Benzodiazepine Effects on Your Brain and Body | Dr. B

Today I'm sharing with you how Benzodiazepine(Benzos) effects your brain and your body. How long the effects of Benzos last, the long-term effects of them.
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Timestamps:
0:30 The effects of Benzodiazepines on the brain and body
5:54 How long the effects of Benzodiazepines last
8:15 How Benzodiazepines make you feel when abused
10:00 The long-term effects of using Benzodiazepines
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[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Learn how to taper off and quit Benzos in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKi4e6KFmbRshLc

[@BigYellow1500]

DR. I have tried all SSRI,s and anti physotics with no help for my anxiety OCD PTSD but klonipin does work if I decide to take a quarter mg a day for long term would that be OK scenerio

[@mirammckay4827]

I don't want to get off mine. I really like having the option to use them. They make my life livable.

[@mamas3cubs]

I am finally off Benzo's after 40+ years... totally damaged my brain, body. Must go very slow. Did water micro taper. Took 1 year and 8 months to get off. It can be done but must have a doctor willing to help with out pushing to go too fast. First time I tried 8+ years ago, came close to dying. I've won!!!

[@bartginger123]

@@mamas3cubs That is awesome! What benzo and dose were you on? Are you feeling good now?

[@mamas3cubs]

I was on lorazapam for about 35 yrs. Attempted to go off 8 years ago... it was really,really bad, went too fast. Then was put on Clonazepam after that. When I started to taper it I knew I had to go slow. My brain and body couldn't handle another withdrawal like before. It's been so much better. Totally off 1 month and I haven't had withdrawal symptoms at all that I know of. Best decision I've made. Never Again will I take Benzodiazapines. Thank you for reaching out. Best to you.

[@loganjohnson8797]

What a fucking legend. He said dont hesitate to call me and threw his number up. That could've saved 10 people's lives! Great work doctor I admire your passion for helping other people!!!

[@Lisa-xf5uf]

Dr you and I have the same passion and compassion regarding this subject. I would love to tell you how I stopped severe protracted akathisia from taking my life. I'm well educated and much more knowledgeable than I'd ever wish to be about the terror these people are experiencing. Ty for the video

[@alythaer]

​@@Lisa-xf5ufhey would love info . A friend is exhibiting acute akathisia and severe PAWS from lorazepam withdrawal. Please let me know. Patients 64. Many thanks

[@eirini98]

I thought the same

[@12bjarnib]

I did not how much benzos kill your ambition and ability to think until I got of them after 25 years (had to take them for temporal lobe epilepsy). One year of anxiety that was severe but what helped the most was finding ways to deal with that anxiety and ocd. My life has totally changed for the better and I am doing things I thought we impossible. It is totally worth getting of this if you can. Hope this helps somebody.

[@morgonaarchuleta2690]

Wow I have only been on them for 2 I went cold turkey and yes I deal with the agony but what I can't deal with is how I feel after I am not sick. I hurt so bad and have rushes of anxiety threw out the day. How does this go away if you always had issues with add,PTSD etc.?

[@BigYellow1500]

The drugs rewired your brain this is why your better

[@rosieborsellino703]

Truly thanks helped my I also have OCD mine and an recovered alcoholic addict cocaine and alcohol. 20 years pretty much of drug and cocaine and alcohol use clean and sober over five years been on benzos five years and it's absolutely been the worst thing ever. I have no desire to drink or use anything ever again in my life I just want my peace of mind body heart soul and spirit back to heal fully so thank you. I went but I went through a lot I got clean and sober and then I had my twins and my daughter passed away and that's around the time I went on the benzos. Other than that I know in my heart she's okay I went to tons of counselling and stuff for everything I'll always hurt over that I know that that's a given. But these poison pills have definitely need to be absolutely pulled off the shelves off they needed to be disciplined just need to disappear and I don't think nobody should be taking them there awful and my heart goes out to every single one of us has been through this in his going through this I went from 40g lorazepam a week I am down to 21 mg Lorazepam per week... Typing so much in my life and this is the most toughest thing it's terrifying and scary and you feel so you getting those states that you don't it feels like you're going to be stuck like that and you get a little bit of freedom but you're still not free.. It's been horrendous. So thank you so much to doctor your the best and thanks to you for for your comment it helps thanks a lot, bless us all on me we all heal very good permanently thank God Amen

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Pls do u have messenger?

[@12bjarnib]

@@morningwithgracie7870 yes

[@ryanstoudt8381]

I cannot be more happy with myself now that im off benzodiazepines. It was horrible. Im finally getting my life back. I was on xanax for about a half year before i tapered down to 1mg from 2mg over 4 months. It sucked. Then i was switched to librium and tapered that. Im 1 month and 20 days clean from the librium. God is good. Thank you for all your advice dr. B and also to your associate nicole for sharing her personal story with me.

[@ryanstoudt8381]

This is ryan by the way i am on my brothers account!

[@nienie810]

Can you tell me how it feels when you take it? I’m going through a really tough time with anxiety & chest pain and i was thinking about taking benzodiazepines

[@rawvizion4125]

Im in the UK but you have been a part of my recovering. And you have educated me at the same time. Top notch adivice here Thankyou 👊

[@marionwest3661]

I have been on a high dose of Benzos for many years. They don’t work any more, but I can’t come off them due to side effects. I use them for chronic insomnia and they give me a very dry mouth through the night, which keeps me awake, having to drink and suck peppermints. I don’t know where to go from here and wish I had never started down this path.

[@ibrahimeroglu8280]

Im the same, I’m currently coming off them dude after years of use. If been using for 5 years bro. I’ve been coming off myself, I came off too too fast, I went from 20mg a day to 4mg and it was horrrrrible I’ve had to go to around 10mg to not go through insane withdrawals. I’m comin down slowly, it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

[@ibrahimeroglu8280]

I’ve been taking Valium not xanex.

[@anayarey]

​@@ibrahimeroglu8280It's been one of the hardest things for me too. I was using liquid in the end to taper suuper slowly. Didn't make it much better tbh, if at all

[@user-zo6vw9tm7r]

I was on high doses of benzos and opiates for many years. I became a born-again Christian in Jan 2020 and was set free from a myriad of drugs. I have been suffering benzo withdrawal syndrome for 4.5yrs now. Absolute living hell, but Jesus helped me through it 🙏 Glory to God 🎉

[@yomtobbillyanteby9808]

I was cold turkeyed off clonazepam. Withdrawal has been pure hell. Been 7 months now and still suffering

[@jsail5508]

@@dinobussanich3017 2 years! Whaaaaat duuuud that's insane. Just because of it's long half life?

[@RhysapGrug]

@@dinobussanich3017 before you go back on I recommend going on black seed cumin Oil' It is really good at fixing the brain to its natural natural state. 👍

[@morningwithgracie7870]

@@RhysapGrug what help of black seeds cumin?

[@estelled389]

@@dinobussanich3017 oh goodness hang in there Dino . You have come so bloody far . Let the receptors keep healing. It takes time ,it's horrid I know . But you have done amazing 👏 2 years. Most people can't to a month or more .

[@estelled389]

@@jsail5508 oh there HEINOUS. 😈DEVIL IS LURKING IN BIG P.

[@kaninma7237]

You are helping me with my recovery as I watch from my flat in the Czech Republic. Thank you!

[@amygradybsw]

Thank you again for the education!

[@cindybriggs2725]

Great video as always dr b love ya

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thank you very much, Cindy!

[@ericanderson1846]

Please discuss the Extended Withdrawal Syndrome that can last for months or years, long after any trace of the drug has left the patient's system. This is a pretty serious omission in this video.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Hi Eric, I will be doing another video specifically on Benzo withdrawal and will address this. Thank you for bringing it up!

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Yep that's what so many drs fail to tell ppl about benzodiazopine wds it is a LIVING HELL which causes many to relapse.

[@caffrey1100]

free range Chimkin Nuggets omg yes so under rated so not talked about by doctors

[@albertodeulofeu5277]

Wow years? My life is over.

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

Methadone is hard to get off of too.

[@junedempsey5117]

Thank you for this informative video You answer all of my questions. So good Great! Your mind Dr is definitely amazing like you 😜

[@happynews2543]

I've been on xanax for 18yrs , switched to klonopin and I'm tapering off.. wish me luck

[@staccsondeckable]

Can we get an update 2yrs later. How’s the taper?

[@naturegreen123]

Hi how did your tapering go? Two years later how do you feel.

[@JulianaCrandall-fg3ox]

Dr. B-, You Aare the most phenomenal physician! Thank you for educating patients regarding benzos. I feel as though you understand benzo withdrawal better than any physician in the US .Thank you!

[@Misfit-from-Zanti]

After 9 years of prescribed Klonopin.. Cold turkey almost killed me. It's been 3 years and I'm still having problems. Vision, dizzyness, panic, feeling like I'm falling backwards. It's awful and I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Don't take these. I hope there will be a lawsuit like they did with opioids.

[@stephenleverette2643]

I'M Grateful that you are speaking up about Benzodiazepines. Dr B I would be willing to do a video with you? I just don't want others to go through what I've been through. I don't believe I will survive this? I hope I do? But Ive taken this Prescription too long.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Call Nicole 1800-779-4715

[@sandywhat2429]

“When prescribed correctly”……I was on them for 40 yrs, didn’t know what a benzo was, no informed consent. No one even told me I’d have to wean off. Weaning off almost killed me numerous times.

[@fakeit6339]

still alive?

[@sandywhat2429]

@@fakeit6339 Barely

[@moritzpodroschko6749]

40 years ago the pharma industries lied about benzodiazepines. They said that benzos aren't addictive till the day they couldn't denied it anymore. Neuroleptics and antidepressants were the next two types of medication that are used for sometimes the same reasons benzodiazepines were prescribded. Guess what they said again these substances don't get you addicted what is also not correct. They just don't have a abuse potential but if you take them long enough and quit from one day to the other you will have symptoms, sometimes comparable to withdrawal symptoms.

[@Davido50]

Be blessed it's terrible stuff 🙏🏻

[@Davido50]

​@fakeit6339 sound sooo concerned here..this med is no joke!

[@KylesBodyandBraintips]

They worked for 12 years straight for me!!

[@sandywhat2429]

I was only prescribed correctly, no abuse. I believe this has damaged my autonomic nervous system and drive to breathe / respiratory. I am 3 years off.

[@sandywhat2429]

I wonder how many people have died trying to wean off benzis in the past 50 years? And all the families thought they died because of "mental illness"? Despicable.

[@joerobbins6318]

Sudden abrupt stopping this medication throwed me into Grand mal seizures. It also took a year to taper off. I never knew how dangerous this medication was

[@hearme4581]

How long did you take it?

[@joerobbins6318]

@@hearme4581 3 years

[@laceybowman1861]

I have been on Tranxene since I was 18 , I am 26 now. All I know is the hellish way I was before I started and the nice way I am now.

[@tyme5514]

Hello Dr, Thanks for the video. I've had benzo belly for 3 years now. 1 year before going cold turkey and 2 years after I quite. The flatulence is too much and very embarrassing. I have recovered from all other symptoms aside the belly. Will I ever get healed totally?

[@NoName-pu5ls]

Jumped off clonazepam September 1st all is well...23 years taken as prescribed, I did a slow taper.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Slow taper! Great job!

[@ClareSw]

Slow taper? did not worked. After brain op in 1995 took xx. First taper plan was made around 2005 or so. Very slooow. Not succesful, I got epileptic issues. So hospitalized for 3 different times for months and no luck. I got epileptic and/or psichosises. We gave up /different doctors, different countries same conclusions/ So they put me 6-8 mg Diazepam and that will be a life long story. I have 112 pills for 28 days. I was told in July 1995 to use Xanax instead of barbits because they are not addictive and I can take it as long as I have PTSD and anxiety etc. In Europe it was like opiates in the States. I got my Xanax like lollipops countlessly. Crazy. then bammm around 2007 they stopped. and suddenly it was THE ENEMY. But for some year I could have 3-4 doctors then presciption system did not allowed just one doc. So it was a torture and at my last epileptic issue and when I forgot my name, address and I was hospitalized my psichiater confirmed that I can not quit absolutely so I have to take benzos.minimum dosage but I have to have. So I switched to Valium/diasepam/ 8 mg per day and Im fine.

[@theresaenadiakhe-omorowa4675]

Thanks so much!!!

[@stephenleverette2643]

I've been off the Klonopin 90 days. Im still aching and feel weak. but it seems just a bit better still scary after 30 years

[@patglennon9671]

Hi Stephen, how did you taper and how long? Pat

[@robinevans7194]

why did they take you of it

[@michaelstec4312]

Been on Benzo's 19 years Currently on Diazepam 10mg BID Since 2016-Present.... started With Ativan 2002 at the Mayo Clinic

[@richardpedley6291]

I used to be addicted to vallim in my 30s i dtoxed my self off it i never new it was dangres good vid dr b all the best dr b

[@painpatientsaddiction3640]

Dr. B I find a benzodiazepine beneficial for seizure disorder as well

[@baicamarian]

Is very hard to stop taking benzodiazepines , i try to taper valium now , i hope i succes in couple of months

[@brendareed5050]

How are

[@baicamarian]

@@brendareed5050 what how are ?

[@justacollegestudent5147]

@@baicamarian how is your taper going?

[@baicamarian]

@@justacollegestudent5147 i stopped cold turkey 6 weeks ago , and its great , i dont take benzos anymore

[@waynegrow]

@@baicamarian you couldn't of been chronic using. Otherwise you'd be in deep shit.

[@rebeccascott8404]

I sure wish you were closer to Cincinnati Ohio I need a knowledgeable Dr. for my prescribed dependent from this medication.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

If you can travel to us we can help: 1800-779-4715

[@garysimone4977]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery dr do you do tellamed

[@dandyfi4076]

I’ve been taking half a milligram of Alprazolam 2-3 times per week for years which has been incredibly helpful for my sleep problems and have never experienced any negative side effects. During periods of high stress I sometimes temporarily increase my dosage frequency and during times of low stress, such as going on vacation, I reduce the frequency and this has worked very well for me. I am trying to limit myself to two doses per week and sometimes skipping all doses in a week so as not to build a tolerance which I’ve noticed happening somewhat when taking more than two doses a week.

[@gma2882]

Yeah I'm just gonna start taking benzos but I'm gonna try and take them sparingly 🙂🙂

[@brendareed5050]

Dr. Do you notice that people have a lot of cuts and scratches on their body from falling while taking benzos. My daughter takes Valium, Oxycodone Wellbutrin, and Topirimate. I’ve noticed she has increasing bruising, cuts and scratches, mostly on her legs. I can see the mental affects of the use, and the memory loss of the night before and loosing things.

[@michelebergman4336]

No such things as “ prescribed Correctly”! They should only be used in EMERGENCY situations to stop a Seizure !!!!!! Or for operating sedation!!! But NEVER A PRESCRIPTION OUTSIDE HOSPITAL!!!!!!!!!

[@Rue100]

Hes completely correct on the right way Benzos should be used properly....i take 2 mg of Valium 3 days a week for chronic anxiety and panic attacks and it works great for me.....i have NEVER abused my prescription i take it just my therapist prescribed

[@fakeit6339]

you will regret it

[@edie4321]

Have you ever tried to stop it? Or is it three days until your rebound anxietyand withdrawal happens? It's been over six years without meds for me and the damage is still evident.

[@Rue100]

@@edie4321 IM COMPLETELY OFF BEEN OFF FOR OVER 1 YEAR NOOOO ISSUES AT ALL THANK GOD

[@Hope-bc9yg]

It seems to work great ..until it doesn't. Xanax almost killed me and I took it as prescribed too

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Dr B. I was prescribed provigil for sleep apnea. Could you talk about it? It's not supposed to be addictive, but I quit taking it because I was afraid it could be. Thanks.. Tim..

[@AdairZionist]

Dr. B....can you do a video on Cannabis addiction? I am struggling with this. I have a schizoaffective diagnosis and it makes my mental health much worse, but people generally don't take this addiction very seriously, unfortunately.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

I have now started to take it very serious. I want to do a video but it is down the line.

[@mongogojjo5944]

Because it's not that serious lol. It's comparable to Caffeine or junk food addiction. Just stop smoking thats it, start taking CBD gummies instead or something. The heavy thc levels nowadays are what is messing with your mental health.

[@AdairZionist]

@@mongogojjo5944 I prefer to listen to doctors and not random KZbin comments when it comes to medical advice

[@Ahollywoodjoevideodiaryseries]

Have a neighbor and she informed me something about her liver. She mentioned she was taking valium earlier and have noticed at times slurred speech and was taking care of her cat when she broke her knee 6 months ago. They had her in a old age facility for rehabilitation. A couple of months. I am concerned about the valium causing her issues in her liver. Apparently she takes it for anxiety. Wondering if there is a liver issue cause as well? Very informative, thank you.

[@jonharry6293]

Excellent drugs if used properly

[@NoodlePastie]

I just saw an ad for sublocade do you have any experience with that? Seems interesting.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Yes alot. Thank you for sub

[@NoodlePastie]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery no problem!

[@cheryllmorais5116]

Dr. B, could you do a video or even comment on the effects of Benson's on your heart. I am finding almost no information on cardiac problems with withdrawing from my ativan. I do have underlying cardiac issues, left bundle blockage and cardiomyopathy and during my withdraws my blood pressure goes up to very dangerous levels (seems like my whole nervous system and cardiac regulation just goes haywire). I am recently out of the hospital from cardiac ICU, very scary. Any advice on this, my psychiatrist doesn't have a clue and my cardiologist has never seen this before.! ! ! I fear heart attack/stroke as this is not the first time this has happened to me

[@thomasrehder3422]

this is killing me i feel like im.dieing everyday

[@lovetodocoolstuff9309]

Could you please touch on the reproductive effects and the effects on spermatogenesis? Thank you

[@graylonvanvuuren906]

Hi is head pressure also a sympton of withdrawel

[@thomasrehder3422]

yeah you don5 talk about the extrene pain that comes with the withdrwal

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Learn how to avoid Benzo addiction by watching this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmK1dZ2Vesl4p80

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

@BENZO BUDDY hi Benzo buddy. What would you like to see a future video on?

[@Maxmaxmax63]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery How about a vid about ong-term benzo users who are were able to get off and no longer use. Bit of a controversy with how long PAWS lasts, and how bad it is, and what is happening on the neurochemical level. Are these people 'ever' going to be OK?

[@tauti9869]

@@Maxmaxmax63 it depents about for, what u use it for. Example epilepsy, u may need clonatsepam, öittle amount. Or big trauma atm, short term use. Sorry for my bad english I'm Finnish. Suomi perkele.

[@blakejohnson8639]

Benzos are indicated to be prescribed two to four weeks MAX. Any other length of time is OFF LABEL. If the FDA doesn’t recommend long term use, neither should your doctor.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Why the doctors are prescribing long term?

[@judiweislo8672]

@@morningwithgracie7870 I have been taking Lorezapam for 27 years, and my present doctor for 9 of those years. She wants me off of them now...it's weird, but for all those years, I wanted to be "comfortably numb," but realize now, I want to try & use my own brain power. I should have taken them "as needed" but I didn't. I used them pretty much everyday, and now paying for it in a big way...

[@eddiesmajestic7403]

IT IS APPROVED FOR LONG TERM USE BRO WHAT ARE YOU ON ABOUT

[@dargis49]

@@eddiesmajestic7403 Approved for long term use doesn't mean a thing.n A lot of drugs are "approved" for long term use. Doesn't mean they are safe when used long term. It is recommended that it only be prescribed for for that length of time or as needed. I tried tapering off of benzo's for a year and still had withdrawal symptoms after a whole year. Had to go back on them. Opioids are approved for long term use, doesn't mean its safe.

[@nickjordan9567]

i used all Beno's for purpose of self medicated preferably Xanax for 15 years . currently i dont take them anymore an havent taken any Beno's in 7 years its been hell for me ,i deal with rls restless leg syndrome , anxiety, OCD, i feel like i sm falling apart still to this day without Beno's. its been hell without this medication for me ,like i said it's been seven years with out Beno's i am in need of a really good Doctor that could truly help me in the mix of everything i have never been diagnosed with any disorders mainly because i never wanted to see a doctor , i did try once going to a mental health facility but no help an i give up an started self medicating.i need a doctor that will listen to me an help me and a diagnosis is needed . in the end of all this i dont want to self medicate ineed to be under Doctors care. an thank u dr. B ur video was very helpful .

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Yeah. Versid is a weird drug, but thank god for it. I saw a film about hippies in the 60s getting a bad acid / LSD trip and the doctor was giving IV valium which I found interesting. I thought Ativan was just a drug like benedryl.??? Great vids doc. Appreciate what you're doing.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thank you, Hoosier daddy! I appreciate your support and your wonderful engagement! Let me know if there's a video or topic you would like more information on.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery Just so you know Doctor B. My real name is Tim. As you can probably tell from my KZbin name I live in Indiana. Southern Indiana. Hoosier daddy is a play on words and me trying to be cute. 😂 Your videos are wonderful, and I'm so glad you talk about the data, and the complexities of addiction and the chemicals and medicines that people come across and become addicted or dependant. I would love to hear your explination of dependence and or tolerance versus mental addiction. I don't think this is very clear to most people not trained like you sir. It's very confusing, and I hear people blame the meds or chemicals when as you know, it's very complex. I would even go as far as to say no drug that I know of is INHERENTLY ADDICTIVE. Of course, if you have the complex genes, brain paths, trauma, or have had or do have a bad environment, then this leads to addiction. As I think you would agree. Thanks again for making this information public. Hopefully someday people will understand addiction is a disease and should be treated like one, instead of a crime. God bless you sir for the work you sre doing. You're a good man sir.. 👍💝👍

[@00zero11b]

Ive only been on ativan a couple months and take it as prescribed. Im concerned about taking it long term and want to stop taking them. I know i have to taper ..how long will that take?

[@sr2291]

Prescribed correctly is a super high dose.

[@tania3474]

Wanted to add she's taking it as prescribed

[@Lymelady08]

Clonazapam has been the only thing that has effectively treated my severe rls. I tried 4 medications specifically for it and none of them worked. 1mg at bedtime has been a lifesaver for me.

[@nataliem4029]

How important is it and why to space out the dosage? Somedays I can go without and other days I need my prescribed amount in one go. It's both for muscle spasms for my fusion in spine and also distress. Thanks

[@Searccch]

Great video, you know what would be an interesting topic, is how addiction works in other aspects of life, I've never been the one to be addicted to any type of drugs or alcohol but I have gained addictions to video games and other forms of satisfaction, I also have a friend that is addicted to spending money, but would never get addicted to video games or alcohol! Would love your thoughts

[@cyanide444]

What are your thoughts on more selective benzodiazepines that target particular alpha subunits? Or partial agonists of alpha 2/3 subunits like bretazanil? I'd also imagine that compounds that target the delta subunit of GABA-A receptors could be useful alcohol substitutes.

[@quanfri8388]

need your help but im in South Africa..

[@shonmoody1706]

I used Kratom to get off Kolonopin. Not somethin I wouldn't advise since Kratom I'm no medical expert and it's not regulated. Although Kratom helped greatly with withdrwals. It also helped my memory and brain function get back to normal. With it being somewhat of a neurotropic in lower doses.

[@mickbowe4252]

Kratom saved me from opiates.

[@gma2882]

Kratom has helped me too

[@Filthycoffin]

Hi I was prescribed kolonopin for 12 years for insomnia. I was cold turkey off at 9 years for the 3rd time. Never told they’re bad never abused. I didn’t know what was going on but I’ve found out it’s bw syndrome. The doctors said I was bipolar because I couldn’t sleep after that and put me on antipsychotics never went to sleep on them. I had to have benzo reinstated. That led me to my final ct September 11 of 2mg kolonopin and 3 mg Lunesta. I’m suffering so many symptoms including insomnia bad & severe depression. I’ve tried to get on antidepressants since I can’t get back on because anxiety is extreme and causing more akathisia. Tomorrow doctors want me to try Wellbutrin I don’t think it’s going to help because of it’s side effects I tried it over the summer and didn’t do well at all. I’ve been given so much even Gabapentin and nothing is helping me. What can I do for the extreme depression? I’ve exhausted all antipsychotic meds. Anti convulsants and most antidepressants.

[@islandbirdw]

You may be a candidate for unipolar ECT treatments. It works better with the unipolar as fewer dude effects but often dramatic improvement for people like you who’ve tried everything and nothings working. You have to commit to 2-3 times a week for a number of weeks but I’ve seen people dramatically improve and can back off the 3 times a week to once every 2 weeks or once a month for maintenance. Best of luck sounds like you have been through a lot. Something a provider said to me recently they was quite refreshing. He told me I was the expert on me. I was to be the judge as to what I thought was helpful and what I thought was harmful. Wow 😮 I was stunned but in a good way. 😉

[@Filthycoffin]

@@islandbirdw ect isn’t good for benzo withdrawals it won’t help anything about benzo withdrawals. Ect is only good for frying the brain and loosing memory. I know several ppl that’ve done it and they ended up brain dead. Best thing is avoid doctors and let the brain heal using only natural remedies like mmj or mushrooms

[@Filthycoffin]

Please I need help or I’m not going to survive. I was cold turkey off 12 years of 2mg k and 3mg Lunesta. I’ve not been able to sleep since and started to get extreme suicidal ideation almost feeling possessed. I started taking Prozac this week and no longer get the few minutes of rest. The Prozac seems to help with depression maybe I’m trying to be hopeful to save my marriage but this wd syndrome is killing me for real. This has made me attempt 14 times the past month and a half and I DONT WANT TO DIE! I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO

[@sandywhat2429]

Doc tell me what do benzos do to the lungs??

[@charlzstefan7531]

Is it safe to stop clonazepam (klonopin) after 0.3 mg. After 5yrs., of taking this for knee surgery and been dependent on them ever since. Two days without it. Anxiety, panic attacks, foggy mind, but not too bad. Wanna quit this now!!!

[@rebeccascott8404]

Where are you I need to see you asap

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Santa Ana California: Call us 1800-779-4715

[@SkinCareLuver]

I'm on Ativan after being in Klonopin for 18 years. I know it's time to get off. Last year got really dangerous for me. I had a psychotic like break from missing 4 days of meds and don't know what to do because my doctor is not trying to help get me off. I have no emotional support from family and have no friends so this is really tough for me. I will contact the number you set up

[@insanestuff9470]

I used every kind of Zepams & zolams types of benzodiazepines replacing each others from more than 25 yrs😇😝 can I get back sir!? Now 40

[@GavinMumby]

, can I ask your advice? I was on klonopin for a year and non prescriptive benzos for a year. Stopped in Sep 2018 for a year and a half trying to heal trauma and co dependency issues. Lost my children and now after not healing for 2 years I’ve had 5 detoxes in hospital this year for repressed anger. I’m in hospital now for a final detox where I’m on diazepam 15mg 4 times a day and then for the next 6 days I’ll be tapered down. I have therapists that want to help me (I’ve also stopped taking mirtazapine 15mg). From what I’ve told you I don’t know what it’s done to my brain and how long before the brain returns to normal after this detox before any real theraputic work can begin? Thank you so much x

[@KatelynIngle]

I’m prescribed 1 mg of Xanax a day I have extreme panic disorder BAD.. how screwed am i at 1 mg a day. Sometimes only half a mg?

[@philpatton5652]

I'm taking 4.8mg buprenorphine an 20mg diazapam a day the benzos help a lot iv been tapering down 4 three months started on 12mg an 30mg benzo taperingv0.4 every 2 wks now an its working thank god 4 the benzos tho they help but my clinic hate giving them 2 me I was takinin 70mg benzo a day an smoking heroin been clean 3 months now why do they hate giving me benzos if there helping me I'm from London UK England ?

[@nealmccauly7482]

Im on 8mg doctor severe PTST, what you say about.????

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Dr B. I was watching the show Intervention about addiction tonight, and in the same family there were 2 daughters who were both alcoholics. I realize addiction is both physical and genetic and complicated, but I'm wondering if there is data about how many family's have addiction tendencies, or genes that makes them susceptible to addiction? Also, is there currently any DNA test or test, to tell if someone may be subject to addiction? Thanks..

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

No test Yes lots of data. For me, genes load the gun, environment pulls the trigger. Hope that helps.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery Thank you kind sir..

[@jillneeld477]

11 years 8 months ago ago I came off of a dual addiction to both Alcohol and Benzoes. I was killing myself and I knew it. I went off completely and three days later walked into the room of AA - it works if you work it and I did with the help of so many women

[@dianelindenberger6941]

Does klonopin cause depression? I take for sleep at 1.5 mg.....for about 2 years....my mother died and I could not sleep but I keep feeling depressed.......and still have panic attacks .....help! I am 77 years old.....

[@mechanicalmonkey7777]

What about causing issues like muscle twitches and abs spasms and it’s affect on melanocyte and hormones .. we know it has a direct affect on these things

[@jasonsenator6144]

I have a lot of spasms ever since i was a kid. After being on high dose benzos and mthadon. The government did the crackdown in 2017 and i was unable to urinate and was terminated. Cold turkey of my meds and redflagged so i couldn't get the proper help for 5 years due to the financial part of getting help. I wanted to try mushy after reading john hopkins study and my parents called the cops. I was very cooperative with them and all they did was give me a felony on top of all the pain im in. I can barely pay medical bills so there was no way i was getting a lawyer. Its horrible and sad.society makes me sick

[@thorsteinheinz4719]

I'm on 4 months Klonopin 0.5 mg every night...I begin to taper it reducing 50% in 2 weeks I can feel the withrawal syndromes but not as bad just a little mood disturbance and sleepless nights but it's manageable I'm on 0.25 mg now next 4 weeks I will reduce it again but I will observe what is the reaction f my body....I decide to taper it cause I don't want to be on it for long term I miss myself I want to be normal drug free again...pls! Pray 🙏 for me bro sis💖

[@maryc5783]

Dr B, thank you for another very informative video!👍 There's a tremendous amount of fear regarding benzo withdrawal, (I've seen some scary stuff on KZbin!). My Dr changed my script to lorazapam from klonopin, because "it has less long term memory loss effects". Is this valid? (I'm prescribed for panic/anxiety. Was taking klonopin. 5mg for many yrs. My hope is to wean off).

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thanks memory. Not totally valid with minor data. Where do you live?

[@maryc5783]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery Hey Dr B!, I live in a suburb of Buffalo, NY. While in Pain Mgmt, I was taking up to 3mgs per day kolnopin for 20yrs (along with extremly high doses of opiates, ambien, trazadone, and flexeril). I weaned down to 1/4mg kolnopin at bedtime, and weaned off all the other meds. I was switched to belbuca and then suboxone. My new psych N.P. put me on lorazapam 1mg (3 per day) at that time. She told me it was much safer then kolnopin and later because anxiety was getting worse increased my dose to 2mgs (4 per day). I've had several Dr's tell me how dangerous benzo's are, so I've cut down to a total of 1 mg per day (lorazapam).

[@GONZOLISM]

Been on diazepam fo 16 years , I’m down to 12 ml and Yeah massive memory loss , good luck 🍀👍🏻

[@MonacoRocha]

Mary 10 or 15% of people go through hell ...

[@sangeetalambh6389]

@@GONZOLISM how r u now

[@user-js3cr6wu7g]

DR, B.I'm 45, and I have always thought from being in my 20's that it's a GABA drug the same as alcohol, and when that GABA and Glutamate balance goes out , even with an alcoholic, it causes panic and anxiety. Is this wrong?

[@k.baller5140]

I have constant swaying rocking sensation like I'm on boat 24/7. I believe xanax benzodiazepines messed up my vestibular or my nervous system... I have a huge feeling it was the poison drug. Anyone else experience this?

[@hearme4581]

I had this feeling from vaping nicotine. I took Ativan to stop the anxiety vaping caused. Only 9 days and it’s been a mess. I stopped vaping and Ativan. Hope I can get back to normal

[@prickly.cactus7280]

How are you now? I started experiencing that after taking Xanax.

[@TheZacman2]

What were the horror movie sound effects for?

[@christophermarfleet1342]

What's classed as I high dose

[@kayakilo24]

Hi I was given Valium in 2012 for anxiety ptsd. I was sexually abused by my father. It was the only thing that worked for me. I’ve stayed at the same dose for 8 years. Last year I had lung cancer and had my right lung removed in July. A year later I’m trying to come to terms with losing my lung and health. Out of the blue a dr at my surgery has just said I have to stop the Valium she wants to cut it down to fast. I’m panicking I haven’t talked to her yet but have made it clear to another dr that I’m going to struggle with this but every one I talk to seems to agree with her. This has all been done be hide my back. She want to cut down 2 mg a day. With no support. I’m already getting anxiety. I have tried before but ended up in A&E. I would love to be of Valium. But dread the withdrawals I don’t know what to do. I get breathless and can panic because I only have my left lung. I was coping until I went to the chemist and I found out Dr had reduced my Valium.

[@DannyCrow-16YearsAnd-]

2mg a day!! That’s far too quick. Your body won’t even register the drop for about 4 or 5 days. That’s totally ridiculous and your Dr is a jerk

[@OpanaRapSoberawarenopressed]

I'm on ,mg. A day. Prescribed by my psychologist. Since I was on that medication I was younger and I'm on ADHD medication which is Adderall. I'm a redressing on my mental health issues and doing intensive treatment on top of I'm on medication and I got Cigna l gold package I have seen a gold package for insurance so everything is all covered. I just got prescribed Zoloft as well so I'm on three medications. Alprazolam Zoloft and Dexter amphetamine and amphetamine radiant HD PTSD anxiety and panic attacks. Is that a safe combination

[@aneek.s]

It seems a good med for my chronic depression but my doctor says it will be addictive in future but I can see the possitive effecs on my insomnia, GAD ... Please suggest should I stop this meds...

[@radha-yj5to]

Join yoga n zumba class n leave medicines slowly.dont get dependent on these medicines.

[@jasonsenator6144]

Thanks, Dr. b. Like you know, I'll share my story anytime. It's just I found you too late.

[@tauti9869]

Every benzos do not store in fat cells Midazolam for expample, Ativan..

[@tauti9869]

You have to know what you are talking about. Otherwise, dont talk.

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

I suffer from panic attack for many years n inxaity n stress disorder I don't know if it comes from my dad cus he get them too n is father my grandfather n my two brother too I got a lot of condition diabetes nerves damage chronic pain in my back n neck bulges disk desease too now inflammation in my neck n shoulder n my finger hurt n stay stuck n numb in my left hand cus of the diabetes nerve damage in my feet n hand is suck xanax two time a day but sometime I could get panic attack out of no where if I'm talking to someone in the street while I'm sleeping too even know I took my pill but it kick in I can't stay still it relax me n I feel better is crazy is a long time I be taking this pill since 2008 all the way to now 2021 1 milligram 2 time a day I have to go to a psychiatry to get those meds every month I tried to stop it but I get it so bad I can't control myself is crazy OMG jesus christ at least it control me I know they are Dengerious but what I could do it help me

[@kathryngolick7356]

I have been on Clonazepam for 8 years and now they want me off. This seems like a roller coaster ride to me getting off this.

[@behindthen0thing]

If its stored in the fat does the medication that is in the fat continue to cause an effect or does it stay inert until the fat is burned and it releases back into your system?

[@dargis49]

I had been on 2 mg of Klonopin for 20 years. Had ECT treatment for depression (six sessions), it made my anxiety worse and did nothing for my depression.. Am now on 3mg of Klonopin a day. Some days i can get away with 2 mg. I usually get interdose withdrawal after 5-6 hours. Depends on the manufacturer and how the pills are manufactured. Most generics do not meet the bioequivalence requirement set by the FDA. And they can vary wildly from manufacturer to manufacturer. So I am most likely going to be on benzo's for the rest of my life, and I'll probably get dementia from it. They are linked.

[@nate9253]

Hey Dr B , Great subject, recently i was subscribed 14 5mg diazepam for a sciatic nerve pain lower back . I used 2 x 5mg and it went . Im not gunna lie to you ,i do enjoy the buzz i get off of them and found myslf doing the rest ..... spread over the next day ,so 60 mg in all , i am on methadone maintenance.. 45ml a day and have been illicit drug free for 3 years . What are your thoughts on the interactions? TBH it gave me a load of energy and that night i slept like a baby !!!

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Hi Nate. Well established it enhances the high of methadone. Interaction can really be deadly at high enough doses for resp depression. Be careful for new addiction and good job on low methadone dose and 3 years.

[@nate9253]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery thanks for the reply. I think your content helps alot of people by the way and it's good to see a professional Doctor talk on some of the taboo type subjects maybe others wouldn't. Thanks 😎

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

@@nate9253 I try my best to help!

[@docjnsn73a]

I'm not a dr but if benzos are giving you a ton of energy be careful of a paradoxical reaction. I had one to Klonopin and ended up with almost all of the psychiatric side effects listed on the pamphlet. In the end I didn't sleep for almost 3 weeks and was finally diagnosed with a medication induced manic episode. Was on 2mg for 2.5 months

[@tumbleweedweed3691]

Xanax really helped me with my panic attacks. After I got them under control and my doctor added cymbalta to my regimen I was able to eventually gradually taper off Xanax and am on a low dose of cymbalta today.

[@therespectedlex9794]

Taken at face value, this could explain all the zombies we see on, and after, bank holiday Monday.

[@therespectedlex9794]

Thanks for the ❤️ Medico B. Glad but you Americans might not know that it's a British one day vacation event.

[@jodystephenson6306]

If it is stored in the fat tissue, and say your body fat is 7.5%. What changes will that pose for detox, tapering, and withdrawal ?

[@TommyGunn-gq3ub]

I enjoy your videos. I kicked 51 mg methadone cold turkey 3 months ago. It was more difficult than heroin or tramadol withdrawal for me., but I am staying clean. Anyways, I would love to see you make a video on Gabapentin; Is there is withdrawal? (It felt like a cakewalk compared to opiates , but just your clinical opinion.., Is it physically addictive ? Why are so many people using it for suicide or becoming suicidal ? etc. I understand that there is a lot of grey areas with these studies. I see a lot of people in recovery on Gabapentin.

[@TommyGunn-gq3ub]

I know it’s none of this is benzo related

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Hey Ralph. Good job on Methadone. Just made a video on Gaba on Derek Lambert's channel. Check it out. Godd lucj.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Hi. I wish you the best of luck. I have a short video on gaba on Derek lambert channel and it answers some of your questions. Let me know and keep up the good work

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

@@TommyGunn-gq3ub Well put and thank you for sharing. I agree with all you say, and love that program.. Thank you for your support and stay strong.

[@TommyGunn-gq3ub]

Dr. B Addiction Recovery Thanks Doc best of luck to you as well.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Im suffering from benzo over two years..over two years..can u help me financially...? My husbnd loss his job because of me... Need financially from those who have good heart..

[@om-ni3dm]

Everyone talks about the effects of benzo withdrawal but no one talks about the alternative solutions for that

[@MonacoRocha]

Hi .. I love your videos,, I was on 0.5 clonazepam before bedtime for almost 20 years... always took less than 0.5... I started tapering oct.1st 2019 now it is march 18 2021. 17 months of tapering I am totally off... do you think it is over . or will I still have some withdrawals..?

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thankyou

[@kalaiselviramaiah3854]

Did had any withdrawals systoms during tapering, how much you taper down each time tks

[@MonacoRocha]

@@kalaiselviramaiah3854 Look at "CRAZY CANUCK " on KZbin...he has 4 videos he explains exactly what I did....

[@MonacoRocha]

@@kalaiselviramaiah3854 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKnmIxpaK9-pqc

[@kalaiselviramaiah3854]

@@MonacoRocha tks god bless you

[@PhoenixRising858]

Is it “normal” to prescribe suboxone for someone who has had a benzo addiction and used used an opiate for sleep twice in a row while in benzo withdrawal and on a low dose of benzo during titration?

[@lalama741]

Amazing!!!! I love your knowledge! I currently take Clonazepam 0.25mg . I started taking this drug 15 years ago at 1 mg and have dropped down to 0.25 mg in the past 10 years. Its been really tough.... I find the last 0.25 mg is the hardest to remove!!!! any recomendations!

[@MonacoRocha]

mike I tapered for 17 months off of clonazepam 0.5 for 20 years. SLOW TAPERING IS THE RICK.

[@patglennon9671]

Look in to the ashton manual

[@christophermarfleet1342]

Buy some somiex/ Phenergan it's a sedating antihistamine it'll stop all withdrawal from most benzo if you tampered down to extremely low dose extremely slowly

[@kathryngolick7356]

I have Bipolar and Anxiety

[@sandywhat2429]

Why was weaning off causing me slurred speech and nerve damage, and depress breathing?.

[@sandywhat2429]

I’m not an addict , taken only as prescribed