I am balling..tears out of nowhere.. I am deep breathing and saying the words calm..relax but the tears will not stop..overwhelming panick feeling, it is actually almost paralyzing. Just need some support today...I have not had a benzo in about two weeks and Wow...I need one. I keep telling myself it is anxiey..it will go away. I need to force myself out of his...UUUGGHHH..Just:crazy: a bad day.
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Stopped Benzos...Just Overwhelmed.
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Hello Pandora...just read your post and know that you can get through this attack.
When I first came off the meds that controlled my anxiety, I felt like I was losing it and belonged in the crazy house. My therapist told me that what I was experiencing was common and that I was safe. She also said that since I could honestly feel now that I needed to breathe and keep myself centered in the now. Having to totally feel all my feelings without the help of medication was so intense that I went through all kinds of mood swings.
I have never felt like I would be comfortable in my own skin, and most of the emotions were based on the what ifs and fear. I had to quit trying to work on my multiple issues until I got centered. Then, it became one thing at a time.
Withdrawing from my meds lasted awhile, but did stop after I convinced myself I would be OK.
Please hang on and continue to feel your feelings with help from here.
Love and Prayers,
suzie q:hello:
When I first came off the meds that controlled my anxiety, I felt like I was losing it and belonged in the crazy house. My therapist told me that what I was experiencing was common and that I was safe. She also said that since I could honestly feel now that I needed to breathe and keep myself centered in the now. Having to totally feel all my feelings without the help of medication was so intense that I went through all kinds of mood swings.
I have never felt like I would be comfortable in my own skin, and most of the emotions were based on the what ifs and fear. I had to quit trying to work on my multiple issues until I got centered. Then, it became one thing at a time.
Withdrawing from my meds lasted awhile, but did stop after I convinced myself I would be OK.
Please hang on and continue to feel your feelings with help from here.
Love and Prayers,
suzie q:hello:
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Hey Pand,
You can get through this.......And if you'd hang up the other phone, I could call you back again........LOL!!!!!!!
You can get through this.......And if you'd hang up the other phone, I could call you back again........LOL!!!!!!!
Mina
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Hang in there, Pandora! You are an amazing lady...you have been through so much...I know you can get through this, too. :Hug_emoticon:
It's so tough to get off of them. You can do this. Remind yourself with every bad thing your body kicks up at you for denying it it's benzo fix that you're taking control of your life back and this is part of the price of it. Eventually your body is going to get the message and give you a break.
Hang in there.
Lisa
PS-You're going to find that with the bezo withdrawals that your increase in symptoms come in waves. Top of the wave...it's insanity. Bottom of the wave...you're ok. The space between the waves will get wider and wider and the waves will get smaller. I guarantee this. You can do this.
Hang in there.
Lisa
PS-You're going to find that with the bezo withdrawals that your increase in symptoms come in waves. Top of the wave...it's insanity. Bottom of the wave...you're ok. The space between the waves will get wider and wider and the waves will get smaller. I guarantee this. You can do this.
tryintobreathe
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Benzos are very hard to quit. I've been there. You've gone 2 weeks without them though, how amazing is that? That's 14 days....318 hours....19,139 minutes...114420 seconds!!! You can do this!
Jen
Jen
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Hang in there my friend. Look how far you have come so far! You can do this.
You have a lot to look forward to, so go for it
My prayers are with you
You have a lot to look forward to, so go for it
My prayers are with you
Hang in there!
I too have been through benzo withdraw...one of the hardest things I've ever done. If you are at the two week mark, then it should get better REALLY soon!
You are so strong for doing this. Try to pamper yourself: if you need to sleep, then sleep. If you want food, then eat. If you can't concentrate, try listening to music.
It does get better. Just keep reminding yourself that it does get better.
I too have been through benzo withdraw...one of the hardest things I've ever done. If you are at the two week mark, then it should get better REALLY soon!
You are so strong for doing this. Try to pamper yourself: if you need to sleep, then sleep. If you want food, then eat. If you can't concentrate, try listening to music.
It does get better. Just keep reminding yourself that it does get better.
M
midi
So you've got Benzos and painkillers to disengage from? Hang in there! We're all rooting for you!
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Thank you everyone!!! I do not know what I would do without all of the support I get here.
Thank you for he talk She..you are an incredibly understanding woman and do no worry about kicking me in *** my mother and I are doing a pretty good job at that. Tonight is the last night for the immovane too...hope I can sleep. I start on the suboxone friday..so tomorrow is also the last day for painkillers too. As of tomorrow...all meds other than the suboxone and atenolol for shaking. It is going to be a long weekend. At least I do not have to go and do the detox in a centre..I will be doing it at home, I know it will be and is a huge challenge. I am scared....I can do this. I have another pre-reatment meeting on thursday. I have my community support worker today....the doctor and the meeting thursday and then the day program starts a week from monday. So...everyone say a little prayer that I will say strong and remain true to myself.. I am going to stay as buzy as my litle exhausted body will allow me too...UUUGGHHh!!!!
Thank you for he talk She..you are an incredibly understanding woman and do no worry about kicking me in *** my mother and I are doing a pretty good job at that. Tonight is the last night for the immovane too...hope I can sleep. I start on the suboxone friday..so tomorrow is also the last day for painkillers too. As of tomorrow...all meds other than the suboxone and atenolol for shaking. It is going to be a long weekend. At least I do not have to go and do the detox in a centre..I will be doing it at home, I know it will be and is a huge challenge. I am scared....I can do this. I have another pre-reatment meeting on thursday. I have my community support worker today....the doctor and the meeting thursday and then the day program starts a week from monday. So...everyone say a little prayer that I will say strong and remain true to myself.. I am going to stay as buzy as my litle exhausted body will allow me too...UUUGGHHh!!!!
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