Benzo user 44 years

[[Ho...]]

Been on and off Benzos 44 years for Meniers Disease and brain surgery

Valium to start then back and forth with xanax

Due to sudden onset short term memory loss I tapered off inside a month

My big problem is insomnia. Major. Insomnia. I’m healthy but falling apart from no sleep. The STM loss improved immediately. No sleep is horrific.

[[pi...]]

Hello Hopefullafter44years,

 

Welcome to Benzo Buddies! I'm sorry to hear about your health issues, hopefully the Meniers is not problematic now.  Yes, long term use of benzos can cause memory issues as well as cognitive problems.  It was likely a good thing for you to taper off but your taper was extremely fast.

 

I'm not surprised that you are having some withdrawal related symptoms. Insomnia is a very common withdrawal effect. Actually, benzos disrupt normal REM sleep. Many people experience this symptom during withdrawal. It can take a while for sleep patterns to normalize.

 

We have a dedicated board for Insomnia. I'll give you a link so you can communicate with others who experience this.

 

I'll also give you a link to the Post Withdrawal Recovery Board. You can post there and receive feedback from members.

 

You are benzo free and your short term memory is better, these are two really good things. Now, the rest of the recovery can continue.  Let us know how we can help, please do ask questions.

 

Insomnia 

 

Post-withdrawal Recovery Support 

 

pianogirl 

[[Ho...]]

I have great news and help for others with Insomnia!

After spending $1000 on sleep aids I realized what a waste. Don’t use anything! The brain needs nothing while it heals for sleep insomnia issues. Next I found an acupuncturist who began with a detox program and omg the first 24 hours were amazing! I starting sleeping within two weeks during this work. Also went on Super Green drinks and Moringa and my health took a boost. I’m week nine off a fast Benzo taper and week five of acupuncture and  getting five hours of sleep. Severe headaches and nausea is gone! As a crutch when I had had no sleep for weeks I found that U-Dream does knock you out. It’s not for every day use but offers relief when headaches and detox is unbearable. Changing my diet to eat well and use acupuncture was the turning point for me.

Don’t fear. Sleep returns. After most of my life being on Benzos (and still had horrible bouts of insomnia) taught me how unsafe they were for long term and brain damage. I stopped them because of onset STMemory Loss. That’s fine now! Taking Prevegen helps too.

Best to you all.

[[Pa...]]

Thanks for sharing your news, I'm so glad to hear you're doing well.  It would be great if you could post your story to the Insomnia or the Alternative Therapies & Supplements boards, not many people visit introductions and your news is too good not to share with a larger audience! 

[[no...]]

I have great news and help for others with Insomnia!

After spending $1000 on sleep aids I realized what a waste. Don’t use anything! The brain needs nothing while it heals for sleep insomnia issues. Next I found an acupuncturist who began with a detox program and omg the first 24 hours were amazing! I starting sleeping within two weeks during this work. Also went on Super Green drinks and Moringa and my health took a boost. I’m week nine off a fast Benzo taper and week five of acupuncture and  getting five hours of sleep. Severe headaches and nausea is gone! As a crutch when I had had no sleep for weeks I found that U-Dream does knock you out. It’s not for every day use but offers relief when headaches and detox is unbearable. Changing my diet to eat well and use acupuncture was the turning point for me.

Don’t fear. Sleep returns. After most of my life being on Benzos (and still had horrible bouts of insomnia) taught me how unsafe they were for long term and brain damage. I stopped them because of onset STMemory Loss. That’s fine now! Taking Prevegen helps too.

Best to you all.

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