Sh*T Happens, but You're Going to be OK (Benzo Withdrawals)

I took benzodiazepine (1mg Klonopin) for 5 years before beginning my tapering process and entering into benzo withdrawals. Benzo withdrawals are hell and sh*t happens, but I'm going to be ok and you're going to be ok too. We can get through this. We can beat this. We will heal.
As part of my benzo withdrawal experience I've had minor seizures, headaches, emotional breakdowns (see other videos), anger and impulse control issues, GI issues, heart palpitations, and other symptoms. I'm creating these videos to share my experience with you and hopefully help you know you're not alone.

[@johnthomson8332]

1 out of 10 doctors should have to take a benzo for 30 days so they can tell their buddys what's going on.

[@dylanjones6481]

this is such a horrific thing to go through that I don't know if I can agree with you because of what the doctor will go through but at the same time I agree but then at the same time I can't see someone else going through this, it's hard to say... the less people that have to go through this the better. they should just take it off the market, all benzos!

[@dylanjones6481]

this is knot Dylan that made the comment my name is jeff his father, I just realized when I was on youtube its on his account

[@Walsh25]

Dylan Jones amen

[@louisebam1466]

Yes please.. 😂

[@Hitit123]

I believe in the father, the son and most importantly the Holy Spirit "Amen"🙏. Jesus, was undoubtedly the greatest healer of all time! I will say however that my Faith, has been 110% tested to the max via this "Marathon"! Keep on trucking my friend.. anyone who survives this is extremely tough without a doubt! When you have extremely tough soldiers coming back from IRAQ who completely breakdown when going through Benzo W/D...you know you have a problem.

[@lorimoore5182]

The only thing that gets me through is videos like yours....real people....like I'm not alone. And I'm not crazy......its God awful

[@AFlowerBloomsOnce]

yes

[@rocioespinoza2098]

Acceptance has helped me a lot I'm 30 days cold turkey from Klonopin .50 mg for 4 years . My faith also plays a hug part in my recovery .. I need so sleep. I do take vistaril when needed when anxiety gets out off control . I do care about people too. Something that I would tell everyone that every night I pray for people that are fighting the same fight.

[@sherirobertson6045]

How do u feel??

[@cappiT10]

He ain't joking...klonopin withdrawals are brutal.

[@allidoiscry4119]

I think everyone is different... My mom took clonazepam for years but quitting was like a freaking walk in the park for her? I don't think she's lying cuz I observe her daily. If I try to quit oxazepam (another benzo, not well known in the states) I get HORRIBLE withdrawals.. Six-seven hours without taking any and they start. It feels like I can't see anything, like I'm gonna pass out.

[@Rollwithit699]

@@allidoiscry4119 Did your mom taper or go cold turkey?

[@bloogain]

Good Man you are. This IS the worst thing I've ever been through. Mornings are the worst for me, esp. when you snap out of a half sleep and realize that you are back in hell. I was on 1mg Klon's for 16 monrths. This is my first week and I'm not gonna lie, I'm scared shitless. God Bless you Man, I'll make it through Today because of this video.

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

Robbie Binns any progress. Did you go CT.

[@blackbirdhollow3889]

5 years off here. I can say that exercise is not the answer for a smooth recovery.... I can still bring on a wave if I do too much. Slow and easy wins the race.

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

How are you now. How much were you on

[@lcf3335]

Ain't this the friggin truth!! Everything you said is exactly how it's been ... Hell beyond hell

[@richardshealth4350]

Having to adjust to this new life, sleepless nights and people not understanding what i'm going through

[@sangeetalambh6389]

Richard did u feel dereallization and stomach cramps in ur withdrawal please ans I m 108 days sober quit benzos and alcohol

[@jpebbles-7472]

Thank you for putting your story out here. I’m tapering from Zanax and it’s been the worse thing I’ve ever done. Thinking positive is a big key to healing. I am also down to 60 mg. of cymbalta. We will heal. It just takes time a lot of time. I care about you to so keep your faith. God bless you and all who are suffering!! 🙏🏻😊

[@Jack-hy1zq]

Ive been on 10mg diazepam for 10 years. the only reason I'm staying on them is because I know I would take my own life if I had to withdraw. not even an option for me. i realise this comes off very negative but I'm getting old now and have no family and friends to support me. i fought a long fight with anxiety and I'm worn out with it. i couldn't face the nightmare of withdrawal alone. just too much.

[@brandonashley2831]

I'm sorry to hear that Jack. It is a long, long, long road and I can't imagine doing it without someone in your corner and a strong support system. There were times we had to reach out to medical and community resources for direction, guidance, and help. If you want to do it there are options but not going to lie, it's really tough.

[@Nedargiordano]

Thank you !!!!! I think about suicide everyday and it's unreal how painful it is to feel you can't control your thoughts and your emotions and your body and the pain inside the brain is unreal and Psychiatry is abusive and the fear is being put on more meds by force if others don't understand what's happening to you.. Doctors don't know how bad it hurts and friends can fade away and family can think you're crazy and force you to seek out more meds and it's just a nightmare everyday!!

[@brandonashley2831]

It really is one of the hardest things to struggle with especially when you don't have a great support system. I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling too George. I hope you're doing better!

[@lagunamangano]

George, please don't give up hope. I have spent a year withdrawing from Valium and I am down to the wire now. I am almost 70 years old and I have been a bit of a nut case my entire life. lol The point is, if an old lady like me can do it, anybody can. I wish you the very best George and please don't give up. You will be alright and I will suggest to people one thing that I do to help me through. I have been getting panic attacks and I find it difficult to breathe sometimes and it's so scary, but then I remember; it's the withdrawal that's doing this to me. I begin deep breathing every time I feel an attack coming on and it passes. I have lived with panic attacks since as far back as three years old. I was forced to stop taking benzos by my clinic and I am so happy that I am getting off. Life will get better. Just don't throw in the towel before the miracle of recovery happens. Many blessings to you.

[@lagunamangano]

@@rocioespinoza2098 Thanks Rocio and believe me, it took me to old age to figure it out, but a good attitude is essential when we are trying to get off of these medications and live healthfully again. That and compassion for oneself as you go through the journey. I was taking 20 to 30 mgs. daily for probably six or seven years so believe me, my body and mind depended on it! Plus, I have had high anxiety and panic attacks since I was a little bitty girl. My Nurse Practitioner who put me on Valium retired, and the new doctor last January told me that I had to stop using benzos and she immediately prescribed me enough for a month taking only 15mgs. daily. I felt HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!! I kept calling the doctor and she never returned my calls until I finally felt better again. I switched back to a N.P. again and he has guided me through this taper for one year. I usually cut down 1/2 to 1 mg. per month and I would be very sick and feeling horrible for two weeks and then I got better and then I cut down again. Even my N.P. didn't want me to go so quickly, but I was prepared to go back up if I had seizures or anything dangerous. As I told a gentlemen on this page, I did eat THC edibles as much as I could for the first several days or more of each taper. They put me to sleep and some of them even had melatonin in them. Anyway, bottom line, I just relentlessly made my way to the end, which is now 1/2 mg. at bedtime and in a month, I will be off of it completely. I know my brain and body are probably gonna be messed up for some time; perhaps a year or so, but putting it simply, "You gotta do what ya gotta do. Thanks again Rocio. Don't misunderstand me though; I have gone through Hell this past year, but not every day, and that is what I focus on. I did it, I am nearing the finishing line and I feel great about that!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best wishes to you.

[@sherryhartin2055]

@@lagunamangano , how are you doing now ?

[@lagunamangano]

@@sherryhartin2055 That is so sweet and kind of you to ask Sherry and I am doing well, considering all that I have been through. I am now off of the benzos since April 5th and fortunately I found the most fabulous group to join where they teach people how to heal through diet, meditation and exercise. The young man who started this group can be seen on youtube. His name is Charlie Goldsmith and if you ever want to see what's up, watch the video The Healer right here on youtube. He also has a video up about his My Good Habits program. I feel honestly that I was somehow Divinely guided to that program and it has saved me from despair. My stomach is still messed up but so much better than it was. I keep doing all the right things to keep healing and I continue to do so. If I could convince anyone to do something good for themselves, I would suggest people eat from the earth, the nuts and berries, the beautiful vegetables and fruits and non-genetically modified foods. And meditation has become one of my most significant live savers. I am grateful that I have made it through all of the darkness and am residing in a much lighter place now. I hope you are well too!

[@mary-kate6170]

God I wish you and my fiancé could talk one on one. I'm going through a Valium taper and it's been the hardest 2 years of my life. He thinks I can control the symptoms and I CAN'T. I can't control anything through it

[@nevillegoddardarchive]

May God be with you in your pain

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

Sharon Young did you split up because of this

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

Sharon Young sorry seems so personal. I am going through so much I need support and since this happened my spouse is not helping. I’ve been home with my boys alone with all this. I was only taking Ativan .75 for 6 weeks. Doc said take daily and when I wanted off she told me to taper to .25. Since that happened aug 23!” So many symptoms can’t eat much insomnia haven’t been to work dont cook clean hard time taking kids to school blurry vision pelvis and back pain headaches legs weak. Unbelievable weight loss disconnect from life. Bad thoughts can’t concentrate memory so bad. How do I push. My doc said we’ll go back on. Wtf

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

Sharon Young if only I knew. He is pulling away now that things are tough he said he needs so space during the weekend can’t handle hearing the same thing daily and working lot of hours. Has not helped with anything. Not getting groceries or taking kids to school picking up dinner or help with dogs. He said how long is your work going to be understanding. I depend on my income immensely

[@sharon8121]

Hope it works out...but you can't be homebound or dependent on someone else

[@loualtieri4618]

GABA receptors have been reduced.GABA recepters partially shut down from benzos!GABA is th main traffic cop of central nervous system!When GABA is low theres not much control over glutamate recepters(opposite reaction from GABA).GABA controls parasympathetic nervous system(rest an repair)while glutamate recepters control fight or flight response.Frm wht I read the benzos took the place of GABA and as a result the body adjusted by eliminating some of the GABA recepters(compensating or it thinks for too much GABA).So once off benzos the glutamate system is dominating.GABA recepters will grow back eventually some ppl faster thn others!Lots o info out there!www.benzosupport.org/gaba.htm

[@graalteach79]

Lou Altieri thank you so much for this link, it has saved my life, omg.....!!!

[@jilldeangelo3609]

thank you for this post. so much helpful information. ive been prescribed klonolin for 15 years. i just began a slow taper few months ago after having horrid symptoms like you described which i never had before. this is a hell but im optomistic that i will get through in time. im in my 50s now and i wish i could speed this recovery along, but time is what it takes. thank you again and best of life to you

[@morningwithgracie7870]

How r u?

[@graalteach79]

Thank you for this video...!! I’m in hell right now from klonopin cold turkey. I was on it 5 years 2mg 24 dose... I am surprised I’m alive. This helped a lot !

[@candacethompson5021]

Your video helped me a lot because I am struggling after taking 0.5 Klonipin for 14 years and this past year jumping up to 1 mg. because of course I was in tolerance. Didn't want to admit it b/c I was a psychologically dependent and seemed I could just believe it was working. I'm 29 years sober from alcohol and how ironic that I'm now in withdrawal which is 1000 times worse that getting off the booze. A higher power helped me stay sober all these years and ultimately this faith will help me through this. You have brought forward so many great coping skills and points to help one get through. Thank you for being you and sharing your heart. I'm poly drugged and have been off Zoloft for 3 months. I had anxiety issues when I got on this devil drug but that was a walk in the park. Yes, I too find myself in a rage against the machine or should I say big Pharma. Everything you have said has resonated with me whole heartedly. I'm hoping you are so much better now that some time has passed since you've posted this. For me the fear and the fear of fear is the worst and the feeling that I'm stuck like this forever. Hope and acceptance ~ gotta remember this!! Wow! Love and care about you too!! Gotta be warriors when we can!

[@eddiegarciajr6653]

Candace Thompson I agree that benzo’s are more severe than alcohol. I was an alcoholic also. Got off alcohol twice. Benzo’s are the worst. Good luck to you! Eat well, drink water, rest a lot.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

How r u?

[@neighborbob3043]

I finally beat Klonopin last Sept after having taken 2 mg for thirteen years. Since you have teeth grinding, do you by chance have any silver fillings in your mouth? As they are 50% mercury and cause that and other neurological problems.

[@brandonashley2831]

Neighbor Bob Hi Bob! He doesn’t have any silver fillings but that’s great info to pass along and be aware of. We never would have considered that.

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Neighbor Bob you’re one of the survivors of this that I’ve been indirectly encouraged by from watching your videos. Your story is incredible; you’re a positive inspiration.

[@Tracey..H]

@@BrandonBreaksRecords he's goofy

[@MonacoRocha]

Neighbour Bob.. Good for you.... How did you get off & how long did it take???

[@caroljane4164]

Thanks man you have given hope. Your so right a lot of misinformation out there!

[@whatistrue0293]

Thanks for your video. Last year at this time I was planning on quitting Xanax. Now here I am 74 days out. Everyday feels like a week and a week feel like a year. Here and there you get a window. The waves make those days feel like you never had one. I do believe I will heal and so will anyone battling these evil drugs. You are all in my prayers, please pray for me.

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Whatistrue 02 🙏 ❤️

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Whatistrue 02,how r u?

[@AxeLady66]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@phoenixrising1576]

Thanks friend. I'm 0f 4 months but I have a constant high heart rate that comes down at night. Goes up if I walk up stairs.did this happen for u? It's my main symptom now the many many others are fading slowly. This experience puts life into perspective and its through it that we will truly understand the beauty of life and the meaning of love. Those are some of the thoughts that keep me living. Nothings cheesy pal it's true dude and make ur vids as long as u want pal that just helped me there all 40 mins or so...

[@sangeetalambh6389]

Phoenix did u feel dereallization and stomach cramps in ur withdrawals pleasse ans I mm 108 days sober

[@christinapawlak8411]

I used to take Xanax for 13 years and stopped.I lost the ability to eat and sleep for 9 days and notes.the planes on my face changed slightly and my eyes looked like someone needing drugs.

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

Christina Pawlak Are you healing

[@jeffgalaska8269]

The bottom line is this shit takes too damn long!! Unreal healing time 😵😲

[@lagunamangano]

Hi Brandon. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Tons of great advice! You are making a difference by sharing with everyone on youtube and you may be even saving lives. You are such a caring young man and that's so beautiful to witness. You are right though about reading too much and watching too many videos about withdrawal because it can scare the hell out of people. You are also so right about the horrifying insanity on the internet these days. It is scary stuff and the best thing we can do for ourselves is stay away from it. I have been withdrawing for a year from Valium of which I was taking 20 to 30 mgs. daily for at least five years, and probably longer. I don't know the equivalency of mgs. with other benzos but I think Valium is probably prescribed at higher doses than Klonopin and other drugs. I am a senior now and I already have more brain fog than I know how to deal with. I have pushed myself to get off of these quickly although I know the dangers of going too fast. I am down to 1/2 mg. as of the other day and boy am I feeling it, but I am hanging in there and I can't wait to be done. I wish the best for all of us and again, thank you so much for sharing with us. Best wishes to you and thanks for being a caring and loving human being.

[@80s_GameR]

Listen man you don't sound cheesy i love you too bro, and everything you've said I've experienced and I'm still going through it keep your chin up and thank you very much for your kindness, we are soldiers of light 👌🏼👍🏻

[@brandonashley2831]

Thanks! Hope you are doing good!

[@80s_GameR]

@@brandonashley2831You're welcome, the only symptom i have left is this "benzo belly" apart from that I'm doing good. 👍🏻

[@jamesress9624]

@@brandonashley2831 bro since I've been tappering of xnax I'm getting the ringing in my ear s

[@dylanjones6481]

your video was a lot of help... thank you very much I mean that. I pray you get better soon!

[@brandonashley2831]

Thanks Dylan! He's doing quite a bit better and hopefully that continues. Good luck to you!

[@elanamccullum1479]

GLAD YOU SEEM BETTER THAN LAST VLOG.....I THINK THE CYMBALTA IS COMING INTO PLAY WITH THE REDUCTION...KEEP THE FAITH...HOPING YOU HAVE BETTER DAYS SOON BRANDON.❤

[@brandonashley2831]

Thanks Elana! There are good days and bad, "windows" and "waves" but we're working through it.

[@kristianmuus5672]

Hi bro. Im going trough antipsychotic withdrawal and its very similar to benzo withdrawal. Keep going and im seending good vibes.

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Kristian Muus thank you 🙏🏼✊🏼

[@user-vf8ti4dq3d]

You rock man, been in protracted for 7 years

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

R what meds and how long

[@masonguritz6758]

They put me on Cymbalta too. I stopped that shit after two days. That stuff had me freaking out more then the damn klonipin did.

[@brandonashley2831]

It's rough for sure.

[@mamabear8879]

They want to put me on cymbalta to taper off the clonazepam..idk why but I haven't taken it

[@jennydaniels9197]

Thank you so many of us are going thru benzo hell your story has helped me so much I know I'm not alone in this journey hope your doing better please give us an update

[@brandonashley2831]

Thanks Jenny! Things got so crazy for a while and neither of us have done a video in ages but we will get one added soon. He is doing better and things have improved. It's such a long hard road but it does get better, I promise. I hope you're doing ok!

[@roseofthorns69]

how are you doing now? I would love a update video! Your videos touch me! I too am suffering, I feel this is going to kill me!

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Terry Wallace I hope you’re doing better. It will get better. 🙏 ❤️

[@capstone6045]

Not to get too personal, but, what was the surgery that saved your life. I’m going through a cold turkey withdrawal, 4 years. I started getting better, but all of a sudden it started again. Can’t understand it. But I’m bleeding, going to doctors, and they can’t figure it out

[@brandonashley2831]

It was an exploratory surgery that resulted in an appendectomy. It was just a very small tear in his appendix that went undiagnosed for years but led to a major infection. Without an exploratory surgery they never would have found it. I hope you're doing ok!

[@louisebam1466]

Hi Brandon, thanks for the video's. You're so lucky to have a wonderful family that supported you with the withdrawal. I'm all on my own. In South Africa they are even more ignorant... Please keep up the good work. Lots of good whiches to you and your lovely wife. God bless 🕊️💕

[@rietta41777]

Thanks for sharing. I suffer from panic anxiety, depression, GAD, the list goes on but it's boring. The doctor put me on diazepam and an antidepressant 25 years ago. I tried to stop after being put on klonopin. He subsequently died and I moved to WV where they do not prescribe these meds. High blood pressure, tachycardia and again, the list goes on, it's so hard. You seem quite well. Continue.

[@sharon8121]

Really they don't even give them when needed, now that's scary! I hope at least they tapered you slow enough

[@nobodynowhere4129]

Thank you. Someone asked on here why all the horror stories if stats say only 20% have withdrawal. Well, stats are often misleading. They don’t tell you how much people were taking, for how long, how often and other factions in life. Age and other health issues play a role. I withdrew fine.....the first time. There is a thing that happens when a person goes on and offf, the harder the withdrawal will be. Bottom line....Benzos are not for use except very short term or emergency only. That’s what it says on the crimp sheet. This is ignored by the medical and pharmacutical industry. Wanton disregard for patient safety.

[@DavidAaron14]

I've been taking benzos on and off (more on) for the last 20+ years. I'm about to start the micro taper process from 1.50mg of klonopin within the week. My biggest fear is having the severe withdrawals and it affecting my job of 20 years. I can't lose my job, but am determined to do the taper. I'll be doing a lot of praying and soul searching, I'm sure.

[@paulachannel7145]

Excellent survivor!

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Paula channel 🙏🏼

[@eddiegarciajr6653]

I’m 17 months free, cold turkey, from Xanax and alcohol abuse. I’m still struggling severe GERD, burping, and stomach burning. I’m currently on week 3 of extremely low carb diet. My stomach is jacked! It fkn sucks.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Hows ur stomach now?

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

I’m in St. Louis too. Check out my benzo story on my channel. I also came off cymbalta

[@katiie7]

On for 7 off for 4. Went down to 70lbs adrenals unable to make cortisol. Sent me into “menopause” range of hormones at age 27.. wanted to die so bad but made it through dealing with thyroid issues now and you’re right about the suicide thing. Besides both having lyme we both were on benzodiazepines my dad and I and this may he committed suicide (he didn’t choose to come off). Stay strong it takes time. Support and make sure your liver is clean. Eventually when you’re strong enough get doing coffee enemas you’ll feel like your brain is clearer and your cells will have power (gaba receptors are found throughout muscle tissues I believe that’s what makes exercising so hard that and you burn up all your cortisol and adrenaline by being in fight or flight) pregmenolone and dhea after levels have been measured can give you a new lease on life and nutrient iv’s can be a saver. Find a functional medicine doctor they can take care of you like not MD ever could 💗

[@katiie7]

On 3.5 mg clanazopam (kolonopin) for the 7 years and .5 lorazepam when needed for 7 years

[@Grace-cj5qw]

March 13th of this year I was put on hydroxyzine hcl 50mg once a day and alprazolam. 05 3 times a day. I would only take it twice a day. 4 months ago I went to taking alprazolam just once a day and 2 weeks ago I stopped taking the hydroxyzine. I only take alprazolam once a day now and sometimes I skip a day. I find myself crying when I have to take it . I am now experiencing a slight pressure on my chest , heart palpitations and my jaw is sore because of the constant pressure from clenching it at night. I have to honestly say that even though taking these medications help me to control my depression and PTSD and panic attacks I'm able to do certain things on my own but not without a price to pay . I would have horrific nightmares that when I realized I was dreaming I couldn't wake myself up. Hallucinations, anxiety and fear of being alone. I was no longer the person I use to be before. I don't wish this on anyone not even my worst enemy. Coming of them slowly has been hard but I have no more nightmares thank you God , I can fall asleep on my own and I have no more pain or burning sensations in my joints. I try to keep busy. I'm grateful and blessed to have my family, I try to go for a walk every day. I take vitamins D3 with k2, tumeric, vitamin c with iron, and calcium and I'm trying to eat healthier. I stopped watching the news as it triggered my anxiety and other shows and movies that I use to love watching I don't watch anymore. I watch less TV and read more. I really feel that my low ferritin levels contributed to my mental health . My ferretin levels was a 5 . I was on venofore infusions for 2months a month after that they did blood work and my ferretin was at 192 . I was able to go up 2 flights of stairs without stopping at first I couldn't go up 3 steps without stopping and be breathless. I will keep you all in my prayers and I wish you all the best and God's blessings. Thank you for this video it gives me more strength and support. God bless you always.

[@tamarafortune9491]

I've been diagnosed Clonazepam for over 10 years & Florazepam. 8 mg. Clonazepam and 15mg Florazepam. I'm suffering. I've tried cold Turkey. I'm married. I want to be off this so bad. I've tried cold Turkey 3 times. It's awful. I need help. A community. These Drs. Don't get how much it ruins your life. I've had seizures. I want to know any advice. Please help. God bless. Tammy

[@dustintimmons831]

Tamara T how are now?

[@cherbear6377]

I'm screwed...I'm at 8mg zanax Theres no way I'm gonna taper or bc of the withdrawal.

[@BigMacXBL]

cher bear I was just at 8mg four months ago! Now I’m down to 3mg. It’s been complete hell but I know eventually I’ll get off and I’ll get my brain back.

[@dustintimmons831]

cher bear how are you now?

[@stevewilliams2917]

I hear u bro....! I weaned myself off cymbalta man gee that stuff is so hard to get off of i relapse 3,4 times u hear about some bad news then or back on .been off cymbalta 4 months now ...! Still have systoms headaches foggyness igatated fuck up thoughts. Vertigo pain in my eyes nightmares brain zaps hostile feel u want to fight someone sucide thoughts muscle pain very dry mouth no energy i have hard time getting out of bed fatigued really hard to function ...! Its hard im still going through withdrawal 4 months not taking it was on Cymbalta for 5, 6 years i just decide to come this garbage yeah i took highest at 120mg then 90mg then 60mg then 30mg just got off 30mg 4 months ago but was on 30mg off and on the last 2 yrs relapsing but finally off completely im feel alot pain tension gas feeling so many different systoms different from day to day it wasant easy its a everyday battle that stuff is poison i get paranoid at times i didnt even told my doctor i weaned my self off ...! Im hoping the systoms go away still up and down roller coaster looping thoughts get spooked out . negative shit social media sometime sets me off . im hoping that it will balance it self out in time because i was on that garbage for 5.6 years its the headaches foggyness and cant focus think straight or constrate. I hear bro..! I hope this will help u on ur journey im still battle thoses systoms their terrible . thanks for sharing ur truth and courage cheers from Steve....!

[@Jack-hy1zq]

hi..I've been on 10mg valium 10 years and watching these videos are scaring the crap out of me. I have no support so I'm staying on them.

[@shaiaheyes2c41]

@Jack T If you want to get off you can taper down 1/4 of 5mg every other week or so. Slowly but steady.

[@nicolelang1172]

Thank you this is hell

[@v.keithjonesmediagroup9637]

Thank you for this. 🙏🏾☝🏾

[@angieweaver5465]

Coming off 35 years kolophine day 5 I'm freaking out. I really don't know if I can cold Turkey this. But I'm trying looking at the results from you guys. Omg

[@dustintimmons831]

Angie Weaver how are you now and what dose?

[@Introvert79962]

Hey man, I hope you’re doing good? Fellow benzo warrior. Just wanted to check in.

[@freddiewatkind8108]

I have been taking Xanax for about 6 years first 0.25 then went 0.5 then 1mg tried klonopin I tried cold turkey worst feeling I have ever a had I have tried so now I'm tapering slowly of 1mg I take half a mg ar night to sleep bit sometimes I take a half during the day when I go somewhere do I cna just cope with it I know it hard I don't feel right sometimes like head feels tight shaky feeling a chemical smell like situations don't feel real and sometimes like I'm losing my mind seems like I'm worse now since I took meds fear sucks I hope I get better

[@CSL_]

Wise words...how is your sobriety doing?

[@brandonashley2831]

He's doing great!

[@CSL_]

Brandon & Ashley awesome best comment of the day ;)

[@acstone3048]

My mom had a medical event where she got severely dehydrated due to the flu. She got confused and took too much of her prescribed medication. She ended up in the ICU for multi drug toxicity. She came home and decided to go off of Valium and hydrocodone and is in a psychosis right now ... She think we her family are controlling her thru electronics, that we are taking needles and puncturing her other medication... and that we stay outside her house at night and scream at her. All not true. Her doc cut her off after i was very angry at the high dose he had her on. 10 mg Valium 4 times a day and hydrocodone 4 times a day. So even if she wanted to slowly taper off it’s not a option. I called her doc tonight with concerns and he hasn’t called me back.. If I call a ambulance they won’t take her unless she agrees to go(law here) I do not know what to do! She’s hallucinating and isn’t in her right mind what so ever

[@acstone3048]

Stacy Jaye Thank You We are getting her to eat little oranges and bananas with some Gatorade so she won’t go into electrolyte dehydration .. As a family we are considering a 10-13 thru the local authorities. Which will be forced medical attention... Hopefully a doc will reinstate and taper. As her family doctor will not agree to this. All he cares about is his liability for prescribing medications that are deadly when combined. Thank u so much for ur concern. I truly feel alone and I can’t imagine how my mom must be feeling.

[@histoiretraduite]

I've been hoked on opioides and I know what it is to be sick but Benzo withdrawals that's an other level. Against Benzodiazepine there is nothing to lower your pain, you just have to wait for 10 days for body symptomes to lower and be bearable. If you want to start to quite, do it now, do it today. Peace.

[@MyBenzoHell]

subbed, I look forward to seeing your success benzos suck balls 4 year addict here and can tell you to say NO ! if your dr trys t give you a benzo!

[@brandonashley2831]

I hope you're doing better! They are definitely dangerous and scary, they shouldn't be prescribed, there has to be a better option.

[@vaneramirez5235]

I think that I have mini seizure . Did you recover from Them??

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

vane ramirez yes I am fine now after a few mini seizures; it was just frightening at the time. The experience overall feels like it added another layer of PTSD from the traumatic experience but it gets better.

[@deliaiancovici7230]

Tnx so much for this videos

[@michaelsanders8961]

My head smelled burnt.

[@krishankochar3059]

What a trip so did mine.like matches

[@AcidHead710]

How long did you taper for? And what dose did you jump from?

[@elanamccullum1479]

DO YOU RUN HIGH ON YOUR BP AND WAKE NERVOUS IN MORNINGS? ANY HIGH BLOOD SUGAR ISSUES..

[@Toywins]

I have had a high blood sugar issue. And those shocks through my body when startled by things like my phone, etc. I turn my ringer off and I don't watch much t.v., it helps.

[@bobravenscraft5376]

Bro take magnesium to prevent seizures attack potassium also

[@Toywins]

My daughter takes magnesium for migraines, it seems to work well, it's doctor prescribed.

[@shaiaheyes2c41]

Magnesium is amazing. Magnesium spray stops leg cramps and make you relax in general.

[@sharon8121]

After a 3 week taper I was 7 years in hospitals and group homes I wound up staying on a low dose. I find that is good for me. I am not a drug abuser otherwise.....for me, and I am older I appreciate not being all the way off! I am saying it shouldn't have to be a all or nothing but this is just me. I hope your. Ok

[@elanamccullum1479]

DO YOU HAVE MORNING ADRENALINE SURGES?

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Elana Mccullum I do feel a strange amount of adrenaline in the morning but I had been assuming it was due to waking up from nightmares and vivid dreams that take place in withdrawal. It tend to go away but is followed by extreme brain fog and fatigue.

[@crankyrebate8161]

Tha most horrible thing with benzodiazepine withdrawals is you don’t know what’s wrong with you it mimics so many other symptoms, one day you feel normal the next day your heads completely fucked .. I looked it as nature giving me a kick in for going against it, these drugs are so not normal but eventually mother nature brings you back home . a tip for those going through it .. eat lots of vegetables exercise when you can and intermittent fasting really helps. Do the keto diet it speeds the recovery up 100 percent

[@lorenzovonmatterhorn7402]

Dude heat causes panic attacks....i played basketball everyday but after anxiety my body heats on its own...and ehen u play basketball ur over the top and it triggers panic attacks...

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Gone DARK good advice. I’ll remember it & look out for it. 🙏🏼

[@bobravenscraft5376]

Anyone new do not take benzos ever

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

Highly doubt anybody who's not yet wanting to quit or in the process of tapering/cold turkey/post-acute withdrawal is even watching this video. People don't really care, because they think their doctor would warn them. I thought so too.

[@sumit200in]

Someone pls tell me does anyone went threw severe depression nd brain function problems due to klopin withdrawal?like forgetting wht u were talking nd confused state of mind all the time...i m on 1st month of cold Turkey from klopin...fuck hell on earth...

[@vaneramirez5235]

How are you coop with seizures? I have mini seizure

[@garysimone4977]

Great job

[@wethepeopleareaware2925]

Same here 5 yrs 1mg tapering now fucking hell shit needs to be banned !!

[@Bomaximus9]

Love y’all 🫶

[@One_Lov3e]

Thanks! Please pray fot me im in xanax wd my doc just left me alone and no consultation to another doctor! Now they think im abuser! And don't help me in anykind way no taper no nothing!

[@acstone3048]

My mom had a medical event where she got severely dehydrated due to the flu. She got confused and took too much of her prescribed medication. She ended up in the ICU for multi drug toxicity. She came home and decided to go off of Valium and hydrocodone and is in a psychosis right now ... She think we her family are controlling her thru electronics, that we are taking needles and puncturing her other medication... and that we stay outside her house at night and scream at her. All not true. Her doc cut her off after i was very angry at the high dose he had her on. 10 mg Valium 4 times a day and hydrocodone 4 times a day. So even if she wanted to slowly taper off it’s not a option. I called her doc tonight with concerns and he hasn’t called me back.. If I call a ambulance they won’t take her unless she agrees to go(law here) I do not know what to do! She’s hallucinating and isn’t in her right mind what so ever😭😭😭😭

[@bobravenscraft5376]

Strange ive been taking .5 xanax for couple years no increase im quitting omg

[@freddiewatkind8108]

Good luck hope it works for you I have been on Xanax for 6 years I'm tapering slow and it sucks.but I will make and you will 2 just takes time

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Hows your gi issues now?

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

I have struggles but if I stick with a strict diet, I usually am ok. I learned to avoid excessive sugar and artificial sweeteners.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

@@BrandonBreaksRecords may I know if u lost weight?food sensitivities?and gastroparesis symptoms?

[@bluestrings8829]

Key words...you were telling your wife! Wife's who understand you will be your savior. Or husband!

[@oliversmith7820]

Thanks

[@buffalo1d]

I have a blood pressure thing to take at home.

[@stellaryogaarts3265]

Your dehydrated ! Drink lots water mix with coco nut water all day every day. 🙏 and get off these evil drugs ! No intense cardio till u r healed !

[@francinemartinez-cruz3335]

Stellar yoga Arts how long did it take you to heal. What is your story

[@swamibitchikananda]

Swami SAYS, "I care about people"... Often, sadly, some of the HARDEST words to say... #SwamiSays

[@momoftwo571]

Did you taper or CT?

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Benzo T I did not really taper; I cut to .5 & then to .25. Then I stopped & went through CT. I wouldn’t advise that; knowing what I know now, I would have continued to taper until I was at a lower dosage.

[@momoftwo571]

BrandonBreaks I understand... where in St. Louis are you guys. I used to live there?

[@BrandonBreaksRecords]

Benzo T wow small world! we are near O’Fallon.

[@momoftwo571]

BrandonBreaks Central West End

[@momoftwo571]

Thank you for making your videos and bringing awareness to the public.

[@roberthazouri3236]

how are you now?

[@brandonashley2831]

He's about 11 months out and doing much better! There are still bad days but nothing like there used to be.

[@kimsheldon8517]

I wish you well

[@brandonashley2831]

Thank you!

[@loricastle5198]

Brandon & Ashley Thank you so very much for taking the time to make theses videos. Please post more! I am here and need you! Thank You! God Bless!

[@tygreen8831]

Update!

[@javatahut1914]

How are people in withdrawals able to do videos i went in with my eyes open I can't even see properly if i don't have xanax listen doctors have been warning about this since the late 50s come on take responsibility the pills are an easy way to get through the day.

[@garysimone4977]

Hey all thaugbts on supplements

[@sharon8121]

You are lucky to be in your home environment with your wife. I got taken out of my home, lost it to a residential behavior health care facility. I have no significant other no home now...because they wanted to give me 3 mg ativan a day...it's awful they made me lose everything. No way to bring my life in.