them if you use them for a long time. They only cause more problems in the end, sorry you have to resort to pills to be happy temporarily. You will be much worse than you started off when you try to quit them, and they will cause you to have health problems if you don't. Just saying this from experience with family members who have been hooked on anti-depressants.
Doctors are always wiling to replace medications to get their money. Stop taking their advice. Just because they are called doctors doesn't mean they know Any more than you or I.
Now there will be GABA Downregulation resulting in racing thoughts and anxiety, your urge to drink will increase. There are supplements that can help like Black Seed Oil
I'm interested in this black seed oil? I am very much feeling better but my GABA is still completely off and leaves me feeling so sluggish and depleted at the days end.
Patrick Hallahan look it up and try it! It "enhances gaba production" boosts serotonin if taken over a month and reduces inflammation, and is all natural.
Woo wo wooo,hang on Fallout..a 1 year taper and you just assume the Gaba receptors are still down-regulated..Back to benzobuddies for you champ.....YOUR URGE TO DRINK WILL INCREASE...I just couldnt find the nuero-chemical diploma you obviously have,attatched anywhere............Did you even listen to his dosage and history...Man,you are dangerous.......99.9 % of everybody heals,the anxiety that comes back could be-huh-what you had to begin with........Exercise and more exercise.....Posts like yours can really stuff people up....Think before you post.
brett jackman im sorry, what's your background in Neurology? He did a 1 year Taper, doesn't matter if the dosage was less than he started with he was still on a GABA agonist blocking his receptors, any up-regulation that occurred is still not near his pre-benzo baseline. Obviously, it being documented, if your brain is used to a GABA drug it will crave a GABA drug, quitting Benzos is related to an increase in drinking. Let me guess, you also think serotonin receptors quickly up-regulate to normal levels after SSRI use?
@alejandro thanks for the response.yea I have seen some bad stories. Iam almost 5months off librium and still feel bad. Only took it for about 8months any tips on healing I have head pressure dizziness anxiety chest pain this is hell.
Just started klonopin.5mg 2 x day. It scares the hell out of me, but it's the only thing that almost makes feel normal due to my depression and anxiety. Within 5 days I feel I need it. I'm also on 100mg of sertraline, but I don't find it doing anything and I've been on it for about 2 1/2 months. Last week when I saw my GP he basically threw his arms in the air and said, "next time go to emergency". I'm terrified of my illness and I'm losing everything.
Unique El my wife is leaving and I don't feel like I've been a dad for the last 4 months. Started taking CBD oil, but doesn't seem to work. I go to therapy, on Zoloft but cannot control my anxiety.
Good job! If you feel great without it thats awesome. But for me it works well for me and it keeps me mood stable with ssri. I got gad disorder so I need it, it seems for anxiety.
I was put on 2mg k every night for Sleep now I have psychologically psyched myself out thinking I cannot sleep without the medication but I am doing a taper closely based to the Ashton Manual.
Did the burning face and brain zaps come back when you got off it the second time (after using .125 every other day for months)? Or did the taper completely eliminate your withdrawal symptoms?
My sister is on a benzo for over 4 years. My mom took her to a psychiatrist to try and get her to taper. He increased her dose three fold. The oath they take about first do no harm is rubbish. I worry for her, her time of suffering will come. Do you still have pills in that pill holder? Do you think you can throw it away or is it just a demo.
If you weren't taking it everyday could you share with me how you tapered? Like how big were your reductions and how did you decide which days you would take it. I currently have been on 0.5 mg of klonopin 2 to 4 times a week for a couple years and I wanna try to stop. I already have tried, but went too fast and it was unbearable
Very helpful video! I am booked to 0.25 mg Clonazepam 0.5 once daily.... Now I am trying to wean off and it is proving very difficult. I am getting inspiration by your story too work on the withdrawal symptoms and stay fast on my path to get free of benzos.
You cannot take it as needed anymore. If you do you'll become dependant or go through hellish withdrawals. You're lucky you could get off it. It's totally different if you really go through the withdrawals. thought I'd be on it forever too. It's scary my brain is struggling now... worrys me.
This is cause u suffer from anxiety which is why u took the med in the first place. Many people take this drug as needed please stop spreading false info online
Hey dude, I just kind of stumbled upon your channel and the benzos and depression thing is something I know a lot of about as well :-) I just started some vlogs on depression and getting off benzos myself and it's nice to see others on youtube going through the same thing I am. Anyways I'm a songwriter and I write a lot of benzos, insomnia, anxiety and depression. I was wondering if you would be up to working something out where you'd be willing to post one of my tracks on your page? If not thats cool it's life ya know but if so that would be dope. I'm open minded. Have a good one dude!
I have used Ativan in the past but have had anxiety about using it lol. This stopped me from getting addicted. I haven't used it in about 4 years. But I still have an active prescription and carry it with me to work and vacation. Just knowing it's there is a big help. Every year it expires and I turn it in and get it refilled.
Man I talked to u a while back I’m on klonopin .5 a night and I’m sure I have a small dependency nothing crazy but I’m so scared that when I get off of them the depersonalization will come back and get 100x stronger bro . I know it’s helped so much but I’ve been on it about 2 years and it freaks me out man like I’m scarred I’ve been on it for too long and it’s gonna spiral me down if I come off then my other brain things if I taper right and slow it would Be fine lol but i know if I I’m completely off it it will help me so much as far as not needing it
I'm prescribed med Marijuana but can't use it when I'm away working as silly as that sounds my mood is fucked I feel like I'm gonna blow up is there any drugs someone would reccomend like would any Pam be the answer possibly or ? I know your not a doctor but I'd like to hear opinions so I can look into it
Noah I have to ask ... when you battle clinical depression you should eliminate alcohol... I don't even accept the wine offering at Roman Catholic mass. It took many cans off beer and many years to see the truth that it ignites depressive episodes.
Doctors don't know the problem because studies are influenced or concealed by pharma. A benzo alters neurons within 6 weeks. After a few months of use a taper must be no faster than 10pct of current dose each 2 weeks or the neurons are damaged; so a safe taper can require more than a year. It's not a mental or spiritual or toughness issue; it's neurology. There are too many suicides by people who used rx benzos for years then stopped quickly, resulting in years of hell until it's too much. Restarting is usually the wrong thing since the neurons have changed. There is a lot of dangerous advice that can ruin a life. A doctor needs to consult pharmacology experts.
Sorry but my bs detector is going mental here. What neurons get damaged and how many? Who found such fine tuned information like this out?? Just asking cause many people have quit cold turkey some after 30+ yrs use and had no problems???. So again can u prove your bs story about 10% reductions etc etc ?? Nope bet you can t. Just another junkie who abused them then quit cold turkey and now screams bs about them online. Sorry not buying it
I had women offer certain favors for my klonopin while in-patient, which made me feel like I was in a PSA. But, I'd been having ants under the skin non-stop for a month, and klonopin was the only thing that stopped it. Like anything, it can be a blessing or a curse, but I'm glad that it's an option if I really need it. Yes, it does have the potential for addiction and withdrawal, but all of life is a cost/benefit analysis.
My doctor just keeps prescribing I take 1mg 3 times klonopin a day been on it for 4 months I feel really stuck any advice? I'm gunna start a taper soon
My doctor has been prescribing me 4mg of Klonopin a day for eight years. I went into his office Tuesday to get my Klonopin refilled, and he told me the DEA was down his throat about over prescribing narcotics to his patients. He then told me that he was cutting my 4mg to 2mg. I have my last regular dose today, then I go down to 2. After the month is up he is bringing me down to 1mg, then none. I'm scared to death! I've came off 1mg when I was locked up for having Suboxone on me. I've been clean for four years now. I'm scared this rapid taper is going to mess up my sobriety. I don't think doctor's should be allowed to cut you off this type of medication so fast. I'm looking forward to being off it finally, but not this way. The detox from benzo's is hell on earth!
I ended up getting it prescribed from a different doctor, but I decide to taper off of it. I went slow and I experienced no withdrawal symptoms. After I got off of it I found out I didn't even have anxiety. It was the Klonopin giving me anxiety. I'm so glad top be off of it. If you're prescribed it I highly recommend you taper off slowly!
I was on 3-4 mg a day for over 5 years. Started having stomach pains. Decided to check into rehab and took 2 weeks. Wasn't easy. Got home and for at least a month my reflexes were hyper like a superhero and I was thinking and talking fast as hell. Haven't had anything in a year. Feelin great.
Hey bud how’s it going now? Doing good still I hope!
Glad you're off. I took Xanax 4 years thinking I would have to take it for the rest of my life. I hit tolerance withdrawal a couple of months ago, tapered and quit since then. Even though I'm suffering through PAWS at the moment it was a blessing in disguise. I now know how to deal with my anxiety and a panic attack if I get one. It feels so good knowing I don't need a pill to calm me down. Our bodies are beautiful machines and we do heal. I'll never touch a benzo again. Doctors have no idea what benzos do to our brains and keep prescribing them. Such a shame. Just discovered your channel, keep at it!
I'm one of those who REALLY understands exactly what you went through withdrawing off of the Klonopin, I was on it for 28 years 2mg per day. It's so brutal mentally and physically, it was the reason why my testosterone started plummeting. I couldn't withdraw slow enough and my doctor kept telling me to just stop cold turkey. I had to rely on myself to safely come off, even found supplements to help that are specifically designed to help with benzo withdrawal. Anyone who can successfully withdrawal off a benzo is mentally tough and if evidence you no longer need it anymore. I've read a lot of reports that claim people who take benzo long term will notice once they successfully come off their in a better position mentally than they were before they started taking them. /You're one tough cookie bignoknow, Congratulations!
was on klonopin 0.5 at bedtime for 20 years ... tapered for 19 months ( Milk Titration) took last dose April 1 2021..... Feel ok... Nothing I can't handle ( FOR NOW ) see if PAWS kicks in..... Congratulations Brother ...!!!!
Are you guys saying that the withdrawal killed your testosterone? Or the Benzos killed your testosterone??
What supplements?
@@DoubleDash28 the benzos kill your testosterone
@@phooood3356 what trt and how did you do in
I'm so proud of you!!! I'm a Pharmacist and I see first hand the bad addiction that some people have over this drug. It's very sad to say the least. You are so brave! Keep it up!
So glad to hear you were able to follow your instincts and able to do it successfully. Proud of ya!
Yesterday my anxiety was so bad I was biting my pillow in anguish, the physical and mental pain were too much to bear and I was about to take my own life
I took a lorazepam and my anxiety all vanished and I could sleep without waking up screaming and having suicidal thoughts
Benzos can save your life sometimes
Skeletor they can. 💚
Thats because your physiologically addicted. How long have you been on it?
Its not saving your life, it prolongs your suffering
@@tylerkonrade4474 So you rather person have no quality of life by suffering on a daily, every minute of every hour with crippling anxiety? You're just evil. Many people NEED these types of medications. I'm on Xanax and High Grade Medical Cannabis Oil, Life is beautiful.
@@alexanderr547 some ppl dont understand, dont bother bro.
Dude...FLUSH IT!!!
Good job! I had a bad Benzo addiction and went off cold turkey and it was HELL. NEVER do this readers. Listen to this man-he did it right!
Yeah they took me off cold turkey after being in them for 6 years. I was in a bad acid trip for about 3 months lol. It's a year and a half later and I'm a lot better but still struggle with depersalizarion. I also have a lot of energy in the morning and crash extremely hard around 3'in the afternoon like I have nothing left. Any of this with you?
Patrick Hallahan some doctors are assholes. I keep hearing stories of ppl being yanked off which is serious because they can seizure
Patrick Hallahan hey man. I allways thought that a bad trip that long was just a myth. What exactly happened and how much acid you took? Ive only taken acid ones and since the trip lasted for almost 10hrs i did leave it to that.
letitbEat1 lol, no it felt like being in a bad acid trip when they took me off of the benzos.
How are you now? I'm now 2 months off (I tapered) and in hell basically
Man it felt good to finally record this video. A LONG ASS TIME COMING.
Share your benzo experience!
Benzo wd is absolute hell. Ive dealt with it for 6 years
Good for you man, I've been off for a year and a half and finally coming to being myself after on them for 6 years. It's a shame more doctors don't no what they are doing. They took me off in a week and a half which prolonged my withdrawals so bad. Scary scary shit no one will ever understand.
bignoknow why not turn ur channel into pranks channel or fitness channel .....just a suggestion
My doctor put me up to 2.5 mg's a day and stupidly I listened. I've had two failed tapers and everyday is a bad acid trip as I'm kindled and in tolerance withdrawal. I'm starting to feel like I signed my death certificate the day I updosed after my first failed taper. I can't exist this way anymore it's mental, physical and emotional torture.
John Newmark Exactly. 2 1/2 mg benzos a week does not an addict make. If he meets somebody that takes 5mg klonopin or Xanax at once, then he'll know.
I was on 6 mg a day. Was a horrible addition I had seizures going cold turkey. That stuff can destroy your life. My doctor just kept giving me more even though I was clearly abusing it. It was a nightmare. I carried them around for a while for the security blanket. Good job man.
You had a very horrible doctor I guess
Doc took me off cold Turkey..its been awful trying to cope with the symptoms...I feel like I'm going crazy.glad your doing good.
Your dr is supposed to ween you off slowly, not cold turkey. I’m surprised to see that. It supposed to take a long time to stop taking a benzo.
@leighannmcgowan4859 ive been in the exact same situation i was on them for years. i was taken off than put back on them the withdrawals are intense and all the ER visits and panic attacks. im now off them again but trying to stay off them. yesterday was brutal but i did drink like 4 cups of coffee which made my anxiety unbearable.... today is a good amount easier. how are you doing these days?
Good work! You’ll never need that shit again. You’ve got the power to retrain your brain and spirit. Amen 🙏
It's been 8 weeks since I have not taken Clonazepam. I stopped cold turkey. It was probably the worst thing I've ever done, and best thing!
What did you feel after stopping?
@@Maribrahim90 im just 2 day off after taper and im feeling kinda like dying, im wondering the very same as well. i cant believe people CT this...
How u tapperd off ?
I kicked 6 -10 mg. Per DAY.
Did it cold turkey. It was cray cray. Total psychotic break. Took 6 months to a year to feel kind of normal.
I had a psychotic break also...now I've been super depressed for the last 9 months. Lost interest in everything. Did you have an issue like that after Psychosis?
Mike L My Psychosis wasn't from Benzo withdraw but from possibly stress and Pot. But since the episode.. everything has just been dull. Like I stopped being interested in life itself. I just never feel good.
MrNewff go buy aswaganda
Chad Allen how long was you on benzos total time before the cold turkey??
WHOA 😳 how did you do it cold turkey plz tell me 😓
I was on 3mg/day, down to 1mg/day after a year or so, going to start the 1/2 MG morning, 1/2mg at night to see if I can make the "hot skin" and prickly feeling not attack me at bedtime... been keeping up with my psychiatrist, she said she can help if I get stuck, but doing too much at once can render me useless for months if I come off too fast. Thank you for posting this!!👍👌
People if you need this you need this. Don’t be a hero
CONGRAT NOAH! I'm starting to notice I'm starting to struggle really hard with anxiety again... I have a question? when you were very depressed and anxious did you have 24/7 symptoms like dizziness weak legs lightheaded stomach inflammation? i cant sometimes leave my room to even go to the bathroom... my heart races so fast.. i want my life back :( i really appreciate it if you replied thank you and ILY
Hello how are you ive
Had similar symptoms have you been to a doctor
Question bro, how long were you on it, what mg also?
took klonopin for 22 years 0.5 at bedtime sometimes I took more some days less .... 18 months milk taper .. been off 2 years this coming April 1st. 2023..... ALL I CAN SAY IS. W. O. W. !!!!!!! NEVER AGAIN NO DRUG......... THANK GOD ITS OVER!!!!!!!!
This is great to hear. You give me much inspiration to get off my own!
Its good to hear that your mentality was at its best this whole year.. Your a sign of hope for all the people that are still suffering here. Cheers
Benzos were really tough for me to get off. Took a long time! good for you to get rid of them
took me about a year after stopping to feel normal again
Its awful for me to get off of it ...severe anxiety..panic attacks ughh
I'm fighting to taper off (or at least lower) alprazolam usage. It's tough. Good for you in setting a goal and being able to stick with it.
What great timing. I just came off of .5 mg klonopin every 1-2 days (I took it once every 4-6 weeks for years, but started taking it daily about 8 months ago). Its been 3 weeks, and I feel like a new person. Withdrawals were awful, but I'm actually much more stable in my anxiety. I was having 1-2 panic episodes per week on klonopin. It was getting to the point where the time between doses was inducing panic. Thus, the rebound anxiety as my body metabolized klonopin was causing me to take more. I'm so glad I am off of it. I'm proud to say that I haven't had a true panic attack since my last dose.
I just went cold turkey was using very very occasionally.
Learned to cope with anxiety naturally .
Now I give anxiety to other people but myself don't let down.
Im sure it took a lot of courage to do this move , wish i can do it to my Anti-depressant pills , Anyways , Thank you for sharing you'r story , You helped me a lot!!
Is there away of talking to you directly? Email anything .. i really wanna ask you some things about your story and mine too :) Thank you
Thank you for letting me share and I am so glad to know I could help. I try and always get back to people who comment within 24 hours of a new video release but to reach me beyond that you might consider joining me on Patreon. Even $1 per month gives you direct access to me via private messages and helps to support the channel. Zero pressure though and I hope that did not come off rude.
You know my story Noah but I'm so glad you're off. Don't go back PLEASE. There is something called kindling and each subsequent withdrawal can be much worse than the last. This is my 3rd withdrawal from them and I almost died this time. Throw that bottle away. You don't need that shit. I hope to god you don't get any withdrawal symptoms either. Much love.
VERY irresponsible comment to make about a medication that was bad for you but helpful to MILLIONS
John Newmark have you read any science about them? Didn’t think so. There’s free journal access about kindling and benzos. Read it for yourself or continue being irresponsible in your own ignorance.
Mike L You're right. But it's not just the anxiety meds. The medical industry has conditioned us into believing that it is perfectly normal to be on something, whether it's meds for blood pressure, cholestrol, etc. The US is the only other country besides New Zealand where script meds are advertised on tv. Is it any wonder that 70% of Americans are on at least one pill.
How long it take you to heal from your first benzo withdrawal?
@@AngiePeacockMSW I hate benzos. I am prescribed them but I can pee clean right now. Kindling happends when you are irresponsible with the drug I was told. I kindled myself when I refused to take them anymore and didnt want to reinstate and taper even though I eventually did. Quitting with an active script and all your meds filled is hard. Its a personal choice. I really like knowing I have them in case I get into a position where its inpatient or taking a pill. I have been there fairly recently and I dont knock this guy for it. If he tapered himself and followed the rules you have to respect that he feels he has the power and not the drug. I know many people that quit smoking pot in the sixties and seventies but still held on to a wooden box with pipe and swag in it. Same thing. The fact he is playing with the bottle and rubbing his face with them makes me think though. Its making him gitty and giving him a rush. Time will tell. lol
Good job, man. I was on 4mg a day for three years in my early twenties. It was hell to get off of it. I had seizures during withdrawal. My anxiety was completely unmanageable then. Getting off benzos is a major victory. I understand most of the struggle is the "safety" you feel.
That Guy howw r uu now
this is inspiring :) i’m 30 and i was prescribed 1.5 mg of klonopin a day at age 15 with no knowledge of the drug back then! i’d take .5 mg three times a day. i’ve been slowly weening off for the past year and i now take .5 mg once a day! i plan to go off 100% eventually and i’m excited :)
Simular story..stay strong I'm tapering also..after 22 years of being on them.
I've been on one benzo and another for the past ten years. I'm coming off the klonopin now and the withdrawl is debilitating. Can't sleep, losing weight, panic attacks. Ugh
Why would you come off. Sometimes you just need them. And tis okay
Edge Transit
Because it’s not ok, , they completely unhealthy to your brain.... best to get off, long taper, (Heather Ashton method), get your neurotransmitter system working properly.
@@matthewd.1474 LOL i hate when ppl who know nothing about this talk. Some ppl cant work or go to school properly due to their issue. Severe anxiety. Ive had for 13 years, i couldnt leave my house at one point. I did cbt therapy, tried 8 different meds, nothing is effective enough. So what i do nothing and live longer, or take a strong medication and live my life? when you dont suffer as much as some ppl, you cant have your input Its the doctors who prescribe strong meds to ppl who dont need it that give benzos a bad rep! Someone like me, i need it cause nothing else works, and i can live a life actually now. And no i dont care for your opinion on this reply i just made
@@edgetransit3320 how r uu now
Are you better..
I was on 2 mg of Klonopin a day for 12 years. Now on day 587 of my recovery. It's been brutal. Major sleep deprivation, major digestive issues!!! Muscle tightness, and many other problems. I am still debilitated. Be glad your getting off this evil drug now!!!
Ken Smith Try keto diet. It skyrocket GABA levels naturally.
Exactly I was on 0.5 everyday n withdrawal is the worse.... Ativan helps alott in the process
Ken how r u now
@@demoscena1180 keto worked? I'm just starting again getting off Clonazepam.
@@ReindadeLaLuz1996 how do you take you ativan? Sublingual?
I came off 1 mg of Klonopin per day this summer. My doctor says it affects your memory and he tapered me off over 3 months. Congrats and major kudos on your success!
Thanks and congrats to you as well! That's awesome.
Karen Long there is no concrete proof it affects your memory .these doctors are getting in trouble now cause people are getting addicted .thats why they say it can cause memory problems that's B's
Klonopin absolutely destroyed my memory and my completely decimated my executive functioning, so I'M PROOF THAT IT IS. It's one of the most brain and life damaging benzos out there in my opinion, but Ativan is by far the most painful to taper. (Took me about 7 min to compose this btw.)
Maxwell Bernstein there's no proof .theres no concrete evidence
COMPLETELY UNTRUE and irresponsible! This man has suffered enough. Stop the bullshit science. Benzos have been around a long time and when used correctly, SAVE LIVES.
Took me years to get off benzos but I finally got off.
Jay Man , hello I was reading you're comment you said it took you year to get off, did you get withdrawal or you did find tapering slow. Iam in xanax 1mg three time a day I want to get off them so bad but it scare me because all these scaring story, I hope you did will but my question to you is did you had any withdrawal weaning off slowly.
Logic What questions do you have? Hopefully I can answer them
52 days off Xanax. .5 to 1 mg. A day for 10 years. Quitting Xanax is the hardiest thing I ever done.. The days feel like weeks and the weeks feel like years. I will heal. We all can beat this monster. My faith in God has help me so much.. Anyone coming off a Benzo, is a winner. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.....
Thank you for this video. I just got prescribed 1 mg a day for Klonopin and this was a few days ago that I have been on it. I suffer from very bad anxiety. I like when you mentioned it being a tool. It should be, I'm hoping to be benzo free when the time is right. I am going to consult with my doctor about a plan to ween myself off. Listening to your story and watching your videos has given me great hope that anxiety is something that can be dealt with in a positive way and I wish you all the best of luck in your mental health. Cheers buddy!
Brother !! DO NOT TAKE THAT POISON.... DO THE WIM HOF BREATHING METHOD .. COLD SHOWERS IN MORNING OUT OF BED.. EXERCISE... YOGA DIET... WHEN YOU HAVE ANXIETY ITS SOMETHING INSIDE OF THAT YOU HAVE NOT DEALT WITH... ASK YOUR ANXIETY WHAT IT WANTS FROM YOU..... EDUCATE YOURSEL ON ANXIETY .. DON'T TAKE THESE PILLS YOU WILL SUFFER MUCH MORE.....
Hell yes!! We never stop growing bro much love
poison in a bottle
Great video. I was taking 2 mg at night. Been taking it for many years. I quit about 2 weeks ago. Did not ask for a refill. I have been going through withdrawal. Unable to fall asleep till 5 am, only sleep 2 to 3 hours, and many other symptoms. I did not have any left to gradually decrease over time. I appreciate your video.
Happy for you buddy !! 👍
I lost my family boyfriend job ect due to benzos. 😔 4 months off clean and still feeling symptoms. Gaba & stomach problems. God bless everyone getting off benzos. Is no joke.
It's the worst ugh
@@leighannmcgowan4859 how are you now
I'm so proud of you. I just came across your video because my friend is taking klonopin and I think he's using it as a crutch as well. You are an inspiration.
How are you now? Great that you got off. People getting off benzos still need hope. Let us know how you are now thanks!
Well done Noah and thanks for sharing your story.
Currently, clonazepam is like an absolute blessing. Since I'm 14 yrs old I freeze and almost got an exploding heart. Palpitations that can't be stop for a decade by any beta-blockers but got stopped by Clonazepam. I've been suffering from anxiety disorder and full blown panic attacks and this clonazepam is just so amazing. I'm 25 I'm on and off of this drug. If people just don't abuse this drug, this drug is a life saver.
I have proxysmal af and suffered with it since I was 18 and now I'm 52 had episode that put me in the hospital all the time, and I also suffer from GAD and panic attacks..I do take Beta blockers but I that don't really help..but I can tell you this your right about clonazepam stopping your palpitations cause it basically cured my proxysmal afib as well..but I am trying to taper off it but if my afib start going out of control I'm going to go right back on them
this is the video i been looking for. can you please tell me how many months 0.125 every other day before you finally stop taking it.
Your only fooling yourself, you still have a problem. You should not still have them at all.
Step by step.
exactly.. he can't see that and that's the reason why.
I was prescribed 4mg a day for a couple years. It took me about 9 months of tapering to get off. At about the .5mg a day point, the withdrawal started seriously. Brain zaps, sleep disturbances, mild hallucinatory dream like states. Sinus and face burning and pain. Benxo withdrawal is no joke. It feels like your life is over. I honestly can't believe this stuff is so easily prescribed to so many people. I'm about a year out and still have episodes of withdrawal, but they are getting much milder, less often, and much more manageable. I have weeks of feeling great and normal, between minor withdrawal episodes. Its a long road. But can be done. Your brain will return too normal. Anyone going through it MUST remember that.
Did you have burning and adrenaline surges?
How long where you on 2-1/2mg of klon? Years? And congrats it’s nice to hear someone who went thru it not sounding like a horror story.
Klonapin is so devastating if it gets away from you. I had a panic attack that lasted 3 months trying to get off it. About an hour of sleep a night. Seems like a miracle until it’s not.
Same here it awful for some of us that have a hard time getting off this drug ...I'm going thru withdrawal from klonopin right now its awful.
Panic attack lasted for 3 months 😂😂 they last no more than 30 minutes atmost
Good job! I am on klonipin for about 2 years as needed. Gabapentin is like a good way to get off klonipin.. Klonipin is good I don’t see myself getting but good job and good luck..
Well done, Noah. This is your life!! 🙌🏻
I've been discharged today from hospital, been in a month, I'm now on pregabalin for anxiety, and an antidepressant, can't remember the name
Antidepressants are bad man, only cause more problems in the end. Anti-anxiety pills can be good short term but being dependent on them could lead to seizures and death
No drug is good to take your whole life, are you planning on taking anti depressants for 10-20+ years? It might take years before side effects start showing
I said side effects, and meant bad ones. No anti depressants take years to work. They should work in a few weeks to months, but the more you use them, the more dependent you get on them. It will be hard to come off them if you use them for a long time. They only cause more problems in the end, sorry you have to resort to pills to be happy temporarily. You will be much worse than you started off when you try to quit them, and they will cause you to have health problems if you don't. Just saying this from experience with family members who have been hooked on anti-depressants.
Doctors are always wiling to replace medications to get their money. Stop taking their advice. Just because they are called doctors doesn't mean they know Any more than you or I.
Know your source know your body know your substance
I'm currently looking to get off 1 mg daily. Been on for 7 years. I know you're not a doctor, but any advice on the taper. Thanks for the video!
Now there will be GABA Downregulation resulting in racing thoughts and anxiety, your urge to drink will increase. There are supplements that can help like Black Seed Oil
Thanks for the info and recommendation
I'm interested in this black seed oil? I am very much feeling better but my GABA is still completely off and leaves me feeling so sluggish and depleted at the days end.
Patrick Hallahan look it up and try it! It "enhances gaba production" boosts serotonin if taken over a month and reduces inflammation, and is all natural.
Woo wo wooo,hang on Fallout..a 1 year taper and you just assume the Gaba receptors are still down-regulated..Back to benzobuddies for you champ.....YOUR URGE TO DRINK WILL INCREASE...I just couldnt find the nuero-chemical diploma you obviously have,attatched anywhere............Did you even listen to his dosage and history...Man,you are dangerous.......99.9 % of everybody heals,the anxiety that comes back could be-huh-what you had to begin with........Exercise and more exercise.....Posts like yours can really stuff people up....Think before you post.
brett jackman im sorry, what's your background in Neurology? He did a 1 year Taper, doesn't matter if the dosage was less than he started with he was still on a GABA agonist blocking his receptors, any up-regulation that occurred is still not near his pre-benzo baseline. Obviously, it being documented, if your brain is used to a GABA drug it will crave a GABA drug, quitting Benzos is related to an increase in drinking. Let me guess, you also think serotonin receptors quickly up-regulate to normal levels after SSRI use?
So in the long run, do you feel like it has helped you mentally? like you feel more in control than when you started?
Can I take something to overcome the burning feeling and the pins-and-needles? I can't sleep except for 3 hours in a 24 hour period. I feel nauseous.
I wondered if the nausea was part of the withdrawal cause man it's been brutal
Yup , those drugs are poison. Almost 3 yrs at 3g of Ativan for my son. Thank God he is finally off that crap.
@alejandro how long it take you to heal?
@alejandro thanks for the response.yea I have seen some bad stories. Iam almost 5months off librium and still feel bad. Only took it for about 8months any tips on healing I have head pressure dizziness anxiety chest pain this is hell.
alejandro are you okay now?
Just started klonopin.5mg 2 x day. It scares the hell out of me, but it's the only thing that almost makes feel normal due to my depression and anxiety. Within 5 days I feel I need it. I'm also on 100mg of sertraline, but I don't find it doing anything and I've been on it for about 2 1/2 months. Last week when I saw my GP he basically threw his arms in the air and said, "next time go to emergency". I'm terrified of my illness and I'm losing everything.
Unique El my wife is leaving and I don't feel like I've been a dad for the last 4 months. Started taking CBD oil, but doesn't seem to work. I go to therapy, on Zoloft but cannot control my anxiety.
Alcohol creates anxiety
662dodz it does and sadly I love beer! Lol
Proud of you bro, beginning my journey.
Congratulations Noah!!! :)
That's great, I'm sure it took alot of courage You're an inspiration.
Good job! If you feel great without it thats awesome. But for me it works well for me and it keeps me mood stable with ssri. I got gad disorder so I need it, it seems for anxiety.
+Paul M for sure brother. Treatment plans are individual 👍🏼
I was put on 2mg k every night for Sleep now I have psychologically psyched myself out thinking I cannot sleep without the medication but I am doing a taper closely based to the Ashton Manual.
Did the burning face and brain zaps come back when you got off it the second time (after using .125 every other day for months)? Or did the taper completely eliminate your withdrawal symptoms?
Also congrats man! It's so hard to get off this shit.
No brain zaps coming from .125 every other day to nothing thank god. Like my Dr. told me, it was simply far to little of a dose to have any effect.
My sister is on a benzo for over 4 years. My mom took her to a psychiatrist to try and get her to taper. He increased her dose three fold. The oath they take about first do no harm is rubbish. I worry for her, her time of suffering will come. Do you still have pills in that pill holder? Do you think you can throw it away or is it just a demo.
If you weren't taking it everyday could you share with me how you tapered? Like how big were your reductions and how did you decide which days you would take it. I currently have been on 0.5 mg of klonopin 2 to 4 times a week for a couple years and I wanna try to stop. I already have tried, but went too fast and it was unbearable
Congrats dude :D Wishing you the best!
P.S. I really enjoy your videos you are an excellent communicator.
Very helpful video!
I am booked to 0.25 mg Clonazepam 0.5 once daily.... Now I am trying to wean off and it is proving very difficult. I am getting inspiration by your story too work on the withdrawal symptoms and stay fast on my path to get free of benzos.
Did you have like tension headaches like pressure in your head when you stop taking it ??
Yes major head pressure dp/dr and chest pain anxiety all kinds of shit.
Good job! Happy for you!!!
I was hooked on Klonopin. I took up to 8 mgs a day many times. It took me THREE years to get free :(
Pauli Dee how r u noww
How long did you take klonopin at 2.5 a week? Like several months?
You cannot take it as needed anymore. If you do you'll become dependant or go through hellish withdrawals. You're lucky you could get off it. It's totally different if you really go through the withdrawals. thought I'd be on it forever too. It's scary my brain is struggling now... worrys me.
This is cause u suffer from anxiety which is why u took the med in the first place. Many people take this drug as needed please stop spreading false info online
Congratulations! 👏
Hey dude, I just kind of stumbled upon your channel and the benzos and depression thing is something I know a lot of about as well :-) I just started some vlogs on depression and getting off benzos myself and it's nice to see others on youtube going through the same thing I am. Anyways I'm a songwriter and I write a lot of benzos, insomnia, anxiety and depression. I was wondering if you would be up to working something out where you'd be willing to post one of my tracks on your page? If not thats cool it's life ya know but if so that would be dope. I'm open minded. Have a good one dude!
Really hiting home your video put things into prestive good job
I have used Ativan in the past but have had anxiety about using it lol. This stopped me from getting addicted. I haven't used it in about 4 years. But I still have an active prescription and carry it with me to work and vacation. Just knowing it's there is a big help. Every year it expires and I turn it in and get it refilled.
Man I talked to u a while back I’m on klonopin .5 a night and I’m sure I have a small dependency nothing crazy but I’m so scared that when I get off of them the depersonalization will come back and get 100x stronger bro . I know it’s helped so much but I’ve been on it about 2 years and it freaks me out man like I’m scarred I’ve been on it for too long and it’s gonna spiral me down if I come off then my other brain things if I taper right and slow it would
Be fine lol but i know if I I’m completely off it it will help me so much as far as not needing it
R u still taking clonazepam ?
Congrats man
I'm prescribed med Marijuana but can't use it when I'm away working as silly as that sounds my mood is fucked I feel like I'm gonna blow up is there any drugs someone would reccomend like would any Pam be the answer possibly or ? I know your not a doctor but I'd like to hear opinions so I can look into it
Noah I have to ask ... when you battle clinical depression you should eliminate alcohol... I don't even accept the wine offering at Roman Catholic mass. It took many cans off beer and many years to see the truth that it ignites depressive episodes.
Props man, I am in the process of getting off those horrid things.
I'm currently withdrawing from Ativan after 14 years. The withdrawal symptoms are hell. I cant leave the house anymore and still have 4.5 mg to go.
Stay brave! Stick to your doctors plan. I hope you have a compounding pharmacy and your micro tapering
Benzos are like a high-five with a subsequent kick in the nuts right after. Each and every time.
:(
Doctors don't know the problem because studies are influenced or concealed by pharma. A benzo alters neurons within 6 weeks. After a few months of use a taper must be no faster than 10pct of current dose each 2 weeks or the neurons are damaged; so a safe taper can require more than a year. It's not a mental or spiritual or toughness issue; it's neurology.
There are too many suicides by people who used rx benzos for years then stopped quickly, resulting in years of hell until it's too much. Restarting is usually the wrong thing since the neurons have changed. There is a lot of dangerous advice that can ruin a life. A doctor needs to consult pharmacology experts.
Absolutely
Sorry but my bs detector is going mental here. What neurons get damaged and how many? Who found such fine tuned information like this out??
Just asking cause many people have quit cold turkey some after 30+ yrs use and had no problems???. So again can u prove your bs story about 10% reductions etc etc ?? Nope bet you can t. Just another junkie who abused them then quit cold turkey and now screams bs about them online. Sorry not buying it
Well done hun!
Love your story love getting off klonopin was n still is a living nightmare but now they put me on Ativan temporarily to counterattack klonopin ...
How are u now ...I'm really suffering with this .
Thanks for your video.
I had women offer certain favors for my klonopin while in-patient, which made me feel like I was in a PSA. But, I'd been having ants under the skin non-stop for a month, and klonopin was the only thing that stopped it. Like anything, it can be a blessing or a curse, but I'm glad that it's an option if I really need it. Yes, it does have the potential for addiction and withdrawal, but all of life is a cost/benefit analysis.
Can you share your taper plan? Looking for advice on how others do it
Yes! Brain zaps! They were so painful and happened all day when I was forced to quit cold turkey.
My doctor just keeps prescribing I take 1mg 3 times klonopin a day been on it for 4 months I feel really stuck any advice? I'm gunna start a taper soon
Good on you mate :)
How's you get a benzo prescription in the first place I want one!......
ive been on it 30 years it will kill me if i come off it to fast its caused 2 strokes when i was taken off so be carfull it can kill you
U are strong man
If I took 1-2 mg a day for like 2-3 weeks do you think I will have withdrawals?
how did you sleep?????????????????????????????????????????
My doctor has been prescribing me 4mg of Klonopin a day for eight years. I went into his office Tuesday to get my Klonopin refilled, and he told me the DEA was down his throat about over prescribing narcotics to his patients. He then told me that he was cutting my 4mg to 2mg. I have my last regular dose today, then I go down to 2. After the month is up he is bringing me down to 1mg, then none. I'm scared to death! I've came off 1mg when I was locked up for having Suboxone on me. I've been clean for four years now. I'm scared this rapid taper is going to mess up my sobriety. I don't think doctor's should be allowed to cut you off this type of medication so fast. I'm looking forward to being off it finally, but not this way. The detox from benzo's is hell on earth!
I ended up getting it prescribed from a different doctor, but I decide to taper off of it. I went slow and I experienced no withdrawal symptoms. After I got off of it I found out I didn't even have anxiety. It was the Klonopin giving me anxiety. I'm so glad top be off of it. If you're prescribed it I highly recommend you taper off slowly!