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I think it’s safe to say that I’ve been incredibly blessed throughout this process not having to work. I have an extremely loving & supporting family that has allowed me to not only live with them without the worry of paying rent, but has supported me in every way possible, utilities, food, phone, transportation, etc. Whatever I have needed during my recovery, they have provided no questions asked. My appreciation & love for them is unconditional & I really can’t wait to pay it forward. I’ve felt strong enough to start working again for about 3 month’s now so last month I decided to go ahead & fill out some applications. Well today, that all paid off. I got a call for an interview on Monday for a great position with a killer salary & benefits. I haven’t felt this good in a long time. Not only am I not nervous about the interview, but I feel like I’m gonna crush it. I’m more sure of myself & my capabilities then I’ve ever been I literally have no doubt in my mind that I’ll get it. And worst case scenario, if I don’t, then so be it. It wasn’t meant to be. For a long time now I’ve been looking forward to being able to show my appreciation to my loved one’s for everything they have done for me & I feel like this will definitely help contribute. I’m only 8 month’s out but am extremely excited about getting back to work & can’t wait to go to this interview. Even when my sx r bad it’s nothing in comparison to how I was in acute & really won’t even notice them unless I stop & actually think about how I’m feeling. I know this is only going to help boost my confidence & ego & I believe will help propel me back into being a productive member of society. So for anyone out there that is struggling, or feels like they’re not going to get the quality of life back that they had before, it’s not true. It’s entirely possible. And I honestly feel better mentally then I ever did while on benzo’s & possibly even before. I’m still not 100% sx free, but I’m excited for the future & know that it’ll all eventually fade away. Hang in there, you all can do this. I was on multiple medications, abusing them, drank alcohol & kindled for well over a year, & at only 8 month’s out I haven’t felt this good or optimistic since 2014. We all heal in our own time & way, but it definitely happens. Just thought I’d share something on a positive note. Take care, & all the best in healing.

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So cool! Congrats ! What an inspiring post. I'm so tired of sitting here almost 4 months out but I know I can't work but it gives me hope you're doing it at 8 months. Thats around the time frame I keep hoping on.

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Excellent! Congratulations!!!! 

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So cool! Congrats ! What an inspiring post. I'm so tired of sitting here almost 4 months out but I know I can't work but it gives me hope you're doing it at 8 months. Thats around the time frame I keep hoping on.

 

Thank u, I really appreciate it. 4 month’s is the time where I noticed some significant decreases in intensity. But at any time there can b a shift from really bad to good. Find what works for u & stick to it. Healthy lifestyle changes in combination with optimism & persistence pay off tremendously. Never get it in ur head that u aren’t going to heal. The attachment to that idea alone can contribute to anxiety & a rise in sx intensity. Don’t worry you’ll get there. At 4 month’s i would have never thought that I would b feeling this good at 8. I questioned whether I would get back to normal multiple times but have always convinced myself that it will happen. The only thing that I can say with 100% certainty helped speed up this process was when I started doing cardio about 2.5 month’s ago. Yes it was extremely painful. Yes it revved my sx up to their worst. But I continued through it & my mind & body adjusted. It’s almost like that by physically & mentally exhausting myself in a healthy way, helped my brain in understanding what level of stress constitutes a wave like reaction. Now I’m running at least a 5k a day in under 25 min. Some days I’ll push myself & run 5/6k in the morning as well as another 5/6 in the evening. It didn’t happen right away, & I went through several weeks of excruciating pain but I knew that the long term effects would outweigh the short term agony. Hang in there, you’ll get there too. At 4 month’s, I would’ve never thought that I would b going to a job interview when I was 8 month’s out but things just continue to get better. All the best in healing.

 

Excellent! Congratulations!!!! 

 

Thank u, I really appreciate it. All the best in healing.

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You are so lucky to have a family that has helped you get through this. Most of us do not. It sounds as if you have done a truly good job of healing and staying sane.

Did you taper off or go CT? Just curious.

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Congratulations Easydoesit45, and good luck with your interview! I want to thank you for your post. I'm in sort of the opposite situation as you - I worked through my taper, but it took its toll and I'm about to stop working for a few months. Your story gives me hope that things will get better with some rest. And I'm so glad that you were able to rest until you were ready!

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You are so lucky to have a family that has helped you get through this. Most of us do not. It sounds as if you have done a truly good job of healing and staying sane.

Did you taper off or go CT? Just curious.

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I’m very lucky. There aren’t words to describe how grateful I am for them. Taking me to the ER several times a week for 2 month’s straight when I was having my horrible panic attacks. Not once have they judged me or made me feel anything but loved & appreciated. I credit them to helping me get through this, hands down. I CT’d from 4 mg of xanax Sept 1st 2018 after being in tolerance wd for over a year.

 

Congratulations Easydoesit45, and good luck with your interview! I want to thank you for your post. I'm in sort of the opposite situation as you - I worked through my taper, but it took its toll and I'm about to stop working for a few months. Your story gives me hope that things will get better with some rest. And I'm so glad that you were able to rest until you were ready!

 

Of course, & thank you I really appreciate it. I commend u for working during ur taper. I commend anyone that has continued to work while going through any stage of this process. I think that is a wise decision. Continued stress & pressure in any amount can definitely have a negative affect on the intensity of sx. I believe that giving urself the time to heal & recover in an environment that’s much less stressful can definitely help all aspects of this process. Find what works for u & stick to it. You will heal. Hang in there, all the best in healing.

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Easydoesit, congratulations on the job interview and I hope it works out for you.  Great job on your progress too! We have a very similar timeline and story. My family has helped me out as well. I tried to get off while working but I didn’t know any better about tapering and my doctor was no help. I was working for over a year after going through a detox to get off only to reinstate and do it on my own. I’m lucky my family was there for me otherwise I would have taken my own life. I started running again in Feb (5-6 months out) and that’s when a lot of change happened. I worked my way up to 8 miles runs. The exercise is a miracle. I am at the beginning of my nationwide job search but hope to be in a similar position as you are now soon. Congrats again and keep us posted. All the best.

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Easydoesit, congratulations on the job interview and I hope it works out for you.  Great job on your progress too! We have a very similar timeline and story. My family has helped me out as well. I tried to get off while working but I didn’t know any better about tapering and my doctor was no help. I was working for over a year after going through a detox to get off only to reinstate and do it on my own. I’m lucky my family was there for me otherwise I would have taken my own life. I started running again in Feb (5-6 months out) and that’s when a lot of change happened. I worked my way up to 8 miles runs. The exercise is a miracle. I am at the beginning of my nationwide job search but hope to be in a similar position as you are now soon. Congrats again and keep us posted. All the best.

 

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it. Hell yeah! That’s awesome to hear. I know that avoiding triggers & diet can help a lot, but I can honestly say that running has been the one thing that has legitimately sped this process up. It totally helped level things out & bring balance back to my life. I’m really glad to here things r doing well for u as well. I have no doubt in my mind that we will make a full recovery in no time & probably end up feeling even better than before. Keep up the great work! Keep us posted on the job search as well, all the best in healing

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Well, I just wanted to give an update. I have officially been selected to begin working my new career in July! I’m incredibly excited & couldn’t b more grateful. What’s crazy is that I would have never felt this ready to work before or on benzo’s & am looking forward to it more than I ever have. This is an amazing career to be starting & I honestly couldn’t have found a better fit for myself at this point in my life. Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place right now. I feel incredibly blessed, thank you all so much for ur support & encouragement, I really really appreciate it. Cheers to starting a new chapter!

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This is so awesome Easy! I, too, am getting ready to return to work and am excited as hell!

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Well, I just wanted to give an update. I have officially been selected to begin working my new career in July! I’m incredibly excited & couldn’t b more grateful. What’s crazy is that I would have never felt this ready to work before or on benzo’s & am looking forward to it more than I ever have. This is an amazing career to be starting & I honestly couldn’t have found a better fit for myself at this point in my life. Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place right now. I feel incredibly blessed, thank you all so much for ur support & encouragement, I really really appreciate it. Cheers to starting a new chapter!

 

Congratulations! All the best as you move forward with your career and your life.

 

Gwinna

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Well, I just wanted to give an update. I have officially been selected to begin working my new career in July! I’m incredibly excited & couldn’t b more grateful. What’s crazy is that I would have never felt this ready to work before or on benzo’s & am looking forward to it more than I ever have. This is an amazing career to be starting & I honestly couldn’t have found a better fit for myself at this point in my life. Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place right now. I feel incredibly blessed, thank you all so much for ur support & encouragement, I really really appreciate it. Cheers to starting a new chapter!

 

Congratulations on starting your new career. I long for the day when I can drive on the highway again. That in itself will be a blessing for me.

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This is so awesome Easy! I, too, am getting ready to return to work and am excited as hell!

 

Congratulations!!! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? If anyone wud have told me I wud b in the position a year ago I wouldn’t have believed them for a second! I couldn’t b more grateful! Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate the kind words. Take care, & all the best!

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Well, I just wanted to give an update. I have officially been selected to begin working my new career in July! I’m incredibly excited & couldn’t b more grateful. What’s crazy is that I would have never felt this ready to work before or on benzo’s & am looking forward to it more than I ever have. This is an amazing career to be starting & I honestly couldn’t have found a better fit for myself at this point in my life. Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place right now. I feel incredibly blessed, thank you all so much for ur support & encouragement, I really really appreciate it. Cheers to starting a new chapter!

Congratulations! All the best as you move forward with your career and your life.

 

Gwinna

 

Thank you very much Gwinna! I greatly appreciate it! Take care & all the best

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Well, I just wanted to give an update. I have officially been selected to begin working my new career in July! I’m incredibly excited & couldn’t b more grateful. What’s crazy is that I would have never felt this ready to work before or on benzo’s & am looking forward to it more than I ever have. This is an amazing career to be starting & I honestly couldn’t have found a better fit for myself at this point in my life. Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place right now. I feel incredibly blessed, thank you all so much for ur support & encouragement, I really really appreciate it. Cheers to starting a new chapter!

 

Congratulations on starting your new career. I long for the day when I can drive on the highway again. That in itself will be a blessing for me.

 

Thank you! Hopefully this can b somewhat encouraging as I am only 6/7 month’s from the last benzo I took & am basically completely healed! Healing does happen & when everything falls into place it’s even sweeter than imagined. Hopefully you’ll b able to drive on the highway again soon! Take care, all the best

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Congratulations !!

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Congratulations !!

 

Thanks brother!!! Much appreciated!

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Wow! Congrats! This process has really made me focus on wanting big career moves as well when I'm done. You're an inspiration for sure.

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Wow! Congrats! This process has really made me focus on wanting big career moves as well when I'm done. You're an inspiration for sure.

 

Sun, thanks a lot!!! I greatly appreciate it! A year ago I would’ve never thought I would b feeling as great as I do today. If I could suggest anything it would be to not wait around for this process to run its course. Take the life back that u feel u deserve! Anyone that has dealt with benzo withdrawal can handle anything that comes their way no matter what it is. Find what works for u & stick to it, consistency is key! I wish u the best & quickest recovery possible, take care, all the best.