Sick and withdrawal symptoms

[[Rr...]]

It's almost hard to differentiate between sick and withdrawal.  I'm always feeling awful anyway.  My kid is sick, so I know I based on symptomology.  I may have allergies on top of this and will experience pms soon.  My hands feel swollen.  I left my job during wean because I became overly sensitive, crying.  I feel like a burden at times.  I can't do things I used to at this time.  I can't drive.  I'm used to taking care of everyone else in as a mother and in job.  Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy.  I hate to use that word.  I'm sick of this.  I guess I'm just venting.  I'm pretty tough.  During labor, last pregnancy there was induction and I was able to go without a bunch of noise.  I was cursing a bit during labor, but pretty quiet.  I'm able to handle plastic surgery, episiotomy, but this is awful.  I feel like I'm halfway in hell.  Not that I would have a reason to go there, I'm Christian and do not think I'm going there.  My boyfriend's loud voice startles me.  The cat reaching out paw to touch leg scares me sometimes, if I'm not expecting.  She tried to catch me and it scared the hell out of me in semi dark room.  I'm super sensitive to sound and touch. 

[[Wo...]]

What are you W/D from?  Did you complete your signature in Profile Forum.

I'm sorry things are bad, and I understand.  I too was extremely sound sensitive & still am from time to time.  Everything was magnified times 10, but after a few days those symptoms left and new one's formed.

Hang in there, and let us know what your background is with Benzo use to better assist with you.

Thanks

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I'm right there with you RR871....this stinks so bad and I startle easy here even at almost 9 mos off...tired of doing the same thing day in and out...missing my independence and my brain.

[[4G...]]

I understand. I think with the experiences you had, you knew there was an end in sight. That helps a lot. This would be a lot easier if it was like that....

[[Rr...]]

I begged doctor to slow down taper many times.  He finally let me go on Klonopin. 25mg bid.  I was originally taking Klonopin 4mg total (qid).  I have been on a benzo for 8-9 years.