10.5 mo out, wave and wedding in less than 3 weeks

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As if Hurricane Harvey and now Irma weren't enough evidence of the world getting out of kilter, up pops 10+ months off of benzos and with it the return of awakening every 2 hours, needing to pee and just feeling very flat emotionally.  The timing is really unfortunate as in a little less than 3 weeks I'm getting married again, this time to the love of my life .  Let's face it - any partner who will stand by you, support and love you through detox, rehab and the first year post benzos gets my vote for accelerated sainthood (no offense to any Catholic individuals out in BB land...). Did I also mention that menopause is another part of the mix?  Psychologically it has been easier to try and lay the "blame" for some of this on menopause, figuring hormone tweaking would fix the problem. The reality is menopause certainly isn't helping during the healing process from benzos. Most of the current sx seem to be reported by people who've reached this stage in the process as well.  Trying to just relax, not obsess about this, praying for at least a short window during the time of the wedding and hoping the wise folks in BB land will weigh in with some suggestions and support to get me through the next few weeks.  Thanks and gratitude to you all

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Congrats on your wedding and wishing you the best!

 

I am getting married next June, and I have been worried about being recovered myself. I know it's a long way off for me at least. I am sure you will rise to the occasion!

 

PS. I had the best windows in the first week of month 12, so hopefully you will see something similar!

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Congrats on your weddings both of you! I'm alone through this so don't know any better but I can only imagine it must be a great comfort to have a supportive partner through this. Glad you guys have them. Wishing you all the very best and much happiness for the future.

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My heart goes out for you that this has happened only 3 weeks away from your wedding. I pray that things will improve for you soon  until then just keep pushing and distracting. Good luck and congrats! 

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Thanks for the words of support!  At least the focus of on the healing and handling the menopause madness serves as a great distraction from really minor things like who's sending in their RSVPs, seating arrangements etc.

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It's like you're literally telling my story except the wedding part BUT I am a bridal hair stylist!  Lol I live in Houston, I'm 42 but labwork says I'm in menopause & I'm at 10 months.  I don't feel that great but it's way better than 10 months ago.  For the wedding, there's no way around the nerves that come with that.  That stress can rev up your sxs.  The day of the wedding will not be as bad as you make it up to be in your own mind.  You'll be very very busy & wont have time to think.  This is just extra stress from the wedding.  Try to watch your expectations.  You know how you're feeling now.  A few weeks from now it may be a little better or a little worse.  You can handle it though.  You'll have to fake it til you make it.  Congrats & you're going to be okay.  Just watch your expectations & don't push yourself too hard if at all.

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The anticipation is worse than the reality. You will probably feel better on game day. NO RESCUE DOSES. And congrats.