Neuroplasticity: A Path for Healing from Protracted Withdrawal Symptoms

[@joyceoxfeld1352]

I’m joining because I went through withdrawal from Benzodiazepines several years ago. I just turned 71 years.

[@The_critical_psychiatric_nurse]

Very insightful. Absolutely protracted withdrawal is very real but so is healing and the mind body connection which can keep this going longer than necessary. It’s a red warning if anyone or any forum is telling you you can’t heal, being extremely fixed to alternative healing methods. This is individual and what works for one person won’t work for another and vice versa. Sometimes these forums can be extremely harmful to people.

[@Kelly-zt3nv]

Thank you all for taking your time to do this video on so much good information and hope .God bless.

[@elldev33]

The first guy: if he’d been on Klon for 10 years, I’d wonder if it wasn’t Lyme causing the pain and seeing spots. That sounds like tolerance 🙏🏻 I thought I had Lyme before I realized the Klon was absolutely rocking me. I even started treatment for Lyme. I had so many tests, scans, etc. Lyme symptoms are so similar to tolerance.

[@Rachel-x5o]

I have CFS and I notice that many people are given a Lyme diagnosis when it it really at the root of it is emotional and stress load.

[@danag812]

I also wondered about the confounding variable of him taking Klonopin.

[@shirleyhyland4308]

I’m 80 and this woman has described exactly what’s happening to me. I was prescribed 120 mg of Cymbalta for neuropathy. Was on it for three years. I quit to abruptly, ended up in a psych ward,now (two yrs later) am still left w/ constant fear, myclonic jerks,tinnitus, severe pain, trembling,inability to read,concentrate, remember things, etc. this has robbed me of my life. I even think about suicide as an escape. I don’t think there’s any help out there😞

[@annaskinner7187]

Time! Time has healed everyone, suffering from psych drug withdrawal. Your only task is to stay alive. Your nervous system will recover.

[@Tempo50]

@@annaskinner7187This lady is 80. Time is not on her side.

[@Kelly-zt3nv]

Hi I was on that drug thankfully after 3 months I noticed some seriously odd symptoms .It was like I couldn't speak only think but words wouldn't come out .I reported this to my GP who by the look on his face was horrified. I tapperd off slowly. I have in my 52 years had many antidepressants after having children and life situations. Which is all normal as its life .I do remember in my 20 the doctors were hesitant to prescription medicine. They would talk to you about what's happening in your life and talk about exercise, eating habits and sleep patterns. This made me look in to that and I started to make better choices diet ect .I was also drank and used drugs to cope in life in-between the doctors antidepressants. I quit drinking and drugs 15 years ago I attended AA meetings and did what was suggested. By the grace of God I felt so good. However lots of stress being a single parent and 3 boys 2 of which had emotional issues from my drinking days .3 years in to quitting all mind altering substances I became so unwell with mystery symptoms of exhaustion. The doctor said low in vitamin d , smytoms continued and then I got really ill with glandular fever and after a year of more unexplained symptoms offered antidepressants. I tried 3 lots all negative in one way or another. I started looking in to diet , sleep etc .with a sober mind praise be to God .My 31 years old neice took her own life on 22nd December 2024 in tragic way .She was under the mental health team which I have no respect for this days. Anyway if you get you read this please join support groups get out in nature .Look at information as people like these who are offering a real solution. I don't know if you believe in God if not I will put you on my pray lost .God bless ❤

[@AmaranthineIntrigue]

​@@Tempo50your comment sucks.

[@kisabexx]

great video. I just wish the programme ben runs was affordable for us who cant work. I asked for a payment plan but they said no. its a shame as many of us need help and structure but have little income. maybe you could look into payment plans in the future as it would help alot. thanks

[@Vancouver_1986]

In the mean time, you can find information on BeyondMeds - my first realization that I was never ever wrong about what's going on in my own body - and SurvivingAntiDepressants. You can make your own thread documenting the next few years of your life.

[@louisejessup3994]

Interesting. I very much believe in starting very slowly when trying to redo things but for me distraction is one of the best ways of dealing with feeling rubbish as I reset. Yes there are some days when I just can't but if I can it helps. I also found so many of the support groups were so depressing and just continually focused on every tiny thing and how to deal with it and I began to feel it made me more stressed and more despondent and actually when I finally left them all behind, I began to get a lot better. Yes I think at the early stages they help but after a while maybe they can perpetuate it as has been spoken about here

[@Mary-bq2qj]

I find them to be dangerous and cultish. Don’t dare disagree with their “medical knowledge”. They leave one with little hope and that is very dangerous.

[@Tempo50]

The brain rewiring groups don’t allow you to talk about specific symptoms or allow any negative talk. Very strict on bothering. Even as you meet ppl in forums they tell you if you meet outside the forum you aren’t allowed to talk symptoms or negative. They encourage you to report people who try to go against these guidelines. Not as a punishment but redirection.

[@Snowflake1374]

Good information. Bedridden with severe symptoms 1 year off from 18 years on sertraline fast taper. Neurological dysregulate injury. Brain pain and along the spine. Has anyone gotten better?

[@jmc8076]

All speakers on video (plus host.) Description box below video. Search TMS and somatic healing stories.

[@lonnievisch6009]

@@Snowflake1374 you will get better too👍

[@Snowflake1374]

@@lonnievisch6009 I really hope so.

[@susanmorgan4151]

YES!!! 15 months out- it's getting better ❤

[@Snowflake1374]

@@susanmorgan4151 ❤️

[@Protracted-Withdrawal]

Increasing neuroplasticity via BDNF stimulation helped me a lot!

[@irenaellis2782]

I have had some success with it too in the past

[@jeannesullivan5392]

@protracted-withdrawl ….was cold turkeyed off Cym 18 months ago …. After 20+ yrs on it…. Brain zaps are gone, but akethesia still pretty bad (not as bad as in the beginning) but what is BDNF? I have heard of somatic, but not BDNF? Thanks for helping us….❤

[@Vancouver_1986]

While it's not a good time to start an exercise program while in acute withdrawal or protracted neurological dysfunction, driving safely around in my car blasting music still does the trick for me. Listening to the bass-line and tapping my fingers/shimmying my shoulders/pressing my hands/knees up against the speaker.

[@witness4justice]

Thank you so much! This information is priceless!

[@carolinecroft7029]

Excellent, thank you.

[@safaasgari3115]

I was on many drugs for my OCD and then the misdiagnosed me with bipolar put me on many other drugs my life is over. It's been six months. I am off my meds, but it's like nightmare😢 Akhatisia,anhedonia, cognitive impairment, insomnia, DPDR, racing thoughts, and severe mood swings،Hyper sensitive nervous. Any kind of neuroplasticity technique could you offer me please?

[@lonnievisch6009]

Time is you’re healer. It takes time to let the brain go back to homeostasis after you’re injury. We will all heal. Some people fast some people slow. And it is very very bad and dark and lonely. But you will heal❤

[@jmc8076]

@@lonnievisch6009 It’s what you do with that time. Many in their 80, 90s beyond still carry trauma like it was yesterday. Healing is a verb. Peace and health.

[@markae0]

"Any kind of neuroplasticity technique?" I would suggest getting out into nature, be amongst green plants and/or clean water. If you can walk, walk as much as you can half way in one direction, then save enough energy to walk back. If walking is too slow, then biking , if you can still balance. All away from industry and car noise and pollution. You can google green spaces and mental health.

[@MonacoBlast66]

Tai chi, qigong, and neigong are the best way to heal the nervous system. You can start with Damo Mitchell here on KZbin.

[@Eliokd]

I really hope so also, struggling so bad​@@lonnievisch6009

[@jeffzest8393]

Anyone active jogging before protracted but get intense muscle fatigue now with minimal exertion?

[@tamihenderson4500]

How do you get in touch with Mrs Kay

[@lindadominy3804]

I have been on lexapro and Xanax for years and I’m 76. I also have idiopathic Pulminary Fibrosis and I have seen what Xanax will do when you try to get off to fast and don’t know at my age is it wise to stop it or is it just better to just stay on it?

[@andyfoofoo5759]

The shock to get off at your age will involve hell on earth. If you care, taper in micro micro doses and see what's left of who you would be without it. You entered the lions den. Sorry to hear that. I hope u have a strong support system. Good luck

[@mazymonroe8749]

After being on a SSRI for 25 years, the protracted withdrawal that I have had for almost 2 years has been hellish and if I had the chance to go back and stay on it I would. The older you are and longer you've been taking it means years of recovery.

[@Tempo50]

I would not try to stop ,,at least not without someone very specialized ( NOT a doctor or psychiatrist) to help. but if you’re not having any problems on it, I would stay on it. You can go to KZbin and watch the video “Antidepressant withdrawal can be dangerous by Robert Shipko “ it’s about four minutes long. Benzos are worse than antidepressant withdrawal at times.

[@Mnichols374]

Servere wd from zoloft 10.5 months off zoloft after 16 years use.😢 Any suggestions.

[@wellinever1558]

See cymbalta hurts worse as it gives you the guidelines to taper correctly. Zoloft like cymbalta a SNRI drug which is the hardest class of pyschotropic drug to come off.

[@Mnichols374]

​@wellinever1558 this is horrible

[@hmmmmmmmidkkkkkkkkk]

So judging from these comments, there's still no cure for withdrawal symptoms. How sad...

[@joob40]

Lack of success isn't proof of impossibility.

[@susanmorgan4151]

There IS! It a process. It takes TIME, for me a lot of time....but I definitely see progress! Angie Peacock 's podcasts helped me tremendously.❤

[@cookcookkkkk]

@@susanmorgan4151Angie is a fraud and her injury was a joke compared to many others out there.

[@wellinever1558]

We dont need more medication. Keto carnivore diet is best so far.

[@wellinever1558]

@@mazymonroe8749 keto and carnivore diet together

[@Jen-c6u]

No there is no message of hope.

[@Ann-l7x]

I also question whether we will ever be well again. I know some people heal, but seems like some never will. This has been soul destroying.

[@Jen-c6u]

@Ann-l7x Bless your heart. It's very difficult.

[@Snowflake1374]

@@Ann-l7x I feel the same. I almost did a cold turkey (by Dr) after 20 years SSRI. Its injury for sure. Dont think I ever will be the same.

[@Ann-l7x]

@Snowflake1374 Same here. There are days I have hope and days when I think this is permanent. I do feel better than a year ago, than 2 years ago, than 3 years ago etc. So I am holding on to that. But it has worn me out. All I keep thinking is that I wish I didn't take the first SSRI 22 years ago. I wish I knew. There are a lot of regrets. It goes much deeper than physical injury. Keep saying to myself: "this too shall pass". Wishing you all the best on your healing journey. May we be the success stories.

[@НаргизаКарабаева-и4з]

​@@Ann-l7xhow long did you take them?