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If anyone should feel any shame, it should be the Doctor's not being aware of these dangerous drugs and there side effects and giving them to us!! SHAME ON THEM!😡 You matter to us! Stay strong and take care and God bless you 🙏♥️
I went from Xanax, then Clonazepam, was on them for a few months, then tried to get off! I went through 2 tapers, had to reinstate due to unbearable anxiety. The second taper, liquid taper through a compounding pharmacy. My life was Hell for 5 years. I feel your pain, but I healed, and many have healed even through horrible symptoms. Time does heal! Gradually slowly micro dosing, get off and allow your GABA system to heal, get back to functioning normally. It took me 2 years off to feel normal and feel myself again. It is so worth it, be very gentle on yourself, and it’s not your fault! These doctors should not be giving these drugs! It’s criminal.
Believe me Brother....I did a taper from a HUGE dosage of Diazepam...I'm talking 140 + mg a day or to put into perspective 14 plus 10mg tablets a DAY. Your story sounded like my journey. Im still on that Journey and have been Diazepam free for 5 months. Its been a long, hard, disgusting mental effort but it does get better. Sometimes 2 steps forward 3 back but slowly youll get at least some sunlight through the clouds. Stay healthy bro.
There are two things that have been helping my brother to "take the edge off" while tapering...They are 1. Eating well-cooked red meat and pasture-raised eggs every day, because the high natural zinc content offsets anxiety-inducing copper in the diet, and 2. Alternating ibuprofen and curcumin turmeric tablets (MegaFood brand, but others probably will work just as well) every other day, because both of those substances reduce the inflammation on his nervous system (which, of course, includes the brain).
I am so sorry. I hope you have a support system. You got this. Sending hugs. I suffer too and what they did to all of us is criminal and it needs to stop
so, so sorry for your suffering and the devastating effects of these neurotoxins on your body and your life. I wish the best for you, as you wish for others.
My spouse is a victim of benzos. It happened quickly We’ve come to find out via genetic testing that his genetics are fragile when it comes to psych drugs, benzos and others. Nevertheless, benzos will become a problem if taken too long. I’m shocked at the lack of knowledge among internists and psychiatrists. In the best of hospitals. Or detox centers that claim they can help. They can’t. It takes too many years to taper properly. My heart goes out to all who are working so hard to get these meds out. Be encouraged by those who have succeeded Shame on the drug companys. One part of a day at a time
Hang in there Michael, its a slow recovery, it's a second by minute by day by month etc... recovery just keep going step by step I know its scary, you will make it, your a survivor of this horribleness. Blessings to you💜.
Thank you so much. It’s awful. Somehow you made me feel like I’m not such a complete failure. Which I still kinda think I am, but since I don’t see you that way, why should I look at myself like that? I’m impressed by you and again, thank you. I think you got this.
I am so so sorry to hear about what you've gone through and are still going through. I hope you feel better and improve every day and it takes less time than you think to get past this and you feel a hundred percent. God bless you.
The only way out is through. If you want to come off, you are going to have to go through it. Slow taper. I’m sorry you are experiencing this but you can survive it and heal. ❤
I feel so incredibly bad for this guy, very difficult to watch this video and see him so clearly suffering. I have had anxiety since I was a kid, I'm so extremely happy the doctor he as refused to prescribe any benso, sure I still have anxiety and have difficulties doing certain things but you learn to handle it better with time, with benso my mental and physical health would probably been lot worse now (even if it might have helped in the beginning). I really feel for this guy, he really seems to be suffering.
Its sad same happened to me i was dealing with anxiety,but was actually getting therapy for it and that was the best thing for me unfortunately i had mini panic attack and went to the hospital i ask doctor for paxil,but told him that i wasn't sure i would take it he wasn't pushing them at all on me anyway i got home got my sleep and told dr i would not take them., he said thats fine. Anyways i never through them away in the garbage because i was still dealing with some anxiety my husband insisted and insisted i take them i kept saying no because talk therapy was all i needed. Anyways i have in and had bad reactions went to hospital they put in the psych ward and gave me Benzo and i spiraled . Still not the same can't seem to fine my base line. Its awful my life is ruined. I never needed them .
Wow this was tough listening to you. I feel for you but i am in a similar boat. I'm 29. Our life isn't over ans you yourself look very young. So do the right thing and day by day you will improve 👍
My tinnitus audiologist recommended me clonazepam as safe sleep aid wtf!!! She is living a good life and I am destroyed. Because I sought therapy and wanted someone to talk to cause I was in cortisone withdrawal for clogged ears wtf. I never asked for meds, I just asked for therapy because I had sudden anxiety from cortisone wtf. I just asked the GP this therapist recommends this, what is it? Is it safe? Cause I do not know what to do and she just casually gave it out Fml. I have a beautigul brain before this mess, I could sleep, I wsnted to retrsin my brain, I was doing somatic therapy which was working. I do not understand how I ended up on this.
Why were they prescribed to begin with? I'm obviously missing something here, some of us rely on benzos due to horrible panic and anxiety. That should be the ONLY reason people are prescribed these meds. What's the deal here?
No, you don't get it. They shouldn't be given to anybody, the only time is in an emergency setting before or after surgery or for one off uses. You're not unique, everybody took them due to "horrible panic and anxiety", the thing you'll find out, is that that the horrible panic and anxiety you started with is a 1/10 as far as how bad they can get. When you have to stop it will be off the charts. This is not something you can take for life, they will stop working completely and no dose will calm the withdrawals. The longer you stay on them the worse it gets. You have to taper and just power through it for however long it takes. You might be one of the lucky ones that doesn't have too many issues, are you willing to take the gamble that you're not? What you're missing, is that your doctor doesn't know wtf he's doing, and he should have never put you on it to begin with because he sure as hell won't be able to help if you stop.
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If anyone should feel any shame, it should be the Doctor's not being aware of these dangerous drugs and there side effects and giving them to us!! SHAME ON THEM!😡 You matter to us! Stay strong and take care and God bless you 🙏♥️
I went from Xanax, then Clonazepam, was on them for a few months, then tried to get off! I went through 2 tapers, had to reinstate due to unbearable anxiety. The second taper, liquid taper through a compounding pharmacy. My life was Hell for 5 years. I feel your pain, but I healed, and many have healed even through horrible symptoms. Time does heal! Gradually slowly micro dosing, get off and allow your GABA system to heal, get back to functioning normally. It took me 2 years off to feel normal and feel myself again. It is so worth it, be very gentle on yourself, and it’s not your fault! These doctors should not be giving these drugs! It’s criminal.
Believe me Brother....I did a taper from a HUGE dosage of Diazepam...I'm talking 140 + mg a day or to put into perspective 14 plus 10mg tablets a DAY. Your story sounded like my journey. Im still on that Journey and have been Diazepam free for 5 months. Its been a long, hard, disgusting mental effort but it does get better. Sometimes 2 steps forward 3 back but slowly youll get at least some sunlight through the clouds. Stay healthy bro.
There are two things that have been helping my brother to "take the edge off" while tapering...They are 1. Eating well-cooked red meat and pasture-raised eggs every day, because the high natural zinc content offsets anxiety-inducing copper in the diet, and 2. Alternating ibuprofen and curcumin turmeric tablets (MegaFood brand, but others probably will work just as well) every other day, because both of those substances reduce the inflammation on his nervous system (which, of course, includes the brain).
I am so sorry. I hope you have a support system. You got this. Sending hugs. I suffer too and what they did to all of us is criminal and it needs to stop
Same here
Inner Aka, extreme Dissociative symptoms & little memory...I am SO SORRY AS YOU ARE SO YOUNG
so, so sorry for your suffering and the devastating effects of these neurotoxins on your body and your life. I wish the best for you, as you wish for others.
You got a ton of courage
My spouse is a victim of benzos. It happened quickly
We’ve come to find out via genetic testing that his genetics are fragile when it comes to psych drugs, benzos and others. Nevertheless, benzos will become a problem if taken too long. I’m shocked at the lack of knowledge among internists and psychiatrists. In the best of hospitals. Or detox centers that claim they can help. They can’t. It takes too many years to taper properly. My heart goes out to all who are working so hard to get these meds out. Be encouraged by those who have succeeded Shame on the drug companys. One part of a day at a time
Hang in there Michael, its a slow recovery, it's a second by minute by day by month etc... recovery just keep going step by step I know its scary, you will make it, your a survivor of this horribleness. Blessings to you💜.
What can we do for Michael?
Take it slow. .... There is no rush.💜 Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. It’s awful.
Somehow you made me feel like I’m not such a complete failure. Which I still kinda think I am, but since I don’t see you that way, why should I look at myself like that? I’m impressed by you and again, thank you. I think you got this.
Praying for you brother….
Thank you for sharing your story and experience.
I am so so sorry to hear about what you've gone through and are still going through. I hope you feel better and improve every day and it takes less time than you think to get past this and you feel a hundred percent. God bless you.
The only way out is through. If you want to come off, you are going to have to go through it. Slow taper. I’m sorry you are experiencing this but you can survive it and heal. ❤
I feel so incredibly bad for this guy, very difficult to watch this video and see him so clearly suffering. I have had anxiety since I was a kid, I'm so extremely happy the doctor he as refused to prescribe any benso, sure I still have anxiety and have difficulties doing certain things but you learn to handle it better with time, with benso my mental and physical health would probably been lot worse now (even if it might have helped in the beginning). I really feel for this guy, he really seems to be suffering.
Exodus 14:14🙏
Stillness indeed would be a blessing, through Akathisia.
I keep feeling brain zaps and depersonalization all the time. This is a nightmare.
Thank you…!!❤
Michael, PLEASE KEEP GOING BUDDY. IM 2 MONTHS SOBER.
Why don't you guys make videos
You will get through this !!!!!!!!
So much love to you Michael! You are extremely resilient and give me hope.
Its sad same happened to me i was dealing with anxiety,but was actually getting therapy for it and that was the best thing for me unfortunately i had mini panic attack and went to the hospital i ask doctor for paxil,but told him that i wasn't sure i would take it he wasn't pushing them at all on me anyway i got home got my sleep and told dr i would not take them., he said thats fine. Anyways i never through them away in the garbage because i was still dealing with some anxiety my husband insisted and insisted i take them i kept saying no because talk therapy was all i needed. Anyways i have in and had bad reactions went to hospital they put in the psych ward and gave me Benzo and i spiraled . Still not the same can't seem to fine my base line. Its awful my life is ruined. I never needed them .
Thanks buddy.
Wow this was tough listening to you. I feel for you but i am in a similar boat. I'm 29. Our life isn't over ans you yourself look very young. So do the right thing and day by day you will improve 👍
Who is helping you taper? You need to keep you levels stable. No one would recommend you take ativan as needed.
not your fault Michael, you are just victim of the system, dont blame yourself for CT it
How is Michael doing?
My tinnitus audiologist recommended me clonazepam as safe sleep aid wtf!!! She is living a good life and I am destroyed. Because I sought therapy and wanted someone to talk to cause I was in cortisone withdrawal for clogged ears wtf. I never asked for meds, I just asked for therapy because I had sudden anxiety from cortisone wtf. I just asked the GP this therapist recommends this, what is it? Is it safe? Cause I do not know what to do and she just casually gave it out
Fml. I have a beautigul brain before this mess, I could sleep, I wsnted to retrsin my brain, I was doing somatic therapy which was working. I do not understand how I ended up on this.
I can’t see my comment YT must have deleted it!!! You need to ask Jesus to help you ❣️✝️🇨🇦
I did it without Jesus's help ;-)
Why he still taking benzo as needed 😮 if he got problems with it
Why were they prescribed to begin with? I'm obviously missing something here, some of us rely on benzos due to horrible panic and anxiety. That should be the ONLY reason people are prescribed these meds. What's the deal here?
No, you don't get it. They shouldn't be given to anybody, the only time is in an emergency setting before or after surgery or for one off uses. You're not unique, everybody took them due to "horrible panic and anxiety", the thing you'll find out, is that that the horrible panic and anxiety you started with is a 1/10 as far as how bad they can get. When you have to stop it will be off the charts. This is not something you can take for life, they will stop working completely and no dose will calm the withdrawals. The longer you stay on them the worse it gets. You have to taper and just power through it for however long it takes. You might be one of the lucky ones that doesn't have too many issues, are you willing to take the gamble that you're not? What you're missing, is that your doctor doesn't know wtf he's doing, and he should have never put you on it to begin with because he sure as hell won't be able to help if you stop.
Good luck❤