The Long Hold Support Group

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Still the same grouch  I was yesterday!    :oXo:

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Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is getting by as best they can. My day was good today! My husband and I went to the big E which is an enormous fair here in the Northeast USA. Had a little trouble with chest discomfort and breathing but was able to walk for hrs and enjoy the fair. My feet are sore from all that walking but over all a really good day. We had beautiful weather as well which was a plus. So nice being outdoors all day, I felt human again.

 

Hey mm a special shout out to you! I hope your eyes are improving. I haven't seen your butt on here in a few days..peeps are missing you woman!  . Feel better soon or I'll have to bring back RIDDLE TUESDAY to lure you here. I know how much you love it!! :laugh:

 

Peace and healing to all my buddies in the LHSG. ❤️

TT🙂

 

Wow Trishy it looks like holding has really helped you!  Do you still have any pots issues at all, other than chest tightness?  Maybe it’s mostly due to withdrawal.  That just seems great, so happy things have improved and you can function.

 

I’m doing better all the time, but I am extremely sensitive to this drug still.  Just gotta taper very slowly.

 

Hang in there!

Bill

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Everyone seems to be in such a great mood. I feel kind of bad because I’ve had such a rough day.

 

Mary gave me a long lecture on the phone this morning, and I just couldn’t let it go all day.

 

And we finally made it over to Home Depot. We needed an electrician to help us, and the one on duty till closing never showed up for work. Luckily, Dan and I were able to figure the lighting problem out for ourselves.

 

And that’s not the first time this has happened. I’ve had to figure the right light that goes over the front porch several times.

 

We came home and I filled out the survey they  always give you with the receipt. Ive never done one before, but this time I did because of the poor service of having no electrician.

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Good morning Stutt, I hope you have a great day. I'm having windows and waves, but the waves are not as severe as they were a while ago thank God. I get anxious when I realize I started tapering from 5 mgs in June 2018, and I'm still on 2.5, and I figure at that rate it's going to take forever to come off. On the other hand, two months ago I panicked 24/7 so I feel at least I have some kind of life now and that's something to be greatful about.

 

The cold will soon be here. I've bought a board game called cobra empire to amenize the weekends at home. Looking forward to seeing one of my best friends whom I haven't seen since June. My cousin and her husband are coming tomorrow and I'm anxious I'll do something wrong. I realize even if I'm better, anxiety is very high and stress tolerance very low. I need to hold and see if this improves. You never know when a real problem can come in life, and I'm not stable enough to face a real problem right now.

 

I hope you and your daughter are visiting each other compulsively 

 

To everyone else, I hope your holds bring more improvement to your lives. So happy to read that Trish you're better already. Final healing you seem to have windows now. In theory, by holding you will very slowly start seeing a pattern of more windows and less severe waves. At least that's what's happening to me, but progress is very slow so we need all the patience in the world.

 

 

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Good morning Stutt, I hope you have a great day. I'm having windows and waves, but the waves are not as severe as they were a while ago thank God. I get anxious when I realize I started tapering from 5 mgs in June 2018, and I'm still on 2.5, and I figure at that rate it's going to take forever to come off. On the other hand, two months ago I panicked 24/7 so I feel at least I have some kind of life now and that's something to be greatful about.

 

The cold will soon be here. I've bought a board game called cobra empire to amenize the weekends at home. Looking forward to seeing one of my best friends whom I haven't seen since June. My cousin and her husband are coming tomorrow and I'm anxious I'll do something wrong. I realize even if I'm better, anxiety is very high and stress tolerance very low. I need to hold and see if this improves. You never know when a real problem can come in life, and I'm not stable enough to face a real problem right now.

 

I hope you and your daughter are visiting each other compulsively 

 

To everyone else, I hope your holds bring more improvement to your lives. So happy to read that Trish you're better already. Final healing you seem to have windows now. In theory, by holding you will very slowly start seeing a pattern of more windows and less severe waves. At least that's what's happening to me, but progress is very slow so we need all the patience in the world.

Morning Vali that is good news l think you are definitely heading in the right direction.l know you are worried regarding getting off the diazepam however at this time it isn't a concern.Yes it will take time however if you can keep the withdrawal symptoms minimal it doesn't really matter how long it takes.

I am glad you are getting out and about l know sometimes it is not pleasant and it can be a struggle but it is the best distraction there is in my opinion.Keep doing what you are doing honey l believe you will be grand.

  Haven't saw my daughter since Sunday but that's ok l want her to settle in and find her feet.l as always am adapting quickly to the new normal so happy days.Withdrawal just much the same no massive change there.

  I think having board games is definitely a good idea haven't played them in years.As for your cousin what could you possibly do wrong sweetheart?Try not to overthink it you are amazing don't doubt that for a moment.Love you.X

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Morning Trish you are so much better than you were that is impressive my twiny

I think maybe 2 weeks ago you were struggling to clean your house and now you are out and about for hours on end.Keep holding sweetheart l think you will be amazed at what a difference that will make to you.

  Give my brother in law a hug from me.love you twiny my lST.X

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Good morning Intend have you the lighting sorted yet?l didn't know Brad's kids lived near you.l know they probably don't know you well enough to visit etc.As for moving that has to be in your best interest only you know when and where that will be too.Sometimes you can be too close to family.l hope your cut is uneventful honey however l think l would hold the cut until Mary has come and gone.Only a thought.You do have a good doctor l think you should bottle him and sell him you would make a fortune.Have a good day my love.love to you and Dan.X

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Morning Final l am sorry you are back in the thick of it however sadly that is the nature of withdrawal.l know you think your life is over but it isn't.This is a blip nothing more.You will improve and as you do you will get your life back.Trust the process.love to you.X

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Morning Suzy how are you honey?l hope you are not googling and you are managing to get out and about? Remember this will pass.

Love you.X

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Morning Hen l am worried even a little thumbs up will do the trick.Please try to post something.l know you are suffering and l will say this l miss my lovely lady Mary.

. love you my lady Mary Xo

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Esperanza,Gilly,Rose, Nova and everyone else here thinking of you all and hoping today is a better day.Let us know how you are doing please .

  Love and hugs Stut X

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Good morning Bill l am so happy that you are out of the wave.l know you have got this and l believe you will slide off no trouble at all.Keep on keeping on my friend.love to you.X

[[De...]]

Still the same grouch  I was yesterday!    :oXo:

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Haha intend! You are funny  its hard not to be grouchy when going through this crap. Hope you are feeling well otherwise. 

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Thsnks stut,

I am doing ok. Been fighting with my bf.  I understand he is frustrated becsuse ive been a mess for so long. I sm trying to get my liquid taper  toghet snd he just does not understand this. He doent know why it takes so long and why its sll i think about snd he starts screaming. He does not want to read about it. He says he understands but he doesnt. he did help me with the taper and is being nicer now. I just hate that noone believes us. It is gery scary and hurtful. So i have been set back in my mood for a fee days. But i am going to get back out snd walk. I cant stsy in the house. I need to stay healthy i won't let this drug destroy me. Snyway. I hope you are doing ok. Oh, you are a great mom. So good to your daughter!! Love u dd

 

Glad to hear everyone is feeling some happiness. Vslu, you are doing great. You are going to be fine with your relatives. I always worry to thst anticipatory anxiety. Then it all turns out ok. I hope i didnt miss anyone i just woke up and csnt think strsight. Love you all!!!!

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Mm...missing you so much. Tske good care of those eyes. Love you dd

[[Fi...]]

Good morning Stutt, I hope you have a great day. I'm having windows and waves, but the waves are not as severe as they were a while ago thank God. I get anxious when I realize I started tapering from 5 mgs in June 2018, and I'm still on 2.5, and I figure at that rate it's going to take forever to come off. On the other hand, two months ago I panicked 24/7 so I feel at least I have some kind of life now and that's something to be greatful about.

 

The cold will soon be here. I've bought a board game called cobra empire to amenize the weekends at home. Looking forward to seeing one of my best friends whom I haven't seen since June. My cousin and her husband are coming tomorrow and I'm anxious I'll do something wrong. I realize even if I'm better, anxiety is very high and stress tolerance very low. I need to hold and see if this improves. You never know when a real problem can come in life, and I'm not stable enough to face a real problem right now.

 

I hope you and your daughter are visiting each other compulsively 

 

To everyone else, I hope your holds bring more improvement to your lives. So happy to read that Trish you're better already. Final healing you seem to have windows now. In theory, by holding you will very slowly start seeing a pattern of more windows and less severe waves. At least that's what's happening to me, but progress is very slow so we need all the patience in the world.

 

Thanks VNM. .  I'm hoping to see more windows too and probably not holding as long as other but trying to inch down as I can.

 

We love board games too and two Saturdays ago we played them, which we havent done in ages.  Sounds like a good choice for the winter.

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Morning Final l am sorry you are back in the thick of it however sadly that is the nature of withdrawal.l know you think your life is over but it isn't.This is a blip nothing more.You will improve and as you do you will get your life back.Trust the process.love to you.X

 

Thank you Stut.  After a brutal day yesterday, I feel a bit better today. Have the usual morning anxiey but am ok.  Actually had an hour from 6-7 this morning where I felt totally normal.  It went away but it made me hopeful.  And yesterday, despite feeling so down, I sat outside with a friend for a bit. 

 

I hope you are well Stut and that everything with your daughter is good.  Thanks again for the encouragement. 

[[Tr...]]

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is getting by as best they can. My day was good today! My husband and I went to the big E which is an enormous fair here in the Northeast USA. Had a little trouble with chest discomfort and breathing but was able to walk for hrs and enjoy the fair. My feet are sore from all that walking but over all a really good day. We had beautiful weather as well which was a plus. So nice being outdoors all day, I felt human again.

 

Hey mm a special shout out to you! I hope your eyes are improving. I haven't seen your butt on here in a few days..peeps are missing you woman!  . Feel better soon or I'll have to bring back RIDDLE TUESDAY to lure you here. I know how much you love it!! :laugh:

 

Peace and healing to all my buddies in the LHSG. ❤️

TT🙂

 

Wow Trishy it looks like holding has really helped you!  Do you still have any pots issues at all, other than chest tightness?  Maybe it’s mostly due to withdrawal.  That just seems great, so happy things have improved and you can function.

 

I’m doing better all the time, but I am extremely sensitive to this drug still.  Just gotta taper very slowly.

 

Hang in there!

Bill

Hi Bill! I often think of you and wonder how your taper is going. I'm much better as far as energy goes and mentally I feel like myself. Unfortunately I still have the weird chest sensations that accompany the breathing issue and palpitations at times too. The good thing is I'm able to function and do everything I used too. I have that specialist to see October 21st. but I will not hold any longer then the end of October. I will taper no matter what I'm feeling. I think waiting that long from July is enough of a hold as to how much I'm going to improve. I want off this drug and I may have to suffer this chest/ breathing thing the whole way. I hope not but I've read others who have suffered it the whole way off.. So??? It'll be what it'll be. I'm not looking forward to tapering but I do plan on long holds in between reductions. Probably 30 day holds or longer instead of 2 week holds. This is the plan for now but subject to change bc ya never know.

 

So glad you pop in Bill, we all love to hear from you and your positivity is infectious. 

 

Be well my friend,

Trish

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Morning Trish you are so much better than you were that is impressive my twiny

I think maybe 2 weeks ago you were struggling to clean your house and now you are out and about for hours on end.Keep holding sweetheart l think you will be amazed at what a difference that will make to you.

  Give my brother in law a hug from me.love you twiny my lST.X

Hi twin! So glad to see you were here! I'm moving along twinny. I'm feeling pretty good, just that pesky breathing/ chest discomfort but working my way through it. I am giving it until the end of October and then I'll continue my taper with at least 30 day holds or more between reductions. That's the plan for now.

 

How are you doing? Are you enjoying time with your daughter? Did you see the neurlogist? Hope the wd is being good to you 🙄..

 

You take care of yourself and I'll give your brother in law a big hug from his tiny Irish sister in law 🙂

 

Love you,

LST❤️

 

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Hey MM, we're missing you. Hope you pop in soon with an update. Hmmm.. what's that I see 👛 👀 Could it be?? Yup it's a purse !! But you have to come to the LHSG to receive it!  ❤️

 

TT awaits your return! Love ya girl. ❤️

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Hey intend! How are you up there in Mormonville? I hope things aren't too bad for you my friend. Last I read you were feeling irritable?? You're living up to your nic name I see. I hope your mood lifts my friend. Is Mary there still? She was coming up wasn't she? I hope she's not the reason for your mood. I wish she'd give you and Dan some peace.

 

Thinking of you and hoping your day is going well.

 

Love you,

TT ❤️

[[Tr...]]

Hey English, I know you're going through a rough patch right now. Just want you to know you're in my thoughts. Hope this wave let's up soon for you.

 

Love ya girl,

BPB❤️

[[Tr...]]

Hey Free, DD,FH and all the buddies that haunt these parts wishing you all a good day. I know we're all going through some tough stuff but it's temporary. This too shall pass as my mother used to say. Be well my friend's. Keep fighting and do your best to live each day as best you can.

 

Love to all,

TT ❤️

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Hi Trishy, thanks for thinking of me.  Stut also.  ❤️💕💋💕❤️