How long do waves and windows last.

[[pe...]]

I know it can differ with everyone but I just want to know how long your waves last and when you get a window how long they last.  How long off of benzo are you and how are the waves and windows doing?

[[Mi...]]

Hi Pegasus,

 

I started getting windows after the two week mark since jumping off Xanax.  I am never 100% during these windows, but am markedly better.  They last from a few hours to a couple of days.  I also get waves and they usually come in the evening but are gone when Iget up the next morning.  I am now off X almost 4 weeks and overall am much improved.  My case might not be typical however.  My period of use and daily dose was relative short

 

MiniMinnie

[[Ho...]]

I think it is so hard to compare individual recoveries.  I am 6 months off and I am yet to have a window.  I have days that are slightly more tolerable than others, but even those days are incredibly difficult.  I know some people just have symptoms spontaneously disappear or they see very gradual improvement over time.  In other words, not everyone gets windows/waves.  I am one of the unfortunate few who doesn't seem to get a break.  Good luck!

 

Hope

[[pe...]]

Thank you for your reply Hope4444   

I know windows and waves can vary but right now I am having a very hard time as well.  I have only had very brief (one day) partial windows.  Right now the anxiety (partly caused by the physical symptoms) and depression (caused by the anxiety) are becoming quite debilitating.  I have not had any relief now for two weeks and I don't know how long I can take this.  I thought that I would get at least a little relief by now.

 

How do you cope with this.

[[Ol...]]

I'm 15 months post taper.

 

One of the difficult aspects of withdrawal seems to be that there are no hard and fast rules to how it will take you. It does its own thing.

 

Waves and windows have no apparent pattern in my experience. You may not have either.

 

Recovery is not 'linear'. You can think you are starting to feel a bit better only to find yourself back to where you were three months previously.

 

I've just felt bounced about in a random way.

[[Ho...]]

I wish I had answers to your questions.  I relate to your pain more than you know.  I am completely debilitated and have been for 7+ months.  I can't leave my house alone and I feel like giving up on pretty much a daily basis.  I try to distract myself as best I can to pass the time and take attention away from my symptoms.  I have to believe those who have gone before us and say we will heal 100% and it will be worth enduring this torture.  If only we knew when right?  I truly thought I would be healed by the 6 month mark but am not even close.  Hang in there!  You can do this!

 

Hope

[[pe...]]

Thank you Hope4444

 

You hang in too.  We have to believe that we will heal.  It is just so hard to see life go by and know that we are missing it.  I see so many other people enjoying life and want it so badly.  It really is causing a great deal of distress. 

I too try to distract but am running out of new ideas.  It can be hard to focus at times.

 

Hang in.  We will make it.

 

Pegasus

[[Ho...]]

I hear you.  I even envy the people in the TV shows I watch.  I envy how they are able to function normally and live life so effortlessly.  I can't believe how much I used to take things for granted.  I had no history of anxiety or depression prior to this fiasco.  I try to picture what it will be like when I'm well.  I imagine the things I will do and how happy I will be.  Maybe you can try to do the same to keep yourself going.  We will make it eventually...just keep putting one foot in front of the other. 

[[ka...]]

hi pegasus from day one that i have been off the meds my waves last form 1 to 4 days  my windows 2 to 8 days but with time my waves are moderate to mild no bad ones ......for the first 2 months they were hell!!! at 6 an 7 months there coming once a month now the hard part is im always soooo tired hope this help

[[Ga...]]

Thank you Hope4444

 

You hang in too.  We have to believe that we will heal.  It is just so hard to see life go by and know that we are missing it.  I see so many other people enjoying life and want it so badly.  It really is causing a great deal of distress. 

I too try to distract but am running out of new ideas.  It can be hard to focus at times.

 

Hang in.  We will make it.

 

Pegasus

 

Thats me, pegasus. My memory is shot and feel like I have to make myself concentrate!

[[Ga...]]

Orginal question: waves and windows....

I have had a few window, usually just last a couple of days. Sure felt normal!

I get waves but most of the time it is a question of waiting for next window, it was nice.