Hope In Psych Med Withdrawal

[@sarahmkate84]

I think we need to feed our brains as much positivity as possible in WD. For me I'm just "faking it till i make it" and living life as best i can for now

[@philosophicalfishing]

Yes, sometimes that is all that you can do

[@rajeshlumb8659]

​@@philosophicalfishinghow is ur low energy symptoms please answer 1296 days off dp dr gone now

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@rajeshlumb8659 that’s a great sign! Keep going, it will continue to improve.

[@MamacitaDD]

I was just saying to a friend that you never scare me Dan. Yes you are so right! Reading, seeing, hearing sxs can be detrimental to our healing. We don't even realize that things are triggering us subconsciously it stays in the brain and then to me it seems like it's a seed planted it starts to grow and next thing you know you could even manifest sxs just from that. As always you're awesome Dan. I love your videos & watch to get your positive energy and Hope. ❤7 months off Xan 2 years off Prozac. Struggling a lot still but seeing slow gradual tiny improvements. You're awesome 😎

[@philosophicalfishing]

Thank you so much and I agree 💯 that we need to be very careful about what we allow in.

[@sarahmkate84]

All the best for the rest of your withdrawal journey 🌈

[@Dean-1970]

Poor dab has put himself out there looking scared,and probably being so 🤙

[@rajeshlumb8659]

​@@philosophicalfishinghow is ur low energy symptoms my friend

[@benjaminnolanfe]

As hard as it is in the midst of pain and suffering. Our thoughts literally create our reality. Our lives are how they are because of how we think.

[@bwote]

Watching your videos encourages me to keep going. Only started my benzo taper after more than 30 years. Hope I can get through. Tolerance withdrawal and isolating is an everyday thing. Had long standing POTS that was finally diagnosed back in 2022. It's a shitshow.

[@fittyleben9680]

Thank you for acknowledging that we need to get the bad shit out. I’m 18 months off but have cried more in the past month than at any point in my life. I don’t have a lot of physical symptoms but man I got things that need released. Thanks Dan. I hope you’re feeling tip top.

[@kendallbaum7908]

You are such a beautiful, wise, humble human being, Dan. Thank you for making such inspiring videos. You keep it real yet you inspire hope. Thank you

[@rrt001]

I really liked the “what can I do?” outlook. I kind of figured that out on my own but to hear it from someone else really gave me pause. I’ll be more attentive to what I’m focusing on. Thank you.

[@eleanahanelly6462]

Yes Dan!! The groups and KZbin comments scare people so bad, I've seen people drive themselves crazy just from those two things alone. Even in a bad wave it will never be as bad as when I was looking up horror stories all day... you're already hopeless fueling it with more hopelessness.

[@bhadresh1135]

U r very great soul..tnx for good content and hope..

[@bethhayes1]

I was on effexor 75 mg for a few years. Gained almost 30 lbs. and it wasnt really helping. Tapered down over 3 mos. Was literally breaking open the capsule and counting the number of little white balls on my finger tip. If I tried to go too fast I was miserable. After that I was fine. Will not go on A-D ever again! There are too many natural ways to help with anx/depr.

[@truthfulfreedomfighter9123]

Whenever I ask for information or something on Reddit groups, at least one person will put their horror story on there, my own fault really for asking questions but I guess my brain is looking for just the right exact answer to sooth myself so yes I must stop going on there. Found your videos and it’s been really helpful. Specifically using the ‘say what you see’ to help with anxiety… ‘red car, I’m walking towards a tree, there are 5 trees…’ 😅 doesn’t work with counting things though interestingly

[@brendamalone3880]

So glad your talking about this Dan. It doesn’t take much for one word to stick in your head that can cause months of suffering. I know I question myself almost daily about what did I do wrong to cause symptoms so bad. Then I realize that I did nothing wrong at all. My pets are a great part of my recovery, caring for them and loving them gets me through the worst days. Then listening to your positive talks and notes!! Thank you again, your the best!! ❤

[@philosophicalfishing]

Keep going Brenda, you’re doing awesome! It doesn’t feel that way but I know you are.

[@The_critical_psychiatric_nurse]

There is always hope and healing in withdrawal. And there is no set rule or path for anyone. A slow and patient led taper is key but also if a person wishes to stay on a medication such as an antidepressant then that it ok to. It’s very individual and whatever someone chooses you can live a fulfilling life. Thank you for spreading awareness on withdrawal and it’s so good it’s being recognised more now in the medical field. 🙌

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@The_critical_psychiatric_nurse ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@The_critical_psychiatric_nurse]

@@philosophicalfishing thanks Dan. You were one of the coach’s that helped me keep faith during my experience. 🙏

[@jaclynpeters3892]

You look great, Dan. Just want to check in and say hello…your videos are always so gentle. Sending you Much Love. ♥️

[@gracegrace1896]

Will I ever feel human again.

[@rebelbeaute1441]

I sure hope so

[@georgios4891]

This video is a gem, thank you for the insight and honest hope. Nature is really good for healing, I can still manage to go swimming or for a walk like you said despite 10/10 discomfort from intrusive thoughts.

[@philosophicalfishing]

I love being in nature, it’s so healing.

[@chrisd804]

This is very timely. My girlfriend is 2 years off from a CT and she's very, very sensitive and often misreads things and over reacts. It's very sad

[@philosophicalfishing]

Sorry to hear that. I was still very sensitive at 2 years too. Time has a way of evening out the jagged emotions.

[@chrisd804]

She is so much better than she was even a year ago. A couple of weeks ago she held my hand for the first time in 2 years. I never knew that this was a condition until it happened to us. She took the meds as prescribed and wanted to stop taking them because she didn't like taking meds and had only been on them for a little over a year. She fast tapered and our lives were turned upside down. She doesn't necessarily see it now that she's past the acute stage, but I certainly do. She gets mad if I ever bring it up, so I haven't mentioned it in about a year. It's such a bizarre condition.

[@kingy231]

Great video Dan, I find that a simple daily routine is very helpful

[@philosophicalfishing]

Yes! I’m getting back to committing to 25 minutes of meditation daily

[@ravenfeather1467]

Dan I just finished a 2 year taper. I can't IMAGINE going cold turkey off benzos, let alone a combo of other drugs. I too, stay off of the forums. Way too negative for me. Best to you!

[@philosophicalfishing]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️‍🩹 love and healing to you!

[@Filthycoffin]

Happy Thanksgiving Dan! I hope you’re doing good. It’s going to be a new year to learn new things. I’m greatfull for the little good times I do get. I’m very good at day dreaming lol

[@maximebertand-xt5gh]

I don't know if you remember me but I comment a lot of your video during last night same time during my benzo withdrawal. My depression is back badly amd go prescribe 5mg of valium every night for a week. I see my doctor that to me is going to prescribe me an anti depressant for my sleep disorder. I am also on mirtazapine for a year now. I could rest a bit these days but scare of all that treatment. I have panic attack sometime with often anxiety. I do a lot of physical activity I work but feel lost about all of thing I have to take to manage my emotions. Thanks you to bring hope Dan.

[@robertworton2394]

Klonopin *

[@jimferrill1790]

I too got away from negative influences. For instance, people would recommend I watch something. I would check it out and find it was scary or violent. I would not watch things like this. I still don't. I find myself watching people like Dan. Things must be calm for me to listen or watch. When I returned to the gym after 6 months in bed I couldn't bench press 95 pounds. I am back to my former weights. 225 for 8. Good. I am at a loss for what to do at this point in my recovery as I'm finding I am going to have to leave my current place of living and am not ready for it. I have to leave. I have no choice. Things are just too difficult here. I have worn out my welcome after 38 years. Well that escalated fast! Love you Dan. Great video as usual. Jim

[@philosophicalfishing]

You’ve come a long way Jim! Sorry for the stressful situation in front of you but I’m confident you’ll navigate it.

[@jimferrill1790]

@@philosophicalfishing We all have our crosses to bear. I do know one thing. That is, I am going to be ok. Even if things go south for the rest of my life, I'm going to be ok. The last year in recovery has shown me that most things don't matter. They are but a bump in the road.

[@jimferrill1790]

@@maryjoarrowsmith1124 I spent 6 months in bed after stopping 20-30 ml a day (valium) for 15-20 years. My nerves were so exposed I had to hide in my room with the shades drawn and under the covers. For 6 months. Lay and pray, that's what I did. Even today after being off for 371 days, I am experiencing some crazy mind tricks. Today I was playing golf. My vision was absolutely crisp and the colors I was experiencing were so very vivid. It reminded me of doing acid as a kid. Just so vivid! The sky was so blue and the clouds were so white. So beautiful. I know this has everything to do with my nerves being exposed. It always does.

[@lenorabiason8846]

Yes ,your right ,that’s so true

[@allencollins6031]

Sucks to be afraid to eat 😞

[@Noir-sr5bw]

I dont know what to do because im not able to meditate or focus on videos or tv i cznt feel anything i hear stuff i cant feel good. My 1st year i could. Im so disconnected

[@cookcookkkkk]

I like you Dan. Good guy.

[@philosophicalfishing]

🙏🏻 thank you ❤️

[@MX_ZONE]

Hi Dan, it has been a while since you posted your last video. I think people like us need updates how we feel especially when it comes to benzo withdraw. Honestly, it's so so hard to taper off or even go cold turkey. Hope to see your videos. Love 🥰 from Bangladesh

[@philosophicalfishing]

Don’t worry- I ain’t done!✌🏻

[@oliversmith7820]

Thanks Dan.

[@dustygatrell-ru7tg]

VmI've been in this for 2 years bro an it's still bad. Still cant do much. I hope im not one of those people that suffer fir 10 years.

[@Waves353]

@@dustygatrell-ru7tg been along time for me zero improvement Wish I would have ct

[@Dji2stellar-C]

Hi Dan,.in your experience and anybody you’ve met withdrawing from benzos,..I’m having an effect where when I’m taking my daily doses,there flipping my mood to a very depressed/agitated state,..I’m ok before the doses,.even 9 hour from the nighttime dose I’m the morning I feel a lot better than when I have to take the dam Valiums,.it’s also dilating my pupils,I’m going white as a sheet to,.I’m only on 8mg split in 3 and have taperd from 20mg since February,.I felt withdrawals after drops and waves,but this feels totally different bud

[@riverstar6414]

Hi, thanks for your videos. Please may I ask if you ever saw halos around street lights and Starbursts around car headlights during Benzo withdrawl, if so did they ever go away. Many thanks

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@riverstar6414 yes I did have this, and yes it went away.

[@riverstar6414]

Thanks for liking my comment Dan. Does that mean you saw the halos and they went away? Sorry I'm just so scared about it. Thanks.

[@riverstar6414]

@@philosophicalfishing Thank you for replying Dan, thank you so much. X

[@angeladavis-qi6kb]

great advice

[@niksy4]

Thank you! If you could speak a bit on depersonalization and derealization, how you coped with would be awesome! Sometime that can also be felt very bad.

[@gracegrace1896]

Thank you. I need hope. I left social media long ago. I need help

[@gracegrace1896]

I need sleep

[@Dean-1970]

They are so sensitive,life's whammys, only we can control our own lifes,hell of a hit,really messed up drugs, I'm down 2 6ml of Diaz, all good,but worried about the day they stop,how will my head react to no benzo at all,after 30 yrs of daily use

[@philosophicalfishing]

I wish the best with the rest of your taper. This will all be behind you one day and you’ll feel so much better.

[@Dean-1970]

@@philosophicalfishing ,been hit with some hard news,the worst news, to the point I don't wanna type it, and tbh,I'm fuckin up here and there,u know what it's like,when you get to a low dose, my opinion I feel the benzo more, why do the 2ml feel stronger than the 10,its not for long,but can feel it coursing through me,and taste it strong for about 15 mins, the 10 ml didn't do that,that wierd bloody things, they really can play with the mind,had to learn after many years to say to myself it's all on your head Dean 👍

[@balachandramenon3523]

0:01 I am finding Triphala, an Ayurveda preparation 500mg once a day helpful in managing my ibs to some extent since 3 days. This was recommended by an Ayurvedic physician. It manages flatulence, acidity and bloating to some extent. IBS was my most obstinate symptom from benzodiazepines withdrawl 7 years ago.

[@Radhey2223]

Your message is so true! Hope is the only thing that keeps me going in this frightening journey. I am now 9 months free of benzos, the physical symptoms are less, but my mind is always in confusion about myself and my surroundings, if I go out, or shift my focus to one thing, my brain can't shift it smoothly, and it leaves me so disturbed and confused. I don't know that is it a benzo withdrawal symptom? I feel this way since the last two months. Please help.

[@robertworton2394]

Hey Dan, how did you cope with the cloudy mind and just feeling like your brain is in the clouds how did you focus? I feel like just getting through the workday is a struggle minute by minute and I’m suffering came off Colin 2 mg eight years.

[@minty2455]

Dan. Whoa. Thanks for this video my friend. It’s a lot to take in BUT needed. 😮 I’ve been trying to still make sense of dp/dr. I’m 3 years out. Is it possible to do a video on this subject again? I think I’m trying to gather more information. It seems the cognitive impairment / dp/dr is there. Trying to break through and stuck. Not to mention pieces of agoraphobia still hanging on. 😅. Sorry but you asked for content. Please feel free to ignore this if you don’t want to deal with it Lol. I’m just tired of feeling like this. Thanks for sharing your life with us ❤ p

[@joeroux5178]

How long did you struggle with your thoughts? I feel the battle is lost or won in your mind. I’m at a stage where I find myself thinking about how I feel all the time/ and the more I think about it the worse I feel. When I have good days is when I distract myself well enough.

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@joeroux5178 yes, at some point it can become a mental game because you’ve been rattled mentally so much. Try to distract and ignore the bad thoughts as much as possible right now. Eventually, the good thoughts will win the day. Don’t dwell on the forums or read anything about withdrawal once you’re at the stage where you’re feeling stronger because it will just perpetuate the mental noise in your head.

[@thorinrobertson2648]

Hey Joe. You still going through this mate. I haven’t seen you on line for a good while and thought you were better.

[@maximebertand-xt5gh]

Thank you I follow you since last year when I had my first depression. I stopped my AD beggining of this and went back on it a month ago after my divorce. I take 30mg of mirtazapine every night. And when I feel really anxious 2.5mg of valium. about 1 time per week. Is it hard to stop mirtazapine ?

[@philosophicalfishing]

Some people have a hard time stopping mirtazapine and others not as much. Everyone’s different.

[@jbo9983]

Help me find a cave

[@Justlikemagic96]

Did you have cfs/me symptoms during withdrawal? i’m unable to do anything right now except lie down and use my phone. And my symptoms worsen a lot after physical or emotional stress and take months to calm down, is this normal?

[@philosophicalfishing]

I was extremely fatigued and limbs felt so heavy

[@DamagedLion]

I was on 7mg klonopin a day ..now in hell

[@allencollins6031]

Maybe Ashton Manual?

[@Ndfourlife]

Dan. I really enjoy your videos. My question is if one is taking these and having no side effects then why would you want to come off these meds? Thx ✌🏼

[@philosophicalfishing]

Because they eventually quit working

[@sosoroa8753]

Hello i would like to be in the comunity for getting of benzo😢

[@rachelcarmona6842]

🙌but I can’t find any Input or anything on those who are “medically complicated “, whi deal with serious meducak issues & can not function from all of the medical issues, with many other Real , hard suffering symptoms . Who need other medications and treatments on top of the benzo wd /taper issues. Those who are couch :bedridden Who suffer from multiple medical issue symptoms, suffering even more … a medical storm , when the physical suffering is so intense & hard , you can nit even watch tv , cause the suffering is so bad nothing helps. I’d like coaches & Drs to address those patients ….

[@Drippin94]

Hey brother, I would love to meet with you, but you have no bookings when do you think you would be available?

[@philosophicalfishing]

Email [e-mail]

[@jrman413]

Is there any natural antidepressant / anti anxiety to try? I'm near the end

[@philosophicalfishing]

@@jrman413 I use Sam-e. Its a natural serotonin booster

[@jrman413]

@@philosophicalfishing Can it also help anxiety ?

[@philosophicalfishing]

@jrman413 yes

[@jrman413]

@@philosophicalfishing Thank you. I have a severly sensitive nervous system.. did you have it when you tried SAM-e?

[@philosophicalfishing]

@jrman413 I took it when I initially went through withdrawal but I was also on gabapentin which helped me tremendously

[@minty2455]

Hello Dan. Are you still doing zoom sessions for coaching? I don’t see a place to choose from phone or zoom or is that on the email? Thanks. P (California) 😎

[@philosophicalfishing]

Hi! Yes, when you sign up there is a button you can check for zoom or phone call. 🙂

[@allencollins6031]

Did you have thrush in mouth?

[@dustygatrell-ru7tg]

Thrush in the mouth could be a sigh of diabetes.

[@Martinez1983]

❤❤❤