Burning fat and Benzo waves

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I've just started a new excercise program and though I have been feeling generaly better lately it seems as I begin to burn fat my wd's are coming back including ocular migranes. Anyone felt benzo flashback from working out?  Scott

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Hi Scott,

I find exercise helps me in many ways. i have been doing high intensity cardio for about six months and strength training as well. I think the key is to really start off slowly. I began my program last March walking three miles a day then gradually made my way in to the gym. I usually workout two days on and one day off. It helps with the muscle tension and depression. I have gone from a BMI of 21% to 12.6%. Good luck on your program and just remember to fuel your body right before and directly after any work out.  This is very important .

Anton

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I haven't begun a workout regime b/c of this exact reason...although I do walk every day and lift weights for my arms (just light ones...but it's a start).  I miss my workouts from the past.  I have not had this experience yet, however, I have heard from other forum members in the past that they found working out made things worse.  I'm not sure if this will pass if you stick with it?  Some feel that the benzos may be stored in fat and that as you work out, you release the benzos from the burned fat.  But as far as I know this has never been confirmed.  Others are able to make working out a big part of their recovery and actually feel better when they do it. 

 

I'm sure others will add their own experience with this.  I'm so happy to hear that otherwise, you have been feeling pretty good!  That is great news!  I hope this doesn't hold you back much and you are able to enjoy your workouts.

 

All the best,

Schatje

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Personally working out is a very effective way to ablate WD symptoms, however as stated above, many people respond negatively to the release of adrenalin.

 

Do you feel more anxious or is more of a spaced out feeling?

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Exercise can be a double edged sword during wd. I have had workouts bring on windows and rev symptoms.

 

I was able to get back in the gym around 8 months off and have slowly upped the frequency and intensity of my workouts. Almost back to normal, thankfully.

 

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I have read that exercise during active wd is not a good thing. But during recovery it is recommended. My body is funny. In the morning if I move too much, walk the dog, do housework  the anxiety and shaking gets worse, when I go to the gym and do weights and cardio it gets better and sometimes goes away for the rest of the day.

 

I think maybe going real slow when you first start working out again is the key. Possibly exercise makes your body produce more adrenalin?

Jo

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Just like with anything involved with benzo withdrawal we are all different. My routine may actually be dangerous for some. The key is to go slow we all have different responces to exercise. In my case it helps ease anxiety I feel a natural high when I am done . I have never been more toned in my life and it feels good to get on the scale and smile. Remember diet is an even bigger part of the equation.

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Thanks for everyones input. I was more curious about actually burning fat cells and releasing benzos that are stored there than the actual exercise. It is a lipid soluble drug so I figured it would remain there until released. I have not worked out this hard in years (PX90) and I have had a return of some benzo "stuff" @ 13 months. As always it is so hard to make solid conclusions with this poison, but it seems plausible. Could just be good old unpredictable "waves".  Thanks again,Scott

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Scott,

Congrats on the PX90 that is a pretty serious program. If I had to guess I would say it's withdrawal raising it's ugly head again. i sure hope it clears for you and wish success with the exercise program