New here, short term Ativan user

[[Pa...]]

Its great to see you again, I love your update!  At first I just looked at your chart and thought, not much improvement but in reading the details I can see there is more to your story.  You're getting there and keeping such a close eye on your symptoms and quality of life is allowing you to see it.  I agree with you about pushing yourself, it can help with distraction, self confidence and fear.

 

Thank you again for letting us see your progress, you're helping so many have hope. 

[[Je...]]

Hi Karlitok

Thank you for being so positive! This was a comforting read.

I've noticed one of your symptoms has switched from "dizziness" to "lightheaded". I am curious about this, as dizziness has been my worst symptom recently.

Be well.

[[Ka...]]

Hi Jelonek,

 

Sorry about the late reply, I just read your message.

 

Typically, I experience dizziness when I am in a wave (strong tinnitus, strong hissing, head pressure, dizziness, vibrations/tremors, anxiety). However, most days are windows (slight lightheadedness & slight tinnitus: meaning not so loud as in the waves).

 

So for me feeling dizzy (wave) is worse than feeling lightheaded (window). Dizzy makes me feel like I am on a boat, but lightheadedness makes me feel like I am not 100% clear-headed, more like slight brain fog.

 

I rarely feel 100% recovered, typically those moments happen when I am completely distracted, doing something fun like going to the beach, hanging out with friends, watching Netflix, etc.

 

Hope this helps,

Karla

 

 

[[Ne...]]

On day 19 post CT after being on Temazepam for 21 days.  Symptoms thus far are: Extreme Nervousness (somewhat less now), Extreme Insomnia, Stomach Pains (now pretty much gone), Stomach Gurgling, Backache, Loss of Appetite/Weight Loss (Appetite has improved and weight is stabilized) Chills, Night Sweats (pretty much gone),  Have had four windows of relatively good sleep (four nights of 6+ hours with balance of nights 0 to minimal broken tidbits of sleep) and lower anxiety.  Walking 2 miles daily, eating healthy, no alcohol, lots of water, meditation.  Have to say that the waves back to no sleep and feeling anxious are like severe punches in the stomach ( and mind).