Will my joy in life come back?

[[Ho...]]

I wonder if my joy and passion in life ever comes back? I am working, try to meet friends, go out. No matter how bad I am, I am doing my best to live a normal life. But I am struggling with the crashing waves during the day. I did not inform my new employer about my situation. For example today, I was in a meeting with a new collegae and lost the conversation after a while. Could not focus at all and did ask him 2x the same question. I came back on air after 20 minutes.

 

My parents asked me about my first days. Don’t feel enthusiasm. So unusual for me as a person.

 

I hope my motivation comes back, other wise my new employer gets a wrong]impression.

 

Can someone relate to this?

[[Fp...]]

Im 7 months off ativan. I had lost almost all passion and joy for life. I was very unmotivated and had no passion for anything. I fekt this way for my entire year plus taper and for several months after jumping. At 7 months out Im beginning to find joy in the things that I use to be passionate about. Im laughing more, engaged in coversations more, and much more optimistic about my future. So, YES, from my experience you will find joy again and you will get back to doing the things you once enjoyed, and your future will once again be bright. I'm still healing and I still have some tough days, but in the last couple of months I have experienced joy and passion for life, that I never thought I would experience again. Everone says it, but time is the true healer. Hang in there. It gets better, much better!

Take care,

FP

[[Fo...]]

I do sympathise and concur, but can't express it publically

Wishing you well

Dick

[Guest [su...]]

No no joy or happyness. Total empty of feelings. Guess my dr dp cause that and my depression...20 months off soon

Hopehope...I was away...almost a week 

How is work?

[[Ho...]]

Good to hear that joy and hapiness are reachable. When battling the symptoms for months/years it’s hard to stay positive because the benzo beast takes over. I am still standing at work, but this week I also survived some very nasty wavy days. Today I was most of the day around 80%. I needed that break. But we will see what tommorow brings. Well done Sundance, you can be proud! 

[[Ma...]]

Yes, it will come back. I was depressed for a decade, swallowing so many pills, could not enjoy anything.

 

Now, even when I have a bad day, I wonder what can I do to enjoy something - and I always do find something to enjoy. I would say that after this nightmare I have never been so able to enjoy like to today.

 

 

Hold on - and train yourself to celebrate things. at the beginning it feels weird, but the brains learns to celebrate and enjoy again. Maybe try something totally new.

 

Hugs!

Marigold

[[Ta...]]

I, too, have struggled to feel enthusiasm and joy in my life. The only thing I am joyful about is being drug-free. So that's something!  Wishing you all the best at work and in all your endeavors. I believe joy will creep into our hearts and mind slowly in time...

[[Gw...]]

I hope and believe that it will. At 9 months off it's really just anxiety and depression left to deal with - and those contributed to my benzo use in the first place. The brain takes time. I'm going to start exercising more, too.

[[Ho...]]

I, too, have struggled to feel enthusiasm and joy in my life. The only thing I am joyful about is being drug-free. So that's something!  Wishing you all the best at work and in all your endeavors. I believe joy will creep into our hearts and mind slowly in time...

 

Let’s keep our fingerz crossed🤞🏻. We will see what next week brings..