Benzo Withdrawal - The Physical and Mental Battle. The Effect on My Family.

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[@brettwilson7680]

I can imagine how violent Intrusive thoughts would be absolutely horrific. I had the same looping word pulsing every moment every day for six months straight. It literally felt like an eternity it was pure torture absolute torment. It was the word Prednisone,.why that I don't know. It was shear terror to be me for so long I can't believe I made it through. My brain finally did heal though, I truly believed that it would not, that i was broken and done for. Stuff is evil!!

[@davefischer2344]

I totally understand

[@Filthycoffin]

Hi Bill, did you stay on antidepressants? I have the genetic predisposition to extreme depression because of my genetic make up and it runs in my family extremely bad and they’ve never been on benzos.

[@cj5273]

I was on benzos for 7 years and 'm now 2 years off. I made a full recovery and life is better than ever.

[@gulledfarah3973]

Around what month did you heal?

[@cj5273]

@@gulledfarah3973 I had a horrific withdrawal where I didnt sleep for 9 days. Once I slept for a few nights I felt a lot better. I refused to dwell too much about my long term withdrawal symptoms, I was just grateful to be off the benzos. I'd say I had increased anxiety and problems sleeping for about 12 months after qutting, but it really wasn't too bad. I'm now doing great and have no withdrawal symptoms.

[@marekdabrowski877]

Hi. I was on valium for over 10 years, now 8 months off (exactly) and in pure hell. a friend of mine has been 11 years off and NEVER fully recovered..... sad

[@neetujogi8087]

​@@marekdabrowski877 same here 15 months off I have performed damage to my nerves.😢

[@jjcc681]

Your videos have helped me tremendously!

[@aphysique]

Ppl always say I'm a hypochondriac, Phil hit the nail on the head!!

[@Aaron-dh2us]

Hi Phil. I’ve been on clonazepam for about 6 years, tapered for over a year and just recently got off completely. For over two years now I’ve been experiencing an out of it/DPDR and detached from my bodily senses like everything is numb. Also a different perception of reality and very little emotions. I’ve been tested for every possible thing and am apparently healthy. Did you experience any of this and do you think its possible to fully recover. It’s hard to keep hope alive. Thanks.

[@Aaron-dh2us]

By the way, your video is great! I’ve listened to it a few times. It has helped me immensely. Looking forward to more content.

[@waqasrafiq4092]

It will take time. Derealization will pass

[@sangeetalambh6389]

@@Aaron-dh2us how r u now my frd

[@katrinamenzies9398]

@@sangeetalambh6389 🌸

[@3aeren]

Derealisation and depersonalisation takes a long time to heal... mine took a few months after abusing large doses of valium for a few months (50-100mg daily)...

[@robertworton2394]

Going through it now, my thoughts and anger feels like a demon inside me.

[@3aeren]

How's it going champ? Are u tapering or doing it cold turkey?

[@robertworton2394]

@@3aeren having a good day today, it definitely comes in waves so I appreciate every second of the good ones! I had 4 bad ones in a row before this so this is a gift😊

[@robertworton2394]

@@3aeren cold turkey but I was already down to .5mgs when I jumped

[@Army1SGRetired]

Fantastic content, you covered an immense amount of information here. I love your candid willingness to share the good and the bad of what you went through and how you healed. One recommendation and maybe it is too late as the video is already published, but the title is somewhat misleading. I almost gave the video a pass because of the length and the title lead me to believe it would be how family can deal with someone in BW, but that is not what the video was about at all. I love your stuff so I jumped in and gave it a listen and I am so glad I did.

[@phileichinger1532]

Ed, Totally Respect your feedback and Support....so....Title changed to be more inclusive of Full body of Podcast. You Wrote Exactly What I was Thinking, Thanks My Friend.

[@Army1SGRetired]

@@phileichinger1532 thanks Phil, good choice in title. You really have a knack for capturing your audience's attention and of course speaking from the heart. My symptoms have been through the roof lately, but encouraging stories like yours five so much hope. God bless you and your family.

[@aphysique]

@@Army1SGRetired Hey Ed, how long you been off this crap?

[@Army1SGRetired]

@@aphysique hi there, going on 19 months off benzos and 22 months off alcohol. Still caught up in symptoms. How long have you been off?

[@aphysique]

Phil were you working during those yrs of coming off this crap? If so what type of work, if you don't mind me asking?

[@Q1776Q]

I know that I was not working...I lost my 27 year career..IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE to even think of working....I couldn't even walk to the end of the driveway for 2.5 years.....

[@milagroman75]

Mr. Eichinger, I have lost my life to klonopin. I hope to get through this as you have. I am having doubts that I will. I thought a two year taper would be smooth, but I am told it will not. I am 26 and have been on this for four years. I pray that you and your family remain healthy and well. I’m a stranger but please know that you are in my prayers to our Lord. Your testimonies have frightened me but have also brought me a realistic hope. I have had enough sugarcoating in the form of medication to last a lifetime. Please keep doing your work. Regards, Jim

[@Jay_Segoviano_WC]

Jim, recovery is possible. I’ve been on benzos since 2017 and on relatively high doses too. It’s possible. It is not easy at all. Probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But if we don’t do this now, we will have to do it sometime in the future and it will be much much worse.

[@milagroman75]

@@Jay_Segoviano_WC I have plenty of time to taper but these horror stories man...I personally know someone that got off abusing super high doses for five years in just a few months after c/t in detox but then hear about people who never get better...I don’t know if they are just ill in general too and blame everything on the benzos 15 years out or if it’s really true...thanks for writing to me. You’re right. The longer we wait the worse it’ll be. Praying you’re safe, Joel.

[@Jay_Segoviano_WC]

@@milagroman75 There's so many factors that go into one's health. I'm not saying that people aren't suffering years out - it's possible. But that isn't your story. Funny I literally just covered that on a video I'm uploading now. Your recovery will be different. Avoid the horror stories and focus on "your" health and recovery. Someone else could be suffering but you don't know their whole medical story. It doesn't apply to us. We focus on our recovery. Those videos just bring me down and I try to avoid them. Prayers for you too my friend.

[@easkay2271]

@@Jay_Segoviano_WC please tell me where you upload your videos.

[@tigerlily9234]

@@milagroman75this is me right now. I. Am. So. Torn.

[@PimpDomingo]

Great interview!

[@PinkScorpion333]

I feel no light! Everyday i feel like im suffocating. Like my cns gave out n tells respiratory system not breathe 😣boy vibrates n causes pain. ExTreme pain in back of head...n eyes..dp/dr etc wanna die. I been to e.r so many times for feeling like suffocating..😣muscles squeezing so tight

[@phileichinger1532]

I know my dear friend, There will be no bigger battle, no bigger fight for your life than this one. It’s horrific and it lasts way longer than I was told so that I’d keep going. Good News: Your symptoms are textbook for those who make full recovery. Your brain is telling you that is not possible. That is a lie. You are on your way. You are in the middle of hell. Please, you can trust me. I promise you I am 110% and Fear Nothing. Once a low level people pleaser, after this, I am now a Managing Director at a Fortune 500 company. ALL because I went through this. God Bless. Please keep going. You are so Strong. Like you never knew you had in you. Phil.

[@PinkScorpion333]

@@phileichinger1532 thank you! 🥺💗

[@MrBrazilusa]

Wow, thank you for sharing !

[@jeffgalaska9277]

Have you heard of Musculoskeletal symptoms from stopping these meds? Or from long term ssri use?

[@herbertgoldstein1156]

yeah, im having some muscoskeletal symptoms after stopping escitalopram. some days im fine and some days my body just feels weak and stiff

[@neetujogi8087]

​@@herbertgoldstein1156 I have weekness numbness and tingling in left side of my body. I feel the nerves have died. Its permanent daamge

[@susanstater4695]

Is it too late for me? I’m 74, widowed. Been on Xanax 1 mg 3x/day for 12 years. I’ve also had a sleep disorder for 50 years. Take Ambien CR now. Have taken other sleep meds over the years. I’m not real strong, but my doctor is taking me off. I’m scared, but have no other choice. I think I’ll die

[@easkay2271]

@Susan Stater Hi Susan I just wanted to see how your progress has been? I have been on 4mg of Xanax daily for 7 years and I am also about to have to stop them.

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@aaroncall5274]

What if you micro tapered for 3 years and you're 9 months off and struggling?

[@jeffgalaska9277]

Normal. 3 to 5 yrs protracted if you dont heal within 18 to 24 months