[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I cant do this anymore. I cant do anything to distract. Ive not slept in months, I cant eat or breathe Edit: Content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Have you looked at chapter 3 of The Ashton Manual, this chapter lists your symptoms and why you feel them, I found it comforting because it helped me not be so afraid. Can you tell us a little more about your previous drug history, it would help us understand your situation better if we could see it in your signature. Add your history/signature I know you quit cold turkey and you were only on the drug for a short time but were there any other times you were on benzo's, you mentioned a drinking history in other posts, was it extensive? I'm trying to find out if your central nervous system may have been sensitized by your alcohol history, no judgement, just trying to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 You'll be ok. I know it doesn't feel like it now, but it won't last forever. Just keep going. You can do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Have you looked at chapter 3 of The Ashton Manual, this chapter lists your symptoms and why you feel them, I found it comforting because it helped me not be so afraid. Can you tell us a little more about your previous drug history, it would help us understand your situation better if we could see it in your signature. Add your history/signature I know you quit cold turkey and you were only on the drug for a short time but were there any other times you were on benzo's, you mentioned a drinking history in other posts, was it extensive? I'm trying to find out if your central nervous system may have been sensitized by your alcohol history, no judgement, just trying to help. I've never heard of doing this. As far as I was aware sensitisation of the CNS occurs from psych meds. Not trying to be awkward, just genuinely interested, is there any evidence of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Have you looked at chapter 3 of The Ashton Manual, this chapter lists your symptoms and why you feel them, I found it comforting because it helped me not be so afraid. Can you tell us a little more about your previous drug history, it would help us understand your situation better if we could see it in your signature. Add your history/signature I know you quit cold turkey and you were only on the drug for a short time but were there any other times you were on benzo's, you mentioned a drinking history in other posts, was it extensive? I'm trying to find out if your central nervous system may have been sensitized by your alcohol history, no judgement, just trying to help. I've never heard of doing this. As far as I was aware sensitisation of the CNS occurs from psych meds. Not trying to be awkward, just genuinely interested, is there any evidence of it? Absolutely no idea Having a mare, and I'm embarrassed to say so. I've wondered about this when I've seen members talk about kindling which has been studied extensively in relation to alcohol, wondering if a history of alcohol abuse could set someone up for more intense withdrawal symptoms when a benzo is introduced. Maybe I should start a conversation in Chewing the Fat after I do some homework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was a heavy drinker 0.75cl spirit everyday for two years. Was clean for two years and still had lingering symptoms such as tinnitus and hypnic jerks. Now i got anxious off lexapro and was prescribed diazepam. Now I’m back to square one with worse symptoms. I truly believe it will not get better with time. Yes I’m pessimistic but I’m one for being protracted it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Have you looked at chapter 3 of The Ashton Manual, this chapter lists your symptoms and why you feel them, I found it comforting because it helped me not be so afraid. Can you tell us a little more about your previous drug history, it would help us understand your situation better if we could see it in your signature. Add your history/signature It definitely did thats why im a goner I know you quit cold turkey and you were only on the drug for a short time but were there any other times you were on benzo's, you mentioned a drinking history in other posts, was it extensive? I'm trying to find out if your central nervous system may have been sensitized by your alcohol history, no judgement, just trying to help. I've never heard of doing this. As far as I was aware sensitisation of the CNS occurs from psych meds. Not trying to be awkward, just genuinely interested, is there any evidence of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 We don't consider someone to be protracted until they're past 18 months and still feeling symptoms so you have a ways to go yet. Have you looked at this post, it describes the phases of recovery and it looks like you're in the acute phase at the moment but it will pass into another phase that won't be quite as intense so try not to panic, this is normal for this process. Four Phases of Withdrawal-Where Are You? It would also be a good idea for you to take a look at this thread, I can see the drug is working overtime on you. Benzo Lies That Have Been Busted Your drinking history may or may not be contributing to the intensity of your symptoms but you can still recover, I'm recovering and quit cold turkey too and I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 I cant stop panicking. Chemical anxiety and the severe shortness of breath and grunting. Ive developed dystonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 We don't consider someone to be protracted until they're past 18 months and still feeling symptoms so you have a ways to go yet. Have you looked at this post, it describes the phases of recovery and it looks like you're in the acute phase at the moment but it will pass into another phase that won't be quite as intense so try not to panic, this is normal for this process. Four Phases of Withdrawal-Where Are You? It would also be a good idea for you to take a look at this thread, I can see the drug is working overtime on you. Benzo Lies That Have Been Busted Your drinking history may or may not be contributing to the intensity of your symptoms but you can still recover, I'm recovering and quit cold turkey too and I did. I cant even sleep for 1hr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 We don't consider someone to be protracted until they're past 18 months and still feeling symptoms so you have a ways to go yet. Have you looked at this post, it describes the phases of recovery and it looks like you're in the acute phase at the moment but it will pass into another phase that won't be quite as intense so try not to panic, this is normal for this process. Four Phases of Withdrawal-Where Are You? It would also be a good idea for you to take a look at this thread, I can see the drug is working overtime on you. Benzo Lies That Have Been Busted Your drinking history may or may not be contributing to the intensity of your symptoms but you can still recover, I'm recovering and quit cold turkey too and I did. Was you an extreme case like me: Dystonia Dpdr Tinntius Total insomnia Panic attacks Grunting and holding breath without realizing Nerve pain everywhere Skin rashes Cant eat makes more short of breath because of hr Impending doom Suicidal idealisation Hypersensitivity to noise and touch Trying every minute to breathe because it stops on its own Dehydration Cant walk ataxia Temperature Seizures Deafness hearing loss Heart racing all the time but low bp Psychotic like symptoms Protracted from previous withdrawals Whole life gone in two months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I didn't have seizures and the worst of my symptoms passed after the acute stage which lasted about 3 weeks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Fi...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Doomandgloom2, are you being treated by a qualified physician? If not I would personally make arrangements for treatment of the symptoms you described. If you are being treated by a qualified physician, what is your prescribed treatment plan for your symptoms? Your symptoms are serious and may be life threatening if left untreated. Sincere Best Wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Doomandgloom2, are you being treated by a qualified physician? If not I would personally make arrangements for treatment of the symptoms you described. If you are being treated by a qualified physician, what is your prescribed treatment plan for your symptoms? Your symptoms are serious and may be life threatening if left untreated. Sincere Best Wishes Theres no benzo wise doctors in the uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was worse than you describe, and although i'm not healed i'm much better than I was. Some days I think I can't go on, but i do. Things will get better, you've just gotta keep pushing forward, ! minute at a time, 1 hour at a time. Slowly but surely things will get better. And I agree theres little point in going to the doctor, even if you could get an appointment which is difficult at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do much apart from trying to medicate you, probably with an antidepressant. Have you spoken to anyone? It might help, The Bristol Tranquiliser project https://www.btpinfo.org.uk/ have councillors that have been through benzo WD. They have a helpline 01179500020. You're not alone, and although it's scary you'll survive this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was worse than you describe, and although i'm not healed i'm much better than I was. Some days I think I can't go on, but i do. Things will get better, you've just gotta keep pushing forward, ! minute at a time, 1 hour at a time. Slowly but surely things will get better. And I agree theres little point in going to the doctor, even if you could get an appointment which is difficult at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do much apart from trying to medicate you, probably with an antidepressant. Have you spoken to anyone? It might help, The Bristol Tranquiliser project https://www.btpinfo.org.uk/ have councillors that have been through benzo WD. They have a helpline 01179500020. You're not alone, and although it's scary you'll survive this You was worse how? I tried ringing the bristol place they’re not open even though it says they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was worse than you describe, and although i'm not healed i'm much better than I was. Some days I think I can't go on, but i do. Things will get better, you've just gotta keep pushing forward, ! minute at a time, 1 hour at a time. Slowly but surely things will get better. And I agree theres little point in going to the doctor, even if you could get an appointment which is difficult at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do much apart from trying to medicate you, probably with an antidepressant. Have you spoken to anyone? It might help, The Bristol Tranquiliser project https://www.btpinfo.org.uk/ have councillors that have been through benzo WD. They have a helpline 01179500020. You're not alone, and although it's scary you'll survive this Are you still suffering to this day omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Doomandgloom2, are you being treated by a qualified physician? If not I would personally make arrangements for treatment of the symptoms you described. If you are being treated by a qualified physician, what is your prescribed treatment plan for your symptoms? Your symptoms are serious and may be life threatening if left untreated. Sincere Best Wishes What do i do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was worse than you describe, and although i'm not healed i'm much better than I was. Some days I think I can't go on, but i do. Things will get better, you've just gotta keep pushing forward, ! minute at a time, 1 hour at a time. Slowly but surely things will get better. And I agree theres little point in going to the doctor, even if you could get an appointment which is difficult at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do much apart from trying to medicate you, probably with an antidepressant. Have you spoken to anyone? It might help, The Bristol Tranquiliser project https://www.btpinfo.org.uk/ have councillors that have been through benzo WD. They have a helpline 01179500020. You're not alone, and although it's scary you'll survive this How was you worse please elaborate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was worse than you describe, and although i'm not healed i'm much better than I was. Some days I think I can't go on, but i do. Things will get better, you've just gotta keep pushing forward, ! minute at a time, 1 hour at a time. Slowly but surely things will get better. And I agree theres little point in going to the doctor, even if you could get an appointment which is difficult at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do much apart from trying to medicate you, probably with an antidepressant. Have you spoken to anyone? It might help, The Bristol Tranquiliser project https://www.btpinfo.org.uk/ have councillors that have been through benzo WD. They have a helpline 01179500020. You're not alone, and although it's scary you'll survive this You was worse how? I tried ringing the bristol place they’re not open even though it says they are Hallucinating, hearing things, walking the streets @ 3am with looping suicidal thoughts. Having to sleep on the floor because i was in so much pain. Couldn't eat anything or things would get 10x worse. 4 months bed ridden, couldn't walk due to pain... The list goes on.......... But it doesn't last forever Bristol Tranquiliser project are only open until 3pm at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was worse than you describe, and although i'm not healed i'm much better than I was. Some days I think I can't go on, but i do. Things will get better, you've just gotta keep pushing forward, ! minute at a time, 1 hour at a time. Slowly but surely things will get better. And I agree theres little point in going to the doctor, even if you could get an appointment which is difficult at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do much apart from trying to medicate you, probably with an antidepressant. Have you spoken to anyone? It might help, The Bristol Tranquiliser project https://www.btpinfo.org.uk/ have councillors that have been through benzo WD. They have a helpline 01179500020. You're not alone, and although it's scary you'll survive this You was worse how? I tried ringing the bristol place they’re not open even though it says they are Hallucinating, hearing things, walking the streets @ 3am with looping suicidal thoughts. Having to sleep on the floor because i was in so much pain. Couldn't eat anything or things would get 10x worse. 4 months bed ridden, couldn't walk due to pain... The list goes on.......... But it doesn't last forever Bristol Tranquiliser project are only open until 3pm at the moment. I am doing those things too. But this breathing is deadly serious i can go up to 20 minutes without a signle breath and it gets worse if i stand up or move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Well if you think it's serious, you may need to consider going to the hospital. Only you can decide that. I know it's difficult, but try to not worry about it too much as it will probably make it worse. It will pass in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Do...] Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Well if you think it's serious, you may need to consider going to the hospital. Only you can decide that. I know it's difficult, but try to not worry about it too much as it will probably make it worse. It will pass in time Im scared it wont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Well if you think it's serious, you may need to consider going to the hospital. Only you can decide that. I know it's difficult, but try to not worry about it too much as it will probably make it worse. It will pass in time Im scared it wont I know, BUT it will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[He...] Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Did you go to the doctor/hospital? What did they say? I hope you feel better soon. HM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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