[ra...] Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 what does your restlessness fill like. I asked this question all the time it seems nobody has restlessness. I have had it for six months already.I just fill uncomfortable all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [So...] Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Its like being trapped inside your own body. Your body cant calm down. Lots of nervousness and fear over nothing. Not to mention the rapid thoughts, its horrible, I hope you get some relief soon. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[2w...] Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I can agree w/ what both Raypach and Rob said. It's just been 9 months since my c/t and I still have a lot of nervousness, ruminating thoughts about senseless things and I feel like I'm always on edge. I wish I knew how long this part of it would last. :'( Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Au...] Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Its like being trapped inside your own body. Your body cant calm down. Lots of nervousness and fear over nothing. Not to mention the rapid thoughts, its horrible, I hope you get some relief soon. Rob yes me too - like how u describe it... and I feel anxious, and I have to rock or pace, or shake my leg while i'm on the couch...it's like drinking 100 espressos x 1000, and it hurts everywhere... and you just beg and beg for it to stop.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Cr...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Restlessness has been a very prominent symptom during my recovery. For me it is the extreme sense of mental and physical unease. I have a strong urge to get up and do something but at the same time I feel like doing nothing. It is almost as if you are being pulled in two directions. At its worst, nothing can grab your attention and you have to pace.... and pace... and pace, then sit down for a minute or two, then pace some more, all the while you are having repetitive catastrophic thoughts. I have my own personal view on restlessness after dealing with it for the past year. Under any normal circumstances in our lives, when there is a problem we react and do what we have to do to fix it. If we are having trouble paying bills, we get a new or second job. If we have a headache, we get up and go get an aspirin. If the couch is on fire, we get to a phone and call the fire department. If we have an infection we call the doctor and get on antibiotics. The thing is, our brain is telling us that there is a problem with us. However, it is a problem that we really cannot solve through any meaningful action other than "waiting". Our brains cannot rationally grasp that concept. Since we can tell there is a problem we have this strong urge to do something to fix it, in fact I think that is a natural defense mechanism. In this case it manifests itself as restlessness. It is very hard to sit still when we know there is a problem, it goes against human nature. Our brain doesn't want to let us focus on anything else until this problem is fixed, and that includes leisure activities or even positive emotions. The brain is trying to force us to solve something that can only be solved with time. If we try to sit down and watch a movie, it is like the brain is saying "are you kidding me?! there is damage to the body, you need to do something about this!". The good news is that the brain will eventually say "uncle" and relinquish its relentless pursuit of action. As enough time goes by and the brain gets healed, it will eventually go away all together, only to reappear in times when it is needed (bills need paid, couch is on fire). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Me too. A tornado of unconnected thoughts and images, making me doubt my sanity. And the adrenal rushes when I try to sleep, I cannot believe people get over this. I am scared to sleep and scared to get up, scared to walk across aroom, scared to go to work, scared to make something to eat. I would literally give up a limb to make it stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[mo...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Restlessness has been a very prominent symptom during my recovery. For me it is the extreme sense of mental and physical unease. I have a strong urge to get up and do something but at the same time I feel like doing nothing. It is almost as if you are being pulled in two directions. At its worst, nothing can grab your attention and you have to pace.... and pace... and pace, then sit down for a minute or two, then pace some more, all the while you are having repetitive catastrophic thoughts. I have my own personal view on restlessness after dealing with it for the past year. Under any normal circumstances in our lives, when there is a problem we react and do what we have to do to fix it. If we are having trouble paying bills, we get a new or second job. If we have a headache, we get up and go get an aspirin. If the couch is on fire, we get to a phone and call the fire department. If we have an infection we call the doctor and get on antibiotics. The thing is, our brain is telling us that there is a problem with us. However, it is a problem that we really cannot solve through any meaningful action other than "waiting". Our brains cannot rationally grasp that concept. Since we can tell there is a problem we have this strong urge to do something to fix it, in fact I think that is a natural defense mechanism. In this case it manifests itself as restlessness. It is very hard to sit still when we know there is a problem, it goes against human nature. Our brain doesn't want to let us focus on anything else until this problem is fixed, and that includes leisure activities or even positive emotions. The brain is trying to force us to solve something that can only be solved with time. If we try to sit down and watch a movie, it is like the brain is saying "are you kidding me?! there is damage to the body, you need to do something about this!". The good news is that the brain will eventually say "uncle" and relinquish its relentless pursuit of action. As enough time goes by and the brain gets healed, it will eventually go away all together, only to reappear in times when it is needed (bills need paid, couch is on fire). All I can say is WOW!! Crono, you nailed it! I've been trying to define this feeling of unease and you just summed it up. I'm saving this to re read later when I'm feeling out of sorts and alone in this fight. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'd be in so much trouble without the support of this forum and all the BB's out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[2w...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Crono this is how I feel too. I hit 9 months free yesterday, but I feel so scared that I will not heal because I can't rest and I really can't function normally. I have a desire to do so many things, but I'm just not ready and I know I have to accept this, but I wish I could at least know how long these crazy feelings would last. Flea.....I totally agree w/ you......these feelings make me question my sanity. I so wish I could see the finish line or at least know that one really exists..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ma...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 They put me on Requip during my taper, which is used for Parkinsons Disease! Now I have to come off of IT! ugg It will be my last one though! I know about restlessness, it is a syx from hell!! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[2w...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Wow Mary you went through a lot. Are you feeling that your symptoms have dissipated at all? You're a strong woman.......20 yrs is a long time to be on those meds........ Nice to meet you Mary !! Love, Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ma...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hello Lou, My syx's are nearly gone..I just got a over a very bad set back though! I went to visit my son and his wife, it was pretty stressful. I guess I can't handle stress too easily, still kind of fragile! But, thanks for the recognition, yeah, coming off of these meds was one of the bravest things I have ever done! It's definitly NOT for the weak! I would say that at 17 months off, I'm doing pretty good, especially after taking them for 20 years! I can't claim a 100 % healing yet...but I know it's coming...Nice to meet you too., hope your doing good! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ti...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Crono--you definitely nailed it!!! I have had the awful restlessness too. I remember anothers post where you said it is boring--soooo true. But it is such a weird feeling to get up and feel the need to do something but then not be able to do anything at all! It's like your mind is going in two different directions. And what you said about watching TV--so true. If your body is in "fight or flight" mode, it's not going to allow you to sit and watch a TV show--for all your brain knows, the lion is right there next to you and you better run before it gets you!!! Our brains evolved over millions of years and I think a lot of this comes into play with benzo withdrawal. It times of extreme stress (w/d) it goes back to the basics--our bodies are trying to survive and will do whatever it takes so we won't get eaten by that saber-toothed tiger!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [vi...] Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 i feel neither restless, nor anxious, nor depressed. twice i have c/t'd for 2 weeks. i simply feel as if a 100 volt current is coursing through my body that incapacitates me. no words can describe that 24/7 feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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