At about 7:38, Michael says, "If you weren't spiritual before withdrawal, I can guarantee you will be by the time you finish....you need something bigger than yourself to get you through." As one who somehow managed to come off two powerful ADs, effexor and mirtazapine, I'd say he's right about that.
Same! Paxil withdrawal turned me from an atheist to someone who is spiritual and believes there must be something bigger than myself. Interesting that this phenomenon happens to so many in WD.
Most doctors I've met are nice people until I mention benzo withdrawal syndrome. Then they become instantly defensive, sarcastic and hostile. 6-7 months into forced cold turkey, on clonazepam 2mg for 7-8 years. Thank you for making this video. I've stopped watching benzo withdrawal vids; for the most part. I found only a small few that are helpful, this is one.
Candid X same here. 3 years on 2 mg klon. Dr said no big deal. 3 months in taper. Down to .75 and having very rough time. Dr. Is defensive made me sign a paper when I talked about withdrawal.....trying to blame me now. I feel trapped and dependent in a drug dealer with a license.
Thank you so much for your continual posting on the subject. Also I want to thank you so much for your acknowledgement that the popular term Benzo Withdraw is completely inappropriate. That term along with "abuse" was campaigned by big pharma to place the blame on the individual for withdrawing or abusing this safe, medication. The truth is that from the first dose ingested the drug begins to cause biological damage to the brain receptors as well as additional damage. The accurate term for this condition is " Benzodiazapine Toxic Poisoning " please help to promote this term for this condition throughout the community . Thanks again, Gene Murphy
Wow I have been on Paxil for many many years and am now switching to prozac.......withdrawl is horrible and it scares me so hereing you say it will get better is so helpful thank you so much!
Hhahaaa, ahh, "if you weren't spiritual before withdrawals, i guarantee you will be after", I so like that phrase lovely grind. a lot of men went to war unbelievers, not many came home that way. Bless you, and the fantastic work you do with these videos. Regards greeneyedcat : ).
Thank you so much! I’m on the same meds I am tapering off of Paxil cr .. right now 50 to 37.5. This is my 6th day and I really needed to hear this today.. i wanted to give up this morning like u ,I have been reaching out to Jesus for help... same with weight gain and blood pressure also smoking a lot!! Just subscribed and can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos... thanks for this video it’s encouraging to me to push on!
This is an excellent video and I like how positive you are and encouraging. There are so many on here that don't mean to but they scare me as I am in my 14th month of tapering off of 1.5 mg of clonazepam. As of June 14 I will no longer be on the medication and I have been feeling some healing throughout the taper along with other sensation of course as you describe but I stay positive knowing that those too will pass. Thank you for clarifying about being encouraging on your feed. We need this now more than ever. I am so happy that you are well and helping others. You certainly have helped me today. God Bless You.🙏
Thanks Denise. I'm glad you found my videos, and I hope that they will help you throughout the summer. In this day and age, people can spew anything they want out on UA-cam etc., but we have to make an effort to stick with educated and useful content. Especially during withdrawal, people need encouragement and positivity, not thoughtless rants. Take care and stay connected here. God bless and talk soon.
The Lovely Grind I ended up very very ill and was put into the hospital and had to be put back on my medication. Unfortunately many of us are put on this medication for a reason and I had to learn the hard way. I thank you for your encouragement but it is important that we listen to our bodies and know when something is not right. My doctor saved me and I thank God that I did not ignore it. Good luck to everyone. He has great videos but remember you know your body.
Denise, I'm glad that you are finding a way forward toward better health for yourself. You are absolutely correct, we all must listen to our bodies and our souls. Total health is about finding emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical peace and strength, and it is a bit of an individual puzzle for each of us. Keep working toward your best life and best health!
Very thankful I found your video. I have been off benzos 1 1/2 yrs now. Tapered very slowly. Still have withdrawal symptoms, but it is improving. I didn’t leave my house for 3 months. I joined the Y and exercise several times a week. I volunteer. Try to meet up with friends. Still have struggles but I know God is with me and leading me through. Next I want to get completely off Paxil. I have gone from 20mgs to 10mgs. Will keep watching for your videos. Thanks so much. Brenda Mosher
It sound like you are doing a lot of the right things, Brenda. And I'm so glad that you found my videos! Keep it up, and keep checking out the content here!
Just found this channel and happy I did. I'm going through this now as I came off xanax and also ssri. I had been on medications for about 8 years. The last ssri was cymbalta which seemed to go alright but two days after stopping the Xanax he'll set in. I completely lost my balance and it's almost like a can't think anymore. For the last 6 weeks it's been like I have brain damage
The "brain damage" feeling is scary, but it will get better. It all will. It takes time for the system to get used to these medications, and it takes time for the system to get used to living without them. Just find little ways to survive and even find happiness and new perspective day by day until enough time has passed. I'm glad you found the videos, and stay connected.
I've been on Paxil since 1991. 30 mg. Iv been tapering off about 1/8 th every 10 days. I'm now taking the size of a BB been doing this for 3 days so far. I feel many brain Zaps. Much vertigo. Feels like im going to pass out all the time but I don't. Feel stomach pains and nausea. I feel extremly tired all the time. Very weak fealing. I wish I never got on this !!
The Lovely Grind hello I’ve been watching your video every day, I’ve stopped cold turkey 8 days ago, within a month and a half my doctor tried me on 6 anti depressants I felt worse being on every single one! Did you ever get memory loss feeling as if your having a hard time thinking or remembering things? It’s very scary! I’ve only been on for about 6 weeks but delta so awful! I didn’t want to put another pill in my mouth! Will my brain recover? I actually have a MRI scheduled just to make sure I’m not or didn’t lose my mind. Also can I ask did you ever experience your heart racing at times? Any feedback is much appreciated!
I needed this today 🌷 I’m glad I came across your channel, I’m your newest subscriber as I’ve been searching the internet and finding answers to this issue
I'm so glad that you found my channel, Naomi. It's important to find information and support regarding withdrawal, but only positive information and support. Stay away from the negative. . . . That will go a long way toward your own healing. Keep watching my videos and comment anytime!
The Lovely Grind Thank you for responding I’m struggling bad at 5 months CT. I got hit with mental and physical I’m going to loose my career I used Ativan for 6 weeks at .75 in July-aug. I didn’t like at all so doc said just stop I did and I went phycosis. My husband has been caring for our teenage boys I lost myself. I don’t shower much I struggle to cook and clean. I have lost my ability to feel. It like I didn’t raise my kids for all these years. I feel disconnected affaird to be home alone yet when my husband and boys are here I still sit in silence because all I can do is talk about this. I have had so many symptoms it’s insane. This was never me. Im having a very very hard time to see the light or silver lining I cry everyday I have been through so much I’m so scared and my cognitive gotnhit badly. I have a lot of symptoms and I’m loosing my family I need so much help. I am only 38 and I’m so tired of this I wake up after little sleep and again same thing. How do you push forward for so long I don’t see this being a short term thing. I’m missing out on my kids important years and I can’t help with school. I’m scared I won’t make it Now I’m hot day and night it’s 64 in my house and my family is freezing and I’m hot. I can’t be in the sun. Everyone is tired of hearing abioy this so I’m stuck in my mind stuck in silence
Thank you for support. I’m going through withdrawal right now. The struggle is real even my mouth is swollen. Xanax is very dangerous. I really hope that light at the end of the tunnel. 💡
I'm no longer surprised by any withdrawal symptom. There are so many that take such strange forms. But don't worry. This doesn't last forever. Stay faithful and hopeful and eventually you will reach that"light." Take care and stay connected here!
I am so so grateful 🙏 for these uploads, I felt as if I was just going to lose it and give up just a few days ago, fast forward to today, I kept believing that God was in control and I'm 97% healed. I can encourage someone today September 4,2024 that you're going to make it ❤❤. Trust the process. God's grace is sufficient
Love your videos, thank you so much, you have no idea how much you are helping me. 🙏 I am off Paxil 💪 cross tapered with Prozac and i am tapering 10 mg Prozac now👍 failing is NOT an option When I struggle I listen to you Thank you so much
One frustrating thing about withdrawls is the misinformation. Like the symptoms will start by one time, and end by another. For example I went from 20 to 15 mg paxil and it took 2 weeks before the body pains, and flu symptoms hit. I had the brain zaps within a few days but the flu like symptoms, insomnia (from leg spasms), and horrible panic attacks didn't happen until 2 weeks or so of just a 5 mg drop. I ended up going back to 20 mg and it took me over a year to get back to myself (they say it takes a few days).... I was not prepared at all for this. I'm thinking of trying again in the future but am now aware of what can happen, and your video's are an inspiration, thank you.
So glad you found my videos, Adam. It can take a few twists and turns in the road before we find the way that works for us. None of us moves through such challenges in a "textbook" fashion, but rather by feeling our way around and by learning a few lessons the hard way. Just stay motivated to get healthier, and find a way that works for you! Take care!
So glad i found your channel , there's not enough support around for this . As of tomorrow i'll be 3 weeks off 7.5mg mirtazipine think it's called Remeron over there. I've been feeling very agitated the last few days. I've also started experiencing vertigo whilst in the car , it gets so scary sometimes i actually start experiencing panic , which is not the best while being in a car. I went through this same thing after coming off paxil 4 yrs ago. It did gradually disappear. I'm so done with these meds , never again. The Lord will get me through .
I'm glad that you found my channel, too. It is so important to take in encouraging, positive, uplifting content while you are working toward better health, so I hope that you will continue to watch my videos. Stay connected to God throughout your journey, and also stay connected here! Take care!
Micheal I had major anxiety when I started the medication...? I tried lots of different medication. Now I’m off the medication but I cannot tell the difference between the anxiety and the withdrawal. This is unbelievable. All the things that you are describing are to a tee! None of the medication worked for the anxiety. In my soul there’s no way that I wanted to continue with the medication. I talk to god all day to help.
It’s minute to minute not hour to hour and sadly too many do not get better the longer your on any prescription the more danger you are in... you are lucky to have recovered in any meaningful way. Those who have made it help fellow victims - please!
I'm trying to keep the promise I made during withdrawal, that I'd help others once I saw a little light at the end of the tunnel. I don't consider myself lucky, though: I made a lot of changes in my life that aided recovery, and I'm grateful to God for sticking with me throughout. I'm very grateful, and I wish others healing, too. I believe that anyone--even if they've been suffering for five years--can still find significant measures of healing. I still have some issues at times, anxiety or anger or sleeplessness or fatigue, but life is pretty good (and I still marvel at how much better it is than four or five years ago). Take care of yourself. I know what you mean about the minute to minute thing, but it gets better. Your rest will come.
@thelovelygrind thank you so much for the encouraging video. Did you also experience anhedonia, emotional numbness, and complete disconnect from interests?
For sure, Mary. I actually wrote a blog post on my other website, michaelpriebewriter.com, about the way that the medication use and withdrawal had frozen my emotions (and about my gradual return from that state of numbness). Not uncommon at all in withdrawal, so please know that a sense of engagement with the world and pleasurable emotional experiences will return for you, too. I'm glad that you found my videos. Please take care of yourself and stay connected!
Mary McBride Thank you for responding I’m struggling bad at 5 months CT. I got hit with mental and physical I’m going to loose my career I used Ativan for 6 weeks at .75 in July-aug. I didn’t like at all so doc said just stop I did and I went phycosis. My husband has been caring for our teenage boys I lost myself. I don’t shower much I struggle to cook and clean. I have lost my ability to feel. It like I didn’t raise my kids for all these years. I feel disconnected affaird to be home alone yet when my husband and boys are here I still sit in silence because all I can do is talk about this. I have had so many symptoms it’s insane. This was never me. Im having a very very hard time to see the light or silver lining I cry everyday I have been through so much I’m so scared and my cognitive gotnhit badly. I have a lot of symptoms and I’m loosing my family I need so much help. I am only 38 and I’m so tired of this I wake up after little sleep and again same thing. How do you push forward for so long I don’t see this being a short term thing. I’m missing out on my kids important years and I can’t help with school. I’m scared I won’t make it Now I’m hot day and night it’s 64 in my house and my family is freezing and I’m hot. I can’t be in the sun. Everyone is tired of hearing abioy this so I’m stuck in my mind stuck in silence
I was forced into another cold turkey In the hospital by an idiot Dr. He did not believe in benzo withdrawl he said I was just an addict. Which is ridiculous because I have never taken benzos not as prescribed. My fault for trusting Drs. Never again. I am about17 days from the cold turkey. This is my 3rd cold turkey. Do I have a change of healing or am I screwed? I prayed last night for the first time In a long time. I turned my back on god. I was so mad at him for what was happening.
Yes, I believe that you will heal, regardless of your history. Just keep taking care of your health and stay close to God. We might foolishly turn our backs on Him (or simply ignore Him) at times, but thankfully He doesn't do the same. Take care.
Michelle Provard same here. Down to .75 clonapin. It’s hard. Peace and healing to you. Prayer is good. It’s ok to be mad at God. Hold onto who you really are. You are a Child of the Most High, and no weapon formed against you shall stand. Amen
I took 30 mg of Paxil for 24 years Iv been off it now for 37 days today has been a very good day. hardly any withdrawal but some days I have very good days. some days are very bad. Horrifically Bad!!! at least in the beginning they were. Massive brain zaps. Vertigo. Ligjtheadednes. Nausea. Head and neck preasure. Not hungry at all. Cold all over.. Some days I feel headaches. Worse symptom iv ever had from withdraw was a huge preasure feeling in my stomach.. It had a dull electric pain with it.. Hurt a lot !! That sensation went up through my neck into my head my head felt like it was going to explode!! electric shocks all at one time!! scared that shit out of me !! Not literally... that was about 30 days out from when I quit taking Paxil and that lasted about 25 minutes Non-Stop I was crying hard. I saw my doctor the next day. He said you can't have withdraw after 30 days kregg. He told me im imgining it. And that its just a panic attack. I started at him and i was thinking ... This guy is full of shit!!! Then he told me to go back on Paxil and I told him no way I will never take another SSRI drug again!! He said ok.. I cant help you. I walked away.. But as if day 37 the only thing I'm having a very hard time was is insomnia I barely get sleep and it drives me crazy!!! I'm always so tired and I feel so weak !!
I'm glad you found some encouragement from the videos. It's so important to know that others have survived and gotten better. God bless you and stay connected here.
Your videos are really motivational. I am currently going through withdrawal of xanax 0.25 mg I had taken for 3 month. I do have severe insomnia. I am on day 9 of withdrawal. Since you have already gone through this process. When does natural sleep comes back?
That answer is going to be individual, but it will come back. And based on the amount of medication and the amount of time on the medication in your situation, I would say sooner rather than later, if you are taking good care of yourself. Find ways to relax the mind, and the sleep will follow.
Hello dear I have watched so many of your videos, your story is real inspiration. I Am taper off of Klonopin I wonder do you still have any anxiety left? Would you describe that anxiety that you felt more like inner Akathisia?
I believe my anxiety is at the lowest point that it's been in decades. Lower than when I went on the meds, lower than when I was on the meds, and lower certainly than during withdrawal. There is calm and inner peace to be found in life, and ironically those things get more accessible without these medications in the picture. Take care!
The Lovely Grind Hi I wonder do you give coaching session?? Thank you so much for your response It really means a lot! This suffering seems like it will never end. It’s hard to find anyone to understand you, it’s such lonely process. I am so glad to see that you fully recovered. I go on forums and you see all kinds of stories, it really terrifies me. Some lose their life’s to this. I know In one of your videos you addressed that we should ignore the horror stories, but it’s hard. Thank you a lot my friend God bless you
At The Lovely Grind website. I've written about my story for years there in my blog posts/newsletters, and I also have an ebook there called More Than A Glimpse of Hell.
I have just come across your very positive videos. I am a Christian. Been off Clonazepam for 75 days. A very difficult time, as it is for everyone. Out of interest are there any of your videos that talk specifically about God?Are there any scriptures that support healing from these drugs? . Is prayer available? Looking forwards to working through your many videos. Sorry for asking so many questions. 🙂
The symptoms are too numerous to list all of them here, but a few were: terrible leg, nose, head, and back pains along with a sensation of the brain moving around in the skull, extreme fatigue, depression, increased anxiety, sleeplessness, night sweats, loss of appetite, depersonalization/derealization, and a perpetual feeling of being hungover. Everything gets better with each passing month, but for me the withdrawal lasted a couple of years more or less. And as far as the blood pressure meds, it's hard to say where the cycle starts. A person has less energy/motivation to eat right and exercise after taking the Paxil and Xanax, so weight goes on, BP goes up, and the BP meds are prescribed and then increase along with the dosages of the other meds. And once a person is on meds, some doctors just keep going and going with the prescriptions instead of trying to find an actual path out of the woods. It is really a total health picture. And FYI, even the BP meds had pretty extreme withdrawal effects coming off, so those need to be tapered and the process carefully monitored as well. Stay in touch with questions. I will have some videos about specific symptoms in the future.
@@TheLovelyGrind I'm only 2 months user 2-3 mg ativan before bed time. I stopped 1week ago cold Turkey and have horrible insomnia. How last the withdrawl. What I should take for insomnia? I worry because I have full time job. Please I appreciate if you answer
@@kostasvalanidis7560 how are you feeling now I hope you are doing great to this time, and you can sleep Normal again, I hope you can see my comment and answer thank you. I also struggling with insomnia
@@motherofanangel2291 Hi, Iam almost heal 95% .15 months off. Some nights I have insomnia but not so terrible like the first 6 months. Still have broken sleep but I believe is part of the withdrawal. I give time to my self until 18 months. They said this is the average time healing. What about you?
@@kostasvalanidis7560 I can't no more I only able to sleep 2 or 3 hours every night and some nights nothing I don't know if I'll survive this I stopped xanax one month ago I went to detox center and there I was giving Valium for one week ,now I'm taking hydroxyzine and melatonin to try to sleep but they don't help, feel so terrible bad
Hi.. Love your videos you make me feel good listening to your Vids.. !! Dr. Heather Ashton says that 90 to 95 % of people coming off Benzzzzos Do Not Go Through PAWS .. Is That True ??
Thanks for sharing your experience, especially about getting better. I hear so much negativity about withdrawal, its scary. Praise God there's hope that people can get better! Please keep sharing.
@Jaylen Yes, they've gone away. I've realized in the past year how much a diet change has helped my mental illness. Try the keto diet with intermittent fasting. Fixing my gut has helped tremendously. I'm totally off meds now. Watch Dr. Berg and his videos on mental illness and especially OCD. It's been really helpful to me.
Down to 1mg diazepam..for ten days now.. been tapering seven months. Would you suggest going to half a mg in another few days or just jump off. Many thanks.
The more gradual the better, an extra step or two in the taper would be the better option I would say. It is about long-term success, not a race. Good job, stay patient!
My taper from 4 mg took about a year and a quarter, and I turned big corners between 18-24 months off (although I saw big improvements before and some after as well). Also, taking up running helped greatly with that "feeling normal" thing that is so longed for in healing!
on same meds as you.now 14 months off benzo, 6 months ssri. How was your ssri withdrawal? I'm doing both at the same thime. seems paxil is bad w/d also??
Yes, it is not just your imagination. The Paxil is a bad withdrawal also, so you are no doubt getting a bit of a double dose of everything at the same time. But things will keep improving for you in the coming months. And I would say that in six months you will be reaching a huge healing milestone. However, try to not focus on timetables too intensely. Just give yourself what you need day by day right now. Get a little walking when you can for exercise, try to avoid too much caffeine and stress, read devotions and journal for spiritual practices, and rest and relax with books, movies etc. whenever needed. Stay connected here. I will have more videos (and blog posts over at my website www.lovelygrind.com). Stay strong. You're doing great and the light is there at the end of the tunnel.
Of course. Just keep believing that it will turn a corner and keep taking care of yourself-physically, spiritually, emotionally-day by day until that corner arrives. It will get better. Keep in touch.
At one point I considered checking myself in to the Mayo clinic to get evaluated from a health standpoint, but I never seriously considered any sort of external treatment program. Instead, I worked to create my own weekly "treatment program" by taking care of myself and moving farther away from the medications that caused me harm. But, if you ever find a program that you feel might be helpful in your specific situation, you ought to pursue it; we all need to find healing and support however we can. Just make sure that any sort of program truly addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, because we all need to pay attention to all of those aspects of well-being in order to find lasting improvements.
I like your videos these help me alot ! I was on xanax 0.5mg for two years and then for the last aic months i switched to lower dose 0.25 mg and then after some time i was on a half of 0.25 mg and then a quarter then i stopped taking that. Its been two months i am off the pill.. first two weeks were hell after that i felt some changes i feel okay on an off but insomnia and restlessness are driving me crazy.. i just want to ask that if i use propanalol for restlessness would that be okay ? Because i feel that this is never gonna end .kindly help out with this. Because doctors are unable to underatand whats going on with me. As i live in a little town .
So glad you enjoy the videos! My opinion on adding another medication into the mix is always something to avoid if possible. Something like a beta blocker isn't going to be terrible for you, but it might not have the monumental anti-restlessness effects you want either, at least not long-term (and then later you have to quit that med; and what does it do to your body short-term?). So, the decision is up to you; it won't make or break you either way, but what will be more important is the other health and happiness decisions you make going forward. Keep at it! It will get better!
You should see some relief from that very soon, Kregg. As your system calms down, your sleep will begin to return to a more normal and restorative state. Hang in there. It gets better. And when you can't sleep, reading the Psalms can be very helpful. I have a feeling that King David dealt with a ton of insomnia himself. Take care!
@@TheLovelyGrind I will keep checking the videos. The information you have most doctors and therapists dont have a clue and offer no help at all during withdrawal. Thanks again!
I feel chills, cold feeling inside, mostly in the evenings, it doesn't go even by wearing more warm clothes. Is it a benzo withdrawal symptom? I am now 4 months off. My thyroid and other blood work is normal. Please help.
How long did u take Xanax for and at how many mgs? And you tapered for how long? Im barely seeing this video of yours ... I'm try to give myself some hope .. i was on 0.5mg for 3yrs ...
On the benzo about 14 years, up to 4 mg plus per day, tapered for over a year. You'll find out more by watching my videos, there are over 100 here by now. Bottom line, it is possible and there is hope. Stay encouraged!
Molly, I'm sorry to hear that your still struggling with the "brain dead" sensation, but don't despair. Even for people who have never gone through withdrawal, every day isn't a home run in terms of being able to focus/concentrate/experience mental peace. I think you will hit some progress in the next while if you rest as needed, exercise when possible, eat healthy most of the time, and yes, resume a meaningful spiritual life. Why do I believe in God? I was raised Christian, but when I went through withdrawal, reality become different for me and spirituality became more personal. I realized that most of the things we focus on everyday are distractions, and I began focusing on the deeper meanings behind our suffering (and the divine lessons taught and power displayed through our healing). If this short existence of pain is all we have, then human life would be a joke or cruel accident and I don't accept that. If you read nothing else of the Bible, please check out the words of Jesus in the Gospels. The pain of withdrawal is terrible, but without that sort of pain some people go their entire lives just focused on the distractions of career, Facebook, popularity, money, possessions, etc. We can use our pain for something deeper. I'm thinking of you and your continued healing. Please take care and stay connected.
God poured all His anger about human sin on Jesus that is why I believe in God who is love and did not cause this hell the devil brought. I don't dare ever accuse God, that is what Satan the fallen covering angel is best at. I pray you can know God loves you and dreamed you up and created you and sings over you and saved you forever. Make Jesus your Savior and Lord no matter what comes in this life you will be saved from what is coming to renew the heavens and earth ❤
@@AnjieandZoey4Jesus WITHDRAWL IS REAL ISSUE ..Religion can be a false dawn as people quit meds believing God will heal and it doesn't happen that way.
I need my teeth fixed... I need dentures for the top... Was on 2 or 3mg a day Klonopin for close to 2 years ... On day 9 of withdrawal ... Not sleeping hardly at all and have waves of adrenaline type feeling and a burning sensation in my shoulders and chest that were the worst on day 5 and have been less and less every day and only comes in waves... I had really bad anxiety at first but that's getting better too each day it seems like ... My question is, do you know if I should postpone my dental work? Is there danger in getting that stuff done? My teeth are in really bad shape from hereditary gum disease... But if I'm more prone to infection I don't want to get it done? ... Do you know anything about this?
I've been here, Monty. Just focus on the progress you are making on your taper, and then keep moving it forward one small step at a time. It truly gets better!
@@TheLovelyGrind . Thanks for responding I appreciate it it would make it easier if I knew I was going to get better someday. I had nine years sober. And then I blew it I don't know if I will ever get better I just want to feel normal
Micheal I don’t care about anything or anyone and my friend says that this happens. This is not me he says but I don’t believe it. I really really feel in my soul that I dont care.
victor hank you for responding I’m struggling bad at 5 months CT. I got hit with mental and physical I’m going to loose my career I used Ativan for 6 weeks at .75 in July-aug. I didn’t like at all so doc said just stop I did and I went phycosis. My husband has been caring for our teenage boys I lost myself. I don’t shower much I struggle to cook and clean. I have lost my ability to feel. It like I didn’t raise my kids for all these years. I feel disconnected affaird to be home alone yet when my husband and boys are here I still sit in silence because all I can do is talk about this. I have had so many symptoms it’s insane. This was never me. Im having a very very hard time to see the light or silver lining I cry everyday I have been through so much I’m so scared and my cognitive gotnhit badly. I have a lot of symptoms and I’m loosing my family I need so much help. I am only 38 and I’m so tired of this I wake up after little sleep and again same thing. How do you push forward for so long I don’t see this being a short term thing. I’m missing out on my kids important years and I can’t help with school. I’m scared I won’t make it Now I’m hot day and night it’s 64 in my house and my family is freezing and I’m hot. I can’t be in the sun. Everyone is tired of hearing abioy this so I’m stuck in my mind stuck in silence
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 - So sorry you were having a hard time two years ago. Please come back and tell how you are doing now. I'm also in withdrawal and will answer any questions you may have.
I'm sure I had some dizziness, but it wasn't the symptom that was at the forefront of my struggle as I was dealing with a lot of other more severe symptoms at the time.
A gradual taper with support and positive lifestyle choices will see you through. Don't be afraid, the anxiety will get better and you will find calm if you commit to a solution! Don't be afraid!
Listen to your body and mind. It is a balancing act; push to an extent, and know when a little "backing off" is warranted. In general, we get ahead in life from pushing ourselves, but we must be smart about it, too, especially in situations like this.
Ha! Great way to phrase that, Eddie! Don't worry. If you keep walking forward and do the right things for your health, eventually life will get a little more "boring" in a good way. Take care!
At about 7:38, Michael says, "If you weren't spiritual before withdrawal, I can guarantee you will be by the time you finish....you need something bigger than yourself to get you through." As one who somehow managed to come off two powerful ADs, effexor and mirtazapine, I'd say he's right about that.
Same! Paxil withdrawal turned me from an atheist to someone who is spiritual and believes there must be something bigger than myself. Interesting that this phenomenon happens to so many in WD.
He's absolutely correct about that. My spiritual life has improved dramatically
Most doctors I've met are nice people until I mention benzo withdrawal syndrome. Then they become instantly defensive, sarcastic and hostile. 6-7 months into forced cold turkey, on clonazepam 2mg for 7-8 years. Thank you for making this video. I've stopped watching benzo withdrawal vids; for the most part. I found only a small few that are helpful, this is one.
Ha, that's a great comment about the doctors! And I'm so glad that you found my videos. I hope you keep checking them out!
Candid X same here. 3 years on 2 mg klon. Dr said no big deal. 3 months in taper. Down to .75 and having very rough time. Dr. Is defensive made me sign a paper when I talked about withdrawal.....trying to blame me now. I feel trapped and dependent in a drug dealer with a license.
I'm so angry there are literally people who are lucky I'm not a violent person. Forgiveness is hard but I'm determined.
How are you now I’m 9 months ct not doing well
Right ✅️
Thank you so much for your continual posting on the subject. Also I want to thank you so much for your acknowledgement that the popular term Benzo Withdraw is completely inappropriate. That term along with "abuse" was campaigned by big pharma to place the blame on the individual for withdrawing or abusing this safe, medication. The truth is that from the first dose ingested the drug begins to cause biological damage to the brain receptors as well as additional damage. The accurate term for this condition is " Benzodiazapine Toxic Poisoning " please help to promote this term for this condition throughout the community .
Thanks again, Gene Murphy
Wow I have been on Paxil for many many years and am now switching to prozac.......withdrawl is horrible and it scares me so hereing you say it will get better is so helpful thank you so much!
You are very welcome. Keep checking out the videos, and don't be scared. Take care!
Kym George Did you managed the switch?
Hhahaaa, ahh, "if you weren't spiritual before withdrawals, i guarantee you will be after", I so like that phrase lovely grind.
a lot of men went to war unbelievers, not many came home that way.
Bless you, and the fantastic work you do with these videos.
Regards greeneyedcat : ).
Yes. It is true. Take care and keep watching!
Thank you so much! I’m on the same meds I am tapering off of Paxil cr .. right now 50 to 37.5. This is my 6th day and I really needed to hear this today.. i wanted to give up this morning like u ,I have been reaching out to Jesus for help... same with weight gain and blood pressure also smoking a lot!! Just subscribed and can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos... thanks for this video it’s encouraging to me to push on!
Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I hope you are doing better now. Take care and keep watching!
This is an excellent video and I like how positive you are and encouraging. There are so many on here that don't mean to but they scare me as I am in my 14th month of tapering off of 1.5 mg of clonazepam. As of June 14 I will no longer be on the medication and I have been feeling some healing throughout the taper along with other sensation of course as you describe but I stay positive knowing that those too will pass. Thank you for clarifying about being encouraging on your feed. We need this now more than ever. I am so happy that you are well and helping others. You certainly have helped me today. God Bless You.🙏
Thanks Denise. I'm glad you found my videos, and I hope that they will help you throughout the summer. In this day and age, people can spew anything they want out on UA-cam etc., but we have to make an effort to stick with educated and useful content. Especially during withdrawal, people need encouragement and positivity, not thoughtless rants. Take care and stay connected here. God bless and talk soon.
The Lovely Grind
I ended up very very ill and was put into the hospital and had to be put back on my medication. Unfortunately many of us are put on this medication for a reason and I had to learn the hard way. I thank you for your encouragement but it is important that we listen to our bodies and know when something is not right. My doctor saved me and I thank God that I did not ignore it. Good luck to everyone. He has great videos but remember you know your body.
Denise, I'm glad that you are finding a way forward toward better health for yourself. You are absolutely correct, we all must listen to our bodies and our souls. Total health is about finding emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical peace and strength, and it is a bit of an individual puzzle for each of us. Keep working toward your best life and best health!
Denise LeBeau
Hi Denise
How are you doing now, are you better?
I am tapering Klonopin and it’s hell🥺
Denise The Taper : Nice & Slow No Rush S L O W !!!! Good Luck To You
Very thankful I found your video. I have been off benzos 1 1/2 yrs now. Tapered very slowly. Still have withdrawal symptoms, but it is improving. I didn’t leave my house for 3 months. I joined the Y and exercise several times a week. I volunteer. Try to meet up with friends. Still have struggles but I know God is with me and leading me through. Next I want to get completely off Paxil. I have gone from 20mgs to 10mgs. Will keep watching for your videos. Thanks so much. Brenda Mosher
It sound like you are doing a lot of the right things, Brenda. And I'm so glad that you found my videos! Keep it up, and keep checking out the content here!
Just found this channel and happy I did. I'm going through this now as I came off xanax and also ssri. I had been on medications for about 8 years. The last ssri was cymbalta which seemed to go alright but two days after stopping the Xanax he'll set in. I completely lost my balance and it's almost like a can't think anymore. For the last 6 weeks it's been like I have brain damage
The "brain damage" feeling is scary, but it will get better. It all will. It takes time for the system to get used to these medications, and it takes time for the system to get used to living without them. Just find little ways to survive and even find happiness and new perspective day by day until enough time has passed. I'm glad you found the videos, and stay connected.
The Lovely Grind Did you quit everything at the same time? Did you do tapers?
I've been on Paxil since 1991.
30 mg. Iv been tapering off about 1/8 th every 10 days.
I'm now taking the size of a BB been doing this for 3 days so far.
I feel many brain Zaps. Much vertigo. Feels like im going to pass out all the time but I don't.
Feel stomach pains and nausea. I feel extremly tired all the time. Very weak fealing.
I wish I never got on this !!
The Lovely Grind hello I’ve been watching your video every day, I’ve stopped cold turkey 8 days ago, within a month and a half my doctor tried me on 6 anti depressants I felt worse being on every single one! Did you ever get memory loss feeling as if your having a hard time thinking or remembering things? It’s very scary! I’ve only been on for about 6 weeks but delta so awful! I didn’t want to put another pill in my mouth! Will my brain recover? I actually have a MRI scheduled just to make sure I’m not or didn’t lose my mind. Also can I ask did you ever experience your heart racing at times? Any feedback is much appreciated!
TFemm44 HI I just wanted to ask how are you doing? Did things get better for you?
I needed this today 🌷 I’m glad I came across your channel, I’m your newest subscriber as I’ve been searching the internet and finding answers to this issue
I'm so glad that you found my channel, Naomi. It's important to find information and support regarding withdrawal, but only positive information and support. Stay away from the negative. . . . That will go a long way toward your own healing. Keep watching my videos and comment anytime!
The Lovely Grind Thank you for responding I’m struggling bad at 5 months CT. I got hit with mental and physical I’m going to loose my career I used Ativan for 6 weeks at .75 in July-aug. I didn’t like at all so doc said just stop I did and I went phycosis. My husband has been caring for our teenage boys I lost myself. I don’t shower much I struggle to cook and clean. I have lost my ability to feel. It like I didn’t raise my kids for all these years. I feel disconnected affaird to be home alone yet when my husband and boys are here I still sit in silence because all I can do is talk about this. I have had so many symptoms it’s insane. This was never me. Im having a very very hard time to see the light or silver lining I cry everyday I have been through so much I’m so scared and my cognitive gotnhit badly. I have a lot of symptoms and I’m loosing my family I need so much help. I am only 38 and I’m so tired of this I wake up after little sleep and again same thing. How do you push forward for so long I don’t see this being a short term thing. I’m missing out on my kids important years and I can’t help with school. I’m scared I won’t make it Now I’m hot day and night it’s 64 in my house and my family is freezing and I’m hot. I can’t be in the sun. Everyone is tired of hearing abioy this so I’m stuck in my mind stuck in silence
Cath Bailey still at it 7 months CT have no motivation depression and fatigue. Strange pains. I want my life back
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 how are you now? I’m nearly 4 months off and I’m struggling so bad.
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 - You describe it so eloquently. I'm experiencing similar pain. I hope you are better now.
Thank you for support. I’m going through withdrawal right now. The struggle is real even my mouth is swollen. Xanax is very dangerous. I really hope that light at the end of the tunnel. 💡
I'm no longer surprised by any withdrawal symptom. There are so many that take such strange forms. But don't worry. This doesn't last forever. Stay faithful and hopeful and eventually you will reach that"light." Take care and stay connected here!
Carmen Alberto are you getting better now
Camen Alberto how r u now.did u feel fatigue like no spirit in body and stomach cramps in ur withdrawals please answer I m 83 days sober now
I am so so grateful 🙏 for these uploads, I felt as if I was just going to lose it and give up just a few days ago, fast forward to today, I kept believing that God was in control and I'm 97% healed. I can encourage someone today September 4,2024 that you're going to make it ❤❤. Trust the process. God's grace is sufficient
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Congratulations and keep up the good work. God bless your path moving forward!
I plan to watch this specific video on repeat as I begin the deep dive taper that is coming!
Great idea. Glad you enjoy it!
I’ve watched this like 20 times
Love your videos, thank you so much, you have no idea how much you are helping me. 🙏
I am off Paxil 💪 cross tapered with Prozac and i am tapering 10 mg Prozac now👍 failing is NOT an option
When I struggle I listen to you
Thank you so much
So glad you found my videos, Johanna! Keep at it and keep watching!
How the creators of these poisons aren't in prison is beyond me
One frustrating thing about withdrawls is the misinformation. Like the symptoms will start by one time, and end by another. For example I went from 20 to 15 mg paxil and it took 2 weeks before the body pains, and flu symptoms hit. I had the brain zaps within a few days but the flu like symptoms, insomnia (from leg spasms), and horrible panic attacks didn't happen until 2 weeks or so of just a 5 mg drop. I ended up going back to 20 mg and it took me over a year to get back to myself (they say it takes a few days).... I was not prepared at all for this. I'm thinking of trying again in the future but am now aware of what can happen, and your video's are an inspiration, thank you.
So glad you found my videos, Adam. It can take a few twists and turns in the road before we find the way that works for us. None of us moves through such challenges in a "textbook" fashion, but rather by feeling our way around and by learning a few lessons the hard way. Just stay motivated to get healthier, and find a way that works for you! Take care!
Great video Mike. Very encouraging!
Thanks Fred!
So glad i found your channel , there's not enough support around for this . As of tomorrow i'll be 3 weeks off 7.5mg mirtazipine think it's called Remeron over there. I've been feeling very agitated the last few days. I've also started experiencing vertigo whilst in the car , it gets so scary sometimes i actually start experiencing panic , which is not the best while being in a car. I went through this same thing after coming off paxil 4 yrs ago. It did gradually disappear. I'm so done with these meds , never again. The Lord will get me through .
I'm glad that you found my channel, too. It is so important to take in encouraging, positive, uplifting content while you are working toward better health, so I hope that you will continue to watch my videos. Stay connected to God throughout your journey, and also stay connected here! Take care!
Rach P - Please come back and tell how you're doing now, three years later. I came off mirtazapine 5 1/2 months ago and am having a hard time.
@@nokomismn9685 how are you doing?
@@nokomismn9685how are you doing now
Excellent! Very good balanced, hopeful and validating testimonial. Thank you kind sir. ❤️🙏edit, thank you Michael, like the Angel.
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you found my videos. Stay connected and take care!
Micheal I had major anxiety when I started the medication...? I tried lots of different medication. Now I’m off the medication but I cannot tell the difference between the anxiety and the withdrawal. This is unbelievable. All the things that you are describing are to a tee! None of the medication worked for the anxiety. In my soul there’s no way that I wanted to continue with the medication. I talk to god all day to help.
Victor dowedoff how are you now ?
Update?
Anyone had mad head and body vibrations, constantly?? not like an outer tremor just inside your body horrible withdrawal
Yes.
Oh yeah. Have them as I type this. Horrible.
Yes
Yes
is that what they call brain zaps?
Your videos are full of positivity great job
Thanks so much! Take care and keep watching!
Thank you! Praying for you to keep your personal relationship with Christ for all your life!
Thank you. Take care and God bless!
It’s minute to minute not hour to hour and sadly too many do not get better the longer your on any prescription the more danger you are in... you are lucky to have recovered in any meaningful way. Those who have made it help fellow victims - please!
I'm trying to keep the promise I made during withdrawal, that I'd help others once I saw a little light at the end of the tunnel. I don't consider myself lucky, though: I made a lot of changes in my life that aided recovery, and I'm grateful to God for sticking with me throughout. I'm very grateful, and I wish others healing, too. I believe that anyone--even if they've been suffering for five years--can still find significant measures of healing. I still have some issues at times, anxiety or anger or sleeplessness or fatigue, but life is pretty good (and I still marvel at how much better it is than four or five years ago). Take care of yourself. I know what you mean about the minute to minute thing, but it gets better. Your rest will come.
I just don't know what to eat
@@aimlessintopeka I thank you for replying. Is there a place I can get a list of Foods. I can't allow cook for myself.
You insight has helped me through this nightmare of Xanax withdrawal...
I'm so glad that you have found my videos useful! Glad to help!
@thelovelygrind thank you so much for the encouraging video. Did you also experience anhedonia, emotional numbness, and complete disconnect from interests?
For sure, Mary. I actually wrote a blog post on my other website, michaelpriebewriter.com, about the way that the medication use and withdrawal had frozen my emotions (and about my gradual return from that state of numbness). Not uncommon at all in withdrawal, so please know that a sense of engagement with the world and pleasurable emotional experiences will return for you, too. I'm glad that you found my videos. Please take care of yourself and stay connected!
Mary McBride Thank you for responding I’m struggling bad at 5 months CT. I got hit with mental and physical I’m going to loose my career I used Ativan for 6 weeks at .75 in July-aug. I didn’t like at all so doc said just stop I did and I went phycosis. My husband has been caring for our teenage boys I lost myself. I don’t shower much I struggle to cook and clean. I have lost my ability to feel. It like I didn’t raise my kids for all these years. I feel disconnected affaird to be home alone yet when my husband and boys are here I still sit in silence because all I can do is talk about this. I have had so many symptoms it’s insane. This was never me. Im having a very very hard time to see the light or silver lining I cry everyday I have been through so much I’m so scared and my cognitive gotnhit badly. I have a lot of symptoms and I’m loosing my family I need so much help. I am only 38 and I’m so tired of this I wake up after little sleep and again same thing. How do you push forward for so long I don’t see this being a short term thing. I’m missing out on my kids important years and I can’t help with school. I’m scared I won’t make it Now I’m hot day and night it’s 64 in my house and my family is freezing and I’m hot. I can’t be in the sun. Everyone is tired of hearing abioy this so I’m stuck in my mind stuck in silence
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 Hi Dema, how are you now? I'm 5 months CT and feel exactly the same. x
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 did you get better
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 how are you Dema ? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I was on xanax for 7 yrs. Started tapering 2 yrs ago ( tapered VERY SLOWLY) Now on day 4 with NO xanax, its hard but getting through it😊
Well done! If you made it this far, trust me nothing can stop you going forward. Each day is another 24 hours of healing, keep it up!
I was forced into another cold turkey In the hospital by an idiot Dr. He did not believe in benzo withdrawl he said I was just an addict. Which is ridiculous because I have never taken benzos not as prescribed. My fault for trusting Drs. Never again. I am about17 days from the cold turkey. This is my 3rd cold turkey. Do I have a change of healing or am I screwed? I prayed last night for the first time In a long time. I turned my back on god. I was so mad at him for what was happening.
Yes, I believe that you will heal, regardless of your history. Just keep taking care of your health and stay close to God. We might foolishly turn our backs on Him (or simply ignore Him) at times, but thankfully He doesn't do the same. Take care.
@@TheLovelyGrind thankful that god never turned his back on me.
Michelle Provard same here. Down to .75 clonapin. It’s hard. Peace and healing to you. Prayer is good. It’s ok to be mad at God. Hold onto who you really are. You are a Child of the Most High, and no weapon formed against you shall stand. Amen
I took 30 mg of Paxil for 24 years
Iv been off it now for 37 days
today has been a very good day.
hardly any withdrawal but some days I have very good days.
some days are very bad. Horrifically Bad!!!
at least in the beginning they were. Massive brain zaps. Vertigo. Ligjtheadednes.
Nausea. Head and neck preasure. Not hungry at all.
Cold all over.. Some days I feel headaches.
Worse symptom iv ever had from withdraw was a huge preasure feeling in my stomach.. It had a dull electric pain with it.. Hurt a lot !! That sensation went up through my neck into my head my head felt like it was going to explode!! electric shocks all at one time!! scared that shit out of me !! Not literally... that was about 30 days out from when I quit taking Paxil and that lasted about 25 minutes Non-Stop I was crying hard.
I saw my doctor the next day. He said you can't have withdraw after 30 days kregg.
He told me im imgining it. And that its just a panic attack.
I started at him and i was thinking ... This guy is full of shit!!!
Then he told me to go back on Paxil and I told him no way I will never take another SSRI drug again!! He said ok.. I cant help you.
I walked away..
But as if day 37
the only thing I'm having a very hard time was is insomnia I barely get sleep and it drives me crazy!!!
I'm always so tired and I feel so weak !!
kregg Kittelson hey that pressure on your stomach does it feel like someone is pushing your stomach inside ?
Hang in there, Kregg, the first little while off SSRI's is the roughest. Things will improve for you in the coming weeks and months.
The Lovely Grind did experience any moving sensations on your body? Like a feeling of dizziness, like to black out.
Why is the fear so very intense and how to overcome this or does it just go away...?
The paranoias are so powerful the dreams are startlingly real definitely not prepared for this. Holy god in heaven
Victor did u feel fatigue like no spirit in ur body and stomach cramps in ur withdrawal please answer I m 83 days sober now
Thankyou for your encouragement it really helps
I'm glad you found some encouragement from the videos. It's so important to know that others have survived and gotten better. God bless you and stay connected here.
Your videos are really motivational. I am currently going through withdrawal of xanax 0.25 mg I had taken for 3 month. I do have severe insomnia. I am on day 9 of withdrawal. Since you have already gone through this process. When does natural sleep comes back?
That answer is going to be individual, but it will come back. And based on the amount of medication and the amount of time on the medication in your situation, I would say sooner rather than later, if you are taking good care of yourself. Find ways to relax the mind, and the sleep will follow.
Did it get better? I was on Ativan 4 months, one month off and severe insomnia
I am a Christian but I can't feel my spiritually going to through this. Did you get your back
Cling to God, even when you feel distant.
@@TheLovelyGrind 🙏🏻♥️
Please pray for me.
We'll do.
Me to
I had heart issues before this!
My heart is going crazy 🥺
Hello dear
I have watched so many of your videos, your story is real inspiration.
I Am taper off of Klonopin
I wonder do you still have any anxiety left?
Would you describe that anxiety that you felt more like inner Akathisia?
I believe my anxiety is at the lowest point that it's been in decades. Lower than when I went on the meds, lower than when I was on the meds, and lower certainly than during withdrawal. There is calm and inner peace to be found in life, and ironically those things get more accessible without these medications in the picture. Take care!
The Lovely Grind
Hi I wonder do you give coaching session??
Thank you so much for your response
It really means a lot!
This suffering seems like it will never end. It’s hard to find anyone to understand you, it’s such lonely process.
I am so glad to see that you fully recovered. I go on forums and you see all kinds of stories, it really terrifies me. Some lose their life’s to this. I know In one of your videos you addressed that we should ignore the horror stories, but it’s hard.
Thank you a lot my friend
God bless you
Where can I read your story?
At The Lovely Grind website. I've written about my story for years there in my blog posts/newsletters, and I also have an ebook there called More Than A Glimpse of Hell.
Nobody even acknowledges that this even happens and even if they do it is straight to the drugs that caused this in the first place...?!?!
Very ironic, and tragic, but hopefully things evolve on that front in the near future.
Thank you so much for this video. God bless you
I have just come across your very positive videos. I am a Christian. Been off Clonazepam for 75 days. A very difficult time, as it is for everyone. Out of interest are there any of your videos that talk specifically about God?Are there any scriptures that support healing from these drugs? . Is prayer available? Looking forwards to working through your many videos. Sorry for asking so many questions. 🙂
Yes I have videos that are more directly spiritual. Also, devotionals at www.lovelygrind.com. Take care, Julie!
How long did it take you to feel better? What symptoms did you have? Were you on the blood pressure medicine because of the antidepressants and benzo.
The symptoms are too numerous to list all of them here, but a few were: terrible leg, nose, head, and back pains along with a sensation of the brain moving around in the skull, extreme fatigue, depression, increased anxiety, sleeplessness, night sweats, loss of appetite, depersonalization/derealization, and a perpetual feeling of being hungover. Everything gets better with each passing month, but for me the withdrawal lasted a couple of years more or less. And as far as the blood pressure meds, it's hard to say where the cycle starts. A person has less energy/motivation to eat right and exercise after taking the Paxil and Xanax, so weight goes on, BP goes up, and the BP meds are prescribed and then increase along with the dosages of the other meds. And once a person is on meds, some doctors just keep going and going with the prescriptions instead of trying to find an actual path out of the woods. It is really a total health picture. And FYI, even the BP meds had pretty extreme withdrawal effects coming off, so those need to be tapered and the process carefully monitored as well. Stay in touch with questions. I will have some videos about specific symptoms in the future.
@@TheLovelyGrind I'm only 2 months user 2-3 mg ativan before bed time. I stopped 1week ago cold Turkey and have horrible insomnia. How last the withdrawl. What I should take for insomnia? I worry because I have full time job. Please I appreciate if you answer
@@kostasvalanidis7560 how are you feeling now I hope you are doing great to this time, and you can sleep Normal again, I hope you can see my comment and answer thank you. I also struggling with insomnia
@@motherofanangel2291 Hi, Iam almost heal 95% .15 months off. Some nights I have insomnia but not so terrible like the first 6 months. Still have broken sleep but I believe is part of the withdrawal. I give time to my self until 18 months. They said this is the average time healing. What about you?
@@kostasvalanidis7560 I can't no more I only able to sleep 2 or 3 hours every night and some nights nothing I don't know if I'll survive this I stopped xanax one month ago I went to detox center and there I was giving Valium for one week ,now I'm taking hydroxyzine and melatonin to try to sleep but they don't help, feel so terrible bad
Were you able to work at all during this time?
Yes, but it was a struggle, day by day.
My doctor has no clue about tapering...
Not surprising ...
Hi.. Love your videos you make me feel good listening to your Vids.. !! Dr. Heather Ashton says that 90 to 95 % of people coming off Benzzzzos Do Not Go Through PAWS .. Is That True ??
I don't know if there is a way to know for sure, Mario, but it could be true.
@@MonacoRocha Keep it up. Great work!
Are there improvements every month or every 2-3 months?
You'll notice some improvements throughout. Some bigger than others, but they're usually always there in some respect.
Thanks for sharing your experience, especially about getting better. I hear so much negativity about withdrawal, its scary. Praise God there's hope that people can get better! Please keep sharing.
@@Stephyyzyt mine was panic, anxiety attacks, restless legs, no appetite, lack of sleep, and obsessive thoughts.
@Jaylen Yes, they've gone away. I've realized in the past year how much a diet change has helped my mental illness. Try the keto diet with intermittent fasting. Fixing my gut has helped tremendously. I'm totally off meds now. Watch Dr. Berg and his videos on mental illness and especially OCD. It's been really helpful to me.
Down to 1mg diazepam..for ten days now.. been tapering seven months. Would you suggest going to half a mg in another few days or just jump off. Many thanks.
The more gradual the better, an extra step or two in the taper would be the better option I would say. It is about long-term success, not a race. Good job, stay patient!
@@TheLovelyGrind many thanks ❤️
How long did it take you to completely get of xanax to where you felt normal again.
My taper from 4 mg took about a year and a quarter, and I turned big corners between 18-24 months off (although I saw big improvements before and some after as well). Also, taking up running helped greatly with that "feeling normal" thing that is so longed for in healing!
on same meds as you.now 14 months off benzo, 6 months ssri. How was your ssri withdrawal? I'm doing both at the same thime. seems paxil is bad w/d also??
Yes, it is not just your imagination. The Paxil is a bad withdrawal also, so you are no doubt getting a bit of a double dose of everything at the same time. But things will keep improving for you in the coming months. And I would say that in six months you will be reaching a huge healing milestone. However, try to not focus on timetables too intensely. Just give yourself what you need day by day right now. Get a little walking when you can for exercise, try to avoid too much caffeine and stress, read devotions and journal for spiritual practices, and rest and relax with books, movies etc. whenever needed. Stay connected here. I will have more videos (and blog posts over at my website www.lovelygrind.com). Stay strong. You're doing great and the light is there at the end of the tunnel.
The Lovely Grind thank you for your reply and encouragement.
Of course. Just keep believing that it will turn a corner and keep taking care of yourself-physically, spiritually, emotionally-day by day until that corner arrives. It will get better. Keep in touch.
@snakeriverwatch how are you now?
Pray for me please
Its been 17 weeks off paxil and i still feel mentally numb... Will i wver be back to normal ?
Having pains in my bladder and private parts.
Is this part of withdraw?
Please answer this. Did you ever think or was it ever suggested that a treatment program be attended?
At one point I considered checking myself in to the Mayo clinic to get evaluated from a health standpoint, but I never seriously considered any sort of external treatment program. Instead, I worked to create my own weekly "treatment program" by taking care of myself and moving farther away from the medications that caused me harm. But, if you ever find a program that you feel might be helpful in your specific situation, you ought to pursue it; we all need to find healing and support however we can. Just make sure that any sort of program truly addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, because we all need to pay attention to all of those aspects of well-being in order to find lasting improvements.
I like your videos these help me alot !
I was on xanax 0.5mg for two years and then for the last aic months i switched to lower dose 0.25 mg and then after some time i was on a half of 0.25 mg and then a quarter then i stopped taking that. Its been two months i am off the pill.. first two weeks were hell after that i felt some changes i feel okay on an off but insomnia and restlessness are driving me crazy.. i just want to ask that if i use propanalol for restlessness would that be okay ? Because i feel that this is never gonna end .kindly help out with this. Because doctors are unable to underatand whats going on with me. As i live in a little town .
So glad you enjoy the videos! My opinion on adding another medication into the mix is always something to avoid if possible. Something like a beta blocker isn't going to be terrible for you, but it might not have the monumental anti-restlessness effects you want either, at least not long-term (and then later you have to quit that med; and what does it do to your body short-term?). So, the decision is up to you; it won't make or break you either way, but what will be more important is the other health and happiness decisions you make going forward. Keep at it! It will get better!
Thank you for the reply !! And every word you say is True and helps me alot ..
@@asimriaz9656 Did you experience nausea, no appetite, acid reflex, diarrhea, constapation?
During this time of extreme anxiety were you also drinking copious amounts of caffeine?
During which periods of anxiety Sarah? I drink copious amounts of caffeine nowadays ...
Im 11 weeks off paxil
Very bad insomnia still.
When might the insomnia end ?
.i too am a Christian
You should see some relief from that very soon, Kregg. As your system calms down, your sleep will begin to return to a more normal and restorative state. Hang in there. It gets better. And when you can't sleep, reading the Psalms can be very helpful. I have a feeling that King David dealt with a ton of insomnia himself. Take care!
Thank you for the encouragement
You're welcome, Mary. Stay strong and keep checking out the videos!
@@TheLovelyGrind I will keep checking the videos. The information you have most doctors and therapists dont have a clue and offer no help at all during withdrawal. Thanks again!
I feel chills, cold feeling inside, mostly in the evenings, it doesn't go even by wearing more warm clothes.
Is it a benzo withdrawal symptom? I am now 4 months off. My thyroid and other blood work is normal.
Please help.
How long did u take Xanax for and at how many mgs? And you tapered for how long? Im barely seeing this video of yours ... I'm try to give myself some hope .. i was on 0.5mg for 3yrs ...
On the benzo about 14 years, up to 4 mg plus per day, tapered for over a year. You'll find out more by watching my videos, there are over 100 here by now. Bottom line, it is possible and there is hope. Stay encouraged!
Been 38 days for me and I think I'm getting better but it's a slow process I hope I get better
Doing great! Keep at it and you'll see more progress!
How are you?
How are you now?
I've have been off for 3 years and im still brain dead. I had lost my faith through this process. Why do you believe in God, may I ask
Molly, I'm sorry to hear that your still struggling with the "brain dead" sensation, but don't despair. Even for people who have never gone through withdrawal, every day isn't a home run in terms of being able to focus/concentrate/experience mental peace. I think you will hit some progress in the next while if you rest as needed, exercise when possible, eat healthy most of the time, and yes, resume a meaningful spiritual life. Why do I believe in God? I was raised Christian, but when I went through withdrawal, reality become different for me and spirituality became more personal. I realized that most of the things we focus on everyday are distractions, and I began focusing on the deeper meanings behind our suffering (and the divine lessons taught and power displayed through our healing). If this short existence of pain is all we have, then human life would be a joke or cruel accident and I don't accept that. If you read nothing else of the Bible, please check out the words of Jesus in the Gospels. The pain of withdrawal is terrible, but without that sort of pain some people go their entire lives just focused on the distractions of career, Facebook, popularity, money, possessions, etc. We can use our pain for something deeper. I'm thinking of you and your continued healing. Please take care and stay connected.
God loves you
God poured all His anger about human sin on Jesus that is why I believe in God who is love and did not cause this hell the devil brought. I don't dare ever accuse God, that is what Satan the fallen covering angel is best at. I pray you can know God loves you and dreamed you up and created you and sings over you and saved you forever. Make Jesus your Savior and Lord no matter what comes in this life you will be saved from what is coming to renew the heavens and earth ❤
@@AnjieandZoey4Jesus WITHDRAWL IS REAL ISSUE ..Religion can be a false dawn as people quit meds believing God will heal and it doesn't happen that way.
How are you now?
I need my teeth fixed... I need dentures for the top... Was on 2 or 3mg a day Klonopin for close to 2 years ... On day 9 of withdrawal ... Not sleeping hardly at all and have waves of adrenaline type feeling and a burning sensation in my shoulders and chest that were the worst on day 5 and have been less and less every day and only comes in waves... I had really bad anxiety at first but that's getting better too each day it seems like ... My question is, do you know if I should postpone my dental work? Is there danger in getting that stuff done? My teeth are in really bad shape from hereditary gum disease... But if I'm more prone to infection I don't want to get it done? ... Do you know anything about this?
I am down to 1mg zaxaz a day . Feels like I cannot beAT IT. Noone to help
I've been here, Monty. Just focus on the progress you are making on your taper, and then keep moving it forward one small step at a time. It truly gets better!
@@TheLovelyGrind . Thanks for responding I appreciate it it would make it easier if I knew I was going to get better someday. I had nine years sober. And then I blew it I don't know if I will ever get better I just want to feel normal
@@montgomery1231000 You will get better. Just keep at it and don't get discouraged!
@@TheLovelyGrind . had 4 decent days in a row exercise really helps.
@@montgomery1231000 great to hear!
hi, did you experience pssd when you came off paxil?
Micheal I don’t care about anything or anyone and my friend says that this happens. This is not me he says but I don’t believe it. I really really feel in my soul that I dont care.
victor hank you for responding I’m struggling bad at 5 months CT. I got hit with mental and physical I’m going to loose my career I used Ativan for 6 weeks at .75 in July-aug. I didn’t like at all so doc said just stop I did and I went phycosis. My husband has been caring for our teenage boys I lost myself. I don’t shower much I struggle to cook and clean. I have lost my ability to feel. It like I didn’t raise my kids for all these years. I feel disconnected affaird to be home alone yet when my husband and boys are here I still sit in silence because all I can do is talk about this. I have had so many symptoms it’s insane. This was never me. Im having a very very hard time to see the light or silver lining I cry everyday I have been through so much I’m so scared and my cognitive gotnhit badly. I have a lot of symptoms and I’m loosing my family I need so much help. I am only 38 and I’m so tired of this I wake up after little sleep and again same thing. How do you push forward for so long I don’t see this being a short term thing. I’m missing out on my kids important years and I can’t help with school. I’m scared I won’t make it Now I’m hot day and night it’s 64 in my house and my family is freezing and I’m hot. I can’t be in the sun. Everyone is tired of hearing abioy this so I’m stuck in my mind stuck in silence
@@francinemartinez-cruz3335 - So sorry you were having a hard time two years ago. Please come back and tell how you are doing now. I'm also in withdrawal and will answer any questions you may have.
Did you have bad dizziness?
I'm sure I had some dizziness, but it wasn't the symptom that was at the forefront of my struggle as I was dealing with a lot of other more severe symptoms at the time.
Dear sir i am taking lexapro 20mg about 15monts how ಟು sefaly off it please help me i am full nervossness
A gradual taper with support and positive lifestyle choices will see you through. Don't be afraid, the anxiety will get better and you will find calm if you commit to a solution! Don't be afraid!
Do you still take bp medication?
No I don't.
How much time you use medicine?
Benzo WD made my blood pressure shoot up all over the place.
Has anyone had a problem with racing heart?
Yes.. Me.. Almost everyday all the time.
Thank you for this.🙏🏾
You are very welcome. I hope that you continue to check out my videos. Take care of yourself and God bless.
How do I push myself when pushing myself is what makes me feel worse???
Listen to your body and mind. It is a balancing act; push to an extent, and know when a little "backing off" is warranted. In general, we get ahead in life from pushing ourselves, but we must be smart about it, too, especially in situations like this.
How long were you on the medicine's?
About 13-14 years.
Panic attacks, depression, heavy drugs and discontinuation make life interesting. 😫
Ha! Great way to phrase that, Eddie! Don't worry. If you keep walking forward and do the right things for your health, eventually life will get a little more "boring" in a good way. Take care!
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Help lol