Why is benzo syndrome so bad?

[@jennysweeth]

Wow thank you! If only we'd had this information before we'd been prescribed "that little pill that tried to kill", us off...sigh.

[@michelebergman4336]

THIS IS SOS EMERGENCY THAT THIS DRUG IS CAUSING VIOLENT SUICIDES in innocent people!! My life’s been TOTALLY DESTROYED!!!

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

With the pandemic going on just think of how many new prescriptions for benzodiazepines are being written. The importance of getting this information out and into general knowledge is more important than ever! Thank you for not giving up! Off Klonopin .5mg as prescribed for 20+ years. Going on 16 months, getting better thanks to you and everyone else on KZbin!

[@dawndoherty4416]

Timothy Schuhrke I agree with you

[@mikel4526]

Yup. And the "medicine" for C19 is super bad too.

[@PA16803]

Great point

[@GoldenGoose70]

Tim I am going on 16 months off also. Give me a call sometime and we can compare notes. My phone number is 315-341-8739

[@DONALD1951]

Just .5 mg will mess you up?

[@redpeach8416]

Thank you so much, Jocelyn. I needed to hear this today. I'm 17 months off 8 years on valium and I'm suffering so much still. Keep up the great work. We need this information!

[@BenzoBrains]

Thanks ❤

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

Keep it up. 30 months here after cold turkey. It does get much better. At 17 months I was still in the thick of it. So don't despair that you're not well enough yet. You'll get better. Live a healthy lifestyle in the meantime!

[@_blew_a_fuse_7372]

Chronic back pain nerves after 14 months normal still this is debilitating !

[@albertodeulofeu5277]

WOW 17 months and it’s STILL an issue? That’s so scary. I’ve been on 2 years. Got down to 2.5mg from 20mg. Diazepam.

[@Marcus72ful]

Act726 how much was your dose please? The Doctors have stopped my dose of 5mg daily,over 10yrs.Just cold Turkey the bastards ! I am feeling terrible.More dizzy & depressed,luckily not hideously anxious,thank God !

[@BenzoBrains]

If you need a way to explain to loved ones and medical providers why your illness is so strange and severe I hope this will help you. WARNING: It gets a bit involved but stick with us. . . it's worth it I promise!

[@g.s167]

Yes, i confirm: it s more than a bit involded.!! It s totally involved. I cry for so many animals who has been tortured and killed by this poison.i cry also for all this human horrific genocide. In my opinion, professor Ether Ashton has explained in a much better way what benzos chronically do to gaba receptors: destruction of gaba receptors who are extremelly complex and in the other hand , a huge multiplication of the very dangerous and neurotoxic glutamate receptors!!! But thank you so much my dear lady for defending our cause. You re a sweet, clever and beautiful woman.loves. sorry , but a phamacologist such up gradued doens t have a clue on what benzos do the brain: severe destruction of gaba a and gaba b reseptors, and in the other hand an extreme severe multiplication of the main excitators in the brain but also in the spinal cord, every organ , every cell: and he s not avle to explain that. He is a pure hoax and this interwiew is a pure hoax! He even doesn t know what are the multiple roles of gaba in the brain and the whole body.he even t knows and states that glutamate in excess is a highly neurotoxic ,that means neurotoxic for the whole body. This interwiew a a bullshit, a crap unthworthy!! IT S A SHAME! you would have never accept a such crap in your channel.and does he explains also how to withdraw properly?? Neither. You re glad because youre fortunetaly not damages totally! But it s not the case of hundred millions people.!! Shit and liing video 👎👎👎👎😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@jakep6520]

Did you ever get bad headaches when you got off benzos? I am 1month off of klonopin and I get viscous headaches all day, everyday. If so,when did they finally stop? I was on 1mg klonopin for 10 years.

[@BenzoBrains]

@@jakep6520 yes. Often they're related to the trigeminal neuralgia i developed from my benzo injury

[@PatrickA1]

@@BenzoBrains Yes but does it eventually get better and stop?.. I am having these headaches daily.

[@marinalina6348]

@@BenzoBrains I have that now, it started last month, if I only knew I would have never touched them

[@BJtheMountaineerguy]

Keep up the good work.. Glad to see you trying to get more scientific research done behind all this but No one will truly understand how bad this can get until they go through it facts 💯 benzos cause crazy adaptions in the brain which leads into tolerance which leads into withdrawal that causes dozens of horrible physically & mentally symptoms that just do not let up, the brain & CNS literally goes crazy trying to get off this stuff.. It's Anxiety/Stress/Tension/Insomnia x1000 which makes you so freakin sick.. Benzo tolerance withdrawal is hell on earth but im 100% determined to get through this I'm not giving up no matter how bad it gets

[@BenzoBrains]

That's why it matters when we tell our stories to those who will listen!

[@BJtheMountaineerguy]

@@BenzoBrains I agree.. You do such a great job getting more & more awareness out there.. I wish I had the strength to do it like you do hopefully I will one day..

[@hnewman9296]

If i had all the money on earth i would give it all away in exchange for having my brain functioning the way it was before i was prescribed Ativan for a year.

[@Rollwithit699]

Klonopin prescribed for 28 years taken as directed or LESS. Stopped abruptly 9 months back after learning it can cause dementia. Felt like I was dying or wished I would at times. Having occasional improved days now...have a little hope. Don't drive anymore (afraid to try). Don't leave house anymore or talk to people. Hoping to get ME back eventually...

[@joeymarino7]

Thanks for this important information. Have you found this information optimistic for yourself and others who have been injured from these drugs and withdraw? Thanks again for your work.

[@buzzclark]

@@Rollwithit699 Please be strong. For me Klon for 26 years & my Insurance Pharmacy Doctors told me to taper off fast - 5 months. They controlled whether they would renew my prescription. It's about the money on their end. They said they did NOT recognize Ashton Manual. I am now at 2 years and 3 months - after a 5 month taper. They are a bunch of deceptive bastards. It's all about the money with Insurance Companies. If they did not know then they should have. This is why Jocelyn of this channel is working with us here. We all have to stick together now & support one another. Please be strong. SINCERELY.

[@waynegrow]

@@buzzclark every time I stabilise after a drop . Takes me four days. Then exercise and all the berries and non dairy milk vegan protein powder malinga ground nuts mushroom powder niacin in nutri bullet. Same with veg sometimes in evening. Always takes me four days to stabilise. Fucking shit

[@buzzclark]

@@waynegrow Please stay strong & continue doing what you are doing if it works. I did not tell you this BUT I am 66 years of age & I have been paralyzed & confined to a wheelchair for 48 years now. I am used to fighting. I have been doing this all my life. I have words for those who will listen. I must give back to my community. I have a good woman in my life & I will keep my vows and she is taking care of me. Without her I never would have made it this far.

[@tracey5601]

Great news! Thank you Jocelyn for everything your doing for the benzo community. Your a true warrior. All the best. ❤

[@Janet_Price]

Thanks so much for your videos ~ so informative, encouraging and validating. My body aches wander. I had one month where I swore I had shin splints only to wake up one morning and the pain was miraculously gone!! This time my pain is in my right hip, and hamstring area. The pain can be so severe that I cannot go out and walk...... I have more good days than bad, but the good days aren't anywhere close to how I was when I started my taper. I'm disheartened by this virus crap - all the vaccines, tests and pills being developed for the profits of Big Pharma. One cannot vaccinate their way to good health. Pills treat symptoms, never the cause. Even though most people don't believe or understand what is going on with me - as long as I'm being validated by someone - I'll take that validation. Good luck to all sufferers. 38 months off Klonopin, 30 months off Topamax and 19 months off Effexor XR. Screw the medical system - Big Pharma bought them out decades ago. Love to all ~ Janet

[@pjjmsn]

Billions of perscriptions over 50 years, and the drug companies have no idea what happens if benzos are taken for more than 4 weeks. How convienient. I think they care more about money than preventing human suffering on a grand scale. Not good people, IMHO.

[@terryomullane2447]

You have come along way Jocelyn. Just watched one of your older videos from 4years ago. Keep up the great work.

[@Prosegoldmusic]

did you guys ever see what happened to jordan peterson ? probably the highest profile benzo withdrawal i’ve seen or heard ever. this syndrome is absolutely nightmarish and you are doing gods work !!

[@BenzoBrains]

Thank you yes I am familiar with his story. I have a video on it from when it first came out

[@garysimone4977]

@@BenzoBrains how long was he on

[@haklbarry2]

@@garysimone4977 4 years i think. But iam not 100% sure

[@haklbarry2]

@@garysimone4977 or 2 years.. 2 or 4

[@MrHthomas10]

I need help. I have tried to talk with my doctor about withdrawing from Ativan that he prescribed to me 14 years ago. I have talked with him the Ashton Manual and his response was, "Anything you get of the Internet is worthless." He threatened to cut me off of Ativan. OMG I have about two weeks of Ativan left and then I will need serious help. I cannot find anyone in Reno NV that can help. I want to taper this off and get my life back. Please help. ASAP.

[@mikel4526]

This just shows you that your doctor knows it ain't medicine. Never tell the doctor you want to quit. They cannot help you quit anyway. Just taper yourself at home. Tell the doctor nothing.

[@milocruz3024]

I had a similar situation, I've been on and off klonopin for 20 years. I was told to taper off them. I told the Dr. I had 8 1 mg.tablets left. And she cut me off then prescribed buspar. I haven't been able to find a Dr. Who will prescribe them to me. I'm barely functioning.

[@MrHthomas10]

Thank you all for responding. This is Fred's dad and I have horrible news to report. My son died of liver and kidney failure due to long term use of ativan.

[@sophietheresehautenauve]

@@MrHthomas10 i'm sorry to hear that

[@michelebergman4336]

@@milocruz3024 google Dr Michael E BOHAN in Virginia Beach! He’s a Benzo Tapering Specialist & has Workshops! He will help u !

[@bctad4562]

Just watched the Benzo symposium with Bob! I'm down from 15mgs of valium to 3.7 mgs..... If they start to mute your channel as you tube and twitter and facebook are starting to: which platform will you continue to use? I use benzo buddies but I appreciate your videos as you presentation is passionate and personalized.

[@BenzoBrains]

For now I'm using vimeo

[@PA16803]

It is Damage not withdrawal although that's what most people call it. Once again thank you for all the effort you continue to put forth on behalf of all that suffer

[@BenzoBrains]

Yes we're talking about withdrawal and also the injury

[@g.s167]

You re right PA16803. It s a multiple brain damage resulting in a severe and dangerous imbalance in the system gaba/ glutamate. this drug has totally destroyed me: autoimmunity ( systemic lupus, systemic scleroderma, systemic vascularitis, lymph nodes inflammation, schrogen dry syndrom, raynaud syndrom) , insulin resistance, cortisol resistance, oestrogen resistance, impossibility to walk, severe loss of eyesight, severe burnings due to an abnormal cns and pns , crps in both hands ( red, inflammed, in fire, exploding, like pure bee venom in the both hands, hamilton pain scale: 45/50) etc.. evil pill extremelly neurotoxic as many pharmacologists and pharmacists have told me many times but when it was top late for me!! They even told me THAT THEY WOULD NEVER TAKE THIS POISON THEMSELVES , NEITHER ADVICE IT TO THEIR FAMILY! AND My health was perfect before this crap !! i was prescribed it for a severe ptsd due to a horrific harrassement by a sociopath that had last for 4 years. I swear on the bible : the psychiatrist had told me: it s a very good medecine. It s very safe. It s even given to babbies! I m not liing!! I would have better smoke mmj!! i m extremelly revolted and totally hoplessness !!

[@PA16803]

@@g.s167 I believe you 100% I have suffered many of the same damaging effects. These doctors have no clue what a dangerous poison this is. I hope the best for you and I both. My journey has been a long one and still fighting to get back to normal.

[@g.s167]

@@PA16803 thank you for your true comment explaining that s not a withdrawal but a brain damage!! As this poor young woman Cassandra explained it in a very clear way before she comitted suicide after 2 years and a half of horrific torchers, tortures. Are you extremelly and irreversible damaged as i am ? How is it going on for you. Thank you for relate and saying the truth: SEVERE MULTIPLE BRAIN DAMAGE!!

[@g.s167]

@@PA16803 systemic scleroderma= it s horrific. I become as an allien.the skin on the whole belly, hips and neck ( especially the skin on the lower jawk) is tight and hard as wood. It become fibrotic. It s the dermis of the skin whick thickens. You re not able to pinch it.it s extremelly fibrotic.the dermis growths until 3 or 4 cm.my belly, hips and front neck are hard as wood. I can t sit anymore. I can t be stand up neither. My belly is swallowen and hard as if as was 9 months pregnancy!! It s extremelly painfull because the skin deŕmis is rich in nerves and blood vessels. It s inflammed and nerves are compressed. And this sclerosis touches every internal organs especially : kidneys, lungs, stomach, intestines. You dye either by severe kidney failure, either by suffocation because of the lungs that are no more alive but fibrotics. WONDERFUL end, isn t it??? Let me know about you please. I relate to you.loves

[@AmberWaves-WA-State]

The periphery receptor scan was enlightening!

[@BenzoBrains]

right?!

[@joannalewis5279]

We desperately need more studies correlating longitudinal symptomatology data with more neuroscience - and more discussions like this.

[@jpmoneydollars]

This is amazing. Why isn’t more being done to study this!? I plan to share with as many doctors as possible.

[@BenzoBrains]

The Alliance is working on funding research into all this now. But it takes time

[@aileenfulgens1909]

I didn't have anxiety before taking Ativan occasionally for insomnia. I never took it daily. I took about 40mg per year, developed anxiety the first year, by year five, full blown panic disorder. Kept taking it as needed for another five years before I figured out why I was having so many panic attacks. And forced on several psych meds...five years off all psych meds and life is barely worth the effort...it's so painful and disorienting. I'm losing my mind and physically deteriorating beyond repair.

[@AlbaLynxQueen]

I am so sorry to hear this. How are you feeling now?

[@kmjansen]

Thank you guys so much as always. Such a positive and efficient use of time and energy.

[@mickiking306]

OMG I am so glad I watched your video! I have been on 10mgs of vaginal Valium for an excruciating bladder disease called interstitial cystitis. 2 yrs ago I slowly withdrew using the Ashton method in the last mg I came off very slowly and 3 weeks after I stopped I couldn’t catch a deep breath so when I saw that it effects the lungs it all made sense plus I can’t sleep and have really heightened sensory issues. I have built up an immunity to it and I don’t want the toxins which could be adding more pain to my bladder. I’ve tapered to 5 mgs and I’m scared to tell my Dr. because if I go into protracted withdrawals she will think I’m coo coo and has no clue about withdrawals. I recently bought a kundalini yoga program so thanks for the inspiration to jump in. Blessings to you for helping those of us trying to wrestle with coming off benzodiazepines 🙏🏼💜

[@Grace-cj5qw]

Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and God bless ❤🙏📿.

[@BenzoBrains]

Thank you for your support!

[@micahcooper4505]

My life's been ruined, I've been on 3mgs of klonopin for about 20 years. I've only been able to taper down to 2mgs using water titration. I am convinced I would have a family, a more stable emotional outlook, and less anxious existence by now had I not taken the medicine.

[@Prosegoldmusic]

i’m so sorry brother. i’ve been three years clean from heroin and i wish you success and understand and feel your pain

[@castortroy1448]

6mg Xanax everyday for 10 years. When they weaned me off I almost completely lost my mind. They just put me on the same dose again because of how bad the last two years have been. They changed my brain for life I’m positive.

[@caffrey1100]

Wow 6 mgs that’s High then 2 yrs off wow good luck didn’t you hv a little trouble going back on 👌👍 Agraid if tolerance it’s utter dose tolerance want my brain back if I was to get sick which I’m not I would go back on ASAP

[@mikel4526]

Just say no to doctors.

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

That is a ridiculous statement.

[@mikel4526]

@@iWillWakeYouUp Some people must learn the hard way.

[@cduby1424]

It is not a ridiculous statement, if your going to lay your life in someone hands and be very very sorry that you did that and wish that you could turn back the hands of time.going on 19 months off what train ran me over.

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

@@cduby1424 30 months for me. Yet I still think "Just say no to doctors" is ridiculous. Is that meant to be only in relation to benzos and psych-drugs, or in general? Because there's topics doctors know a lot about, and topics they know very little about. If I break my foot or need an operation done, I'm gonna go to a doctor. "Just say no to doctors" won't really cut it for most people. There's nuance to things.

[@mikel4526]

@@iWillWakeYouUp It's a parody of the "Just Say No" craze. Most doctors don't even know how to correct bone breaks or perform operations. Med school only teaches them how to justify prescribing unnecessary pharmaceuticals.

[@michaelthau1007]

Your videos are so awesome and your story is amazing. Im 51 and was prescribed Klonopin 1mg for 14 months by my psychiatrist for health anxiety, and panic attacks. Started a slow taper a month ago. I see most of your videos go back 5 years ago to 10 months ago. Do you still make current videos? There so amazing. Im very worried about withdraw symptoms. Thank you God Bless You Michael

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi yes I'm still making videos :)

[@jakep6520]

Did you ever get bad headaches when you got off benzos? I am 1month off of klonopin and I get viscous headaches all day, everyday. If so,when did they finally stop? I was on 1mg klonopin for 5 years.

[@joewierothman6338]

I on the Same...how did you taper

[@WeTrudgeOn]

I was under the impression that there are many peripheral receptors in the GI system. The slide of lit up areas doesn't seem to show that. I'm 6.5 months clean of valium and one of my worst symptoms right now is that my GI system has basically forgotten how to work completely. I think it's called gastroparesis.

[@BenzoBrains]

I believe there are many GABA neurons in the gut. I also think that many of the gut issues are a result of how these drugs disrupt the microbiome

[@WeTrudgeOn]

@@BenzoBrains I believe you are right.

[@thedaydreamer7972]

Hi, Thank you for your work! I am 7 mo off taking .25 klonopin for 5yrs,,,,I feel like I felt better the first few months, along the way I took 2 rescue doses, this seemed to make me worse, after the last dose 2.5 mo ago things have been horrid, the muscles in my abdomen have tightened making hard to breathe with erratic breathing, and the dizziness headpressure has gotten worse, very difficult to do simple little projects,,,,,, is it normal to feel worse this far in as time progresses? I just need some hope

[@BenzoBrains]

It's normal to feel worse when you take benzos after quitting. Rescue doses are actually burn doses. You get kindled and burn worse and worse. Stay away from benzos completely! Work on the problems you're experiencing in other ways. I know you're feeling awful but I guarantee the next "rescue" dose will make it even worse. Eat clean, do some meditation, light exercise, find a way to be grateful for everything right now as it is and you can heal from this.

[@valerievlado8545]

I went off an antipsychotic 2x but I didn’t taper because my doctor didn’t tell me to. Do you think my brain is kindled! So do you think I might have problems now I’m attempting to taper this time I’m on 25 mg going down 20 mg 5 mg every 2 weeks.

[@JWick-iq6lp]

The 2 hardest drugs I've ever had to kick... Xanax and Methadone. It literally killed me and I was a healthy 29 year old man. This shit is NO joke!

[@albertodeulofeu5277]

How long did it take for you to feel normal? AND how long did u take Xanax?

[@christopherlinville274]

I was on xanax for 6 years,when I came off of them I was in a constant stat of panic for 8 months

[@garysimone4977]

Question. When they say take for short term what's short term 2 ccx wks 3 wks 4 a month . If you take 1 mg of K CAN YOU STOP AFTER 2 WKS ???

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi sorry I didn't see this sooner.i hope my previous responses helped answer this. But certainly you can stop but still need to taper, even if it's a faster taper

[@animafunz]

6 years off permanent brain damage never returned normal

[@Sheisintomalakasdino]

@Tracy Wren why do people that say such things never respond? Hard to believe them

[@buzzclark]

I came off a 26 year Klonopin usage experience & at 10 months off after a 5 month taper - I am still experiencing a horrible ride. I cannot function on performing daily tasks, cannot drive, etc etc. At this point I would be willing to participate in a study that would perhaps would benefit others going through the same. Please Jocelyn, please through my rag into the ring. i am here and while what is left of my brain is still here - I have all my time at your disposal. Sincerely, JAMES.

[@BenzoBrains]

Stay strong it will get better.

[@sangeetalambh6389]

Buzz Clark how r u now

[@buzzclark]

@@sangeetalambh6389 Hi. At a little more than 2 years off I still am terrible. My previous comment still sums it up. For me it is "just one day at a time." I HOPE.

[@waynegrow]

You tapered down to quick. Especially after 26 years usage. I'm no expert but 5 months taper seems unrealistic for that period of use. Your brain is the slowest organ to heal .

[@buzzclark]

@@waynegrow Yes I know what you say is true. But I had no choice. My Health Insurance and their pharmacy doctors told me to do it this way. They said they do not follow the Ashton Manual. They were in charge of prescribing me this medication. They are all a bunch of lying bastards. It is all about money and not the best interest of the patients. Now after 2 years and 3 months - I am trying to hold my own. We all need to stick together. Thanks for your input.

[@ja7124]

I hope with new studies that doctors are more informed. I took Xanax as prescribed. I had several problems that I had no idea was related to the medication. I tried to withdraw only to go back after 18 months. I would have lost my family due to the disassociation, extreme anxiety, agoraphobia and physical pain. The injury is real and the withdrawal effects are hell. 18 years of a little pill my doctor prescribed and my anxiety was not as bad as it is now. I am no longer the same and don’t know what to do or where to turn too for help.

[@BenzoBrains]

Start by watching my tapering playlist. By educating yourself on how to do a proper taper you may ease the process and heal as you go. The councilforsustainablehealing.org may have resources to help you deal with the original anxiety in a new way

[@metakokalj1207]

Is there a way to rebuild the GABA system while still tapering off Ativan? Like they are suggesting taking l-theanine, fermented food, trying (because its almost impossible in the situation) doing yoga etc.?

[@BenzoBrains]

My doctor had me do some things post taper to balance the GABA/ glutamate system. I would reach out to a functional medicine doctor or integrative practitioner for help with any supplements. Your receptors do heal though as you slowly taper

[@metakokalj1207]

@@BenzoBrains Thank you so muvh for replying promptly. You have a video on this subject?

[@whatistrue0293]

Wow...Just so sad. Can we really heal from benzo withdrawal?

[@BenzoBrains]

Yes. It's miraculous. But we do

[@whatistrue0293]

@@BenzoBrains wonderful, thank you brave one.

[@adamspiby2369]

Omg I was prescribed 15mg for 20 years and now the doctor has insisted I come of it and at a very quick pace, I had to drop 5 mg from day one for a month then to 6mg for a month I’m now at 4 mg and I’m suicidal. The doctor won’t listen or see me my mind is frazzled and I’m still doing 12 shifts 4 days a week for as long as possible but this is getting so hard, I’m also a recovering alcoholic and haven’t drank for 5years but I don’t know now what to do? I’m fucked up

[@waynegrow]

You got to do it slowly. Should be dropping 1mg or .5 mg every two weeks if on diazepam. Depending on how you feel or every for weeks. Drop 1 mg. Way to quickly. Why dont people look into the Ashton manual. It's 90 Percent effective.

[@Chappie1911]

Great work! Thank you! 🙏🏾✊🏾

[@vanjabursh7114]

Hi love your channel, I started taper last December switched from Clonazepam to Diazepam in a day. Started at 50 mg currently at 15 mg. It’s so hard also because I have had a relapse with substance abuse. Talked to my doctor and we decided to go for taperstrips. From 15 mg diazepam to 0 in 3 max 4 months. Don’t want to stretch it out to long. Because the real healing starts when you quit. Also i’m really tired but I sleep ok. I’m more tired than I was on 22.5 mg.. Aa lot of other symptoms hyperactivity, after 10 min shopping feeling like a wreck. Any advice?

[@BenzoBrains]

Just keep going and eat clean don't push too hard

[@MrCyberShow]

Vanja, how are you doing now?

[@elliottmaryme]

I've been on xanax for about 8 years or so. I was taking 2mg 3x a day (dr was a quack) then on 1 mg 3x a day... I got myself down to 1 mg a day, I take half early afternoon then half at night. I really pray to me free of these but the couple times I've tried, cold Turkey mind you, but I went in to a physicotic state ending up in a mental ward. That's what scares my about getting off completely!

[@VWERIC10]

Hi, Mary.......A slow controlled taper is the safest way to get off Benzos. I recommend joining a good benzo group for support and tapering information. You will be glad you did.

[@L777-w9t]

Please do not EVER try to cold Turkey!! Especially from a high dose taken for so long. I was on Xanax 3 mg daily for 10 years and it almost killed me.A taper was only possible by psych switching me to 60mg valium then doing a VERY slow reduction every few weeks..Please consider switching to a bemzo with a longer half life to make withdrawal safer and manageable. Good luck and take care

[@BenzoBrains]

Please watch my tapering playlist of videos to learn how to do a more gentle micro taper

[@soldout3746]

Benzo Brains can you please help me with taper? 2mg of Ativan for 28 years, I’m sooo... sick right now, scared and feel hopeless.

[@L777-w9t]

@@soldout3746 💜

[@gregrhodes2171]

Thank you so much. I was perscriped klonopin for 24 years.

[@rogerarmstrong1628]

Been on Xanax/clonazapam for 20 years. Have taken myself off them three times. Hasn’t been hard, just can’t sleep without them. And have reverted after 6-12 weeks of hellish insomnia. I would say that compared to antidepressants these drugs are much easier on brain fog. Ditto cf gabapentin which is a new approach to anxiety.

[@yankoheinze]

Thank you!

[@Roman-wd1it]

Its been a month now off Klonipin .5 mg twice a day. It’s so hard :(

[@mikel4526]

stay clean. Also, that's what she said.

[@MrDepinto]

Stay away of sugar and caffeine even vitamins and supplements. Let your nervous system calm down it’s been through hell...

[@mikel4526]

@@MrDepinto great advice.

[@jakep6520]

Did you ever get bad headaches when you got off benzos? I am 1month off of klonopin and I get viscous headaches all day, everyday. If so,when did they finally stop?

[@MrDepinto]

Jacob Plett You can get all kinds of symptoms usually they mean you withdrew too fast so try to slow down and no one knows how long any of this lasts sometimes it goes away fast sometimes it takes months even years hang in there and relax best you can that’s crucial

[@kenneth2321]

My booty hole suffered the most in my withdrawal

[@michelebergman4336]

NONE should be given ANY DRUG that makes u commit SUICIDE!!!!!

[@beebeel6285]

My BP SPIKES continually with tapering. Extremely dangerous and difficult to get down and all test show my heart is healthy.

[@thomasroedgaard117]

Great info. You are always a pleasure Jocelyn. I`ve been taken Alprazolam (low dosis) for 25 years and I just can`t get off them! After a couple of days I get anxiety,spasme an d other psychosomatic symptoms. My doc don`t really know what to do and isn`t really that interested. Very sad actually.

[@BenzoBrains]

A micro taper is the gentlest way to taper off . Watch my use water to taper your benzo video to learn how.

[@Whale_Lover]

anyone know if Brain regeneration and relaxation meditation everyday or mindfulness can relieve symptoms or shorten the duration of withdrawal benzodiazepines Thanks !!

[@bhadresh1135]

excellent

[@robinpiccolo1078]

Now I know this is benzo, but I wonder if this would apply to antidepressants as well? I would love his perspective on this because many people who are on benzos are on antidepressants as well! And antidepressants are just as difficult as benzos!

[@BenzoBrains]

Some could apply but much of what he's taking about is specific to Benzodiazepine receptors and peripheral receptors.

[@BenzoBrains]

@Logic unfortunately antidepressants can be just as difficult for some people to withdraw from. For some it seems if they get off their benzo first then the antidepressant is much worse

[@robinpiccolo1078]

Logic I’m in antidepressant withdrawal right now and have been for 7 months after taking them for 2 months. I think your comment is rather misinformed. I have done a lot of research and antidepressants act on many receptors as well. I wouldn’t be so judgemental to people’s queries. We are all just trying to get by on this journey.

[@robinpiccolo1078]

Logic and btw, I did take benzos as well. Be careful in how you respond to people. Your judgements are unfair.

[@robinpiccolo1078]

Logic kindness and compassion here...this isn’t a contest as to who knows more. Every persons experience is valid here. Be respectful of everyone’s journey please.

[@mohamedragab7058]

I was addicted to xanax twice but i quiet and i stopped for 4 months and now i have terrible insomnia and now im taking lunesta everyday to sleep for the past month. I take 5 mg of lunesta to sleep i want to quit it but i dont know how. Im taking benadryl to help me sleep too with lunesta cause it is not that effective any more but i take it to prevent withdrawal

[@BenzoBrains]

lunesta is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist like xanax. Watch my tapering playlist of videos to learn how to slowly micro taper . Benadryl is probably complicating things too but I can understand why you're taking it.

[@michelebergman4336]

But there are LOTS of GABA Receptors all over the body & most of them in the Gut!!

[@milocruz3024]

Thank you for making these video's Jocelyn. Do you know of any benzo wise Doctors in the Salt Lake City, Utah area? I would be willing to travel to Utah county or Ogden area if neccesary. I'm currently not working but have medicaid.

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi I don't know of specifically benzo wise doctors but I know some who will do an appropriate taper and support you appropriately during your taper instead of trying to drug the withdrawal out of you. The one closest to you would be Integrative Medica 6360 S 3000 E #325, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

[@milocruz3024]

@@BenzoBrains Thank you! I will contact them.

[@2needey1]

Does cbd work?

[@BenzoBrains]

It can help but it's highly individual and depends on the quality of the cbd. Some people find it helps, some find it makes things worse.

[@2needey1]

Benzo Brains have you tried Phenibut for weaning?

[@jerrywhitley3278]

Thank you

[@dmahadeo]

brilliant

[@nasreenhawkins3563]

I took lorezapam for 1 week 1mg 3 times a day and I’ve had about 4 diazapams 5mg at different intervals is my brain fucked ?

[@BenzoBrains]

Not necessarily. Everyone is different. Are you off or tapering or something?

[@nasreenhawkins3563]

@@BenzoBrains thankyou got responding I was misdiagnosed with a medical condition and they said it was a mental health condition I had an miscarriage and was suffering with pain in my groin area and a feeling of a Bulge hanging out my private area. I was going to the doctor and asking to examine me which they refused and said I was emotionally traumatised from the medcal abortion I was explaining to them I can feel pain in my groin area and a sharp pain on my shoulder they kept telling me it was in my head I noticed a muscle hanging out my private area when the doctor examined me he told me there was nothing there even tho I could clearly feel it and see it he was saying I was emotionally traumatised and prescribed me amatriptaline I didn’t no what it was and just took it I started researching on why I could feel the pain and started becoming isolated and constantly searching on what was wrong with me which became health anxiety I keep going to the doctor and hospital and explaining I’m having pain in my pelvic area and groin they was doing blood test everything was coming out fine and reading doctors notes saying I was just was depressed and anxious I was because no one believed me I started getting more pain phychostomatic and kept thinking the pains was in my head I was reading 18/20 hours a day trying to figure out what was wrong with me and started suffering severe panic attacks because of the pain and knowing something was wrong and I wasn’t being diagnosed I was running to the hospital asking Then to please relive me groin pain and they thought I wanted morphine the nurses was telling me I should take care of my children and another nurse was telling me I was possessed because I’m a Muslim I started suffering severe pains and panic attacks I eventually got a call from a mental health doctor who told me to go to the hospital as my blood results was showing something was wrong with me I panicked went to the hospital straight away they took me to a mental health unit and gave me that medication and said to take it I didn’t no what it was so I took it because I was having panic attacks after panic attack I took the medication for one week and couldn’t stop pacing up and down and screaming the pain was moving all around my body and I couldn’t stop urinatting I was hearing noises growling and my body was doing weird things involuntary body’s movements pains spasms I was dying I was left alone I rang my mum and ask her to help me she cane and saw the state I was in I couldn’t stop moving my legs i kept walking up and down and the pain was crippling me over I started getting intrusive thoughts around my private area because I could feel the heaviness and. Pressure and was associating it with rude thoughts I told my mum to please look at me inside and tell me she could see what I was seeing because doctors was telling me nothing was wrong I believed I was making the pain up in my head my saw the I had multiple prolapse bladder falling into my private area my uterine hanging out and me rectum falling into my private area she rang the doctor who examined me and told her I wasn’t lying I wasn’t Lying they kept saying it was in my head I went to the doctor who diagnosed me with and said yes she does have this and told me to preform keegals I’ve only been able I stop pacing but I still can’t stop reaserchunf on what’s wrong with me

[@nasreenhawkins3563]

I’ve lost my kids my body shakes my muscle spasm my inner thighs kill me

[@nasreenhawkins3563]

I can’t eat walk properly or sleep I have multiple cyst on my overies and was told they don’t cause me pain on my period I scream collapse faint

[@nasreenhawkins3563]

I’m scared to take any medication because they made me believe I wanted morphine plus the effects of when I took them pills

[@swaggstaful]

I took klonopin for 3 weeks and that was enough to ruin my life. I am 3 months out now and im still non functional and struggling. This is toruture. It gotten alot better though. Im 23 years old hopfully by 6 months off il be functional again.

[@baicamarian]

After 3 years of valium 10 mg at night , 10 days ago i stopped cold turkey , i have no withdrawal symptoms , i sleep good 8-9 hours , actually i sleep better now that when i was on valium

[@ajvenable7937]

How are you doing now? Valium has an extremely long half life. So you might not feel the withdrawal right away.

[@baicamarian]

@@ajvenable7937 i feel good , i am almost 1 month without valium , only had witdhrawal symptoms first 4 - 5 days

[@waynegrow]

Only cos it's still in your system. You're in for a shit storm of symptoms . Mine crept up on me a month later..and progressively got worst. I mean deathly worst..you might be lucky. Who knows. But always I mean always taper from any long term of any drug taking

[@baicamarian]

@@waynegrow it doesnt stay longer than 50 - 100 hours valium

[@rawmilkmike]

Love you but this guy is so long winded I don't know if he said anything constructive.

[@michelebergman4336]

Being so disabled & UNABLE TO WORK?? Lose job!!

[@michelebergman4336]

Let’s see U TAKE IT DR??? If u don’t think it’s dangerous??

[@michelebergman4336]

Tinitus for 5 years!!! Clogged Ears popping throbbing Hissing ???

[@michelebergman4336]

Why are t u talking about SUICIDE AS A SYMPTOM?? This is THE WIRST THING!!!!

[@thomasrehder3422]

Its bad thats for sure

[@michelebergman4336]

What a Waste of Time that interview was!! We all have 100x more info about what’s going on on our bodies then that Confused Dr ?

[@wuq.x5408]

停用會導致強迫症

[@ramraungthong822]

Me off bz

[@BenzoBrains]

You're off benzos? Fantastic!

[@mikel4526]

first!

[@jeffgalaska8269]

How you doin bro? I've had some NEW symptoms...musculoskeletal issues like cracking n popping of bones n just feeling crooked.

[@BenzoBrains]

haha second sorry!

[@mikel4526]

Someone beat me?

[@mikel4526]

I am okay. Many people have that symptom. Stay clean.

[@BenzoBrains]

@@mikel4526 yep, Grace