The Ashton Manual Introduction

[@cece3194]

Professor Ashton was the only doctor willing to do this. I read that the other doctors dumped all the benzo patients on her, as she was new, young, and female. She did a wonderful job! She is a blessing from God Himself. God bless her.

[@jcoats1203]

Her method saved my life. God rest her soul.

[@drdavinlim]

Great contribution to the World, and humanity. I'm referring to you first, and Prof. Ashton second. Little did I know we worked in the same Hospital 2 decades ago! Im a dermatologist, and she was in the psych unit. Small world.

[@BenzoBrains]

Dr Davin Lim How cool is that? And thank you :)

[@aphysique]

@@1971DHolbrook Debbie how are you doing a year later? I see Nobody responded to you, are you ok, let us know!

[@xXelitegpXx]

@@1971DHolbrook Debbie ! How are you?! I need help too :(

[@KCobainFan4Ever]

I couldn't help but cry when I watched this! The fact that it was a shorter video scared me at first, but you covered everything perfectly, and it was the best introduction to The Ashton Manuel that I believe could have been done! THANK YOU for listing the first thing about patients being the ones to decide when to begin tapering, and how fast to go, while the doctor plays the part of the support system! I can't wait to show this video to my doctor! He doesn't have the first clue about BWS or The Ashton Manuel, so this is wonderful!!! Just thank you a million times over!!!

[@BenzoBrains]

I'm so glad to hear this, I hope it helps you and your doctor develop the support you need throughout this process ❤

[@NCSparkyone]

I used the Ashton manual to taper off of Clonazepam by crossing over to equivalent dose of Valium then tapering at a rate I could handle. Luckily I found a doctor that would work with me and prescribe and kind of do it with me. It seems like forever ago now like it was all a bad dream. I've been off for 12 or 13 years now. Healing does occur! At first I was symptomatic a little but even that went away within the first year of being fully off of benzos. 👍😎

[@TFemm44]

Great videos as always. I’m CT 6 months today and wish I would have known this before taking the drug or getting off them. Keep fighting for us, there has to be better ways. These drugs are dangerous!!

[@jessicafitch6459]

How are you feeling now?

[@Janet_Price]

Thanks for all you're doing to help us! I hope you had a happy Christmas and New Year. 37 WEEKS OFF KLONOPIN (1/8/2018) and two days off Topamax. Though I tapered off Topamax very slowly, having the drug out of my body entirely has been quite uncomfortable. I'm managing. As always, nothing is completely horrible. I see where I was 9 months ago and where I am today. I'm sleeping a bit better than before: instead of sleeping in two hour chunks of time, I can sleep in three hour chunks of time - and that is amazing! Klonopin inhibits REM sleep, and I'm beginning to dream again! I'm very kind to my body, when I can't exercise, I don't. I always have good food around and nothing but healthy food choices. If I don't want bad drugs in my body, why would I want to poison it with junk food? I have KZbin, and that has been my savior. Thanks again for all you have done for us.

[@jocelynpedersen2766]

I remember when I started dreaming again. I hope you can share this video one day with someone in your life who you can save from so much suffering

[@this-is-slammin-549]

VoteGreen if one good thing comes from my taper, it is my healthy diet. As soon as the bad withdrawal started, I got fanatic (in a good way) about everything I consume. I feel like I reacted to withdrawal like I would, had I been diagnosed with any disease. Which shows me I have the fight to get well. And I will. You will too.

[@Janet_Price]

ThisIs Slammin - I became vegan 6 years ago, but I believe that healthy eating has been PARAMOUNT to my recovery. Before the last weeks of withdrawing from Klonopin, I had up on potatoes, yams and cooked pots of red lentil chili in my Instant Pot. I didn't want any excuse for not being able to nourish my body and brain. Thanks for your kind words and encouragement.

[@yannalovejustice4801]

VoteGreen I'm going thru this I was on Klonopin for 9 years and my new doctor stopped it abruptly! I can't function

[@LGPahl-fk7tj]

Very well done! I spoke to an "addictionologist" in Northern California Bay Area for detox advice who had never even HEARD of the Ashton Manual. Seriously.

[@kasunlee7489]

99% of shrinks are duchebags. Prof. Ashton is the one doc my gut tells me to trust.

[@jdssurf]

what dose were you taking

[@Goggalor1990]

The ashton protocol is amazing and truly the only way I would have ever felt comfortable getting off of my Benzos.

[@MyBenzoHell]

2019 is my year of tapering !!!!!!!!! im finally 46 days of opiates now too tackle this problem for real now,

[@BenzoBrains]

Good luck!

[@davemeads859]

How you doing nowdays mate hope you beat it

[@judithwilliams3147]

Opiates were easy to get off compared to benzos.

[@MyBenzoHell]

@@davemeads859 I’m 8 months abstinent from all drugs as of now ! The taper took me a lot long that it should have but we made !

[@MyBenzoHell]

Bare in mind I had to start my taper from 150 mg. (Illicit street dose of Valium ) so that’s why it took longer than normal

[@rockroll7649]

I used the Ashton Manual to shake a benzo addiction a couple of years ago. It's not easy, but neither is going cold turkey. I reduced the dose by about 3 to 5% every few weeks. I tried cold turkey at first and failed because it was so miserable (no sleep, couldn't eat,...) The whole process took about 18 months.

[@patrickglennon6834]

Were you able to go to work?

[@rockroll7649]

@@patrickglennon6834 I wasn't working at the time. I expect I could have done fine in a work environment. There were some tough days for sure though.

[@patrickglennon6834]

@@rockroll7649 thanks for the reply, how did you cut the tablets? How are you doing now? Cheers, pat

[@rockroll7649]

@@patrickglennon6834 I cut them with a razor blade. Doing fine now. I don't even think about benzos any more.

[@patrickglennon6834]

@@rockroll7649 thanks, you give me hope.

[@sullivan2339]

Excellent- the Alcohol part is obvious But the Antibiotic info. is amazing. Thanks

[@sea_hous]

This is great. Well done. 🌿

[@BenzoBrains]

Kreate Space thank you ❤

[@frankwessels6417]

You seem very emotionally involved too on your video's and I love that!

Ashton Manual goes way too fast! I can only speak for myself, but I suffered the most horrendous withdrawal that can be imagined!!! There is nothing that can be compared to the hell of benzodiazepine brain damage, nothing!!! Opioid withdrawal is a sunny summer day in the park licking an icecream cone by comparison!!!

[@SAMEntalhealth]

No it is not, opiate withdrawal are you kidding me? It's basically every single symptom of benzo withdrawal plus the dopamine deficiency aspect which makes you fiend and do crazy crap just to stop the symptoms and get your stuff, benzo withdrawal symptoms I've gone through them and I'll tell you straight up I've gone through those and opiate withdrawal of during my opiate addiction and precipitated withdrawal 17 times if you want to know what precipitated withdrawal is, look it up, I'm telling you right now opiate withdrawal is not as easy as it seems and it has killed people and it can kill people it can cause seizures it can cause Strokes it can cause heart attacks it can cause all the things that benzo withdrawal can cause

[@jdssurf]

xanax dose?

[@nataliehoblitzell5529]

Do you have a new/different channel? Are you planning to post more? I love your stuff - it’s so encouraging. Would love to know an update on how you’re doing.

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi yes I do have another channel that is more spiritually based. I'm doing well. Posted an update a month or two ago kzbin.info/door/rteLwbiHm515gueaP3bYIA

[@amareshpereira]

Thank you, this is most important and helpful as I'm working with my doctor to get off alprazolam

[@BenzoBrains]

Wonderful, I hope it goes well

[@amareshpereira]

@@BenzoBrains not very well at the moment as tension keeps getting high. I believe sleep and regular exercise is also something to be serious about in the process? ??

[@anayarey]

Thank you!!

[@BenzoBrains]

You're welcome!

[@youddothesame87]

thank you so much!

[@casperskitzo9920]

I knew it . I got prostatitis last summer and was prescribed ciprofloxacin floxin and had to go to the emergency room 4 times . I knew it was a interaction I could feel it , Iv been on 3 mg of clonazepam for about 9 years ( I know that's bad ) prescribed. I told 3 doctors including my gp , the psychiatrist at the ER even paramedics as to what I thought was happening and they all said no it in your head ext ext . Eventually after a cardio gram showerd a small heart change since I started taking the floxin they pulled me off if it and nearly instantly felt better .Turns out I have BPH which is inflammation of prostate that can be remedied with saw penento and just a simple diet change maybe the occasional regular strength ibuprofen every few weeks if that . The medical industry really needs a update , if benzo are the biggest problem in the world for addiction right now, then why is this very important information lost.. on not 1 or 2 but 3 or more doctors, plus front end and paramedics??? Thanks for the videos I'm going to taper wish me luck . Cheers.

[@BenzoBrains]

I'm sorry was also on cipro and Ativan at the same time. Good luck!

[@casperskitzo9920]

@@BenzoBrains Yes it caused inter dose withdrawals . Doctors need to know this because coming off benzos fast can potentially kill or land you in the ER and cipro is prescribed to many on benzos I'm sure . Makes me wonder how many people suffered because of this interaction.

[@michaelrosen2852]

Great video thank you!

[@brennanwalls26]

Dear doctors, please listen. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great guideline. Way ahead of her time. Be ahead of yours, we need your help! Patience need to be listened to and in their own time.

[@TerryJ950]

Thank you Jocelyn for doing what you do. It’s hard to not get angry having been forced to go off Ativan by my doctor, ex doctor. She didn’t even want to give me enough refills to taper off safely. I found a new dr who’s willing but unfortunately he inherited a mess because I was forced to taper too quickly. I’m titrating off very small amount and it’s taking forever. I so wish I had had this info from the beginning, but I’m thankful others will.

[@BenzoBrains]

Terry Magram I'm so glad you found a wiser doctor. It is hard. That's why I find it helps to focus on helping others. That's how we heal emotionally as well as physically

[@SuperAlfaDogg]

Wow! About 6 years ago I was given Cipro. Was on it for 21 days. Lost 22 pounds. Suffered extreme dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Would vomit or "dry heave" about two dozen times per day. Could hold down virtually no food. Actually the only water that I could drink without vomiting for whatever reason was Dasani. Finally went to another doctor and got on a different protocol. I honestly believe that I would have died in another week dad I stayed on that regimen. Thank you sincerely

[@BenzoBrains]

SuperAlfaDogg sounds like you may have been floxed. I was also given cold I, twice and had a horrible reaction both times

[@GipsyStarpavlovce]

I'm now 18 months off xanax i was tapering only for 2 months still suffer, bad is not so intense anymore its all situations i ben in bad looks like me coping mechanism getting stronger and i can tell u since I'm off the medication i feel my better have more felling about life all together and i can tell you the mind is complex think be strong all of you healing its happening time is the key Benzo Brains you are doing great job

[@BenzoBrains]

I'm so glad to hear you're seeing some improvement! Thanks for sharing

[@lucywattson1037]

Currently ❤ on vraylar and other benzos ....❤

[@debsattam1]

I love this channel thanks for helping benzo is a hell but you can actually tapper it off quiet easily if you want its more in will and control then in tappering I tapered my 3 years of 10 mg xanax within an extreme jump to 5 mg from there a 3 week self slow tapper to 0.10 mg then stopped never went back .

[@torilipscomb3356]

Awesome 👏🏻 I hope to do the same

[@5urg3x]

Why is it that the doctors in the USA, even board certified addiction doctors don’t know anything about this and how to properly treat benzo addiction ?!

[@662dodz]

I was put on diazepam in November because of a tianeptine sodium addiction i knew the dangers of benzodiazepines so i only took 1 5mg tablet at night but i was so scared of the tianeptine withdrawal i started to take more and more even ordering rc benzodiazepines online when i look back at it now i shoulda just quit the tianeptine cold Turkey and left the benzodiazepines alone but i was so scared of the tianeptine withdrawal over too much googling. now i have high tolerance for benzos and don't care about the tianeptine withdrawal. Thanks for your help n videos and my god your beautiful

[@michaeljohn6001]

56mg diazepam for years tapering 3 year's now on 12mg why can't I do this

[@BenzoBrains]

Michall 1977 you are doing it! It's just that difficult for some people but you're getting there

[@kendrakinard7580]

It’s individualize to each patient a taper

[@MrDepinto]

I’m getting crushing cortisol anxiety in the morning anyone have ideas what I can do this is hell on a stick...

[@ms_jadah]

She only responds or hearts something if your stroking her very large ego.

[@davemeads859]

Thank you so much for the first time in a longtime I feel like there's hope of me finding a way to get off these devils 😈

[@BenzoBrains]

There is hope, you can do this!

[@peterwood23]

Does hydrocodon mess with your gaba receptors

[@BenzoBrains]

Not directly but it may still cause a reaction in those extremely sensitive during withdrawal

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️

[@BenzoBrains]

You're welcome

[@DonnaRatliff1]

Fantastic! I've thought or heard about this. Wonder if it works with other drugs for taper but I bet it would.

[@BenzoBrains]

generally any tapering info you get for other drugs is based on this

[@scotte.3693]

Great video Jocelyn, although I disagree with Ashton's advice that the odd drink is ok. Having even the smallest amount not only sets most people back horrendously but some people, as in my case, get sent back into severe acute symptoms that can last months. Having even one drink could be the difference between life and death for some. I also took a sulfa antibiotic that sent my waves into a whole new long lasting level of hell! Anyways, thank you for making the video. Informative as always and hope you're doing well!

[@BenzoBrains]

Scott Everson I completely agree with you on this. I personally don't think it's worth the risk. But I do know people who have been able to tolerate it here and there. Like everything else during this, it seems to be a crapshoot

[@scotte.3693]

Mike L 3 months on Ativan. Quit about a year ago. Was doing ok but a few drinks here and there did me in, including unintentional alcohol in my food. It's pretty much been getting worse month after month over the year.

[@scotte.3693]

People look at it like the bible which can be quite harmful. Living life as usual, not changing your diet, occasional alcohol, caffeine and so on are not a good recommendations for anyone. I believe Jocelyn is working on a new manual, thankfully, as it's very much needed. My Ativan dose was 1mg a few times a week and .5 a few times a week for 3 months. I took a pill every 5 days afterwards to keep my crazy withdrawal symptoms at bay. I also take Cymbalta 30mg which I've been on for 1.5 years. The withdrawal from benzos wasn't that bad until the occasional drink was introduced. That put me in full blown hell.

[@sumguy2581]

I had. A very strong negative reaction to methadone and Refampen. Terrible withdrawals. It was just like I was giving myself narcan.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

What I would do is if I was taking let's say 1 mg or no let's say 2 mg, of alprazolam, if the withdrawal would hit me I would take anywhere from 0.5 to 1 mg, if it was two that I was taking, if it's only 1 mg I will take a 0.5 and it will level me out completely, even if I was taking a higher dosage, it's about the serum levels and about the Toleration of Stress and Anxiety naturally and also beta blockers work in between doses, it stops all the sweating all the anxiety pretty much makes you feel like you just took your dose, but when you do that you're letting more out of your system and going longer in between your taper dose❤❤

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi I'm not sure I understand your question

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@BenzoBrains]

You're most welcome 🙏🏽

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Can we get someone ugly to explain this? I'm listening.

[@snafu22]

What are your thoughts on her suggestions regarding anti depressants?

[@BenzoBrains]

Anthony Rindfleish regarding taking them during withdrawal? I agree with her when she says we need more research. There's no understanding of what these drugs are actually doing to our bodies, especially long term. I've seen as many people harmed by antidepressants as helped during withdrawal. It's a crapshoot.

[@snafu22]

Benzo Brains Agreed, I just could not make sense of where it is suggested that the use of an A/D could help the benzo taper/withdrawal. Unless I have not interpreted this correctly.

[@BenzoBrains]

Anthony Rindfleish from what I understand she was saying that antidepressants can be considered if the depression /suicidality gets bad, but that they don't work right away and then have their own withdrawal syndrome to consider post benzo taper.

[@jasonsenator6144]

What about the 10%, and they can't simply just get their medication reinstated?

[@BenzoBrains]

sorry, I don't think I understand your question

[@jasonsenator6144]

@BenzoBrains the 10% of people the Ashton Manuel didn't work for. I was just wondering if you aren't able to stay off benzos. Are they supposed to just reinstate? What if doctors won't prescribe it again? It's been my experience because I was forced off 6mg clon. I tried cold turkey, tried hospital stays, rehab once, and lately Icu for a heart condition. I finally decided I should see a specialist, and he said I need to taper according to the Ashton Manuel, and I've gone down too fast and want to be destabilized because I have to get back to working and am the progress of moving out of my parents house, and some court related stress. I haven't been able to talk to my doctor for awhile because he's out the office.

[@UnknownHumanOnline]

Liquid Microtaper?​@@jasonsenator6144

[@tinaaligada9210]

Hi mam!is Ashton Manual can be used to withdraw anti psychotic drugs such as Olanzapine?please I'm hoping for your reply...thank you.

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi, yes the same principles apply to most psychiatric drug withdrawal scenarios

[@tinaaligada9210]

Ok thank you mam for your immediate response.Godbless you

[@rosieaustin9911]

❤❤❤

[@662dodz]

I think me worrying about the withdrawal is more of a problem than withdrawal itself is this common

[@BenzoBrains]

662dodz yes that can definitely be a stumbling block, especially as benzodiazepines can cause us to have irrational fears. I know my thought processes weren't the same while on benzos.

[@ModernSlackers]

Damn, I am screwed. Detox facilities almost cost me my life. They lock you in a room, don't taper and after 30 days kick you out.

[@BenzoBrains]

The good news is you know now that they can't help you and that you can heal better without them.

[@ModernSlackers]

@@BenzoBrains You are amazing. This Gave me new hope. Unfortunately all psychiatrist won't facility this method so I am ordering them online.

[@margrho]

Heather Ashton has also says that cannabis is as addictive as narcotics: "Without their regular genuine 'fixes', [cannabis users] ended up suffering tremors, stomach pains, nausea, headaches and a range of other unpleasant side-effects. One of the reasons is the way cannabis is absorbed by the body. It isn't like alcohol, which can be sweated out within 24 hours. The narcotic effects of a single joint last 48 hours."

[@user-tv6bv4ot1f]

It seems impossible to get off clonezepam. 1 year ago my PDr. Perscribed me this med. It worked good for sleep but always felt too strong. Now im dependant. Took just 1 year and i cant function at work, home or just in life in general. This is only on .25- .5 mg doses. I just have never felt this terrible in my life. Cant sleep, depersonilazation, heightened sense of awarenes and worse anxiety. I hate the dr that perscribed them to me. Theres no hope...thats how i feel. And im a Former Navy Rescue Swimmer, Firefighter/EMT. Athlete.. Now i can barely do a walk for 30 min. This pill is poison to my mind. Im desperate.

[@BenzoBrains]

Nate you can do this. 0.5 mg is equivalent to 10mg valium which is the largest dose of valium the pills come in. So that's no small amount. I have an entire playlist I made tapering. Please watch those videos. You'll learn all the best info available on how to successfully get off as painlessly as possible.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

@@BenzoBrains why do we need ti switch clonazepam to valium or diazepam?

[@BenzoBrains]

@@morningwithgracie7870 you don't have to, but they're recommended as they have longer half lives which makes them easier to taper because they stay in your system longer which means you don't have so many ups and downs throughout the day However if you watch my tapering videos you'll learn how to break up your dose of a shorter acting benzo and dose multiple times a day so you don't have to switch if you don't want to or can't.

[@jamesdenney6792]

Can you use this with gabapentin

[@BenzoBrains]

This is the standard guideline for drug dependence withdrawal generally

[@RicanChula7]

Makes sense now why a few years ago they gave me ciprofloxacin n felt like I was dying. 😯 Then the doctor's were so confused. I did research n saw the side effects. Now I know why it didn't sit well with me! This is insane how doctor's don't know these things. They looked at me like if I was crazy when I said all the side effects I had.

[@michellevioletta4410]

RicanChula7 I get UTI s alot and they put me on cipro or levaquin it did not make me sick and it killed my uti. But next time I'll tell my doc to put me on another antibotic next time . But I'm just tapering very slowly.

[@RicanChula7]

Michelle vegas ~ That is good! You were very lucky. I wasn't tapering then when they put me on it. They also gave that to me for a UTI. They should only prescribe or use those for more serious complications. I'm 11 months tapering right now.

[@michellevioletta4410]

RicanChula7 yea I'm allergic to alot of antibotics and I get real bad utis maybe that's why I was prescribed that idk . Take care xo

[@RicanChula7]

Michelle vegas ~ Oh ok, I see. Thanks, you too! Good luck with everything.❤

[@michellevioletta4410]

RicanChula7 thank u are you now off benzos or no

[@jessicabasurto9485]

Do you help people get off these?

[@BenzoBrains]

I have videos demonstrating how to taper your pills and provide resources for developing a taper plan and getting the materials and support you need in place. if you have any questions I'm available here or on my site benzobrains.com to answer them.

[@michaeljohn6001]

It won't sebilz on 40 day I feel I can't cope

[@blairsterling6141]

How can I begin to find a doctor willing to help me taper off of Clonazapam ??? Help please.

[@BenzoBrains]

Benzoinfo.com has a provider list you can check out to see if there is a knowledgeable dr in your area. Any prescriber can help you. It's best to develop a plan first and take it in so they have confidence in you and trust

[@blairsterling6141]

@@BenzoBrains . Thank you so much. !! My hope is that the field of medicine eventually deems all the benzos, toxic, and extremely dangerous and a category of drugs even worse than black box. I know, my serious problems began with Xanax. The worst of the benzos.

[@michaeljohn6001]

Can I taper slow on 12mg of diazepam as I can't sable

[@BenzoBrains]

Michall 1977 yes you can go as slow as you need. You might want to watch my video on how safely taper off Benzodiazepines to learn more

[@FirstLast-mg5yu]

Hello Been off Xanax for 3 years 2 years on Xanax 2 mg a day Tapered myself dry cuts Bad idea Lost my job Lost my home Lost all belongings No family No friends Moved to NYC Need support in NYC Have had every imaginable test in 2 months Full body MRI Brain Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy Lip biopsy 24 vials of blood MS ruled out Lupus ruled out Sjorgrens ruled out Lyme ruled out Need support to talk it out Need support to figure it out

[@supersaiyanzero386]

So lucky...

[@jaydoe647]

Badass

[@AndreaGreenBooks]

I don't know how you can put this out. This is incredibly dangerous. You have no idea what other medications these patients are taking, what their medical histories are or how they will react. This is highly irresponsible.

[@BenzoBrains]

Well as I'm giving an overview of the Ashton Manual I suggest you take it up with Professor Ashton

[@LMorgan1234]

Have someone proofread your headings. If you want to look professional, spell things correctly. What is "atutonomy"????

[@BenzoBrains]

Hmmm first I've ever had anyone notice. Luckily lives can still be saved even in the face of typos!

[@PWood-gh5cq]

Excuse me, but from a person that is suffering through the situation discussed, I would really appreciate (as would many others) if you weren't rude to a person trying to offer some desperately needed info, help & concern period as she is. She doesn't deserve to be talked down on. Be nice please. What if someone disided not to make a post that may of saved a life, for the simple fact that they feared being treated rudely by inconsiderate folks?

[@PWood-gh5cq]

@@BenzoBrains please don't let rude people stop you from being the great help you are & have been. You are a great person & so many obviously are helped a great deal by your efforts.

[@BenzoBrains]

@@PWood-gh5cq thank you ☺

[@ManishKumar-xr3gt]

Have u fully recovered? Recovery time?