Mental anguish

[[gu...]]

I am struggling like crazy. I’m at 7 1/2 years and I’ve been in a horrific wave for over four months now. The mental pain is so close to unbearable. I get some remarkable windows that can last an entire day and then like a hammer, the anguish comes back. It is so so hard to take. Any compassion or support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[[je...]]

You've done so well to keep fighting to this point. You really need to give yourself credit for your resilience. Whenever I have windows I write letters to myself. I know the fears and the anguish I have when I am going through a wave. So I have "window-me" write letters to "wave-me" because I'm really the only person that understands exactly what my waves feel like. And then I read those letters. It is very comforting to 'hear' myself talk when I'm struggling and be reminded of the better times.

I hope this wave passes soon, because you surely deserve it!

[[gu...]]

53 minutes ago, [[j...] said:

You've done so well to keep fighting to this point. You really need to give yourself credit for your resilience. Whenever I have windows I write letters to myself. I know the fears and the anguish I have when I am going through a wave. So I have "window-me" write letters to "wave-me" because I'm really the only person that understands exactly what my waves feel like. And then I read those letters. It is very comforting to 'hear' myself talk when I'm struggling and be reminded of the better times.

I hope this wave passes soon, because you surely deserve it!

So so kind of you and a good suggestion as well. Thank you so much.

[[da...]]

16 hours ago, [[g...] said:

I am struggling like crazy. I’m at 7 1/2 years and I’ve been in a horrific wave for over four months now. The mental pain is so close to unbearable. I get some remarkable windows that can last an entire day and then like a hammer, the anguish comes back. It is so so hard to take. Any compassion or support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hey, sorry you’re having a hard time. Please explain the 7 1/2 years off benzos and any meds? Sober and in recovery for 7 years & you feel that its benzo withdrawal?