Same. I knew my brain was healing when I stopped searching every week for a new clip from him (btwn mo15 - mo18 was when I stopped looking for new sixslow clips). Took a little over two years to get over everything-brain fog & aphasia was the most lingering symptoms in my case. I appreciated his clips so much. It felt good to know you are not only one going through protracted wd. Not sure I’d be here now if I hadn’t found someone to relate to on that front.
So much of it is mental. You helped me tremendously the first couple of years that I was going through cold turkey withdrawal from Xanax, but I too had to get it all out of my life. Quit watching your videos and got out of all the groups and I quit googling and searching for answers. I now take nothing for anxiety and am dealing with it better than I ever have in my life. Keep the hope. If you are watching this, you will get better. Much love, Blake
Same man, I was so deep in the groups and other people that were sick. Eventually I had to just leave it all because it's so draining mentally. I don't even think about it anymore.
My past also feels fake, I think the person that allowed myself to sort of be a casual person with things that were of much importance, died. Never will I ever be that careless person again, about things that matter
First of all congratulations on your new son and I am so so happy that you are better and went on with your life I too am better I think the benzo crap is behind me I'm coming on for years now here in June and I will never touch a benzo or anything that is a psychiatric drug ever again in my life I wish you and your family well and lead a happy and healthy life thank you so much for your update you are an inspiration to all of us out there who are struggling each and every day I remember watching your videos many many times when I was going through this it's a damned tough situation to have to endure and I'm praying to God that someday it comes to life and this nightmare for all the people out there will stop and it will come to light what those drugs do to lives take care fellow Warrior
Man your videos got me off benzos. I got a few months under my belt… what you did is really appreciated, I don’t think you realize how many people you’ve helped and how many lives you’ve saved.
Thanks for the update. I was in a dark place with Valium when I started following you a few years ago. Your videos were/are a part of my healing. You are right when your thoughts clear after this you don't want to look back. Glad to know your life is continuing to get better. Much peace and love to you and your family🙂
You've been such a huge help for me during my benzo wd, thank you for everything!!! I am 3.5 years off now and 100 % healed but just like you, whenever I read or hear something about wd, anxiety, DP/DR, anhedonia and obsessive thoughts pop up... But it never lasts long and I know now there is an end to it! Congrats on being a dad again and may you live the happy life you deserve! Cheers from France!
@@sangeetalambh6389no stomach cramps but DP/DR, a lot! It eventually went away bewteen the 1 and the 1 and a half year mark. Hold on, it won't last indefinitly!
"My Mentor & Hero!" I am so glad to hear from you. Your journey was & will always be courageous & strong. Seeing & hearing you now is obviously amazing to me. I am so very proud for you & your family. Your happiness is so awesome. As a reminder: You were my only source in this world when my journey began. I watched each of your videos repeatively. Your videos were my source for sanity, hope & my very life. I will always be profoundly grateful to you for the difference you made in my journey & my life. I want to share with you that I am coming up on 3 year's & life is good. Your willingness to share your journey from the beginning to the present day is remarkable. May JESUS bless you & your family all the days of your life because you gave so unselfishly that other's would have hope. Sincerely, Morgan
So glad to see this update. When I first started watching your videos, I was completely hopeless and never thought I would get better. Now I'm healed for the most part as well. Life goes on without the baggage of benzos.
I've been off since July 2018. What a long and nasty withdrawal process it's been. I watched your videos while going through my withdrawals back then. You made me feel better about the situation. I agree that there are lingering symptoms such as PTSD from the whole experience. The trauma from all of the sickness and stress of it has made it difficult to get out of the "sick mode" mindset. It's been tough getting things back into order because of how much of a toll the whole experience took on me. But we stuck through it! We got this
i am six months in went from not being able to leave my house to being able to get back driving. i still have a shit ton of nerves to work through. i am also grieving the loss of my mother for first time sober and has been hell. but i am beginning to see myself getting stronger little by little. i subscribed to your channel just searching for answers in the midst of my chaos thank you for doing this bro it has given me hope to see that i am not alone in this world. i got memory issues but i am learning new coping measures.
@@sixslow I followed you through my 1st 3 years of benzo hell, I figured I’d look you up. I remember you helped me, I totally get what you mean about stopping looking back on it. You look good man. I still feel off 6 years later, never quite be the same, but I have WAY more good days then bad, so I can’t complain. But good to see your doing good 👍
How this came up on my feed this much later reminded me to thank you for these videos. I too went through this in late 2019 I only used ati for 43 days. And I had all and every symptom I felt like I would loose this battle and I came through it took me about 2 years than I caught covid and possibly I think it brought some stuff back which was really strange. I healed as well and I’m so thankful for the ones that carried me through showing they healed I rewatched your videos many many times. I wish you and your family a blessed life
Holy cow. How I waited for this. I was really worried that something might have happened to you. I am so glad you’re healed. Thank you so much for sharing your journey all along and also for not forgetting to come back to let us know you’re healed. Now I will never doubt that I will heal. congratulations on your son!!!! beautiful days ahead 🙂🙂
You look good mi rey me alegro que estas bien me identifico mucho con tus videos hoy es de esos dias que han vuelto mis sintomas pero con mucha fe que esto algun dia terminara
I'm so happy for you mate you have been through hell and back glad its finally over for you now go enjoy LIFE!! Wishing you all the best my friend cheers
Hey Sixslow, I want you to know that by making your videos you convinced me to stay away from Benzos. I took Klonapin for 15 years and had been off since April 2020. Though I couldn't hold out and took 1mg 8 days ago. It's actually caused a surprising amount of internal disturbance. I'm back on track now. If I hadn't watched your videos, it might have been more. You articulated how impactful relapses can be and that helped keep me away. I needed to know that.
It's good to hear that your life is back together now. Like you, I used to drink quite a bit prior to this. I never knew what to do about the depression and hangovers that would come afterwards. We kinda took care of that problem inadvertently. Think about how much better off our bodies will be. Glad we are on the path to being with our families and those we care about. We'd probably go through benzo withdrawal again for them though we can take comfort in the fact that that we've done it for them.
Hey man that's awesome to hear I'm glad you didn't end up going down that path. It's a hard road back to normal once you start taking them again. Ya if I didn't stop drinking I don't think I'd be as happy as I am in life now. Drinking is horrible and takes so much away from life.
Right at 4 years off Ativan. About 95%. Able to have drinks too. Still have the occasional stomach issue like you and a day or 2 a month with some mild anxiety but otherwise most is gone. Been a long ride. I was short term on Ativan. Only 2.5 months 2mg/day as need under doctors orders. Still have my anger for doctors and always will. But all and all life is much better. That first year was hell. Everyone in the early stages of the hell, please keep your head up. It does go away. You will heal.
Hey ur a legend in my eyes. I understand that u wouldn’t like to speak about a lot now that ur healthy cause of ptsd etc , but i think ur a legend u should be the head of the benzo people cause ur the best case i’ve seen. If u don’t like to talk about it a lot thats fine u should have a podcast about whatever other subject u want and love and keep the benzo subject minimally and talk about it on the side. I’m 4 years taking xanax now giving up to just take it for life but ur videos gave me the energy that i want to stop and i’ll stop soon. Thank you
You look and sound COMPLETELY different. You seem whole now. Really really good video. So happy you are healed. Like, did you ever think it would really happen????? Amazing. I am almost 3 years off now. Just came out of a really bad 6 week wave had tons of SI and I am really glad you brought that up. We DO need to talk about it. I called a "warm" line (they are free and many states have them) where you can talk for 15 mns and just feel heard. It helped me a ton. Congrats on your son and your new home. I can't wait to make a video just like this one. You're awesome brother!!!! Thank you!
I'm sincerely so happy for you. I've been off since April last year and the stuff that I still deal with is a bit of brain fog and memory issues /cognitive issues. Everything else is fine. I hope I will be completely healed soon. Thanks for all you have done.
I started following your story a while ago (never commented before). I'm a few years behind you, and I got worse before I started getting better. Ended up in ICU, and rewatched your videos while I was in there, desperate to get to a point where I was no longer ruled by benzos. Thanks for sharing your journey, it helped me to visualise a better path for my own.
I'm now 34 months post Klonopin & all RX drugs after 17.5 years & in a massive WAVE! Can you kindly tell me when you started to turn the corner...& congratulations!
Good to see you. I actually thought about you not long ago. I started the journey around same time as you and was following you all the way. Am 5 years off too and am ok and living my life. Good luck
Congrats. Yes time to move on. Ya did your work Ya helped a ton of people .. all the best... and to others ARE BRAIN IS NOT DAMAGED WR WILL HEAL...WE ARE HEALING
Awesome! Glad to see you stayed off! I get exactly what you’re saying and why you stopped making videos. Thank you for all the great content, and I’m very glad you are able to get away from even youtube and reliving the lowest parts of your life! I’ve learned much that will guide me into the future! Ty ty ty!
@@allencollins6031 really? Wobbly how? I'm around 6 years and I had a tiny relapse 3 years ago and I ended up drinking alcohol all the time which I didn't know at the time but that was kinda keeping me in withdrawal. So I've been alcohol free for 3 or 4 years as well as benzo free
@@allencollins6031 I still have anxiety and panic attacks but i think its just somthing im going to have to live with. Ive found some things that help like exercise as well as a medicine called hydroxizene. Its like a super strong benadryl. If i take that when im feeling anxious it has always fixed it. Check it out. It does make you extremly tired though.
Man, from the bottom of my heart thank you for making an update video. You look great too btw. So happy to hear of your new life, and all the success. I'm 3 years off come June. Still in the thick of it, but hoping to turn a corner soon. If you do decide to make a Q & A, could you talk about when you felt a noticeable difference? When you felt like you knew it coming to an end? Thanks again brother, this video made my night
For sure. If I get enough questions I'll do one. But my biggest corner came after a huge wave I had around the 3 year mark. I would have these bad waves then feel a bit better for a while. I haven't had a bad wave since around 3 year mark.
You had a huge wave and then you turned a corner? You get better and better after every bad wave ? I am now 43 months off now (in a big wave) still waiting the corner point. You look so good finally. I am glad to see you finally out of this nightmare. 🙏
@@donkihotes4816 yup. After every big wave I'd feel a bit better than before and the waves got further apart. Hang in there hopefully your wave is easing up. Avoid stress and histamine/glutamine foods.
I've been watching your videos, you've helped me so much am on ap tapper on valium, on 25mg,its been a rough ride down from 40,so glad to here your well
I took Valium on and off just maybe 1-3 times per month for the past two years. Three days ago I woke up and felt disconnected from reality. And has absolutely no emotions. Then had a wave of panic attacks for 8 straight hours. Sleep 4-6 hours tops since my last dose, two weeks ago. The disconnected feeling is subsiding slowly but my muscles are twitching. I thought I was going crazy. Then I put two and two together. This is surely a way lesser form of withdrawal than most people experience but just goes to show how insidious and addicting these poisons are. Thank you for sharing your story, I can’t even imagine the pain you have gone through, you are so strong.
Thanks for posting I’m years off.. definitely can relate.. I’m much better now. The one thing that messing with me is my focus and some fatigue.. but improving.. I also had Lyme disease years back and I wonder if that’s what it is. Seen doctors and it’s hard to say.. I know you mentioned Lyme in one of your videos.. that good now? And I’m glad you’re at peace now brother.
I’m completely healed physically, I still have the obsessive looping thoughts. In the future I may try ect or something for that because iv been off 3 years and that’s hasn’t improved. Glad your doing better man, good luck!
Hey sixslow good to hear you got through your withdrawal... I believe everything you say as I'm going through it myself... I've watched all your videos and getting alot of support from them..... can you tell me when your vision problems healed? I can't see properly at all... especially if I try look at the sun light outside and then look at a darker area in my room I can't see a thing... getting every symptom you describe... thank you for your videos.. they are realy helping me through this.
Man... I started my journey right around the same time you did and our stories are so similar. I can remember waiting for the notification that you uploaded a new video years ago just to see if there was anyone else that was experiencing my same problems. Like you, I am doing substantially better now. I cannot believe how long it took us to heal. I am *SO* glad that you are doing well, brother. Congratulations on the birth of your son. Proud of you, man.
@@GeraltOfRivia99 I took Xanax everyday for 3 and 1/2 years as instructed by my extremely negligent doctor. Due to taking the Xanax daily for so long, I developed Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. After 3 years of being off Benzos completely, I still had really bad symptoms. I decided to go on an SSRI (Lexapro), and it helped retrain my brain and fixed the vast majority of the damage that Benzos did.
You look great, dude. Very healthy. I just hit my 4 year mark. I was doing fantastic in January/February but I think I had a stress setback and I've been back in mental hell for the last 4 months or so, but I know I'll pull out of it. Really glad to hear that you're doing well. I've been following you since the beginning.
Thanks man, yea I finally gained some weight back I was scared to eat for a while. The waves just mean you're getting closer to being better. I had one last huge wave around 3 years and it's been better ever since.
18 months since my benzo cold Turkey best friends killed himself. Do not underestimate this condition and stay close to friends who are dealing with it, as the consequences can be permanent. Don’t take the poison from doctors.
You are looking much better. Totally agree with wanting to move on from it completely. Stomach issues are a problem but try to seek help from a dietician and try to eat small light nutritious meals (its slow process but hopefully eases it) Benzos should be banned or only for emergencies not as an everyday use. I dont like these mental health forums to be honest they get triggered by anything and delete everything especially suicide, Glad youre doing better.
Hey six, I know this an old post and you probably won’t see this but I have watched all of your videos. I am so glad you have got to a point where you can enjoy life again. I am now 21 months off a short term Xanax script. I only took this crap for 2 months and I still have major sleep issues. Major head pressure, and muscle/nerve symptoms. Some are finally starting to fade. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for documenting your journey. I hope I can make it to the other side as well.
Hi! It was great to see your video after all this time. Thanks for the update! You look SO much healthier! I read some of your comments from older videos. Did you have urinary issues in your withdrawal? I have horrible bladder symptoms for the last 21 months. Never had before withdrawal ever! Had all the diagnostics, seen all the specialist. Only diagnosis they could come up with was Hypertonic pelvic floor. But after going through this so long I'm 99 percent sure its withdrawal. If you could take time to let me know that would be so appreciated. Have you heard of this issue with other people? Grateful for your videos ❤
If this helps I am having issues with bladder - 19 months off think it has something to do with nerves in and around bladder lose control --. Heard pelvic floor issues with withdrawl there is a special doctor for pelvic floor google it good luck ✅✅
@@jrman413I'm on month 14 now. I'm sill unable to work. I have bad muscle tension in my neck and go to physical therapy 3 times a week to treat. I'm still very fatigued and have some numb feeling in my lower legs. I'm getting better but it's extremely slow.
im almost 2 1/2 years off never had stomach problems but boy do i have them now. Every night before i lay down its bad. no pain just trapped air makes me so dizzy i have to sit up until i burp. got an h pylori test earlier this year and it came back negative.
Off and on benzos, and percs for year and half, (sometimes mixing with alcohol) after being clean and going through withdrawals from Xanax for 4 months I got complacent and bored (was finally feeling decent and normal, got valiums thinking it wasn't as strong as Xanax. Boy was I wrong, the withdrawal has been horrible, I'm currently at 3 months sober, I had to get glasses, I'm always out of it, and bad vision issues, can't eat gluten. I figured I finally broke my brain, but watching your videos of the process gives me hope that I can finally get to somewhat normal. I related soo hard to saying "constantly waking up thinking about it and not what you have to get done in they day. So just thank you man and glad your doing better and made these videos to help others, or just to show your experience. Sucks that doctors really pay no attention to this issue with pills in general.
Glad I can help man. The alcohol and benzo and starting and stopping is a recipe for disaster. But if I can heal anyone can, I was just as bad. Could barely eat without reactions. Hang in there bud no matter how dark it gets just remember there is light at the end of the tunnel.
@@JoshySound my frd I quit alc take clonazepam 2.5 and qutipen 75 for sleep only 15days then quit now feel disconnection of legs and arms did u feel. that feeling frd ple ans ii m 398 ddays sober
Hi Brother... Glad youre doing better.. I was on Klonopin 0.5 at bedtime for 20 years.... Tapered for 550 Days .. Got off April 1 2021.. it is 100 days .... Not too much pain....!! NEVER EVER AGAIN.. I had no clue what this POISON was.... I thought it was A Sleeping Pill.....Lol!!!!
Congratulations! When I first saw the thumbnail, I honestly didn't recognize you, you've gained weight back in your face. So glad your life is going well!
What did you take to heal your gut? You mentioned glutamine made it worse and I have been taking it and my sleep is bad again. Was there a different supplement that you took?
I'm so happy you are doing well! My boyfriend is currently 2 years 3 months off, after being on them for 12 years. Almost identical stories, former alcoholic who turned to benzos as prescribed when quitting drinking. He is still struggling a lot with constant unexplainable fears, anxiety/stress, hyperactive adrenal responses, heart stuff, and GI stuff. We have been following your journey and are extremely happy for you. This news gives us both hope for a brighter future. We are both here ugly crying happy tears for you. Best wishes to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story. Take care.
I'm with you guys now 34 months post Klonopin & all RX drugs after 17.5 years. Seems many of us long time users tend to take longer to HEAL? I'm currently in a horrific WAVE & back to both watching videos like this "OG's" & looking for hope.
I hope you still check on this account. I’m currently 3 years clean and doing pretty good but I still have residual symptoms that I think like you in your previous video are related to Sibo/candida. How were you able to address that?.
How are you're food sensitivities? I remember you saying you were fearful to eat which I'm currently experiencing. Please tell me those are gone? And thank you, you're videos are the only ones I relate to the most.
Bro I watched that skydiving video and I could tell you were so fucked up looking at your face now it's like night and day I watched every video you did. Seriously proud of you would love to see you start helping other people going thru the same thing like a documentary series on helping others thru or even other things you're interested in I think you would be really good at it if you started pumping out some content
Oh ya man I was super high on Valium in that video. I didn't feel anything back then. I never really thought about that but I like the idea, I'd be down to keep making content to help others I just don't know what else I have to share or offer. Maybe I could share stories from others and talk about symptoms I dunno.
watched all your withdrawal videoes, wondering how would you suggest for the spouse of someone who is experiencing this benzo withdrawal- how to support beside him and maintain your relationship together, encourage him more during the process. Thank you
I’m 29 and I went off benzos about 3.5 years ago. I still have weird head sensations on the right side of my head & super mild derealization. I’m really looking forward to these symptoms fading.
Looong Time! When we don't hear from some we know they are back to living life again... but I did miss ya I'm following behind you... and still make mention of you as one who saved my life... twice! There is a time we have to step away... there is always someone who will take over. Your videos are there and we knew you were better and gave us hope. I too just stopped looping myself. I made videos too, just to share what I learned... So NO SORRY... so happy for you! So glad you're better. If I can ever help you... lmk.. jack or all trades medically, technically, guitar too but I'm not good lol
@@sangeetalambh6389 Still need to consider a Physical factor. Any pain? Numbness? Then get an MRI. Normally Benzo WD Fear factor affects legs as well. But PPPD is an affect of PTSD trauma known or unknown. Derealization too. Then there can be a Autoimmune Factor (mold, Lyme, parasites) This just remove sugar slowly, and then slowly remove Gluten. Remeber we are in a world now with Genetic Mutations. No one is the same anymore.
Hey just out of curiosity, how long have you been taking benzos daily and at what dose before you started quitting? Was is full blown cold turkey or slow taper? Happy you're feeling good now bro.
@@sixslow I feel you on that, I try not to get wrapped up as much. I am almost 15 months off cold turkey now. Doing way better than before but still off. Trust me you don't need to do anything else, your videos seriously saved my ass many times. Thanks for the reply.
How long was your large last wave? I was doing great but have been hit by an intense wave just short of 4 years and can’t tell if it’s just a wave.. or a setback.
I am still tapering. I've been doing this for years now and I am just so shaky. But I am doing so much. Working, house, Child on the way. My symptoms are brain fog and twitching. One thing I have that many other people don't is I did CT a couple of times told the dr and the looked at my head and were like " 😳yes, it looks like you've had seizures. Excess white matter on the brain 🧠. They threw gabapention at me but mixing that with the taper made me not breath. I don't crave any alcohol or anything like that not even caffeine.
ey man! did you have some kinds of daliy routines through this,like food,meditation..? i know you dont want to be in this mind set again,but if you can just asnwer.youre the biggest inspiration for me,as im in this for the 2nd time (in a relapse used nothing for 3-4 months and then started with SSRIs for 3-4 months,and now im off them for a few days.been on benzos also for a month 4.5 years ago and CTd).im really glad youre doing okay :) people who survive this are the biggest warriors in the WORLD
Hey man no worries, Sorry I wish I had a good answer for you. I mainly would work during the day and play video games after work, just some way to keep my mind distracted constantly. I found niacin helped calm me down, eating sometimes would help. Antihistamines helped a little. This stuff is hell and the only way is to push through it. Keep your mind busy doing stuff. Take care
You definitely look like a new man, I followed your videos , the legend of the hell journey. Im happy you are doing better, Im 2 and a half years my worst symptom is the O.C.D., when the other symptoms fade down, that one still is there. I think people are riding the HELL train and just waiting for the opening at the end of the tunnel.
How long did your nerve pain and headaches last? This brings me hope and i see ur videos everyday to remind myself am not the only one and it does get better 🙏🌱
You do look great. Nerve pain is also my main issue and skin burning and some neuropathic foot pain… and there’s the balance stuff. Day 14 Benzos 0 … I guess it just takes time. Very happy for you!!!
@@joeymarino7 i am also suffering from benzo withdrawal As i went cold turkey on nov 15 My main symptoms are intense anxiety almost all the time and burning pain like sensation in my feet and hands …. Could you let me how you feeling now?
Nice to see you .😇 M eleven mnths behind you.i had GI issues which burnt my esophagus.now having GERD .lost so much of weight.still living dnt knw how.headpressure is still there too.m out of it coz of you bro you helped in many ways.
@@shimliate56 frd I quit alc and nicoteen take clonazepam 2.5 and qutipen for ssleep only 15 days then quit no taper 400 days sober still feel dp ddr like I feel my arm andlegs detached from body did u feel that sym frd ple ans
@@teresaj7796 Nicotine makes me feel like crap when not drinking, so I was kinda forced to quit, but when I initially quit when I was 19, I just replaced it with overeating 😕
Hey bro.. like you I was led to these drugs after suffering symptoms of anxiety after taking prolonged antibiotics for acne (which was minor and I was just a self conscious bellend). Did you have to do anything specific with your gut to promote healing? Cheers bro
Gut is really hard to treat cause it's specific to each person. I'd find a good naturopath and work with them. It usually involves killing bad bacteria/fungi and then restoring good bacteria with stuff like saurkraut/kefir/probiotics etc..Also cutting out things like gluten/dairy.
@@sixslow ye I get that man. I don’t actually suffer from direct gut issues but believe the antibiotic use may be part cause for the cognitive and mental symptoms I battle. I’ve eaten healthily in a conventional manor for the duration of my withdrawal. So my diet does include small amounts of gluten and dairy. I like milk lol. I’m skeptical of naturopaths or any so called health professionals for that matter. I just don’t believe most human beings.. specialist or not, know what the fuck they’re on about most of the time. Its probably ignorance on my part but also a symptom of suffering unnecessarily because of other people’s negligent guidance. Can I ask. While suffering.. Did you feel like a walking mannequin .. present in body but not in mind? Like with every activity, no matter how menial, such as talking, thinking, writing, driving the brain just can’t keep up? Like I never feel switched on or on the ball?. And did these things resolve in waves? Thanks for replying bro.. and I’m glad you’re doing better.
I’ve been watching this guy for 2 years ,it’s like it’s watching to see it come to an end , hopefully in 4 months I’ll be completely healed
Same. I knew my brain was healing when I stopped searching every week for a new clip from him (btwn mo15 - mo18 was when I stopped looking for new sixslow clips). Took a little over two years to get over everything-brain fog & aphasia was the most lingering symptoms in my case. I appreciated his clips so much. It felt good to know you are not only one going through protracted wd. Not sure I’d be here now if I hadn’t found someone to relate to on that front.
So much of it is mental. You helped me tremendously the first couple of years that I was going through cold turkey withdrawal from Xanax, but I too had to get it all out of my life. Quit watching your videos and got out of all the groups and I quit googling and searching for answers. I now take nothing for anxiety and am dealing with it better than I ever have in my life. Keep the hope. If you are watching this, you will get better. Much love, Blake
Same man, I was so deep in the groups and other people that were sick. Eventually I had to just leave it all because it's so draining mentally. I don't even think about it anymore.
That’s awesome
My past also feels fake, I think the person that allowed myself to sort of be a casual person with things that were of much importance, died. Never will I ever be that careless person again, about things that matter
First of all congratulations on your new son and I am so so happy that you are better and went on with your life I too am better I think the benzo crap is behind me I'm coming on for years now here in June and I will never touch a benzo or anything that is a psychiatric drug ever again in my life I wish you and your family well and lead a happy and healthy life thank you so much for your update you are an inspiration to all of us out there who are struggling each and every day I remember watching your videos many many times when I was going through this it's a damned tough situation to have to endure and I'm praying to God that someday it comes to life and this nightmare for all the people out there will stop and it will come to light what those drugs do to lives take care fellow Warrior
You look great ! So happy for you. Thanks for all the videos they have been so helpful for me
Man your videos got me off benzos. I got a few months under my belt… what you did is really appreciated, I don’t think you realize how many people you’ve helped and how many lives you’ve saved.
Thanks for the update. I was in a dark place with Valium when I started following you a few years ago. Your videos were/are a part of my healing. You are right when your thoughts clear after this you don't want to look back. Glad to know your life is continuing to get better. Much peace and love to you and your family🙂
You've been such a huge help for me during my benzo wd, thank you for everything!!! I am 3.5 years off now and 100 % healed but just like you, whenever I read or hear something about wd, anxiety, DP/DR, anhedonia and obsessive thoughts pop up... But it never lasts long and I know now there is an end to it! Congrats on being a dad again and may you live the happy life you deserve!
Cheers from France!
That's awesome you're healed as well and so glad I could help in any way!
Pierre did u feel DP//DR and stomach cramps in ur withdrawal please ans I m 113 days sober
@@sangeetalambh6389no stomach cramps but DP/DR, a lot! It eventually went away bewteen the 1 and the 1 and a half year mark. Hold on, it won't last indefinitly!
@@pierregauthier232 how many year u took benzos and how much mg
@@sangeetalambh6389 I took them daily for about 2 years. It was prazepam 20 mg (which is a long half-life one, like valium).
"My Mentor & Hero!"
I am so glad to hear from you. Your journey was & will always be courageous & strong. Seeing & hearing you now is obviously amazing to me. I am so very proud for you & your family. Your happiness is so awesome.
As a reminder: You were my only source in this world when my journey began. I watched each of your videos repeatively. Your videos were my source for sanity, hope & my very life. I will always be profoundly grateful to you for the difference you made in my journey & my life. I want to share with you that I am coming up on 3 year's & life is good.
Your willingness to share your journey from the beginning to the present day is remarkable. May JESUS bless you & your family all the days of your life because you gave so unselfishly that other's would have hope.
Sincerely,
Morgan
So glad to see this update. When I first started watching your videos, I was completely hopeless and never thought I would get better. Now I'm healed for the most part as well. Life goes on without the baggage of benzos.
Completely agree, when you're in it it feels like it'll never get better, glad you're better now as well.
How long did it take you vellocity?
It so good to hear from you , you look great granulations on your baby boy. God blessed you and yours.
Thank you for caring enough to share your journey. You look so healthy now, so happy for you.
I've been off since July 2018. What a long and nasty withdrawal process it's been. I watched your videos while going through my withdrawals back then. You made me feel better about the situation. I agree that there are lingering symptoms such as PTSD from the whole experience. The trauma from all of the sickness and stress of it has made it difficult to get out of the "sick mode" mindset. It's been tough getting things back into order because of how much of a toll the whole experience took on me. But we stuck through it! We got this
Ptsd from whole indeed.
i am six months in went from not being able to leave my house to being able to get back driving. i still have a shit ton of nerves to work through. i am also grieving the loss of my mother for first time sober and has been hell. but i am beginning to see myself getting stronger little by little. i subscribed to your channel just searching for answers in the midst of my chaos thank you for doing this bro it has given me hope to see that i am not alone in this world. i got memory issues but i am learning new coping measures.
Great to hear you're getting better! Little by little that's exactly how it goes.
@@sixslow my frd 506 days now still feel disconnection of elwoes when it get better my frd
@@sixslow I followed you through my 1st 3 years of benzo hell, I figured I’d look you up. I remember you helped me, I totally get what you mean about stopping looking back on it. You look good man. I still feel off 6 years later, never quite be the same, but I have WAY more good days then bad, so I can’t complain. But good to see your doing good 👍
How this came up on my feed this much later reminded me to thank you for these videos. I too went through this in late 2019 I only used ati for 43 days. And I had all and every symptom I felt like I would loose this battle and I came through it took me about 2 years than I caught covid and possibly I think it brought some stuff back which was really strange. I healed as well and I’m so thankful for the ones that carried me through showing they healed I rewatched your videos many many times. I wish you and your family a blessed life
Glad you're doing better now, happy I could help even a little that's awesome. You as well!
So happy for you man. Keep rocking it. Really happy to see your face today :). Give me hope.
You look great!! I’m so happy for you.
Thanks for the update bro!
It is an achievement to be proud of!
🙏
Holy cow. How I waited for this. I was really worried that something might have happened to you. I am so glad you’re healed. Thank you so much for sharing your journey all along and also for not forgetting to come back to let us know you’re healed. Now I will never doubt that I will heal. congratulations on your son!!!! beautiful days ahead 🙂🙂
Thanks so much!
@@sixslow how many years u took benzos
@@sangeetalambh6389 probably 6 or 7 years total.
@@sixslow u feel depersonalization how many months
You look healthy and seem sharp. You made the right choice. Congrats to you.
You look good mi rey me alegro que estas bien me identifico mucho con tus videos hoy es de esos dias que han vuelto mis sintomas pero con mucha fe que esto algun dia terminara
I'm so happy for you mate you have been through hell and back glad its finally over for you now go enjoy LIFE!!
Wishing you all the best my friend cheers
Hey Sixslow, I want you to know that by making your videos you convinced me to stay away from Benzos. I took Klonapin for 15 years and had been off since April 2020. Though I couldn't hold out and took 1mg 8 days ago. It's actually caused a surprising amount of internal disturbance. I'm back on track now. If I hadn't watched your videos, it might have been more. You articulated how impactful relapses can be and that helped keep me away. I needed to know that.
It's good to hear that your life is back together now. Like you, I used to drink quite a bit prior to this. I never knew what to do about the depression and hangovers that would come afterwards. We kinda took care of that problem inadvertently. Think about how much better off our bodies will be. Glad we are on the path to being with our families and those we care about. We'd probably go through benzo withdrawal again for them though we can take comfort in the fact that that we've done it for them.
Hey man that's awesome to hear I'm glad you didn't end up going down that path. It's a hard road back to normal once you start taking them again. Ya if I didn't stop drinking I don't think I'd be as happy as I am in life now. Drinking is horrible and takes so much away from life.
Right at 4 years off Ativan. About 95%. Able to have drinks too. Still have the occasional stomach issue like you and a day or 2 a month with some mild anxiety but otherwise most is gone. Been a long ride. I was short term on Ativan. Only 2.5 months 2mg/day as need under doctors orders. Still have my anger for doctors and always will. But all and all life is much better. That first year was hell. Everyone in the early stages of the hell, please keep your head up. It does go away. You will heal.
Thank you for your videos.
Hey ur a legend in my eyes. I understand that u wouldn’t like to speak about a lot now that ur healthy cause of ptsd etc , but i think ur a legend u should be the head of the benzo people cause ur the best case i’ve seen. If u don’t like to talk about it a lot thats fine u should have a podcast about whatever other subject u want and love and keep the benzo subject minimally and talk about it on the side. I’m 4 years taking xanax now giving up to just take it for life but ur videos gave me the energy that i want to stop and i’ll stop soon. Thank you
You look and sound COMPLETELY different. You seem whole now. Really really good video. So happy you are healed. Like, did you ever think it would really happen????? Amazing. I am almost 3 years off now. Just came out of a really bad 6 week wave had tons of SI and I am really glad you brought that up. We DO need to talk about it. I called a "warm" line (they are free and many states have them) where you can talk for 15 mns and just feel heard. It helped me a ton. Congrats on your son and your new home. I can't wait to make a video just like this one. You're awesome brother!!!! Thank you!
I'm sincerely so happy for you. I've been off since April last year and the stuff that I still deal with is a bit of brain fog and memory issues /cognitive issues. Everything else is fine. I hope I will be completely healed soon. Thanks for all you have done.
You will be ok soon
H how r u now frd
I started following your story a while ago (never commented before). I'm a few years behind you, and I got worse before I started getting better. Ended up in ICU, and rewatched your videos while I was in there, desperate to get to a point where I was no longer ruled by benzos. Thanks for sharing your journey, it helped me to visualise a better path for my own.
I'm now 34 months post Klonopin & all RX drugs after 17.5 years & in a massive WAVE! Can you kindly tell me when you started to turn the corner...& congratulations!
Emlou how r u now my frd
@@Hitit123 how r u now my frd
Good to see you. I actually thought about you not long ago. I started the journey around same time as you and was following you all the way. Am 5 years off too and am ok and living my life. Good luck
Awesome man it's great to hear about the people getting better, it gives hope to the people still stuck in this.
25 months off benzo. I just started to function normal. I'm glad for you.
How are you now?
@@jrman413 almost excelent! you?
@@tilakklavs7260 my frd I m 520 days sober now still feel disconnection of arms when it get better frd
@@sangeetalambh6389 for me, the grass was greener at 900 days off
@@tilakklavs7260 thank u my frd
So happy to see this update! Greetings from Germany:)
Congrats. Yes time to move on. Ya did your work Ya helped a ton of people .. all the best... and to others ARE BRAIN IS NOT DAMAGED WR WILL HEAL...WE ARE HEALING
@tyrel-fg7zf no why ??
Awesome! Glad to see you stayed off! I get exactly what you’re saying and why you stopped making videos. Thank you for all the great content, and I’m very glad you are able to get away from even youtube and reliving the lowest parts of your life! I’ve learned much that will guide me into the future! Ty ty ty!
Good for you Jonny. I knew you would make it.
You look good brother! Rock on 🤟
Its been tough. For anyone just starting and having a bad time just remember time will heal this. You can do it
I did it!
@@dennisreynolds6915 awesome. Ty for hope.2.6 years and still really fkn wobbly.
@@allencollins6031 really? Wobbly how? I'm around 6 years and I had a tiny relapse 3 years ago and I ended up drinking alcohol all the time which I didn't know at the time but that was kinda keeping me in withdrawal. So I've been alcohol free for 3 or 4 years as well as benzo free
@@dennisreynolds6915 hey man yeah the gut stuff, fatigue, tinnitus, mental fog. Ty for answering again.
@@allencollins6031 I still have anxiety and panic attacks but i think its just somthing im going to have to live with. Ive found some things that help like exercise as well as a medicine called hydroxizene. Its like a super strong benadryl. If i take that when im feeling anxious it has always fixed it. Check it out. It does make you extremly tired though.
Watched since the first video, proud of you man.
Miss you so much more from Thailand.
It does get better. I’m thankful you aren’t dead too. Good luck buddy.
Oh my God really happy to see you bro keep it up....
Been a long journey and imy happy you're doing good bro
Am 2 months off. God bless you for making this channel.
This is good to hear @ now 34 months post both Klonopin & all RX drugs after 17.5 years of use.👊
Man, from the bottom of my heart thank you for making an update video. You look great too btw. So happy to hear of your new life, and all the success. I'm 3 years off come June. Still in the thick of it, but hoping to turn a corner soon. If you do decide to make a Q & A, could you talk about when you felt a noticeable difference? When you felt like you knew it coming to an end? Thanks again brother, this video made my night
For sure. If I get enough questions I'll do one. But my biggest corner came after a huge wave I had around the 3 year mark. I would have these bad waves then feel a bit better for a while. I haven't had a bad wave since around 3 year mark.
You had a huge wave and then you turned a corner? You get better and better after every bad wave ? I am now 43 months off now (in a big wave) still waiting the corner point. You look so good finally. I am glad to see you finally out of this nightmare. 🙏
@@donkihotes4816 yup. After every big wave I'd feel a bit better than before and the waves got further apart. Hang in there hopefully your wave is easing up. Avoid stress and histamine/glutamine foods.
@@donkihotes4816 when you say big wave. You mean anxiety??
@@DoubleDash28No. Big wave for me is like I just quit them. I have everything mostly to the roof.
I've been watching your videos, you've helped me so much am on ap tapper on valium, on 25mg,its been a rough ride down from 40,so glad to here your well
What method you using..if you don't mind me asking
Just cutting a small amount off every so often when ever I have it in me to do a drop, do you think magnesium helps through withdrawal
i have a very similar mindset to you. Thanks for posting bro
I took Valium on and off just maybe 1-3 times per month for the past two years. Three days ago I woke up and felt disconnected from reality. And has absolutely no emotions. Then had a wave of panic attacks for 8 straight hours. Sleep 4-6 hours tops since my last dose, two weeks ago. The disconnected feeling is subsiding slowly but my muscles are twitching. I thought I was going crazy. Then I put two and two together. This is surely a way lesser form of withdrawal than most people experience but just goes to show how insidious and addicting these poisons are. Thank you for sharing your story, I can’t even imagine the pain you have gone through, you are so strong.
Thanks for posting I’m years off.. definitely can relate..
I’m much better now. The one thing that messing with me is my focus and some fatigue.. but improving.. I also had Lyme disease years back and I wonder if that’s what it is. Seen doctors and it’s hard to say.. I know you mentioned Lyme in one of your videos.. that good now? And I’m glad you’re at peace now brother.
I’m completely healed physically, I still have the obsessive looping thoughts. In the future I may try ect or something for that because iv been off 3 years and that’s hasn’t improved. Glad your doing better man, good luck!
Please don't do ECT as it often times causes permanent brain damage. Have you tried "Ketamine Therapy"?
@@Hitit123 what’s that?
I’m 2 years and 2 months off and just now starting to feel more normal
Glad you're feeling normal or close to it.
Can I contact you?
@@BuffaloBarber24 yes
@@Sunsetbrunett how?
I believe it took so long. Wtf man. 17 months here. Just starting to get a break.
Hey sixslow good to hear you got through your withdrawal... I believe everything you say as I'm going through it myself... I've watched all your videos and getting alot of support from them..... can you tell me when your vision problems healed? I can't see properly at all... especially if I try look at the sun light outside and then look at a darker area in my room I can't see a thing... getting every symptom you describe... thank you for your videos.. they are realy helping me through this.
great to hear you are great, showed the whole world what a mess benzo's are, thanks for that ..
Man... I started my journey right around the same time you did and our stories are so similar. I can remember waiting for the notification that you uploaded a new video years ago just to see if there was anyone else that was experiencing my same problems. Like you, I am doing substantially better now. I cannot believe how long it took us to heal. I am *SO* glad that you are doing well, brother. Congratulations on the birth of your son. Proud of you, man.
when did you turn a corner and start feeling better? how long were you on benzos?
@@GeraltOfRivia99 I took Xanax everyday for 3 and 1/2 years as instructed by my extremely negligent doctor.
Due to taking the Xanax daily for so long, I developed Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. After 3 years of being off Benzos completely, I still had really bad symptoms. I decided to go on an SSRI (Lexapro), and it helped retrain my brain and fixed the vast majority of the damage that Benzos did.
@@sp0okycasual759 im glad you feel better and found something that helped you thanks
Ditto!
Nice to see your better.
You look great, dude. Very healthy. I just hit my 4 year mark. I was doing fantastic in January/February but I think I had a stress setback and I've been back in mental hell for the last 4 months or so, but I know I'll pull out of it. Really glad to hear that you're doing well. I've been following you since the beginning.
Thanks man, yea I finally gained some weight back I was scared to eat for a while. The waves just mean you're getting closer to being better. I had one last huge wave around 3 years and it's been better ever since.
Hi mate.. I’m the same as you had been.. having a stress setback at 4 years. Did you gradually improve again after?
I'm glad to see you've made it.
So glad you're doing well
I glad u are doing good
18 months since my benzo cold Turkey best friends killed himself.
Do not underestimate this condition and stay close to friends who are dealing with it, as the consequences can be permanent. Don’t take the poison from doctors.
You are looking much better.
Totally agree with wanting to move on from it completely.
Stomach issues are a problem but try to seek help from a dietician and try to eat small light nutritious meals (its slow process but hopefully eases it)
Benzos should be banned or only for emergencies not as an everyday use.
I dont like these mental health forums to be honest they get triggered by anything and delete everything especially suicide,
Glad youre doing better.
Hey six, I know this an old post and you probably won’t see this but I have watched all of your videos. I am so glad you have got to a point where you can enjoy life again. I am now 21 months off a short term Xanax script. I only took this crap for 2 months and I still have major sleep issues. Major head pressure, and muscle/nerve symptoms. Some are finally starting to fade. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for documenting your journey. I hope I can make it to the other side as well.
Thanks man appreciate it. I'm glad you're getting better. It's a rough road but it's worth it in the end. Take care
It’s crazy what anxiety can do do us.. I’ve had it all.. he’ll on earth.. I know.. but so much different now..we do recover.
Hi! It was great to see your video after all this time. Thanks for the update! You look SO much healthier! I read some of your comments from older videos. Did you have urinary issues in your withdrawal? I have horrible bladder symptoms for the last 21 months. Never had before withdrawal ever! Had all the diagnostics, seen all the specialist. Only diagnosis they could come up with was Hypertonic pelvic floor. But after going through this so long I'm 99 percent sure its withdrawal. If you could take time to let me know that would be so appreciated. Have you heard of this issue with other people? Grateful for your videos ❤
If this helps I am having issues with bladder - 19 months off think it has something to do with nerves in and around bladder lose control --. Heard pelvic floor issues with withdrawl there is a special doctor for pelvic floor google it good luck ✅✅
I am from India🇮🇳. I was worried😥 about you. Now I am happy😊. Same journey I am going.
Good on you bro. You look good and good to see you gained some weight back.
I'm on month 9 of going off Xanax after 20 years... so glad to hear that you have healed and are thriving again. Peace.
How are you now? Michael
@@jrman413I'm on month 14 now. I'm sill unable to work. I have bad muscle tension in my neck and go to physical therapy 3 times a week to treat. I'm still very fatigued and have some numb feeling in my lower legs. I'm getting better but it's extremely slow.
Well done Jonny, I'm 2 years benzo free now and all the better for it.. best wishes bro! 👍
Great to hear man glad we made it through this hell
Ped jnr how r u my frd
im almost 2 1/2 years off never had stomach problems but boy do i have them now. Every night before i lay down its bad. no pain just trapped air makes me so dizzy i have to sit up until i burp. got an h pylori test earlier this year and it came back negative.
Off and on benzos, and percs for year and half, (sometimes mixing with alcohol) after being clean and going through withdrawals from Xanax for 4 months I got complacent and bored (was finally feeling decent and normal, got valiums thinking it wasn't as strong as Xanax. Boy was I wrong, the withdrawal has been horrible, I'm currently at 3 months sober, I had to get glasses, I'm always out of it, and bad vision issues, can't eat gluten. I figured I finally broke my brain, but watching your videos of the process gives me hope that I can finally get to somewhat normal. I related soo hard to saying "constantly waking up thinking about it and not what you have to get done in they day. So just thank you man and glad your doing better and made these videos to help others, or just to show your experience. Sucks that doctors really pay no attention to this issue with pills in general.
Glad I can help man. The alcohol and benzo and starting and stopping is a recipe for disaster. But if I can heal anyone can, I was just as bad. Could barely eat without reactions. Hang in there bud no matter how dark it gets just remember there is light at the end of the tunnel.
@@sixslow thank you again so much bro! I will! Glad you beat this terrible disease!
@@JoshySound how rr u now my frd
@@sangeetalambh6389 much better then when I first orignally commented. Not perfect yet, but I would say I'm at 70%. Night times still get to me thou.
@@JoshySound my frd I quit alc take clonazepam 2.5 and qutipen 75 for sleep only 15days then quit now feel disconnection of legs and arms did u feel. that feeling frd ple ans ii m 398 ddays sober
Hi Brother... Glad youre doing better.. I was on Klonopin 0.5 at bedtime for 20 years.... Tapered for 550 Days .. Got off April 1 2021.. it is 100 days .... Not too much pain....!! NEVER EVER AGAIN.. I had no clue what this POISON was.... I thought it was A Sleeping Pill.....Lol!!!!
Congratulations! When I first saw the thumbnail, I honestly didn't recognize you, you've gained weight back in your face. So glad your life is going well!
What did you take to heal your gut? You mentioned glutamine made it worse and I have been taking it and my sleep is bad again. Was there a different supplement that you took?
I'm so happy you are doing well! My boyfriend is currently 2 years 3 months off, after being on them for 12 years. Almost identical stories, former alcoholic who turned to benzos as prescribed when quitting drinking. He is still struggling a lot with constant unexplainable fears, anxiety/stress, hyperactive adrenal responses, heart stuff, and GI stuff. We have been following your journey and are extremely happy for you. This news gives us both hope for a brighter future. We are both here ugly crying happy tears for you. Best wishes to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story. Take care.
I'm with you guys now 34 months post Klonopin & all RX drugs after 17.5 years. Seems many of us long time users tend to take longer to HEAL? I'm currently in a horrific WAVE & back to both watching videos like this "OG's" & looking for hope.
Pa Nhia how is ur boy frd now
Glad you are ok
I hope you still check on this account. I’m currently 3 years clean and doing pretty good but I still have residual symptoms that I think like you in your previous video are related to Sibo/candida. How were you able to address that?.
How are you're food sensitivities? I remember you saying you were fearful to eat which I'm currently experiencing. Please tell me those are gone? And thank you, you're videos are the only ones I relate to the most.
Bro I watched that skydiving video and I could tell you were so fucked up looking at your face now it's like night and day I watched every video you did. Seriously proud of you would love to see you start helping other people going thru the same thing like a documentary series on helping others thru or even other things you're interested in I think you would be really good at it if you started pumping out some content
Oh ya man I was super high on Valium in that video. I didn't feel anything back then. I never really thought about that but I like the idea, I'd be down to keep making content to help others I just don't know what else I have to share or offer. Maybe I could share stories from others and talk about symptoms I dunno.
How long did the deep dark depression and hopelessness last? Did you windows get longer and waves get shorter?
watched all your withdrawal videoes, wondering how would you suggest for the spouse of someone who is experiencing this benzo withdrawal- how to support beside him and maintain your relationship together, encourage him more during the process. Thank you
I’m 29 and I went off benzos about 3.5 years ago. I still have weird head sensations on the right side of my head & super mild derealization. I’m really looking forward to these symptoms fading.
You look so much healthier =]
Looong Time!
When we don't hear from some we know they are back to living life again... but I did miss ya
I'm following behind you... and still make mention of you as one who saved my life... twice!
There is a time we have to step away... there is always someone who will take over. Your videos are there and we knew you were better and gave us hope.
I too just stopped looping myself. I made videos too, just to share what I learned...
So NO SORRY... so happy for you! So glad you're better.
If I can ever help you... lmk.. jack or all trades medically, technically, guitar too but I'm not good lol
Are you better now?
@@Cheesygarlicccc yes
@@RobertLongM 520 days now still feel disconnection of arms
@@sangeetalambh6389 Still need to consider a Physical factor. Any pain? Numbness? Then get an MRI.
Normally Benzo WD Fear factor affects legs as well.
But PPPD is an affect of PTSD trauma known or unknown. Derealization too.
Then there can be a Autoimmune Factor (mold, Lyme, parasites)
This just remove sugar slowly, and then slowly remove Gluten.
Remeber we are in a world now with Genetic Mutations. No one is the same anymore.
@@RobertLongM thank u frd
Hey just out of curiosity, how long have you been taking benzos daily and at what dose before you started quitting? Was is full blown cold turkey or slow taper? Happy you're feeling good now bro.
damn bro, i can't believe you made a video. Been watching you my whole wd.
Ya I was trying to forget about wd for a while, this shit consumes you if you let it. I needed a long break. Hope you're doing well man.
@@sixslow I feel you on that, I try not to get wrapped up as much. I am almost 15 months off cold turkey now. Doing way better than before but still off. Trust me you don't need to do anything else, your videos seriously saved my ass many times. Thanks for the reply.
@@sixslow hey, how are you feeling now?
How long was your large last wave? I was doing great but have been hit by an intense wave just short of 4 years and can’t tell if it’s just a wave.. or a setback.
Where was ur nerve pain? Please help mine is in my left side. Did u you had pain on ur neck? Arm and leg?
Six. Am 22 months off and am having memory issues like dementia. Did you have that after 20 months?
I am still tapering. I've been doing this for years now and I am just so shaky. But I am doing so much. Working, house, Child on the way. My symptoms are brain fog and twitching. One thing I have that many other people don't is I did CT a couple of times told the dr and the looked at my head and were like " 😳yes, it looks like you've had seizures. Excess white matter on the brain 🧠. They threw gabapention at me but mixing that with the taper made me not breath. I don't crave any alcohol or anything like that not even caffeine.
Please help if you can been on Xanax 7 months about 5 everyday 2-6mg a day. Am I in for it bad? Seizure ?
Im day 20 off valium and suffering like you did bro and I only took for 5 weeks on and off. Drank for two years straight two years ago so i kindled
ey man! did you have some kinds of daliy routines through this,like food,meditation..? i know you dont want to be in this mind set again,but if you can just asnwer.youre the biggest inspiration for me,as im in this for the 2nd time (in a relapse used nothing for 3-4 months and then started with SSRIs for 3-4 months,and now im off them for a few days.been on benzos also for a month 4.5 years ago and CTd).im really glad youre doing okay :) people who survive this are the biggest warriors in the WORLD
Hey man no worries, Sorry I wish I had a good answer for you. I mainly would work during the day and play video games after work, just some way to keep my mind distracted constantly. I found niacin helped calm me down, eating sometimes would help. Antihistamines helped a little. This stuff is hell and the only way is to push through it. Keep your mind busy doing stuff. Take care
@@sixslow so just a simple life :D ty for your response and hope you stay healthy forever
2 years down for me keep.going people for this too shall pass this video is living proof !!!
how do you feel today
When would the itching and neck issues go away?!
I am seeing some dim lights as i approached all most at the end of the hell tunnel .
You definitely look like a new man, I followed your videos , the legend of the hell journey. Im happy you are doing better, Im 2 and a half years my worst symptom is the O.C.D., when the other symptoms fade down, that one still is there. I think people are riding the HELL train and just waiting for the opening at the end of the tunnel.
How long did your nerve pain and headaches last? This brings me hope and i see ur videos everyday to remind myself am not the only one and it does get better 🙏🌱
Nerve pain was a good 3 years on and off. It was pretty constant for the first year then I just started getting waves of it.
You do look great. Nerve pain is also my main issue and skin burning and some neuropathic foot pain… and there’s the balance stuff. Day 14 Benzos 0 … I guess it just takes time. Very happy for you!!!
@@joeymarino7 i am also suffering from benzo withdrawal
As i went cold turkey on nov 15
My main symptoms are intense anxiety almost all the time and burning pain like sensation in my feet and hands ….
Could you let me how you feeling now?
@@aamir9627 how are you feeling now?
@@joeymarino7 how are you feeling now?
Nice to see you .😇 M eleven mnths behind you.i had GI issues which burnt my esophagus.now having GERD .lost so much of weight.still living dnt knw how.headpressure is still there too.m out of it coz of you bro you helped in many ways.
Rakesh sharma how r u now my frd
@@sangeetalambh6389 i am heald almst how abt you how you doing...
@@shimliate56 frd I quit alc and nicoteen take clonazepam 2.5 and qutipen for ssleep only 15 days then quit no taper 400 days sober still feel dp ddr like I feel my arm andlegs detached from body did u feel that sym frd ple ans
@@sangeetalambh6389 plz contact me on my no don't worry u ll be fine and do not take any further meds ..
@@shimliate56 do u ssmoke nicoteen frd
Benzos got me to quit cigarettes and I would never touch marijuana again, so that's a good thing, I do drink a beer occasionally.
How did you quit cigarettes
@@teresaj7796 Nicotine makes me feel like crap when not drinking, so I was kinda forced to quit, but when I initially quit when I was 19, I just replaced it with overeating 😕
Hey bro.. like you I was led to these drugs after suffering symptoms of anxiety after taking prolonged antibiotics for acne (which was minor and I was just a self conscious bellend). Did you have to do anything specific with your gut to promote healing? Cheers bro
Gut is really hard to treat cause it's specific to each person. I'd find a good naturopath and work with them. It usually involves killing bad bacteria/fungi and then restoring good bacteria with stuff like saurkraut/kefir/probiotics etc..Also cutting out things like gluten/dairy.
@@sixslow ye I get that man. I don’t actually suffer from direct gut issues but believe the antibiotic use may be part cause for the cognitive and mental symptoms I battle.
I’ve eaten healthily in a conventional manor for the duration of my withdrawal. So my diet does include small amounts of gluten and dairy. I like milk lol. I’m skeptical of naturopaths or any so called health professionals for that matter. I just don’t believe most human beings.. specialist or not, know what the fuck they’re on about most of the time. Its probably ignorance on my part but also a symptom of suffering unnecessarily because of other people’s negligent guidance.
Can I ask. While suffering.. Did you feel like a walking mannequin .. present in body but not in mind? Like with every activity, no matter how menial, such as talking, thinking, writing, driving the brain just can’t keep up? Like I never feel switched on or on the ball?.
And did these things resolve in waves?
Thanks for replying bro.. and I’m glad you’re doing better.