Can anyone give their input please

[[Ka...]]

I have been off diazepam for nearly 13 months and have been making steady progress however this last week l have felt that l have gone back to the old days when l had know motivation and the crying has started up again this is confusing as l thought l was over the worst and moving on with my life it was'nt perfect but a damn sight better than it is now , could anyone tell me if they are going or have been through the same thing l would be grateful if anyone could tell me as l am worried that the depression is coming back again. Love Kat

[[Ta...]]

Hi KatrinaG.

I'm not far behind you (next week 12 months) 

The last couple of days have been a nightmare and I have the same thoughts as you. Sorry I'm not much help to you.

I'm hoping someone ahead of us will tell us this is all normal and better days are on the way.

I have so many scenarios going around in my head!!!!

*Is this still withdrawl?

*Do I need mediacation?

*Is this depression and anxiety from something else? (menopause)

*The LIST goes on!!!

I know by doing this it isn't make things any easier but this is what happens when days get unbearable.  I could just cry and cry and cry. 

I feel like I'm exactly in the same spot as you.

Stay strong, have hope and think of better days. (all we can do really)

Tallow Love

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[[Qu...]]

Hi Katrina, I'm at 10 months out, and for the last two months, I really felt I was making some progress. So much so that my expectations changed, and I thought the rest of my recovery would be not too bad until healing was complete. Then two days ago, out of the blue, I had a night of anxiety, zero sleep, and a day of terror, tears and despair . Luckily, for me, it was just that day, and I have been reasonably ok again since.

 

But I have learned not to be so complacent. This was worse because it took me by surprise. I know now that this CAN happen again, and if/when it does, I will try to be more accepting of the situation. I now have proof that it passes, and will hang onto that thought.

 

I hope your wave passes quickly 

[[Ka...]]

Thankyou so much for your reply it really does help this is scary when you have been reasonably well for quite awhile Love Katrina

[[ld...]]

Hi

 

    You are not alone. I am 13 months out...up to this time I have had a few windows in this mess. All this stuff you are going through is normal withdrawal. I just try to accept it and do the best I can one day at a time. Eventually we will heal. They say that most people start to really improve around the 16 month, 18 month mark and by the 24 month mark you really should be feeling pretty good.

[[Tr...]]

Try to see this as a minor setback and a short-term situation on the road to recovery. It doesn't have to overwhelm you.

[[TA...]]

Thirteen Months is relatively early in withdrawal and many waves occur for some time for many ..I am going into my twenty third month ,this is withdrawal...you feel great and are able to get back into things a little then a wave comes along ...time is all that heals.