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Hello everybody, I’ve been lurking here for a long time since I got off Valium given to me for my back more than a year ago, but I’m not getting any better compared to what I’m reading here.  I’m so dizzy and I still cant get any sleep after all this time, and I never had problems sleeping before I got off these pills.  They were supposed to help relax my back, but now the problems from benzos are even worse then that.  Thanks for any support I can get!

— Sonic

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Hello Sonic :hug: Welcome to BenzoBuddies.

 

We are glad you joined.  I know how tough this is, benzo withdrawal symptoms can be relentless,  you will get much support from members here.  Its not unusual to be having symptoms this far out, It can take a long while for the CNS to recover.  Insomnia is a common w/d symptom it will get better, hang in there, you will eventually come through this ordeal.  You will find some very valuable support and information on the forum.  Please feel free to browse the boards and post questions to any of the dedicated threads.

 

I would suggest you read The Ashton Manual, reading this will give you a better understanding on why you feel the way you do.  It is a great resource for understanding the effect benzo’s have on our body, It also includes a list of common symptoms 

 

Here are a few helpful links

 

The Ashton Manual

Post withdrawal recovery support.

The Dizziness Group

Insomnia 

 

If you would like to add a signature (history of meds/doses etc) it will help members give you relevant advice.  Go to the top of the page and select PROFILE then choose forum profile then insert drug history into the text box and remember to click change profile

 

Welcome aboard

Magrita

 

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Thanks for the warm welcome and the links!  :)
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Hello everybody, I’ve been lurking here for a long time since I got off Valium given to me for my back more than a year ago, but I’m not getting any better compared to what I’m reading here.  I’m so dizzy and I still cant get any sleep after all this time, and I never had problems sleeping before I got off these pills.  They were supposed to help relax my back, but now the problems from benzos are even worse then that.  Thanks for any support I can get!

— Sonic

do you take antidepressants?

 

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Hello everybody, I’ve been lurking here for a long time since I got off Valium given to me for my back more than a year ago, but I’m not getting any better compared to what I’m reading here.  I’m so dizzy and I still cant get any sleep after all this time, and I never had problems sleeping before I got off these pills.  They were supposed to help relax my back, but now the problems from benzos are even worse then that.  Thanks for any support I can get!

— Sonic

do you take antidepressants?

 

No, I never really had any problems like depression or anxiety until AFTER I got on benzos.  I think the Valium was really depressing tho, because I took Xanax I got from friends after my doc cut me off, and the Xanax didn’t depress me.  Now I don’t take anything and I’m not depressed at all but I can’t sleep and I’m dizzy all the time. 🙁

Posted

Hello everybody, I’ve been lurking here for a long time since I got off Valium given to me for my back more than a year ago, but I’m not getting any better compared to what I’m reading here.  I’m so dizzy and I still cant get any sleep after all this time, and I never had problems sleeping before I got off these pills.  They were supposed to help relax my back, but now the problems from benzos are even worse then that.  Thanks for any support I can get!

— Sonic

do you take antidepressants?

 

No, I never really had any problems like depression or anxiety until AFTER I got on benzos.  I think the Valium was really depressing tho, because I took Xanax I got from friends after my doc cut me off, and the Xanax didn’t depress me.  Now I don’t take anything and I’m not depressed at all but I can’t sleep and I’m dizzy all the time. 🙁

did you try something for sleep?

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did you try something for sleep?

 

Stuff like antihistamines but they only make me jumpy.  I don’t trust anything druggy anymore after what this doc did to me.  I never had these problems until he put me on Valium which he said was SAFE, well look how that turned out!

 

And now he doesn’t even believe I have a problem, says it’s in my head! 😡🤬

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