Coping With Benzo Induced Morning Anxiety

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[@SushiP3108]

congratulations on 8 years benzo free Dan! I hope you the best, you are an inspiration . Lots of love and respect . Hugs.

[@philosophicalfishing]

✌🏻🙂

[@BLT1984]

I call it morning dread, it’s awful. I’m one year off and still having a hard time. I Also experience pure rage and no patience doing the simplest of tasks. I will regret taking a benzo for the rest of my life.

[@lidiyas7153]

Me too... benzos actually destroyed my life!

[@kellyjofrey4192]

I’m three and a half years out and I STILL struggle

[@katrinamenzies9398]

Totally destroyed mine too

[@donna6165]

@@katrinamenzies9398Katrina ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻🎣 Sending love, Sis.

[@jrman413]

How are you today?

[@marleneholik-ls9wr]

Dan! This subject is so “right on”! I have this. I have had so much trouble from canceling appointments because I just couldn’t “do” and it is great to learn why and know that I am not alone! I am 8 months off the benzo after 40 years. Your videos are amazing! Please keep doing them.

[@philosophicalfishing]

Thanks Marlene! I’ll keep ‘em coming.

[@marleneholik-ls9wr]

Good, Dan. Hmm, I wonder if you have thought about educating Americans about benzo withdrawal! Like Dr.Phil, Nightline, 60 Minutes, etc. What a gift that would be for all of us!!

[@philosophicalfishing]

@marleneholik-ls9wr I wouldn’t be opposed to it, but unsure how to reach people at that level. Perhaps if anyone reading this knows people that work in television….??

[@marleneholik-ls9wr]

@@philosophicalfishing Well great to hear! This information would save so much heartbreak! I lost people for sure and others have said the same thing. They hear “withdrawal “ and assume it’s like alcohol and think it is over quickly. I will try to catch at least Dr.Phil because I know they have contact information at the end of the show and do a little research about other sources. Ok?

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@marleneholik-ls9wr sure! If you find anything please feel free to send it along.

[@stephenhuff5974]

Perfect timing, just woke up with all those horrible symptoms. Videos like this help me keep the faith that I will one day return to normal. Thank you Dan the man.

[@philosophicalfishing]

I know how it feels…

[@kellyjofrey4192]

I felt my best in the evenings right before bed.

[@philosophicalfishing]

Yep, same here!

[@jimferrill1790]

I am taking showers at 12am! I didn’t know why, it just felt right. I now know why.

[@johnfromflorida9441]

Thanks Dan, your a natural coach, keep up the good work 👍

[@philosophicalfishing]

Thank you, John!

[@juliehatton1961]

Congratulations Dan! You give us all hope!!!

[@sawamichelle]

Thank you Dan! You are 100% right on!

[@philosophicalfishing]

❤️✌🏻

[@donna6165]

8 Years Free…🙏🏻 Wow, what a feat. What a coup, what a TRIUMPH. 💪🏻 Thank you for all you do and for all you are. Wishing you continued healing and grace, my dear friend and fellow Warrior. Excellent tips here, brother. Yes, lavender, Dan. 👌🏻 Studies are small, but “ research has shown that the inhalation of lavender can significantly reduce anxiety levels.” Sleep has been my Achilles Heel in This and I’ve found diffusing a few drops of lavender for sleep is helpful. It’s also a lovely part of my nighttime “wind down” routine. A morning/evening “ritual” 😊 as you say! Love it. Here’s to the next 8 and so on and so on, my brother. We love you too! ❤️‍🩹🎣

[@philosophicalfishing]

Donna- thanks so much for all of your support. You’re an incredible friend. ❤️✌🏻🙏🏻

[@tinalapoint9294]

Morning Dan the Man , hope your doing well, thanks again for your help 👍. I'm down to 3mg of Valium.... So Greatful ❤

[@philosophicalfishing]

Yeah Tina! Always great to hear about your progress. Keep going!✌🏻❤️💪🏻

[@donna6165]

Hi, Tina! Oh, I’m so joyful for you…you are well on your way. Love it. Thinking of you and sending you love and strength and patience too, Sis. 💪🏻 You’ve got this. ❤️‍🩹🎣

[@donna6165]

It’s morning-again. Lucky us AND also? This is so hard. 🥹 Up and out for a peaceful walk to neuralize the cortisol and show some love to my nervous system. ❤️‍🩹 Ease into another day of recovery and healing and finding our Way. 🙏🏻Sending love and strength to All. We breathe Together. 🌬️ 🎣

[@julieadams5389]

Thank you for this video.3 years yesterday, for me.seeing progress, howbeit slowly.❤😊

[@donna6165]

Hi, Julie. 3 years, oh, such wonderful news. We are warriors! 💪🏻 One breath, one step, Sis. ❤️‍🩹

[@philosophicalfishing]

Congratulations Julie!! That’s huge!

[@Itskate12345_]

Hey Dan! Congratulations on 8 years! Thank you for continuing to educate us. Somehow the benzo-fear likes to attempt to make you feel like what you’re experiencing is somehow different and not withdrawal..grateful for your encouragement and positivity. 😌

[@philosophicalfishing]

It messes with your mind, for sure.

[@Itskate12345_]

@@philosophicalfishingAre you still going to try do the Skype meetings for your subscribers?

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@Itskate12345_ for now I have had to put them on hold, but may resume them in the future. When I do, I’ll be sure to put out an announcement l.

[@Itskate12345_]

@@philosophicalfishing thank you for the update! I’m hoping you or one of the fellow warriors here can help me with a question I have. I have been tapering diazepam for over a year now and I am down to .28 of the liquid. When I cut my dose from 1mg to .5 at the end of August I started having SEVERE withdrawal symptoms. My question is, is that considered the “acute phase”? Will the remaining cuts I make be about the same symptom wise? I know everyone is different but I saw somewhere that once you get below 1 or .5 mg you are getting no “therapeutic effect” and have entered acute withdrawal. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. 🙂

[@sapphireandbluejeans7376]

Dan, thank you so much for speaking about this! This is something that I deal with every morning. I try to deep breathe through it. God Bless you!

[@philosophicalfishing]

✌🏻❤️

[@donna6165]

Hi, Sapphire. Wonderful to hear. 🌬️ The power of LSD ( long/slow/deep) breathing in the a.m. and Breathwork overall cannot be overstated. I’m a huge fan of the healing ✨wonders✨ of Breathwork. I discovered it my first year benzo-free and its healing benefits still astound me, almost 4 years later. Inhale: Love, Exhale Love. ❤️‍🩹 We breathe together. 🎣

[@toddwilliams4493]

Thanks Dan...you just summed up my morning! Be well my friend

[@donna6165]

Hi, Todd, “up and at ‘em,” I find, is the only way to neutralize the a.m. cortisol. Moving the “stuck energy” via a walk immediately upon waking is extremely helpful. Hope you can find some peace and patience today. ❤️‍🩹

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@donna6165 yes, great advice. I used to walk/jog first thing to try and burn off as much of the cortisol as possible.

[@philosophicalfishing]

So many of us have this condition upon benzo cessation.

[@toddwilliams4493]

@@donna6165 thank you so much for that advice Donna! I will certainly will take that advice! Stay well

[@donna6165]

@@toddwilliams4493Very welcome, Todd. I am joyful to bring a bit of comfort to you. One breath, one step. We. Got. This. 💪🏻 Let’s rest well; there is more healing for us to meet and conquer tomorrow. 🙏🏻We can and we will. ❤️‍🩹

[@gordonkamlah]

Thanks so much….I have morning anxiety really bad…it helped a lot to hear that this is common and related to cortisol being so high …really like your stuff…deep gratitude …🙏❤️

[@nwicconsultants6640]

Just found out that besides you....Nicole is also on Josef's team. The best of the best! Wishing you continued success for all the wonderful work you have done. God bless.

[@philosophicalfishing]

Nicole is the real deal. I’ve gotten to know her a little and she’s great!

[@nwicconsultants6640]

She's a beautiful person. ❤

[@eleecesanders7342]

Going through this but tapering still

[@philosophicalfishing]

🙏🏻❤️

[@bhadresh1135]

Mornings very bad ..feel good evening ..

[@lonnievisch6009]

You are a hero. You’re wife too❤❤❤❤

[@bobbobarino6213]

Hi Everyone sorry I have been missing in action been going through a really tough time but I am coming out of it. I shut off the world my phone you name it was pretty dark. I think I am going to be ok and miss hearing from Donna and Dan and everyone. I hope everyone is well and just one day closer to healing. Much Love Bob

[@philosophicalfishing]

No worries and no shame. We’re here for you! Glad to see you back!

[@bobbobarino6213]

@@philosophicalfishing Tx man to be honest I almost threw in the towel. Was also a minor relapse with adderall but its done. It's ok I am not perfect and it was a brief use and threw them away. You probably could tell.

[@philosophicalfishing]

@bobbobarino6213 glad you persevered, got rid of the adderall and are back. No judgement here, only acceptance of you, your honesty, and your journey.

[@bobbobarino6213]

@@philosophicalfishing tx man i appreciate that and for me honesty is the only way. If I start hiding again its bad I caught it pretty quickly and I am taking it easy on myself. I have come along way this is not going to stop me from moving forward. It was a brief blip. Look forward to talking with ya soon. Bob

[@donna6165]

Mr. Bob B. Awesome, you are safe and you are needed 🥹 and you are loved. 🫂 All is well, brother and all will be well. Riding the waves, we breathe Together. ❤️‍🩹 Hugs, B! 😊

[@dannysan1949]

that is where i wanna be Dan

[@ashleyen3]

Thank u

[@thorinrobertson2648]

I actually find that a hot then cold shower really helps to reset me. I understand it may be too much for some people but I do it every morning and if my withdrawal gets too bad I’ll even jump in later in the day.

[@philosophicalfishing]

Awesome! I’m all about whatever works for you.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

I had terrible night time anxiety & couldn't wait for the morning to get out of bed. How different we all are? Go figure.@@philosophicalfishing

[@blbrightlights564]

I've wondered for yrs why I woke up with dread and terror.I'm in the process of tapering my Ativan which I've been on for yrs I am also on a cocktail of drugs for my bipolar which are working really well.I actually don't feel as bad in the mornings as I use to. Could it be there is less Benzo in my system. Once I get out of bed and start my morning routine the horrid feelings and physical aches and pains disappear .I always feel at my best late afternoon I can't bear the thought of having to go anywhere coping with the outside world until after midday. Thank you for your sensitive videos you giver glimmers of hope and it's not all negative.

[@JasonBrown-dd7dj]

It's evolution we were at our most vulnerable in the morning big bad tigers and that thousands of years ago now just evil over prescribing docs ucking up brain biology.

[@philosophicalfishing]

I hope your mornings start to become better as you continue your healing journey. 🙏🏻

[@philosophicalfishing]

Good point!

[@Filthycoffin]

Hi Dan, looks like you’ve been doing pretty good I was wondering do you think you could do a video on your supplement journey and how you tested new supplements and vitamins and getting your minerals back up? I have been doing that myself because I am very depleted. Im wondering how you got yours up since you took meds too.

[@philosophicalfishing]

Great idea!

[@theaustralianconundrum]

Luckily I was prescribed a daily full spectrum multi plus 100mg B1. There is no doubt that this had a lot to do with me still being alive today! @@philosophicalfishing

[@jimferrill1790]

How about a video on your dealing with benzo belly? I have it bad and want to know more about your experience.

[@michelefrench4090]

Would thos be adrenaline? Because it feels differently than anxiety .

[@philosophicalfishing]

That’s a great point.. yes, I think adrenaline has a lot to do with it too. Perhaps that’s where much of that “toxic” feeling comes from.

[@marjorie6343]

Thx Dan for this video Ialso have a lot of burning feeling especially my neck shoulders Is this also a consequence from the cortisol . Feels so toxic Hug from Marjorie the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@philosophicalfishing]

I think it’s all related. Gaba affects everything. Many people report burning sensations.

[@marjorie6343]

@@philosophicalfishing thank you for your answer

[@fishcake29]

Great video however epsom salts rev me up

[@Goree5157]

Please make a video on setbacks after coming off, as due to unawareness, we do our harm. Like what are the situations, or substances we should avoid. I wasn't dizzy and spinning during my first six weeks, but now I feel terribly dizzi and my head and vision rotates as I move. Is it normal or maybe due to some setbacks?

[@michelefrench4090]

How do we deal with the physical symptoms. I have tremors, vibration, twitching, tingling, I can deal with it.

[@philosophicalfishing]

Hey Michele- have you tried light movement such as stretching or light yoga practices that focus on breath and body movements? Otherwise I like a 20-30 minute walk upon awakening.

[@Radhey2223]

Can topical steroidal creams aggravate the benzo withdrawal symptoms? I am one month off xanax after tapering slowly, I applied candid b ( antifungal+ steroid) cream for some iching problem, and my symptoms increased very severely. Acute eye pressure, intense anxiety, head pressure, fainting dizzy feel are unbearable. Please help...I am badly injured. Will the intensity fade away? How long will it take? It's really beyond tolerance. take?

[@Waves353]

How are you doing now. Ya I have heard topical applications can do this with both anti fungals and steroids. So sorry we have to go through this

[@Radhey2223]

@@Waves353 I am still struggling , due to ignorance, I got myself hurt from topical steroids, and after that acid cleaner bleach was used in the house, so I got severe head jerks, chemical shampoos, etc they all damaged my system. Trying hard to keep the hope to get better with time. How are you doing? Are you off meds? or still tapering?

[@Waves353]

@@Radhey2223you are still early off the benzo, it will get better I was poly drugged and tapering last one now, so I’ve not had a break as such. You will get better!!❤

[@tarotao753]

Uff! This is great to hear. I am so glad to have found you Dan. I have self sabotaged so much. Thank you🪽

[@philosophicalfishing]

I’m glad too! 🙂🙏🏻