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Do we treat our deficiencies during w/d; 8 mos out and this is what I've learned; Low Vitamin D, Low Testosterone, DHEA and T3.....Progesterone and Estrogen were "excellent"........not sure what to make of this...Would it be permissible to treat during w/d or am I setting myself up to be in more hell.

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I'm sure not a doctor, but I treated my low D3 levels in w/d with no ill effects. I lived on the OR coast for years where we hardly saw the sun . . . hence low D3. I take a pretty hefty supplement now and, as I said, have no problems.

 

However, you say you are 8 months out . . . so you are no longer in w/d?

 

If your doc agrees, I would think you can start whatever supplements you need.

 

My 2 cents.

 

Katz

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Thank you Katz....I'm still in withdrawal; I'm so much worse every day....I might start the D supplement; I believe my number was 22....

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Treat Vitamin D. It will help with depression. You should take at least 5000iu a day. But confirm with your health practitioner.

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Thank you Hope...I'm terrified I won't make it through this; got up just now-the first of the day and felt out of my head....I don't even know how to function anymore

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I have low D too. Took an OTC supp and didn't notice any difference so I stopped with it. Not sure if I should start it back again. Some ppl do have reactions to vitamins so I would suggest starting at a lower dose to test it out first.

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Thank you Hope...I'm terrified I won't make it through this; got up just now-the first of the day and felt out of my head....I don't even know how to function anymore

 

I hear you sister. I opened my eyes (like i did all through the night) and I am in a nightmare....unrelenting.

 

But there must be an end in sight....there must be. It would not be realistic to believe we will still be this way in years from now!

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I'll try to start low...thank you Faery23

 

Hopeinhim...I don't see myself making it....I'm too bad off..

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You can still be in withdrawal at 8 months.

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Oh yes...I'm still in withdrawal; just wasn't sure if I needed to correct any of those deficiencies...or if I'd be shot to hades...thanks Theaddictionfairy22

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I went through a similar thing.  First, low vitamin d will contrbute to low testosterone. So will a low fat diet. I can't help but think that being on benzos or withdrawing has a contribuing factor. Start with vitamin d. Take a vitamin d3, that's very important. D2 is a synthetic and has a reverse effect.  Using olive oil in your food or coconut oil  will help greatly.

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Thank you camre...I pray to get through this; I swear I feel ballistic...8 mos and i'm barely holding on

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Do we treat our deficiencies during w/d; 8 mos out and this is what I've learned; Low Vitamin D, Low Testosterone, DHEA and T3.....Progesterone and Estrogen were "excellent"........not sure what to make of this...Would it be permissible to treat during w/d or am I setting myself up to be in more hell.

 

I'm at 8 months out too, in wd still and have low D, low testosterone and some kind of thyroid issue. (still waiting to hear back from my endocrinologist about thyroid problem and what to do) I took 5,000IUs vit D3 supplement for three days and it caused a huge uptick in symptoms for me. I would listen to Faery and start with a lower dose to test the waters. I also tried a testosterone cream early in my wd and it also caused an uptick in symptoms. Personally I would rather have low D and T over worse wd symptoms. I wish you the best figuring it all out! It's a minefield for sure and very confusing since everyone is so different.

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I think the best advise is to start with a low dose, maybe use it intermittently at first to gauge your reaction. Ive had low D and find I can tolerate taking it a few times a week but everyday seems not to agree with me. If your levels are low, restoring them to normal may help you feel better. Ive read that there is a connection between low D and depression. You have to see what works for you, everyone is slightly different in what they can tolerate.

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Thank you Red Sky and Sunshine....I may do that; my mother tells me how pale I am. I honestly don't see surviving this....Today I've been so ill...felt hysterical...like I'm going to flip out; can't take this another minute....I don't know why the sudden surge in symptoms but I feel so out of my mind...

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Really sucks not being able to do anything that could possibly help us feel better cuz we have to be so afraid of making it worse. It's hard to know what to do anymore. I hope the vitamin D will help you.

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Thank you Faery....think I'm going to have a stroke in this

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hardtocope, You and I have made it this far! We can make it the rest of the way. Here's to hoping we turn the corner very soon.

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I pray so Red Sky; have you ever had the symptom where you couldn't calm down no matter what....I've been hysterical now and can't calm; feel internal shaking

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Do you mean akathesia (internal shaking, vibrations) or hysterical emotionally? Or both? I've had both. Sometimes all I can do is wait it out and other times I can calm myself emotionally. I'm getting pretty good at it.

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I can't tell Red Sky...this one is new for me...can't calm down...like everything is on hyper drive...thoughts, actions, mind....then the shaking is inside..

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I talk to myself a lot. Reminding myself this is normal wd stuff and it will pass. I do breathing and mindfulness exercises, stretching and lots of distraction. Nothing takes it away 100% but tones it down enough that I can tolerate it while distracting myself. I hope you find some useful coping tools that work for you a little. Every tiny bit helps with some practice. Strength and healing to you friend.

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Thank you and you too!

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hard (and others) I just want to inject a note of encouragement. I thought I would die during my taper. Every other day I was sure would be my last. I had about every s/x there is. Oh, it was awful. But you know what? After three miserable years of tapering and a year of slow but definite recovery, I am pretty much okay now. I work, I drive, I eat (including drinking coffee and wine which I never thought I would consume again) I go places, I exercise, I live my life.

 

Jut wanted to let you guys know that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and no, it's not the headlights of an oncoming train.

 

Hope things get better for you.

 

Katz

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Thank you Katz; glad you are better...I don't see a good ending for me though; I could not calm down today-racing thoughts, everything sped up, hysteria....I'm terrified this is it for me