How To Safely Detox Off Benzos

[@stacisrainbownursery7825]

Dr. B I feel like you need to do an update on this subject “ the knee jerk reaction “ . It’s still going on and people are suffering ❤️🙏🏻

[@josephbrazzo4600]

The most horrific detoxification was kicking benzodiazepines and methadon at the same time in jail with a high bail. They nurses gave me clonadine 0.5 mg twice aday. Insane hallucinating not sleeping not eating. They put me in the hole because I was out of control. I had a few friends in jail with me if not for them helping me. Chocolate candy . Cake. Cigs . Sacrificing thier phone time so I could talk to my family to comfort the emotions. The hospital staff was uselessness.

[@amandabee5933]

This is my worst nightmare

[@josephbrazzo4600]

And yes it wasn’t the first time but the3rd.

[@hearme4581]

Lord I feel so bad for you that had to be complete hell

[@annaleeza1]

Joseph, Omgosh 😮3 x ughh! I went thro it once not even that bad it was 💀

[@SAMEntalhealth]

They should've been sued for that madness smh

[@nadim.88]

Hello Dr.B and thanks for this video (and all the rest!!) :-) You know my story, and I have been on Diazepam for almost 2 years now. I have successfully (with the help of my psychiatrist) tapered off from 25 to 7mg now (since March I am finally on 7mg). I just don't know when I am psychologically ready to give this medication up :-) The hardest part, believe it or not, was to go from 10 to 7mg!!!! The previous gradual taper off went rather smoothly. I also beat myself up for being on a benzo with my history, although I know they have played a major role in my ongoing recovery, so you can imagine the chaos in my head and how tormented I feel ;-) Anyway.. You have been missed and I am so thankful that we have people like you and Parham who are so dedicated in helping us with those informative tubes and the tremendous time you guys spend to make them happen! xo

[@jodavidson1733]

I’ve just come across your post- I found dropping the 10-9mg harder @ 1mg- how did the rest of your taper go

[@nadim.88]

@@jodavidson1733 Hey there :-) Funny timing of your comment; Today exactly marks my 4th year since I joined rehab and start my recovery journey, and this post of mine has been a reminder of my journey and how much things change in a year (obviously of course, but it is also nice to realise it!). Anyway… Since last March, I have dropped from the 7mg to 5mg (which actually went ‘okay’). It was done gradually, and I was open about it with my psychiatrist. They were not pushy and I didn’t feel it coming as a punishment when they encouraged me to ‘just give a try and we check during next appointment’, usually taking place every 2-3 months. Since then, I faced a bump in my recovery unfortunately, it lasted 2 months. The reason I mention that, is because during that period, I discontinued my medication (I was busy doing ‘other’ things), until I felt ready to get back on track and fight the fight and continue my journey. Please, this is not me giving ideas, and my relapse and medication were not interconnected. Looking back, I would have preferred if I had not relapsed and kept my 7mg or more:-) At the moment, on paper, I am at 4mg/day “when needed”, which for me, for now, interprets as 4mg/day about 4 to 5 days a week, and we are both okay with that (my psychiatrist and myself). I do not feel as dependent on it as I used to for 3+ more years. But also, far from feeling I can just get rid of it. My heart skips a beat at the thought of it :-) Bottom line, I am not a doctor (far from being one), and my advice is simply from my own simple experience which might not be the best approach medically, but: if you are being followed up by a psychiatrist (and I hope you are - I self medicated and it took me nowhere), keep an open discussion, don’t hide your fears around it. Having a push here and there can do good, but don’t let it come as someone forcing you if you don’t feel ready and as long as you are sticking to whatever dose is recommended to you, low or high. And time needs time, a bit poetic but totally true and honest. If you need to talk about anything else or ask me any question about it, I am an open book, regarding my own personal experience (again, I am not a doctor) :-) Best of luck! Take care, always :-)

[@jodavidson1733]

Aw wow- perfect timing and thanks for the reply Nadim. I’m in NZ and was started on the poison to help with a new SSRI I started right as Covid hit so unfortunately the Drs seemed to be more concerned and preoccupied with that. No I’m not with a psychiatrist and tbh, the Drs have no knowledge of tapering let alone w/d and the last psych I had a zoom meet with, growled at me for not being face to face with him but I have Agora thanks to the Diaz. Plus I was told by the Mental Health team I wasnt having withdrawal from the amount I was tapering and they discharged me saying I wasnt trying. I religiously tapered every 2wks until I got mouth zaps and was given an informal diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia over the phone and put on Tegretol, a mood stabiliser, so while on that I halted my taper for 6mnths till I finally got off the Tegretol, of course all 3 of those meds for the CNS. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️.I started back on the taper 19 Feb this year at 10.5mg taking it in 4 daily split doses, dropping 1mg off one of the doses at a time and alternating which dose each time to try and keep it even. I did the 1mg drop for 3wks, then the next 1mg for 2 weeks and was feeling quite good and at least functioning but here I am on 9mg and 2wks tomorrow and wont be dropping till I feel more comfortable. I feel crap if I’m honest on Day 13 so I think the drop was too larger amount and/or maybe my sweet spot atm is 3wks. They recommend 5-10% so all I can think of. Anyways thanks again, was interested to hear your story..stay safe and well

[@nadim.88]

@@jodavidson1733 awwww!!! Thanks for opening up back :-) I am always open to talking mental health struggles - this is exactly the reason why, people tend to open up in return and we all feel less lonely, even if just a bit 🤗🥰 I live in the Netherlands, we have a weird system here as well, although I got lucky: you can only be followed by a specialist for a period of 2 years, “until you stabilise”, and then you are moved to the GP who will take me over in a month or two. Exceptionally, my psychiatrist extended for 2 years, because the thought alone of not being followed up by a specialist was going to make me relapse tbh. But now is time, and I am mentally getting ready to be followed up by my GP, who will… listen to that: barely knows me and will have to control my list of 4 psych. meds. It is just so weird how systems are done. From one side I do get the ‘shortage’ and the growing need and waiting lists (world is not helping), but at the same time I just find it weird. If you can allow me to add my 2 modest cents on the matter 😋: 1) search for a psychiatrist, and even if there is a waiting list, then just wait. You will feel in good hands. And try to find one that you can try and do your best to see f2f. I can only imagine the struggle to do so. But believe me, it is important to establish a contact and trust (both sides!). Remember, it is also a responsibility from the other side…. 2) super important that I mention again that I am no specialist by giving any advice on mental health, and all the different diagnosis and how to approach them best!!! But in case you are supposed to taper off, as per a specialist recommendation, try to look at ‘tapering strips’. This can be done according to any plan you put with your specialist, and can go 0.1 every couple of days you both find fit. I know that was going to be an alternative for me, in case I could not do it…. Again, I wish you the best of luck and a lot of strength! You are not alone :-) Xox

[@jodavidson1733]

@@nadim.88 Thanks for your support Nadim. Pretty sure there are no tapering strips avail here. The scary thing is knowing you are feeling like this and there’s little point in seeing or speaking to your GP who all your life you’ve trusted in their practice. They dont even seem prepared to read up on what this is about and agree, workloads, the world. We put our trust in these professionals and trust for most of us suffering this, is something hard to come by and yet we are trusting of strangers albeit, laypeople who have been through it. Its disgusting tbh. I have no idea if there is a psychiatrist in NZ who specialises or at the very least, knows about this w/d process and tapering but will try and search. You Keep moving forward - its apparently worth it and your mindset sounds like its in the right place. J XO

[@Lasvegasnowman1]

Benzo withdrawal is the worst I have kicked heroin as a waiter going to work it took me three days but benzo withdrawal is a different level of hell not to mention the seizures.

[@justinskedelofficial4515]

What dosage were you on

[@Lasvegasnowman1]

@@justinskedelofficial4515 I am trying to taper down but my regular dose is 0.5 mg of Klonopin a day twice not much but I had seizures because of the withdrawal and I want to go back to detox for alcohol but they give you a 3 day taper on either Valium or Ativan but I am on Klonopin which I am prescribed point of the story benzos are horrible I wish they never made them but from what I have read according to my research they were made as a safer alternative to barbiturates.

[@davidk.1089]

I am glad that my psychiatrist was discerning and prescribed me escitalopram, and while it was kicking in, they gave me beta blockers for use during public speaking. I was born with a cleft lip and palate, and school and socially, it was very hard. My anxiety was so intense. I feel better now at 33, and still on a small dose of antidepressants for my panic and anxiety.

[@andrewmorris9499]

I was placed on Klonopin due to chronic anxiety/panic attacks. It got so bad that I was a shut in for almost two years in my early 20s. I’ve been on the same dosage for over 25 years (Kind of disproves Parhams hypothesis). It gave me a life I was otherwise unable to live. Even with the medication it was extremely difficult because I always took less than prescribed. I think you need to be careful not to stigmatize. I work out, eat healthy, work on myself with meditation etc. Be careful to delineate between ppl who truly need medication and those who didn’t really need it. Don’t do a disservice to some of us while tying to do a service. Am I tapering now? Yes. But this is an all bad scenario show and at some point you have to make a choice with medication and the dangers vs. everything else.

[@denisepiper3769]

Thank you for such a great post.

[@JonnTenn-so7oe]

@@denisepiper3769 what does valum look like

[@elisaschulman2356]

@@denisepiper3769yes! I agree! Excellent post.

[@thetruth5791]

Tapering to down on 6 mg xanax was on 8 mg Rohypnole and ambien ,THOUSE docs must stop know .....a dont want to go more down buy they insist down to 4 mg ,have PTSD and pannickdillerium

[@TylerShepherd-hw6yc]

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[@TerrieJohnson731]

Good job Parham too! Therapy is a huge component of benzo cessation. I have a therapist by phone and thank goodness because the Klonopin drop I took brought me very close to S. I've been through a LOT, and this nearly put me over the edge. I will do what I have to do to beat this shit and recover 🎉🎉🎉

[@michaeljlink]

Benzo Belly freaking sucks. I went off a month ago and I'm reading this could last well over a year. These meds should be taken off the market.

[@hearme4581]

When did your symptoms start?

[@videoplaylist5973]

Did you taper

[@michaeljlink]

@@videoplaylist5973 Yes for about 4 months. I didn't know you were supposed to do it for 12+ months to try to avoid injuries.

[@stacisrainbownursery7825]

I love this channel !!!!! Joining the patreon right now to supports!!! You guys are smart and a rare gem 💎🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@christinehickey9301]

you are really good. just started prescribing suboxone and starting an addiction medicine fellowship for primary care providers. Enjoy watching you. you really give great bullets.

[@JonnTenn-so7oe]

What dose Teva on 1side of little blue pill on other side 3927

[@nonyabusiness7200]

Google it

[@jonwhitt3679]

Please don't try to cold turkey any benzodiazipine if you have been on long term, you can die. I'm so grateful for Dr B bringing awareness to this issue as it seems to get swept under the rug by the opioid epidemic. Great insight

[@MrJonojono34]

how long would you consider long term? i have been stupidly using them recreationally/ therapeutically for around 2months and when i stopped i started to get this uncontrollable itch all over my skin. im starting to taper now but ive got myself into a sticky situation here where i thought i was taking a drug recreationally and ended up having physical withdrawals.

[@jonwhitt3679]

@@MrJonojono34 I'm not for sure everyone is different, I'm not a Dr I would think it depends on how much you're dosing and what particular benzo you're using.

[@roserose-lb6qf]

Is 2 months 0.25mg once a day considered long? Do i need to taper?

[@daviddolin3564]

THANK YOU TWO BOTH VERY HELPFUL AND DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM YOUR HELP IS OVER COMING HELPFUL IN MANY WAYS GUYS OH YAH?

[@mariajeo8382]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting 💕💯

[@daviddolin3564]

IF YOU ARE ADDICTED TO A DRUG THERE IS HOPE IF YOU DESIRE IT DR'S HELP MAYBE A MUST,DR B 👍 IS AGREAT HELP IF DESIRED OK,OK,OK.

[@briankeegan3870]

guys here in the uk whether your on 20mg or 40mg they often turn arouns after giving a maintenance programme in some case 20 years(in mine 20 yrs!)then all of a sudden there like ok were gonna take you down .2mg a month.Sounds easy i found it easy getting from 40 to 20 under 20 i had murders tbh i just started buying them on the st.I found a dr happy to prescribe(not easy anymore)im on 30mg per day but every month its -you ready to come down.Ive actually known people just to have drs say no i donr prescribe benzos(ie a new dr took over there old dr)which personally i thought was illegal but ive seen it happen!Great show.

[@mariajeo8382]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting 💕💯

[@micheallawson6280]

Thanks @ [e-mail] for helping me get rid of my herpes simplex permanently now I am negative again thank you dr .

[@doncheko6866]

Daniel Wheatley yes that’s is the reality my man you are correct those pills are very toxic.. dangerous stuff..

[@rosieborsellino703]

I'm going though sooo much I can't handle it is awful I'm clean and sober 5 years from cocaine and alcohol... I should be proud and enjoy my life and yet I'm f****** suffering so bad mentally physically and emotionally I can barely leave my house I have a psychiatrist appointment on the 23rd of July I'm hoping she can find me proper help... I've been on benzodiazepine Lorazepam all together 40mgs alweek... Now I'm down to 3mg aday so 21 a week... I'm so mentally messed up that I keep forgetting it's the medication at its that's done it to me I just feel hopeless at a lot of the time and I I have no joy peace of mind I'm constantly on edge 24/7 98% of the time. I keep praying to God that I'm going to get better it's terrifying being like this. Thanks for your videos God bless❤️🙏❤️🙏 I know you know that this is not a normal natural state of being absolutely never feel okay. Xoxo I've had a lot of drugs fermentations in my life and nothing compares to this it doesn't go away ❤️🙏❤️🙏 I'm hoping once I'm fully off and tampered off properly and the psychiatrist appointment I get where I need to be in just felling feel safe in my own skin xoxo thanks again ❤️🙏❤️🙏 I understand the mantelpiece and it's just impossible to get mentally stable in this state xoxo I can't read a book right now xo I'm grateful to have this appointment I've been waiting 3 months to go see a psychiatrist I've been talking to a counsellor but it's just I needed more help than that so I'm so grateful for you guys thank you and God bless❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@rosieborsellino703]

I apologize for the spelling mistakes whoever reads this xoxo I used talk and text ❤️ god bless us all may be stay strong as possible through this and recover fully permanently thank God Amen

[@rosieborsellino703]

Geat tip on the mindfulness meditation also there's also benzodiazepine on KZbin for withdrawal meditation that I listen to a lot LOL it does help ❤️🙏

[@anaherpes2501]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting..

[@garysimone4977]

@@rosieborsellino703 write all your concerns and questions sown for your psych Dr appt..write all symptoms down. Write your questions down..and anything else AND DONT KET THE DR RUSH. YOU..REMEMBER HE IS WORKING GOR YOU

[@garysimone4977]

@@rosieborsellino703 what you listen to

[@pamela6268]

I'm in severe withdrawal with cognitive issues been on Ativan for 13+ years

[@MikeyBAAZ]

I've been on benzodiazepine for 18 years currently on Diazepam. In 2010 got off xanax. It was pure hell I have general anxiety disorder at the mayo I started off with ativan in 2002

[@boomerang6130]

How are you doing now? Are you still on any benzo?

[@MikeyBAAZ]

Yes and I'm not getting off benzos until I finish School 2028 of when I do my ketamine infusions again I was off 6 months everything.

[@MikeyBAAZ]

@@boomerang6130 when I get my ketamine infusions in October I'll get off it like I did before

[@boomerang6130]

@@MikeyBAAZ How much valium are you on?

[@MikeyBAAZ]

@@boomerang6130 5mg and stable and nobody will tell me otherwise. Only my doctor and me

[@judithwilliams3147]

Tried to cold turkey lorazepam after 6 years of buying them. Then my dealer couldn't get them. It insane. Hallucinations, hearing voices, feeling scratching on my bed and thumping underneath it. I knew it was Hallucinations and none of it was real and just rode it out. Also heard fckn music playing 24/7 . And talking like on a radio. Not full words tho. I was lucky no seizures as I'd been taking gabapentin. I was sure I'd die. I stopped Hallucinating after 3 weeks, but the music continued. Heart racing. Anyway I managed to get zopiclone. Every thing went away. I have a supply of zoppies. Hopefully they're easier to kick. I've been taking pills all my life. First time I've ever had withdrawals like this. Kicked oxycontin cold turkey. It was a piece of cake compared to this. I'm 68. I won't survive another bad withdrawal.

[@keithmurf426]

Things that will help withdrawal are as follows….. Vervain, skullcap, motherwart, passionflower, lemon balm, ginger, onion, l-theanine, taurine, Amanita Muscaria mushrooms, reiki, positive thinking and breath work( very important) ☮️❤️to all you can do this!!!

[@DarrenAdell]

Amanita Muscaria mushrooms? That's a hard one to believe. Trippers.

[@keithmurf426]

Amanita mushrooms are one of the most powerful healing tools. You don’t trip off them unless you take more then 10 grams. Healing doses are 5 and less. It’s all about dosage.

[@keithmurf426]

Amanita mushrooms are one of the most powerful healing tools. You don’t trip off them unless you take more then 10 grams. Healing doses are 5 and less. It’s all about dosage.

[@keithmurf426]

Amanita mushrooms are one of the most powerful healing tools. You don’t trip off them unless you take more then 10 grams. Healing doses are 5 and less. It’s all about dosage.

[@keithmurf426]

Amanita mushrooms are one of the most powerful healing tools. You don’t trip off them unless you take more then 10 grams. Healing doses are 5 and less. It’s all about dosage.

[@DarrenAdell]

Hello. I do not know a lot about this topic. I do know a lot of people that are addicted to benzos. There is a book called the Ashton manual that, to me is the best way to get off of them. Thanks.

[@jonnaramirez9445]

Docs will not do tapering like that. We tried and said no, but tapering slowly.

[@rawmilkmike]

You are the 1st one I've seen who mentions diet. Thank you very much. I hope that means low carb. Or maybe even zero carb. Especially for the guys.

[@Goldensong57]

Do you believe after taking benzos over 20 years, that it might be better just staying on it for some people?

[@Carolina_girl86]

No, because it can lead to tolerance withdrawal or paradoxical withdrawal.

[@Mrxleif]

Is so individuall

[@DannyCrow-16YearsAnd-]

Yes

[@privateperson5769]

My question too ..I do not know what to do. is going into tolerance real ? I have been okay for 10 + years on them ...they help me.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

​@@privateperson5769 taper down to a realistic tolerance that's all

[@Carolina_girl86]

I've been going through chronic derealization and dissociation from tolerance withdrawl to klonopin for the past 6 months. I can't take this feeling in my brain anymore. I'm going to detox tomorrow to get off this.

[@Rafael-tw1ei]

same

[@amandabee5933]

Any update on this??

[@Carolina_girl86]

@@amandabee5933 yes I'm ten x worse now.

[@hearme4581]

How are you now?

[@Carolina_girl86]

@@hearme4581 worse than 3 months ago.

[@Lazer5051]

I mean no disrespect. But i have suffered from Major treatment resistant depression and anxiety, panic disorder. I have done TMS virtually every SSRI and benzos. Benzo are the only thing that really are keeping me alive. but we are only supposed to take ALL these treatment even long term 2mos. How are we supposed to live a lifetime with these disorders without staying Benzos for example. why even prescribe a med that will only help you for two weeks? My doc is rotating benzos from lorazepam, to Klonopin etc. I was on lorazepam for over 2 yrs and it worked as good for a 20 as it did when i started, so i challenge the tolerance fact. how can i control the above disorders for a lifetime? Please try to answer

[@daviddolin3564]

YOU ALL STAY SAFE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I HAVE A GOOD STORY OF THE NOW WORLD ADDICTION OK 👍 PEACE AND LOVE CAN HELP YES

[@mariajeo8382]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting 💕💯

[@manicmurph]

Dr.B do you see patients that are in different states or is that out of the question? I was prescribed Klonopin for 7 years and the Dr at the methadone clinic told me to pick one or the other so I came off it to fast and now I've just been in a constant state of anxiety and I just sit in my house. I can't find a doctor to even give me just like 15 a month for emergencies. They offer vistaril and tell me to up my Zoloft and they definitely judge you. I was only on 1.5mg of Klonopin a day. I feel like I have a secret that I can't even talk about and I don't believe it should be that way. Anyway thanks for what you do! 🙏 -Ron

[@lisaschuster686]

Yes! The debt analogy! It’s like bankruptcy!

[@michellevokey9327]

Hello, I have been on Clonazepam for 25 years at 4mg a day. It started to turn on my according to my Doctor. I was initially prescribed it for anxiety for a short term but clearly continuing to date. Start date was March 17, 1998 at the age of 35. I also was put on a lot of other drugs related to my anxiety. 2005 I started to come down one by one! Yellow, red, white and blue, I was just picking random pills out one by one. Because of life, I stopped reducing my Med’s three years ago, just before Covid. I’m now 59 and May past I was diagnosed being seriously depressed and that my clonazepam was working against me by my therapist. I was given instructions by a doctor starting July 1, 2022 to start reducing my dose from 3mg a day and reduce it .25mg for the first two weeks and then try to reduce it .25mg every week. By the end of August I was down to .75mg a day.I stopped! I have been so sick ever since I refused to reduce it any more! I simply can’t! My therapist basically told me to just suck it up and know it wan’t last. I’m vibrating! I just seen one of your videos and things seem to be making sense! How long do you think it will be until this will level out? Nothing additional was prescribed to help me. All my medication are 4mg clonidine .025mg 6 times a day, 200mg sertraline a day and .75mg a day. Thank you!

[@tashaandjacob6836]

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[@gabriellelarson825]

I can say for myself, clenazepams have help a great deal with " panic attacks". I feel like its more that I can't control bodily stresss reactions anymore. not so much that I am having anxiety. at first it was clenazepams only when I had severe attacks. now I have sertraline " Zoloft in USA" daily so I don't get into a huge state of attacks. I know what are the root causes of my emotional problems, stem back to childhoods to early adulthood. I can say I am a lot more fonctional with my methadone, sertraline and clenazepams ( maybe 2 to 3 time a month now). my anxiety is alot better managed. without the anxiety medication, it started to mess with my career, my everyday life, I thought I was physically getting sick and after seeing my doctor and having severe tests done she came to the conclusion that it was panic attacks. I am 35 years old. 15 years methadone, about 2 years clenazepams and almost the same for sertraline. and of course I keep seeing my Doctor monthly and I am 100% honest. I have a lot of relief and can move on in my life

[@manicmurph]

Do you get to keep take home bottles of you're prescribed Klonopin?

[@AndrewHedlund100]

If your so anxious that you had to take Benzos I’m gonna just say your anxiety is at 5 or more in scale if 1 to 10... so why say I’m gonna get off now?? Life is one long Panic attack so whatever can take the edge off I’m keeping in my toolbox

[@jonnaramirez9445]

❤❤❤love you guys! Thank you! My son is tapering off klonopin after 5 yrs of doc prescribing 1.5 mg q day. He had gloraphobia and got better new physch dr wants him off. Hes struggling!

[@daviddolin3564]

WE ARE ALL ADDICTED TO SOME THANG DRUGS IS A NO, NO, TV TO DAY DAY LOL NICE SHOW U 2 &DR B 👍

[@briankeegan3870]

drugs,drink,gambling,sex you can go on to food tv as you say theres few people that arent addicted to something,there the lucky ones .

[@lisasmith7066]

Thank you for the benzodiazepine information and videos!!! ❤

[@tetertertertert]

What do you do about the underlying issue that prompted you to take it in the first place ? Stopping is hard, but doable, but once you stop, the original problem comes back..... Any advice ?

[@JohnJohn-ux8gq]

What is you’re take on micro dosing ????

[@szwedzkiPL]

Very informative benzo video, thumbs up dr B

[@rawmilkmike]

PS, Yes, definitely thank you for the background doc.

[@justicespirit4581]

I'm on my last day of a klonopin" taper" in the hospital, and it's a nightmare!!! Day 5. I'm scared what it'll b like once i get off phenobarbital too....I don't wish this one anybody!

[@HoneyGemHeart]

If only I had known three years ago not to rapid taper off long term benzodiazepine prescription, possibly my cns would not be stuck in a ‘fright’ feeling, and my cognitive function might be more normal. I was rapid tapered over 11 days in a hospital detox setting. Three years on my brain & nervous system are still not healed… it has been horrific and very costly, particularly involving family relationships. Not one Dr iv seen has treated me specifically as being in a protracted withdrawl, or whatever ‘this’ nightmare is called.

[@Ok2BHuman]

Hello- I have been on Benzos for 35 years. My primary doc wants me to try to taper down as best I can. My Psychiatrist has retired. Anybody still here?

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Was having really bad Xanax withdrawal after about a month-and-a-half of taking 1 mg at night, now I switch to klonopin after tapering down 0.75 of Xanax which was taking away all my symptoms meeting my body adjusted to such a small dose and I switched over to klonopin for 10 days and tapering from day 7 off of the Klonopin. 0.5 Klonopin is so far doing the trick

[@carson3811]

Crazy drug I fellout with my ex of 14yr two kids 11 and 9 .. once she new I wasn't coming back she took my kids away moved.. I was living with my gran and cousin.. my gran died and I came home found my cousin who was 15 hanging dead she had committed suicide.. couldn't sleep nightmares panic attacks guilt anxiety thought I was going Insane went to the doctor's got put on dizepam felt better but started buying my own.. after two years tried to get into a rehab facility.. they said no can't take you benzo withdrawal can kill you.. would have gotten taken in no problem if I was injecting heroin smoking crack.. but because it was pills from a doctor no to dangerous 🤦 worst thing I done touched they dizepam

[@Ukri1]

and now drop the 0.5 Kpins.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@Ukri1 that's what I did and was fine

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@Carson oh 2 years taking it is a lot. Gotta taper off. Take the smallest dosages when feeling sick until your body adjusts, then drop lower.

[@Baharci]

Can I ask a question >? to the doctor? been on Xanax 1 mg for sleep for 30 years .. How does he recommend that I get off.. I tried once was off for 3 months. tapered but now back on again because of family crisis.. I hate being back on.. how should I do it this time doctor I wish I could ask you personally.. My age is 74 and I am female.. I hope you see this..

[@liverpudlian6205]

I was on benzos for 25 years i came off it with no problems just weird dreams i was on 25mg a da y and it got reduced by just 2mg a month it was ok

[@brutallyhonest8854]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@lorileemitchell4683]

How in gods name did you do this ??

[@liverpudlian6205]

@@lorileemitchell4683 had a brilliant dr and he reduced it so so slowly and gave me other meds while I was coming of it

[@mvann5]

What about getting off ambien? How bad is that and do you taper directly off that or switch to something? Thanks.

[@lululove6175]

Looking forward to your live stream tonight…I spoke to Nicole (I go by the name Shelly) and she will shoot you an email you so I wont have to take up a lot of time for other patients.

[@akalucinda8821]

Blessings 🙌 ty ty 💓 your saving lives

[@Goldensong57]

Also, isn't at some point, doctors will be forced to quit prescribing altogether? Then what?

[@amandabee5933]

This is my question...I feel like its gonna happen soon. I'm terrified

[@davidsplan4409]

Doctor... it is very hard to find a doctor that can properly treat addictions. Please read this: I have been on Lunesta for 21 years and was taking 2 pills 6mg for two years. I then had high blood pressure and was told I would die if I didn't have surgery. While having to wait 3 weeks for surgery I had jumped to 9mg or 3 pills. When I was in the hospital a nurse took my sleeping pills away and I started to have sypmtoms of a siezure with flashing lights and blurry vision. I had just had a triple bypass and was detoxing for 2 days until a surgeon found the nurse and gave me 1 pill. So I cut down to 1 and 3/4 pills and down to 1 and 1/2 and had to go back to 1 and 3/4. After so many years my insurance company would not give me a pill a day. I had to get a lawyer to fight it as the doctor had no luck. So I am afraid of going to a medical detox center because I can't get information about how they will treat me. Can I call you or make a video appointment or?

[@hbkglodup7522]

Its been a month on. 5 xanax once a night for insomnia and I want to come off asap can i cold turkey? I want to quit while im ahead but my dr thinks otherwise. Im sorry i got a great dr but i am terrified of these withdrawals i been hearing about. So not worth it

[@faisalbaig5306]

I would suggest a slow taper. you have not been on it for long, You may not feel any withdrawals, but still do taper. i've been on prescription 1mg/day xanax for 8yrs now and i want to stop and i am so scared of withdrawals. You really are ahead! best of luck!

[@TANTHEMANFILMS]

I notice on a long term tappering and only using it sparring is best for me. Took 4 docs to take it seriously..

[@NorthernWoman4587]

Can you please help me? I have blue cross blue shield of Indiana. Is there a doctor you can recommend in my area North West Indiana? I feel like I'm dying. 😐

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Hi Karen, please give us a call. [phone] we will help!

[@briangrussing9327]

I'm with you Karen! I just lost a friend detoxing from .25mg/day. 35 with 3 kids, dead. I live alone & have been in 2mg/day clonazepam & 450mg/day pregabalin...I've already had many seizures...I will meditate peace for you. You are NOT alone!!

[@nitzaperez7173]

Hello Karen R, I feel the same way you feel😢

[@NorthernWoman4587]

@@briangrussing9327 prayers you heal well. 🙏

[@NorthernWoman4587]

@@nitzaperez7173 I'm so Sorry. It is horrible. And hard to get through my days. 🙏

[@MikeyBAAZ]

You really do care

[@lisatenkins6426]

I'm tapering klonopin 32 years on it and i feel like I've been beat all over ...nausea and throwing up.

[@anaherpes2501]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting..

[@lauriina85]

Did you ever feel your brain doesn't function normally and can't understand that people can do normal things and live their normal lives and became overwhelmed of any normal things? I call it brain lock and it is stopping me to function and see people. Before I got prescired benzo and no warnings I was active social person and now i'm alone mostly because I tell my hell all the time to my loved ones and feel like I'm in a different reality from other people. I feel depersonalization and derealisation and disconnected from people and enviroment and my loved ones. My brain just shuts down. I'm tapering. All the best.

[@marionjeanclare]

How hard would it be to stop taking 0.5mg . How can I do this

[@scarlet2393]

I'm disabled and on opiates and klonopin for over 25 years ..Where can I get help pain management cut me off everything...I was prescribed klonopin for seizure..I'm on day 4 of HELL please help

[@anaherpes2501]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting..

[@crystalsekula4076]

Is. There an exact taper formula to taper off car fentynal and Benzos

[@Kevin-zh7lm]

I would love to talk to you Dr B. How could I arrange 5 or 10 minutes? Thanks

[@olivermueses6231]

Currently on benzos kratom alcohol and coke what can I do I want get clean

[@markmcilrath9530]

Great buzz. You're not going change until you want to be.

[@marionjeanclare]

0.5mg of clonazapam that I have been taking for 2 years. How do I taper.

[@makemoneynow8690]

It is extremely difficult finding a doctor (especially a psychiatrist) who is willing and knowledgeable on how to taper off psych drugs.

[@ericameany5639]

Hi Dr. B! I was force rapid tapered off of 11 years of Ativan (1.5mg) and 8mg of suboxone in 2019 due to new opiate laws. I got Akathisia about 5 weeks after this rapid taper (7 days of Valium) at a facility. It took almost 20 months to get diagnosed. I was reinstated on klonopin and put in anti-D’s and propranolol. Shortly thereafter I started losing weight abs was diagnosed with breast cancer. I just finished treatment and am experiencing the worst Akathisia yet. I want off the benzo, as I don’t think it’s helping. Do you have any experience with Akathisia and doing a taper when someone has Akathisia? I’m scared for my life, don’t know what to do. The meds don’t really work at all. Any advice?

[@Ndags23]

I’m sorry you are going through this. ❤

[@tashaandjacob6836]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJnbk3Rjmbqnfc0

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

I'm so sorry that you are going through this. 🙏💖

[@joshbecque2424]

It feels like your in the movie Saw as far as the overall withdrawal feeling. Horror.

[@Ndags23]

I took Ativan for a year and switched to valium. I’m trying to taper and having problems. A local place wants to detox me in five days. I am going to do it. What should I expect?

[@PinkScorpion333]

Detoxing in 5 days is a terrible idea! Not long enough..how r u now??

[@nicoledagerman8043]

@@PinkScorpion333 Hey I never went to the rehab. I slowly tapered and will be off going on six months now! Just beginning to feel normal again.

[@laurenesmith1554]

My son has been on 2mg klonopin for 9 years for GAD but he wants to wran he is graduating college next month. Woth a person in this situation what do you suggest

[@pamela6268]

Help I need to know how to taper off 2mg Ativan I take 4 x day total 8 mg. I'm not able to do Ashton crossover with Valium as it cause bad problems

[@johnygthing]

I've n been in 10-20mg on benso a day for 3 yrs,, how long do I need to tapper and how much to drop plz

[@babycakesweetiepie77]

My husband had been on tezmapam for 12 years 30 mg every night . His doctor made him choose between sleep meds or pain meds he has arachnoiditis his legs twitch all night he crys in pain flairs . She said cold turkey is no problem for tezmapam. Today is day 3 has not slept in 3 days he is sweating and had the runs . Now i am worried because his legs are twitching more than usal . Why would she say there is no withdrawal? If he has a seisure he will hurt himself, he uses a cane and walker . He cannot afford a fall .

[@Pauljohn1989]

Iwas addicted to same tablet it’s horrendous the withdrawal do not stop 2 years clean for me and still not 100% but definitely do not stop contact your local drug centre they give advice on coming off it 🤞🤞🤞

[@babycakesweetiepie77]

@@Pauljohn1989 local drug center? I am not sure where to find that ?? I can't believe doctors would do this to a person without a slow taper. 😕 i am in tears watching the suffering.

[@Pauljohn1989]

@@babycakesweetiepie77 goggle drug treatment or drug recovery..which country do u live Just iam in the uk ?

[@sadiebellett8315]

I've been on .5 x night for 2 months. I told the dr I wanted off. He just said take 1mg for 7 days, and then .5 for 7 and then as needed. I had no idea about benzo.. I asked for help maybe therapy or program for anxiety, panic attacks. I was told therapy wouldn't help and tried 3 or 4 others that didn't work. He talked me into starting the xanax. It worked to stop some of the panic at first but made me feel horrible after wearing off. I'm trying to learn to taper by myself and reading as much as I can. Please advise

[@radhapersad1085]

How much Ritrovill should be used to ward off Bezos

[@victoriajustice564]

I have a question regarding using Relora or magnolia bark as a helpful way to come off of Klonapin. I have heard this could be helpful for withdarawal symptoms but have you known anyone to use this herbal and if so what are you thoughts. I am on .25 mg twice a day but want to come off completely. Thanks and love this channel!

[@angelikask7721]

This is a great herb but personally I would try Kava kava or L-Theanine. It’s all very personal because everyone reacts differently to supplements and herbs. Some don’t take any. I’m one of those who took them during acute and I am still taking herbs in protracted. Can’t imagine not taking anything. I would probably not survive it. My suggestion is if you want to try magnolia bark take very tiny dose and see how you react. I don’t believe it works as quickly as other herbs though. Good luck!

[@victoriajustice564]

@@angelikask7721 Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I have tried L-theanine but it makes me very drowsy. I agree it's hit or miss with some of these herbals but I am willing to try it to get off of benzos for good, thank you, many blessings on your journey.

[@angelikask7721]

@@victoriajustice564absolutely! Do everything you can to get off the meds. NAD therapy is intense but it has helped me a lot. You can research it. It’s expensive too but if you are interested I know a doctor who doesn’t charge that much. Again it’s not an answer for everyone but it saved me and my job. Good luck to you and hang in there!❤️

[@annasantana9186]

Where are you located Dr.B?

[@jasonpavlak2055]

I believe California

[@annemytka6507]

I have been on valliam for 3weeks , 15 mils how can I get help with getting off this with withdrawals thanks 🙏

[@DannyCrow-16YearsAnd-]

I would try to stop now rather than continue. 3 weeks wouldn’t be hard to come off.

[@Angeltorres-ty2ft]

been using for 3 months about 3-4 bars shud withdrawl be bad?

[@Ukri1]

you will definitely feel it already on the 1st to 2nd day after you stopped taking it. for example Inner restlessness, anxiety, spasmsm burning sensation on your skin, not feeling well...can happen you dont feel any hunger or excess hunger. Furthermore Xanax is not the best benzo for tapering, but you could try if you can cut down to 1,5 - 2,5 bars for 2-3 weeks and then make a quick taper down to 1 or 0,5...as long as it is bearable for you.

[@lululove6175]

Easiest way to reach you Dr B and Parham? I am in a pretty dark place.?

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

1800-779-4715

[@2vgod460]

Also is Etizolam the strongest benzo type medication made or is xanax

[@jasonpavlak2055]

Xanax

[@DannyCrow-16YearsAnd-]

Etizolam is one of the weakest and Xanax the strongest

[@2vgod460]

@@DannyCrow-16YearsAnd- wtf? Any proof to that statement cause I have used both and etizalam is 100000 times better way better I don’t Touch Bar’s anymore not etiz since it’s banned now I’m using another one frogot the name

[@DannyCrow-16YearsAnd-]

@@2vgod460 yeah sorry, you’re right. Apparently etizolam is 10 times stronger than xanax. I thought it was weaker. I’ve only had etizolam bought from the net and they are rubbish.

[@thehandliesthandle]

hey, do you think after being on 0.5 mg of clonazepam for slightly over a year it will be difficult to quit? im almost, but not entirely down to 0.25 mg. im confident i can get down to that dose, but i am worried about actually abstaining from it entirely. i asked my doctor how likely seizures is when withdrawing from small doses like im on. she told me its different for everyone but did not elaborate. if i am only on a little bit, are seizures fairly unlikely in withdrawl?

[@bartginger123]

See my other reply, as well. I slowly tapered off clonazepam more than once over the years (I knew it was addicting, but I never knew you could develop tolerance). I just went slow and never had problems... other than feeling antsy approx. 7-12 days after last dose (due to the half-life) and it always only lasted 2 days and then completely passed. Just go slow. If too hard to go slow enough with dry cutting, then consider doing water taper over 2 months or so. You haven't been on it that long and that is a very good thing. It's hard to avoid alcohol, but it is helpful to do so while tapering and for a while after off of benzo too.

[@mkp3824]

You would be fine. That's not much.

[@aliiiiibaby]

@@bartginger123 how much should you reduce? and how often

[@MakingItHappenMWC]

Im w u. Been on it 6 years now. Down to .5mg myself and working down. Was at 3mg a day. I figure i have another year left then im done. i plan on going down 10% every month.

[@thehandliesthandle]

@@MakingItHappenMWC oof, 3 mg a day, thats difficult. congrats on lowering it. even 0.5 is hard to quit (relative to other drugs)

[@daviddolin3564]

MEDICINE IS MEDICINE IF USED AS MEDICINE OK IF TAKEN AS SUCHN IT'S OK BUT IF ABUSED NOT SO I'LL BE TALKING MORE OPEN SOON

[@snafu22]

You have no idea what you’re talking about. You are completely wrong.

[@tashaandjacob6836]

Incorrect

[@daviddolin3564]

HOW DO I PAY FOR JOINING IM ON A PHONE OK 👍 WE HAVE TO WANT TO CHANGE TO CHANGE AS YOU NO DR. YOU HELP THE WHOLE World NEEDS HELP FROM (DRUGS) IT'S A CRAZY LIFE STILL TO BE HOPE I'M OK WITH YOU ?

[@AbhayKumar-cm2kh]

David the link is free to join...please watch the previous live streams on this channel...to get a better grip on your conditions and mindset.. This whole channel is a non profit endeavour...

[@denisescruggs2157]

That's NOT the valley! Fresno 😂

[@alysiataylor3361]

Hi What is you full name Dr B. Ty

[@2vgod460]

Is it really that hard to quit benzo?

[@angelikask7721]

It’s a nightmare for most of us

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

Yes it is,Like withdrawing from heroin.Can you imagine a senior going through this and not knowing this,Will probably be diagnosis with dementia they donot even gave.They are in withdrawal s and doctors donot care because you are old.Incertain states they want let doctors prescribe it anymore.Instant cut/off.Most people given this for sleeping didnot know it was addictive.It is really sad.I too am a victim.God Bless and this was FDA approved?Sad.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹

[@MeghenFarley]

Hell on earth

[@nasimahmed7337]

Kindly help me in getting off. Benzo

[@BJtheMountaineerguy]

Great video.. Ive been tapering for 2 1/2 yrs & still can't get off its horrible.. I hit tolerance so I had no choice.. I've lost over 40lbs from this bs.. It's got my sleep & heart all messed up with migraines everyday.. I'll wake up after 2 hrs sweating my ass off & feeling like I'm having a freakin heart attack with crazy chest pressure. I got 1 question is everyone able to get off this cause i feel like my body won't let me, I've tapered extremely slow.. Down to .25mg night & .125mg morning Klon from 2mg per day.. Please any help would be greatly appreciated thanks guys..

[@kaushalrana9853]

Help me i am taking librium 10 mg twice a day and 1 mg ativan once before bed time from last 5 weeks for alcohol withdrawal now i am 5 days cold turkey ....and feels like i am gonna die ...i loose myself.... anxiety , fear,body pain , I can't even go outside from my house..... I don't know why physician prescribe me these deadly medicine called benzodiazepines....

[@THXx1138]

You just keep reducing as you are doing and over time these horrific symptoms gradually decrease. It is truly the most challenging thing to endure. Just know that hundreds of thousands of people have done this same thing and are free. You are on your way to joining them. Distract as much as you can, go easy on yourself, trust your body as it knows how to undo these adaptations.

[@DukeDeRichleau]

My comment removed too?

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@aarondaniel7777]

Hello im aaron i’m 23 years old i live in riverside and have been taking between 1-2 mg of xanax daily since november, they are not prescribed i but them on the street. i also drink very heavily, black outs are weekly occurring. i dabble with cocaine and majority of the time i combine the 3 substances. i do this 2-3 days a week if not more. i am so desperate for change i’m so close to losing my job, family and everything.

[@the1minutetherapist566]

Hi Aaron Reach out to Doctor B and his team or myself we both work in Southern California and can both guide you in the right direction. The first step is exactly what you just did here.

[@AbhayKumar-cm2kh]

Reach out to a addiction medicine doctor or your family care doctor.. switch to other less toxic and pure benzos...stuff on the blackmarket could be anything...

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Hey Aaron. Give us a buzz you are close

[@anaherpes2501]

On my first breakout I was scared to death. I thought it was bed bug bites... until I saw a doc. but I googled and read a lot and realised the painful part is the blisters. For anyone who got the herpes virus the best thing to do is contact ([e-mail]) . And live healthy. let your immune system do the fighting..

[@yassersalama2881]

Hi Dr, your videos are beneficial and informative and I'm pretty sure many in the Arab world would benefit from them. If you ever thought about translating them into Arabic, I can do it for you.

[@thimasrehder9364]

Noone knows the severity someone qill have coming off this shit ive triwd every method none worked slow tapper fast tapper os all the same shit hell is what it is

[@2vgod460]

That seems like a long taper but I can understand 30 years is a long time

[@gintaraspetrauskas5758]

Hello Dr I been on benzo 10 years ,did try to give up ,can't make that ,very very stressful ,difficult ,seems I posible for me ,I wish to give up very much ,suffering from anxiety ,panic attacks ,insomnia ,more problems come when I try to give up ,help !! Thanks ,

[@rebeccascott8404]

Didn't know there was a safe way to detox off benzos?

[@marsenarichmond2208]

Sounds kinda like Ibogane, Ayahuasca.

[@garysimone4977]

Save your tex.. the go2od Dr will not reply 1its a CYA THING.. can't give medical advise over the net .. if ya live in California go see him thats the best and only wY to get the help ya looking

[@markmcilrath9530]

I wish people who talk for a living on podcaats would stop asking if they can ask you a question. What a waste of time. Like " i can only speak for myaelf". No crap, they cant speak for anybody anyway!

[@anthonywhitehead1043]

hola

[@reneulloa9332]

buy some headphones so the viewers dont have to hear Parham

[@garysimone4977]

Did anyone go on remeron to help sleep if so how long stay on

[@dianemorrell9638]

Hi Gary, Remeron samples were given to me for ptsd depression and gad. It helped with sleep which is the only drug that ever helped me beside clonazapam. My balance was severely affected by 2nd week and fell down a flight of stairs.

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

Please be careful.I was given Remeron which is addictive also.After being off of Klonopin I couldnot force myself to take it,I have chronic insomnia and I deal with it as best I can and just pray ,pray and pray,God Bless you,🙏🏾🙏🏾💕🌹

[@garysimone4977]

@@tonimcdaniel9110 ya I tried remeron Weeing off slowly it knocked me out. But had enough... got liquid been easy to ween

[@noblesavage267]

Crystal gotta come off cigarettes first thing and it will all vanish

[@Ingerid772]

I lost all hope , i feel so sick and have been for months . I concider to end it all .

[@THXx1138]

It is really hard. I am so sorry honey :(

[@DukeDeRichleau]

Me too. In fact I’m pretty sure I will soon

[@Goldensong57]

NO!

[@Goldensong57]

@@DukeDeRichleau, No way!!! There is no giving up here!!! Hell yeah it's hard. But there is no giving up! My sister got off alcohol, benzos, beat Leukemia right after detoxing and now she has it again. That takes guts. Now dig deep and pray! I am praying for all of you and I will be going through this just like all of you are. Just waiting for my appt. next week. Life is hard, life is cruel, but you may be just about to turn a corner and giving up now would be a damn shame. You are loved, you all are enough and I pray that you all fight and you all make it. I will do it afraid.

[@Goldensong57]

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[@toddbridges7430]

A young lady on 30 mg of Xanax? Holy smokes!

[@margaretmanzer2194]

WHAT?

[@jasonpavlak2055]

15 bars a day ibdont think so 🤔

[@margaretmanzer2194]

who prescribed this, if the was off the street you're lucky to be alive.

[@brutallyhonest8854]

@@margaretmanzer2194 It’s off the street no doctor can prescribe that much I was prescribed 3 bars a day and would buy another 3-4 from the streets I was up to 7 bars per day I’m down to 1mg of klonipin per day I did it slowly should be off soon.

[@Pauljohn1989]

I done a 30 day detox/rehab was a 10 day detox that was 2 years ago and still not 100% anxiety and panic is horrific getting better a little but still bad all due to temazepam addiction