Kevin // Active Recovery: Driving, Facing Fears, & Learning How To Work w/ Your Symptoms

[@staceyvandruff8781]

Knowing while he’s talking he’s likely feeling rough. WARRIOR❤

[@thorinrobertson2648]

I’d love to know how Kevin is doing now. He’s a brave man. Always appreciate these videos.

[@creativesundries]

"You can't do that until you can" - very kindly put. Thank you both!

[@EG-ud2ik]

everything Kevin is talking about I am experiencing, thank you for the great interview, it's encouraging and inspiring. I am healing, I am healing I am healing but it takes tons of courage and we who go through this are extra special human beings...we can feel a type of joy that most people possibly can't..so looking at the positive here! Thank you Angie and kevin

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

We are going to do an update video with Kevin in January! Stay TUNED! He's doing very well!

[@EG-ud2ik]

@@AngiePeacockMSWWoW! Looking forward to it , these kind of testimonies , and also your part in this interview are such gems , no more feeling lonely in this hard journey. No more feeling so broken thinking “ there’s something really wrong with me if I can’t drive 5 miles or can’t go to the grocery store “ Thank you for all you do.

[@heidirahkola3538]

Thank you for another helpful and encouraging interview. Not many people understand the inhumane pain we go through. How can we even explain it? Just plain inhumane. I like that Baylissa uses the term ABIND, Antidepressant and Benzo induced Neurological Disfunction. I tapered off Lamictal, Trazadone and small cuts from my benzo and now down to 0.45mg of Lexapro. ( sadly even at this low dose the sert occupancy is 20% at 0.42mg.) I have very similar WD symptoms you talk about with Benzo's. The fear and terror can be so crippling. Thanks for reminding me to keep fighting through it. Keep up the great work Angie, we need to feel validated and heard.

[@elldev33]

This is great, thank you. I’m 8 months off after 10 years on K. I was in tolerance for 4 years, tapered for 3 after that. It’s been a long time since I have felt well. I make myself go out, it feels awful. Some days I just can’t do it, other days it doesn’t feel bad at all. Very hard to live life that way. More videos like this please!

[@nancylathrom520]

I am at the lowest point. Thank you for this.

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

Keep going Nancy!

[@susanmorgan4151]

Hope you're doing well ❤

[@carolinecroft7029]

These interviews are so good and helpful. Please keep doing them x

[@debbiebaymiller9113]

One of the most valuable podcasts I’ve listened to! So relatable for those of us in BIND. I teared up, chuckled & learned how to proceed through this most difficult process. Many heartfelt thanks to both of you!

[@jbs9012]

Fear forward! Yay.A leap of faith. Take courage! Good work and needed reminders.Thank you!

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

You're welcome!

[@TsStone]

Thanks for a great video! In the middle of my worst period in protracted I was sent to an anxiety treatment facility for two months. One of the best in Europe. Didn’t help but one thing I learned is that we are able to do many things even if we suffer like hell. Another important lesson was that it’s no use pushing yourself to hard. We won’t get the benefit of relaxation after a panic attack as people with GAD do. It just escalates. Wait until you’re fit for fight. You will know when the day comes

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

You got it!

[@djammer]

How you feeling Tony?

[@jackiegerspachhas4237]

Thank you very much for this!!!!! Very helpful!!!!! I’m very grateful for you!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

Very practical advice on how to work with symptoms that remain. Thanks for commenting.

[@isabelrichter8681]

Love this interview Angie and Kevin. Some great nuggets of advice.

[@reginastone7223]

God work 🙏🏽

[@maryogle6865]

Thank you Angie and Kevin❤️

[@christinedunn7944]

Thank you for sharing. I’m in a similar situation. This is so helpful. 😃

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

Report back soon about what is most helpful for you!

[@vwalker1040]

4 months off my taper…windows and waves….slowly healing 🙂

[@susanmorgan4151]

Hopefully you are now 14 months clean! Are you still having waves?

[@SherriUnderland]

I am right where Kevin is!

[@leannhealy2062]

Great interview Thank you Angie

[@frank-yr2ux]

17 months after cold turkey. Wow still feel so bad. Eye issues and muscle tightness. feels like I'm getting a heart attack everyday. Any help out there?

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

I have coaching sessions with people if that’s the kind of support you need. Www.Angiepeacock.com

[@aprilhassell1747]

Was he still on vyvanse when he had his first panic attack?

[@juliemakin2721]

How is Kevin doing today?

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

I don’t ever like to answer for someone so I’ll tell him to come answer your comment if he feels up to it.

[@claireh.7605]

You know at the nursing home, the doctors will see a very old person with some dementia who is sort of approaching the end of their life and starts calling out, wailing, complaining about being touched anywhere, making accusations against people - we give them a Benzo, and then more benzo, and add morphine - and then they get even more confused and stop eating and die. I don’t know if that’s just sort of getting a person zonked out when they are already in the final weeks or months of dying, or if they think they are treating agitation but end up causing a benzo injury and distress which makes them give more benzo and then the person dies. It’s like you can’t leave people in mental distress without a treatment but then I wonder if benzos like Lorazepam really work or only work half the time.

[@aprilhassell1747]

How long did he use adhd medication? Did he cold turkey off that? Then he became anxious from family stress. That part wasn't very clear.

[@PattiKimbrell-og8cq]

I’m afraid of driving because I think I may drive into a big cement truck

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

Is that still your kicked up fear or something you feel like you want to work on soon?

[@PattiKimbrell-og8cq]

@@AngiePeacockMSW yes I’d like to work on it. I drove for the first time in weeks today and almost had a head injury collision. So tired from not sleeping and I yawned and accidentally swerved

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

@@PattiKimbrell-og8cq Okay well if you're going to try, please do this safely!

[@margitmims2176]

What video do you recommend for neuroplasticity with regards to withdrawal and recovery from antidepressants?