I need reassurance again, sorry

[[Ki...]]

Hi Buddies, Im down to .14 mg of Ativan now, and I was thrown into what I am assuming is acute withdrawal about a month ago after a stomach bug. It feels acute. I have horrific anxiety almost round the clock, screaming tinnitus, and burning skin all over. These symptoms will let up for half a day sometimes, but they always some roaring back in the morning. When they let up I feel like "me" again briefly. Is this acute? Does this sound "normal". Im just suffering so horribly for weeks on end now. The anxiety is so bad I am completely non-funtional, spending hours and hours in bed trying to listen to music and calm myself down. But nothing works. Only comforting words please. Thanks, Buddies.

[[sp...]]

KickinIt hang in there.. your last cut was very recent and if you are possibly still weak from a stomach bug that can really knock you out.  I had the flu last week so I didn't do any cuts until I was feeling ok again.  It takes a while just after a flu to stabilize our hydration and electrolytes. 

 

So I'm going to suggest something because it worked for me the first couple of days I started my taper.  I had agitation and restlessness.. not so much fear and anxiety but I was crawling out of my skin.  If being in bed isn't calming you, try changing your music selection, putting on headphones (earbuds) and go for a really long walk.  I know it sucks to go outside and you may not want to see anyone.  Earbuds and sunglasses help convey the message to others ..hey I'm walking and can't hear you.  Then start walking .  You will likely feel lightheaded and out of breath, but after ten minutes (don't push yourself, but kind of push yourself) you may have an endorphin kick in.  Walk as long as you can and drink water, lots of it.  Put all your anxiety into each step and visualize that it's leaving your body step by step. 

 

Try this and see if it works.  I seem to be bothered more by symptoms and restlessness when I don't do some kind of physical exertion. 

[[La...]]

There is an end to all this suffering. Your close. Move forward at what ever speed you find tolerable; it will all be better. I had all of what you describe, those sxs are all gone for me. 

[[ch...]]

No need to apologize, Kickinit. I hope you feel better soon.

[[be...]]

Hang in there buddy. I know you are suffering ~~ anxiety is my worst fear ~~ but in time it shall pass. If you are able to drive, then I suggest joining the local Y or another health exercise facility and go there every other day. Wishing you all of the best. I know it's hard, but look at the bigger picture. You are nearly benzo free! That will be a huge accomplishment for you. Hugs, Bets

[[th...]]

Hi Buddies, Im down to .14 mg of Ativan now, and I was thrown into what I am assuming is acute withdrawal about a month ago after a stomach bug. It feels acute. I have horrific anxiety almost round the clock, screaming tinnitus, and burning skin all over. These symptoms will let up for half a day sometimes, but they always some roaring back in the morning. When they let up I feel like "me" again briefly. Is this acute? Does this sound "normal". Im just suffering so horribly for weeks on end now. The anxiety is so bad I am completely non-funtional, spending hours and hours in bed trying to listen to music and calm myself down. But nothing works. Only comforting words please. Thanks, Buddies.

 

Hang in there Kick....we got this 

 

G 

[[...]]

Time will heal you, revel in the half days when you feel like yourself and know those good half days will become longer and more frequent and the bad ones will eventually fade away.  That's how I manage to get through this.  Day by day. 

Keep on keepin on!    You CAN do this.

Kyra

[[La...]]

Hi Buddies, Im down to .14 mg of Ativan now, and I was thrown into what I am assuming is acute withdrawal about a month ago after a stomach bug. It feels acute. I have horrific anxiety almost round the clock, screaming tinnitus, and burning skin all over. These symptoms will let up for half a day sometimes, but they always some roaring back in the morning. When they let up I feel like "me" again briefly. Is this acute? Does this sound "normal". Im just suffering so horribly for weeks on end now. The anxiety is so bad I am completely non-funtional, spending hours and hours in bed trying to listen to music and calm myself down. But nothing works. Only comforting words please. Thanks, Buddies.

 

Hang in there Kick....we got this 

 

G 

 

Happy jump day! What a milestone. Next phase here you come.

[[th...]]

Hi Buddies, Im down to .14 mg of Ativan now, and I was thrown into what I am assuming is acute withdrawal about a month ago after a stomach bug. It feels acute. I have horrific anxiety almost round the clock, screaming tinnitus, and burning skin all over. These symptoms will let up for half a day sometimes, but they always some roaring back in the morning. When they let up I feel like "me" again briefly. Is this acute? Does this sound "normal". Im just suffering so horribly for weeks on end now. The anxiety is so bad I am completely non-funtional, spending hours and hours in bed trying to listen to music and calm myself down. But nothing works. Only comforting words please. Thanks, Buddies.

 

Hang in there Kick....we got this 

 

G 

 

Happy jump day! What a milestone. Next phase here you come.

 

[[ca...]]

Time and patience, time and patience, Time and patience ...

 

This too shall pass !!!!!!!

 

Carem

[[Pa...]]

So sorry you're suffering.  I have horrible drug-induced anxiety too, that begins in the morning and usually goes on all day.  But I'm so glad that you feel like "you" sometimes.  I've just had a few of these times recently when it lets up for several hours.  One night I was able to go to the store, buy food and fix a good dinner, then watch 2 movies on DVD.  If this sort of thing is happening often for you you are really healing.  It looks like you're almost off the drug, or have you already jumped?

 

I liked what Laserjet said about this all going away.  He speaks from experience.  You are getting there one step at a time.

 

Papagena

[[Ki...]]

Papa, whats your sig?

[[Pa...]]

I need to create it, but I started on Klonopin in Nov. 2013 because of anxiety resulting from a medical issue, that later mostly resolved ("frozen shoulder").  Was told to take .5 mg. "as needed."  I usually took .25 mg. every several days, i.e., every 3rd or 4th day, but now realize I was constantly suffering from interdose withdrawal.  Last summer started having withdrawal symptoms but didn't know it, thought I was going crazy.  Figured out what was happening in Oct. 2014 and unfortunately began taking .5 mg. every day because at that point I was taking somewhere in-between.  Anyway, I knew I needed to be on a constant daily dose to taper.  It's just given me more to come off of, and I really feel sick about it most days.  Am using milk titration and tapering 5% every 2 weeks.  Today is day 58 of my taper and I'm down 21% and having more withdrawal symptoms, mostly anxiety/panic/fear and depression, but also pain in usually my right arm/shoulder (the "frozen shoulder" that mostly resolved in the spring) but sometimes also my left.  Anyway, I'll soon be down to .375 mg. going 1 ml. at a time and I'll hold for the remainder of the two weeks.  I have so much anxiety/fear now through the day most days that I don't know how I'm going to survive.  But I'm going to keep steadily tapering according to my plan.  My taper will last a little more than a year the way I've planned it because I'm going to slow down when I get down to .25 mg.  By the way, I'm almost 55 years old.

 

How are you feeling today?  Are you having a better day or part of the day?  I hope you are.

 

Papagena

[[Ki...]]

You are wise to be getting off! I had no idea these drugs were addictive. I got on them for a medical reason as well...Lyme Disease, then Stage 0 breast cancer. Anywho, today was only half bad. Woke up with hideous chemical anxiety. It calmed down to about 50 percent all day. But it hasnt completely lifted. Was able to go for a walk, cook and clean up dinner. This is a lot for me compared to a week or month ago. Still feels like a meager existence. Had to stop working last Aug. when taper got rough.

[[Pa...]]

I'm glad the day was better for you and that you were able to do those things and that you're improving.  I usually can't cook and clean up (used to love to cook) and am about to eat a miserable meal my husband bought at Kroger and brought me before he went to work.  I eat the same thing most days.  Sorry you had to quit work.  I was getting a master's degree in library and info. science when this all started and wasn't able to return to it because of the Klonopin.

 

Looks like you're just about off the drug and then the real healing can begin. 

 

Papagena

[[Ki...]]

Ive had five days of relentless anxiety with a three hour break Saturday night. Someone tell me this gets better. I cannot function. In bed. Cant focus. I feel like Imlosing my mind. Only comforting words please.

[[th...]]

Ive had five days of relentless anxiety with a three hour break Saturday night. Someone tell me this gets better. I cannot function. In bed. Cant focus. I feel like Imlosing my mind. Only comforting words please.