Neurologist Reacts to DIAZEPAM by Ren

[@mercydoc]

Thanks for introducing me to a new musical artist! (Love the guitar intro) Such a great video melding medicine and art. My favorite articles in JAMA used to be the cover art and a "A Piece of My Mind". Sadly they removed the cover art and associated essays in 2013. Therese Southgate was the former cover editor for JAMA, and when asked about her philosophy of medicine and art she wrote, "Medicine is itself an art. It is an art of doing, and if that is so, it must employ the finest tools available - not just the finest in science and technology, but the finest in the knowledge, skills, and character of the physician. Truly, medicine, like art, is a calling. And so I return to the question I asked at the beginning. What has medicine to do with art? I answer: Everything." To remove art (whether it be music or other forms) from medicine is to take out the human element - at which point we may as well be replaced by AI. Thankfully they haven't removed "A Piece of My Mind" from JAMA, or I will know that the human element has been totally removed from the AMA. Keep up the good work!

[@muddymaker3721]

What gives Ren's song/s that much more gravity, is that they all come from first hand experience, and from a very young age. Nice reaction btw Neurogal MD☀

[@Gyledresch]

This is one of my favorite Ren songs, and people have been sleeping on it. Glad to see a reaction, and such a qualified one too!

[@longkesh1971]

I really like this one too. I've been listening to Demos Vol 2 on Spotify and I really like the whole album.

[@TheChristafershawn]

Yeah definitely in my top five for sure.

[@boxicuk1620]

Rens a bit special isnt he ,,,,,,,,,,,,,great reaction again, much love and respect from the UK

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

Speaking of that guitar solo. REN is very smart in how he produces his music. He had just finished singing about how he was becoming numb and drowning in the drugs ocean. He then plays the guitar solo, but he turned the tone knob way back on the guitar. This removes the high frequencies from the pickups and makes the guitar sound muddled, or "numb."

[@alisalavine1052]

Fabulous observation and so like Ren. He's just brilliant.

[@CasperLD]

These little musical choices that are barely noticed are littered throughout Rens music. On top of the lyrical mastery, the technical ability on multiple instruments, the top tier rapping ability, the singing ability, the acting and live performance ability.... he is a great producer. Just insane talent.

[@Perspectiveon]

Yes. So many little golden nuggets to discover...

[@Fenthule]

lets not forget the harsh forward synth that is quite literally a sharp buzz. That's a PERFECT example of the buzzing you can get when you're completely overwhelmed and you're firing on all cylinders. He does an amazing job of audibly replicating the sensations of anxiety, numbness, etc.

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

@Fenthule Yeah, it sounds like a mosquito. One of the most annoying sounds known to man.

[@vicofski]

Great take on the song! I took the “went for a swim and then drowned in your ocean” as a suggestion of addiction. Like, I dipped my toe but now I’m completely enveloped?

[@JeremyEllwood]

One thing I absolutely love about your reactions to videos/songs like this. I can see the caring in your face. I can see the love. I can see the understanding. Don't ever lose that, please. We, as the human race, need that. No pressure.

[@zengwenyoga2894]

This is really amazing how you marry Rens’ creativity and your expertise together. I wish more doctors could see these medications the way you do. I am now nearly free of SSRIS-SNRIS after 36 years of use. It is A LOT of work and some days are really bad. Watching your videos and RENs brilliance help me continue my healing.

[@troytucker3467]

Ren is wonderful, and so you! Thank you mate.

[@jxclarke7774]

Thank u for your ren reviews , another amazingly insight 👍

[@ToddAllen-bm7rf]

Thank you so much for doing some reactions to Ren's music. If you ever get a chance I would love to see more of your thoughts on his music CRUTCH, and DEPRESSION, especially. Thanks you so much.

[@DarrellW_UK]

Great review, especially the information about Diazepam; I’ve never taken it but have been on Painkillers given to me for Fibromyalgia. They helped me at first but I built up a tolerance to them and became dependent; when I got to the point where the only thing that they could give me was Fentanyl I knew if I did take it I would not last very long! It took me 2 years to get off them completely but I gradually started to feel more like myself even though the pain wasn’t getting better or worse! 2 years later I’m still ok and surviving better now that I accepted that the pain was not going away and this was the new me!

[@kouranko]

I'm so glad you managed to safely get off them. I've been prescribed some really full on drugs for FM and really they haven't helped. I think studying Poly Vagal Theory is the most interesting thing I've come across thus far, and looking, in my case at the connections with CPTSD, violent trauma since a baby, actually changing me neurologically and my responses. I'm not sure if any sort of trauma has occurred to you, or this relates to you, but of the hundreds of FM sufferers I've interacted with on various forums and groups and in person, it seems a huge percentage have been through some kind of trauma. So I was thinking FM is the somatization of trauma, but didn't understand it deeply. Also why being such a good girl and working so hard on myself and with therapists hasn't worked for other issues of mine. Then I discovered PV theory and Dr Stephen Porges and my mind was blown! Psychology can be really helpful for lots of stuff, but if something is neurological, then sure, it's the wrong approach for that element of things. Then recently I've also been diagnosed with ADHD and ASD, so the plot thickens! PV theory in itself is not a cure for anything or FM, but it certainly helps you understand yourself more and how stuff is linked. Eg. I've spent my life on alert, not realising it, and in fear, even though I may look happy, and in constant pain. My body is constantly held in tension. Then consequences of tension lead to more physical issues. And of course I'm in pain all the time, and if you touch trigger points, or just about anywhere, it hurts like hell! You get exhausted, etc etc. Adrenal burn out. And it goes on. Then you're given anti depressants, anti convulsants and the rest. I don't know if it can help you or applies to you, but I still think studying poly vagal and neuroscience is really helpful for so much understanding, putting things in place then it leading to ways of addressing our physical pain and issues. Deb Dana is really good too. You can listen to both of them, and others on KZbin. Like you, I'm resigned to be in pain, but I also hold a little hope that if I can address certain other issues it will positively effect what they call FM. I really think it's going to be reclassified at some point, and they just call it that cos they don't know what else to say! And we get put in the too hard basket. Anyway, I wish you all the best, and I'm really glad you got off the medication, the long term effects can be horrendous. As is the withdrawal, as you mentioned. Good on you, you brave person!

[@DarrellW_UK]

@@kouranko thanks for your reply, yes I’ve done lots of research myself but not found what you’ve described. I shall definitely check it out, I’ve found that accepting it is good for me but don’t give up hope of getting a cure! It’s good for me to go against the flow, I don’t accept that there is something causing the pain, I know the difference between fibro pain and real pain so it’s not difficult for me to ignore it; I lead a fairly normal life, I don’t accept restrictions and do what I want. Normal aches and pains are amplified of course but at least I know that they are genuine albeit exaggerated. Getting off Painkillers wasn’t too difficult for me because I was so motivated to do it and I followed strict guidelines for preventing withdrawal it’s not too difficult to do it that way but obviously it takes longer. It sounds like you’re experiencing this issue, I hope you find a way to deal with it and have a good fruitful life in the future! 💖

[@hollyshaw-elliemae]

i also have FM and was put on painkillers 25 years ago. im still struggling with getting off them. im down to 2 a day, norc, i refuse to take anything stronger. but have many attempts in the past to get off them resulting on rehabs etc. it so hard. i commend you and respect you! and proud. i know the pain with and without. one day at a time and i hope to one day be in your shoes off of them.

[@hollyshaw-elliemae]

@@kouranko ive had massage therapists tell me they were shocked by the tension i carry in my whole body because of FM. most massage does nothing, in fact i find it irritating and i know it isnt the persons fault. its my body literally fighting them off me unintentionally like a cat tenses up when its about to lunge, it has to be deep tissue, but im literally crying the whole time from the pain and release. people touch you and it feels like they drove their finger into the bone. noone gets it they will be like, i barely touched you!. sleeping for 5 hours because i wake up aching, then awake for 3 hours and back tp sleep for 5, in a cycle endlessly. i hate it.

[@DarrellW_UK]

@@hollyshaw-elliemae that’s how I am, bad muscle tension! I had acupuncture and it made it worse, the only thing that helped temporarily was myofascial release, but like the painkillers my body got used to it and it didn’t work anymore. Getting off painkillers is definitely not an easy thing to do but if you can cut down a tiny bit at a time it’s easier. I had to take capsules apart and reduce the dose that way, but once I got down to cocodamol I could cut them up, once you get to the point where they don’t seem to do anything you can try missing the odd one out and gradually increase the time between taking them until you get off them. Time and patience is important, don’t be too impatient to stop! Good luck, I hope you get there 💖

[@timothyjohnart]

Love your reactions....eloquent, intelligent, heartfelt...insightful.....beautiful. Thank you.

[@guitarmuscle6968]

The Song and Vibe is very Trippy, it felt like to me Ren was trying make the Music and the Video give an impression of how taking Diazepam makes you feel, thank you for your reaction and explanation of the medication. Another one that would be interesting to hear your take on would be, Ren - Depression, not an easy listen, written by Ren in some of the darkest moments of his illness.

[@w8rh8mmer]

Thank you for your accurate and teaching insights and physiological classifications.

[@raidonbay]

As a person whom has batteled with addictions over my lifetime, i followed Ren's train of thought. I experienced this in many ways. And I appreciate your take on this subject.

[@sarahhonald]

Thanks for this video. First, I am already a HUGE FAN OF REN... I am a outpatient therapist, and actually have saved this video of yours, and shared it with a few clients. I am subscribed now. I explain the rebound cycle, but you do it much better. I will continue to share this video. Thanks so much @Neurogal MD 🙂

[@peterveste6976]

Great reaction to my favourite artist ever thank you ❤

[@matthewgoldfinger8363]

I'm a child neurologist and want to say: you are such a great science communicator! I definitely look up to you and what you're doing. I would LOVE to have a youtube channel like this. May have to find you at AAN to pick your 'brain' 😛

[@shakysenior]

Fascinating. Thank you Anna.

[@bpiraeus-p3b]

As someone who's been sucking down 200mg of sertraline for the past decade ... this song resonates, I finally tapered off starting in Jan and feel like I'm not a ghost walking through my life anymore

[@5izzy557]

really, that had this type of effect on you? Only benzo's have that euphoric effect on me (also pregabs).

[@bpiraeus-p3b]

@@5izzy557 It wasn't a physical effect, or even something that I noticed at first. Honestly it wasn't until some years later when I realized that I no longer had any highs OR lows ... just a constant level of 'don't care enough to care'. It took my kids pointing out that I no longer had any emotion in any direction other than 'exist' that it became clear.

[@5izzy557]

@@bpiraeus-p3b How do we know that was that chemical? Could have been a number of other factors, you know what i mean? also i understand what you're saying, although at the same time it's different to these addictive euphoric effect drugs. Opioids, benzo's ect....

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

​@5izzy557 it's the most common symptom. In fact it has alot to do with school shooters. SSRI's we're prescribed in high doses to every single one of them. Every single one. The feeling of not caring is also described as watching yourself experience life it's like you're playing yourself in a video game. The reason it's not noticed by the patient. Is because the pharmaceutical company's have made sure that you have to be slowly introduced to higher and higher doses. So thebtransiti9n happens without your ability to realize that. Like a frog in a pot of water slowly boiling alive. Once you have reached this point. You no longer remember that there was a different feeling before the first pill. There was a very recent study don't that found that SSRI's and in fact depression have absolutely nothing to do with how much serotonin you produce. Which the manufacturer knew before it was even FDA approved. Yet they pushed it anyways. Look into it I'd you don't believe me

[@jameshepworth5633]

@@5izzy557honestly pregablin you’ll loose the bone 🦴 in jaw and be left with no teeth

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

You are a very soothing, comforting person. You're what psychiatrists should be but usually aren't. But many psyche nurses in wards are also.

[@sentientslug3259]

Very impressed with your knowledge of benzos. So I went through an extreme and protracted withdrawal from taking benzodiazepines incorrectly. Very impressed that your accepted uses of benzos did not include long term use. Most doctors and even neurologists dont fully understand how harmful they are long term and how severely they alter the nervous system over time. I think you should do a video on severe withdrawal effects, id love to be interviewed.

[@mikedoyle7546]

Great insight. Keep reacting😊

[@chuckellis440]

New to your Subscribers as of today. Car accident resulted in TBI and now over ten years working hard to get systems as normal as possible. The hero’s in my story were the many doctors in your field chasing so many rogue systems that together didn’t fit just one condition. Your work is invaluable and I think things have leveled to a safer state now…but not until after many brilliant minds like yours relentlessly dedicated hundreds of hours looking for any pattern or specific target. In the end the drug in this video is one they use to control very targeted things - I really don’t notice the drugs effects as it’s used with many others but your explanations are well spoken - thanks for sharing and doing what you do. I’m writing a book in this comment but also just watched your Disturbed reaction…totally agree about how music can be a great asset in daily life…David made that song have a new kind of deep power and I saw it grabbing even you a bit. Thanks again for sharing your valuable knowledge in a unique way and great luck with your channel. ~C

[@adityak5635]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@jabbazabba23]

Speaking from the viewpoint of someone crutched on several “happy pill” medications, I love your takes on all things Ren! He’s the lyrical beauty, and you’re the science beast. Such a good team up. And what you said about anxiety and having a drink…. So very true! Total imbalance for a couple days.

[@dantallman5345]

Your reviews are so valuable and timely.

[@MissMaria1969]

Thank you love amazing reaction ❤❤❤

[@tedlitschauer9061]

Ren's something special that you don't see often in music and pop culture *great reaction and discussion Do you think one or your videos could discuss the pros and cons of Ativan and why your GP usually doesn't prescribe it on the regular. I took Ativan twice once both times for oral surgery and it was the only medication I've ever been on that made the emptiness in my chest go away and I actually smile for most of the day. 😞

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I haven’t taken it thankfully in many years but used them for some severe anxiety due to ptsd for about a year. This song describes it perfectly. I’m just thankful to no longer need meditation to deal with those issues.

[@hikmandari6956]

Just watched your channel recently and love it! I talked to some young people in my coffee shop and they brought up mental health issues. Not so interested until encountered your brilliant videos blending music and the issues captivatingly. I think I will have conversation with my young friends in different way. Thanks

[@mynameisfen]

I’m now four years free from taking benzo’s which were prescribed by my doctor to curb alcohol withdrawal. After four years of a living hell due to my brain being re-wired with down regulated GABA receptors I’ve still not fully recovered from the effects. That little blue pill is a demon, the few hours of apathy it gave me was definitely not worth the four years of multiple side effects- around 100 side effects to be exact. Without any exaggeration it felt like I’d died and was in purgatory.

[@BOJACKARY]

Could you maybe help me with what you understand about it? I've been taking for 10 years! I want to understand the reaction to the brain with all this. I feel nothing wen I take them. So I barely do. But wen I dont .. sick. My doc dont care. I dont want these in my life anymore and any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

​@@BOJACKARYif you stop taking them you will die! You have been on them too long! You must find a specialist that will ween you off! Do not stop taking them!

[@kirkpennell3028]

Truly enjoyable listening to your takes on the music and your inciteful and understanding of the science of it.❤

[@SparkyReynolds]

I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS/INSIGHT/REVIEWS OF RENS SONGS AND YOUR A BEAUTIFUL LADY AND I MEAN INSIDE AND OUT....U REALLY SEEM LIKE YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR PATIENTS FIRST AND PLAYING THE GAME SECOND...🥰

[@milnez]

Love this guy… and having IIH I’ve tried all the pain relief and diazepam is scary in how good it works for a time…

[@Psych__]

Love the song and great explanation. I take alprazolam now and then when my tinnitus bothers me too much and I cannot sleep. I truly hate the feeling it gives you the day after. My mother has been taking alprazolam for several years aswell, and recently stopped because she is receiving ECT for her depression. She became dependent on benzo's.

[@doamaker6674]

I like artists that c an paint the picture of what they have gone through, the music is not about the money at that point. You can tell its like a form of therapy for them.

[@augusttexan4657]

Thanks Doc. Enjoyed your reaction vid. Take care

[@elijahriner4178]

Learned a lot from this one, thank you for reacting to this song. 🙌

[@katherineolmstead8137]

Interesting information you have shared. Thank you.

[@ikingipapa]

love your ren and nf reactions

[@ML_SE]

Interesting reaction. I really liked your explanation. Wish for more reactors like you who knows what they're talking about medically. 🤓🇸🇪 (An Aspie with ADD)

[@wintermoonomen]

Wow! Thanks for the in depth information on this , I learned a lot more about this type of medication.

[@blinkaustin8720]

Another great video xo

[@ydo-bc5wj]

Oh, I was really hoping you would react to this song! Thank you so much, that was so, so interesting and fascinating. And I'm glad you liked the song! Ren also has two pieces called Depression and Insomnia. I'd also be curious to hear your thoughts on them!

[@philk9227]

Really interesting and insightful reaction Anna, thanks you

[@ChillsHills72]

Great reaction Anna, i've been on Clonazepam for years and it's euphoric effects in the head wore off a long time ago, it's led to problems over the years trying to get that feeling back, but once it's gone that's pretty much it, kind of like chasing the dragon type of thing, and while it still calms the body down and i've reduced it to just a level to keep from withdrawl, it's a very addictive class of drugs, i just wish i had of had the right docs looking out for me at that time instead of prescribing it in large amounts to me and not bothering to deal with or bother discussing the long term and addictive effects i would have to face years later.

[@RickardBurke]

So talented you are awsom brother...

[@davideastham]

Always love your reviews and insight.

[@Dinky-IMO]

Ohhh trust me Ren knows how it feels 😊 He is an amazing talent that understands how to explain his mind with music and lyrics 💙 Great reaction Doc, did this give you goosebumps? I’m a long term BPD sufferer and ren has literally saved my life at times, made me understand I’m not alone in the way my brain sees and feels the world. He comes from Brighton which is just up the coast from me 🇬🇧🙏

[@markgriffiths409]

You have to be the best looking neurologist on the planet 🌎 🤩, love REN’s musical art too 😎👌👌

[@mldkenny]

Great reaction to such a powerful song.

[@gwynethzen77]

Loved this! Subbed! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@michelleelle4622]

If I could go back in time I NEVER would have taken this medication. I’ve been on it for many years and had no clue how addictive it was. I’ve tried to get off this medication with no such luck. EXTREME, HORRIBLE withdrawals. If I ever run out again I will be going to the hospital. OMG, so bad!

[@TheChristafershawn]

I have also noticed that reaction to alcoholic beverages causing severe anxiety and depression the following day. I definitely did not have those reactions when I was younger I pretty much just don't partake any longer.

[@pvandewyngaerde]

REN is an Artist, check out his song depression. Thanks for the explanation. Looking forward to more REN reactions.

[@PeterMJohns13]

Great videos! You mentioned gaba, which is something I had also heard about on the huberman labs podcast and I’m curious as to if taking gaba supplements help with anxiety rather than taking benzodiazepines?

[@nyxskids]

Anyone that wants to understand functioning alcoholism, I think a good place to start is what you say at the end of your video. Thank you

[@jonjoreynoldsgranner7307]

Have you tried depression and insomnia. He describes thing so well.

[@distanceismyplastercast]

Interesting fact (maybe). The stones song "Mother's little helper" is also about diazepam (valium), which UK doctors were handing out like candy at the time.

[@betawan3195]

Alzheimer's disease and music is fascinating in a neurological sense ,the song and medication is a great insight to the use of a crutch ,id lean more towards thc/cbd products than this type personally.Its not a cure but its not addictive and sometimes we only need short term relief from our stress that isnt over intoxicating

[@kouranko]

I was accepted to be given this treatment, but I couldn't afford it. Which was very sad! I have been wanting to try it for years. Unfortunately also the one I was prescribed was high in THC, the highest dose you could get, for the physical pain etc. I know the canabinoids will help more with other brain stuff and psychological stuff. I really hate being stoned. I can't bear it anymore. My brain is like a radio tuned into every station. I even went almost to God last time. It was so overwhelming, I had to just close myself in a dark room while I totally tripped out, went into the cosmos, expanded far too much for comfort. Mind you, that was smoking, I'm interested to know, in case I'm ever rich enough to afford it, when you take the oil high in THC does it make you feel stoned? Is it possible I would trip out like that? It's the same reason I have up recreational mushies years ago. Last time I had them I swore that was the last time, because I felt if I did it again that would be it, I'd be crazy forever. But I'm very curious about the cannabis oil. It might get cheaper one day! I don't know anyone who's tried it or been prescribed the dose I was. I think it was 8mg THC but was a few years back so I can't remember now. I'm being treated for constant chronic pain and CPTSD, anxiety, depression. Mind you now I find out, in my late 50s, I'm also autistic, probably PDA, and have ADHD.

[@betawan3195]

@@kouranko im sorry to hear you had that kind of experiance with thc i wouldnt recommend to anyone to ingest large amounts of it or buy store bought tinctures ,i parallel your adhd and 50s ,do i think the amount of times teachers belted me or people thought they could beat it out of me through the system had an effect on my development ,yes sir but what ive found is im not different to others im textbook

[@letainl.a.5066]

Great song. Thank you for your reaction and explanation of the drug. The comparison to alcohol was interesting also, I too have noticed that I'm having a similar reaction when I drink even a small amount. What you said explains everything. Thank you!

[@musictofreeyourmind5560]

Ren is really something else. I have been going down a ren hole the last few days

[@larryfroot]

I have a modest amount prescribed each month for chronic neuropathic pain. They do help, but I made it clear that the amount I get be restricted to avoid physical dependency. Benzo addiction is one of the more difficult ones.

[@markhowards420]

Im here after watching some of Rens beautiful work and didn't know this fact about alcohol described between 7:50 & 8:03 . Ive been self medicating with alcohol for far to long to do the job of my brain's deficit of gaba. I need to find something else. 9:20 noted , i was considering cold turkey, but after hearing that , ill seek professional help. ❤

[@amyfox9659]

I love REM, because I was misdiagnosed with one mental illness after another since childhood, it was optic neuritis, losing my eyesight sent me to a Neurologist who after MRI, told me to come in ASAP. And was started on a Disease Modifying Treatment.. and then 9 specialists an 17 addtl prescriprions. If they'd sent me to Neurologist at age 9. I might still remember how to read sheet music..

[@ThaPietjah]

Hey Anna, I love your reactions! just binged some of them. I look forward to your reaction to the tale of Jenny & Screech by Ren. Ren has a video to the full version, the tale consists of 3 parts. It's a long one, it is 13 minutes long but feels a lot shorter.

[@ehhhh5536]

It's crazy how widely prescribed it is when in reality it seems to have a very narrow scope when it comes to it being actually appropriate. I always have two tablets on hand as part of my crisis plan. But I'm lucky I have someone who takes control of the actual box so its not available to me for misuse. It would be so easy to take two tablets and then reach a state of numbness where you then do something stupid

[@blinkaustin8720]

Love from Melbourne Australia ♥️🇦🇺 xo

[@tomnag3750]

Benzo diazepam's are one of the worse things people have created. Extremely addicted, widely over prescribed, and the nightmare withdrawals you get when your doc cuts you off, where the extreme neurological side effects of the withdrawals can last for months. The next opioid pandemic, just waiting to collapse.

[@jaimepardo]

I have a similar sensitivity to alcohol & it definitely got worse with age to the extent that I stopped drinking 4 years ago. A few hours of feeling great after a few drinks wasn’t worth the price I would have to pay of feeling anxious for several days afterwards.

[@nickfindsgold9788]

I have found diazepam as an effective "break glass in case of emergency" medication. I take it maybe 10 times a year where I just want some relief from anxiety and rumination/racing thoughts I have also found that alcohol sensitivity your described. In my experience the lag of alcohol can stay with me for up to 7 days and I have pretty much given it up completely, its just not worth the complications Thanks for the insight

[@flyingardilla143]

I got prescribed high-dose benzos to combat side effects from SSRI's. At the time, I didn't look into the meds. After riding that rollercoaster, I got really mad at the psychiatrist for prescribing them for side-effect management. It was particularly stupid with a long history of substance abuse in my immediate family.

[@Okillydokilly69]

If you love Ren , please donate to his Gofundme campaign to support his Lyme disease treatment in Canada . He is so talented and we need him , he hasn’t reached the level of financial freedom he deserves, so we have to have his back . I JUST found out about Ren two weeks ago . He is a legend in the making .

[@5izzy557]

Please donate to people that need clean drinking water around the world. Thank you.

[@badstar9670]

Liar. Thief ..

[@jjfr08]

No thanks lol😢​@@5izzy557

[@jjfr08]

He's brottish🤣🤡

[@jjfr08]

He's brittish😂😂

[@alisalavine1052]

I've never taken a benzo for anything other than MRIs, (I'm quite claustrophobic, thank you) so I am unfamiliar with the rebound affect. I know the withdrawals can be fatal. I'm glad it's around for my MRIs and for short term treatment. But long term, I wonder if the benefits outweigh the risks or not. Thanks, for the great explanation.

[@tazzatamania]

Would love to see what you make of the Igorrr, Very Noise video. Read what the video is about beforehand or don't and see if you correctly interpret it.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Ren is Truly a Master of words, feelings and emotions! Mostly at bringing them out among his listeners! Music will never be the same following Ren! It'll be known as... Before Ren = BR After Ren = AR

[@emmas-uk]

Unfortunately as someone who has taken Diazepam (which is highly addictive) for a short time, many years ago I totally get this song. Unfortunately doctors very rarely teach people how to manage anxiety naturally and are all too ready prescribe money making drugs. Diazepam is not good. We should be taught at school natural healing and coping techniques. I recommend regular meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, walking in nature, chi gong, tapping (EFT) and most importantly avoid glucose spikes. Diet is really important to avoid anxiety. Do you your research. ❤ I love REN and this song is my favourite. X

[@TheMajorActual]

As a child, I contracted meningitis. Several times. Three spinal taps over the years, with Dilantin prescribed. This is why I don't touch anything other than OTC pain meds, my encyclopedia of physical injuries aside, unless my life literally depends on the drug[s] in question.

[@jameshepworth5633]

I have cauda equina syndrome and had 3 ops in 2010 but been on them since I was 16 and I’m going on 53!

[@loganhofstetter6011]

Ren- Sick boi goes into Ren's experience with the medical industry and his struggle to find a "caring medical professionals".

[@davidbrown7779]

WOW 🤩

[@thatpandaz6094]

I used to be addicted to Zopiclone, which works similarly to Benzos. When I eventually quit I felt as if I was dying. From seizures, constantly throwing up, shaking etc. His line "When you leave it feels like you've stolen my very essence my coding" really hit home, it explains it so well And if anyone happens to find yourself in a similair situation, please taper. Don't be a dumbass like me and just completely stop at once

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren❤❤❤❤

[@JacobFontenot-fm6ys]

U get that FEELING ASLO!!! the song makes mw feel like i atw a yellow Valiums. I love the blue better.

[@Penddraig7]

Random question… Has there been any studies on the effects of different types of music on brain activity, so say for example could a certain type of auditory input have the same effect on you as say diazepam? Is there any evidence that music could be used as an alternative to pharmaceuticals? I have seen instances whereby a person with a stammer can talk perfectly unaffected if they listen to music and for me personally I have a very over active mind, I liken it to a stormy sea and it results in me having attention issues but when I listen to certain music, usually a song with a funky bass my mind suddenly becomes like a calm sea with barely a ripple and with that me attention improves, it’s like a metronome for my mind, unfortunately I only discovered this about 5 years ago, an 8th of my lifetime ago. This song just got me thinking about if there had been studies on the effects of music on certain neurological disorders, I imagine there must have been and would it also cause the same “come down”, down-regulation and addiction issues as pharmaceuticals

[@thesumofallthings3331]

Hello Neurogal MD, I had a couple strokes last year I want to say the Left Ventibral artery or something like that. It comes off the Corotid and reconnects. That vessel is completely black in the contrast imaging. But I have been having weird symptoms and I was wondering if there was any thoughts on this since I don't have access to a Neurologist. I noticed when driving in Seattle at first things almost blurred a bit around me, then I recently started learning how to dance and cannot follow the basic steps, I cannot hold them in memory but I noticed the same blur on peoples feet. It is like when driving down the freeway and you look to the side at tree's as you pass them. The same kind of blur on people legs and the Seattle traffic when learning dance and when learning the new Streets. Everything seems so fast and confusing. Is there any knowledge on why? Or possible techniques I can do to help make learning new things that are in motion easier? It doesn't happen when I know the things already regardless of how fast. Only when I am learning them. Thank you so much for any thoughts on this.

[@Q.Q.]

"Caring medical professional." Haha. Good one.

[@oceanlover650]

I've seen GABA supplements. Would taking GABA rather than Diazepam have a similar calming effect?

[@CabinFever52]

Wow----who created this video? The same gal who created The Big Push's Precious video? I can believe that your body is hyper-sensitive to alcohol, enough to be aware of slight changes it creates in your body. I was probably a drug dog in a previous life. Just being in the vicinity of marijuana (plant or smoke) makes my head feel like someone has driven a nail straight into the center of my brain.

[@redleo380]

Drugs are bad, mmmK. When you numb one thing, you numb it all. Sensory depression is not healing, it is ignoring the healing process...which is painful.

[@HACKERGROUNDSMOBILE]

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[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

I can so relate.

[@hakaiwilliams9593]

You turn the volume down on my demons and ye give me releif just for a second dang

[@BOJACKARY]

I have a serious question. I have been taking valium for 10 years now. Im 33. Wen I take it. I do not feel anything anymore. I forget to take it sometimes and then I start to feel sick and think oh ya have not taken it in a while. So I dont really want it anymore I have severely decreased my dose. And some days I don't take it. But wen I do no matter how long it been . I feel nothing at all. And I feel that u were explaining some of that. I want to understand the way this works in the brain so badly. Since I found your videos I've been learning allt with each one. So thank you so much! I just want to understand why I feel nothing but wen I don't take it I feel sick and then I think thats why and I take it. Just to not feel sick. No doc has ever tried to down me they only upped it. I am the one who decided how much to take. And its barely anything now these days. I want off honestly. It does me no good. And it just pains me in the end. But I've been downing myself. Or like I said days with out. Doc dont seem to care. But if I can understand I can make the change myself. Im not sure if u have a video on exactly that. Maybe all drugs esp with Gaba and serotonin. It be super helpful to understand. Thank u again so much for your time and the work you do. Wish you the best ! You make these topics enjoyable and make me want to understand more. Esp the connection with music. Nf is huge to me. I watched your reactions. Absolutely wonderful. U have given me alot of new things to think about and make changes. Thanks Anna 😊.

[@Teekiru]

The guitar solo was like taking diazepam

[@jameshepworth5633]

I couldn’t live without my Diazepam

[@CarbonBeast]

I get benzos for anxiety disorder and it's crazy how much it boosts the effects of alcohol (absolutely not recommended), even after 24h, when you feel nothing of the medicine.. the downregulation really sucks, like wtf body? how can you feel too good and calm :(

[@stan5409]

If you really want to hear super amazing guitar solos by Ren you MUST listen to The tale of Jenny and Screech

[@alexc.c.4025]

Back in the 90's we use to pop valiums like it was candy. I can't really remember that I felt any negative feelings afterwards. But of course if you are taking them for a another reason it may be different.