Thanks for emphasizing that a slow and long taper can help. I would still be tapering if it had been up to me. If had a non-physician taper me too quickly after being on a benzo for 40 years and it has been very tough

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

19 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry . I hope you feel better soon. God Bless You

Thank you for video, I am going thru this and cant believe the horrible videos. All the recommendations you mention are exactly what I am using. Truth is its not easy and most people don't wont to go thru the discomfort, they don't realize discomfort right now and they can avoid a hellish health hazard in years to come.

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

19 күн бұрын

I Agree 100% Get off this crap and get it done. It Sucks but you're better off for it

I take lorazepam for my anxiety and panic attacks , I got on the medication because I was having bad anxiety and panic attacks . The medication takes the panic attacks and lowers the anxiety to a manageable state . My question is why doesn’t a person think that they’re not going to have their panic attacks and their anxiety when they stop taking the medicine if you don’t do something to change this, you’re GABA receptors are going to cause you, panic attacks and anxiety . The GABA receptors had to be jacked up to begin with.

Thank you for continuing your positive message John!

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob !!!

Thanks for giving me hope. Been on colonzapam for over 20 years. Take 1mg twice a day. My doc thinks cut me to 1mg a day for a month then nothing. I will taper myself off. Hope it’s as easy as your journey has been.

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

Ай бұрын

Hi !! Thanks for commenting. I feel I should tell you that I have stalled in my taper. So right now its getting a bit more difficult. I put out a video about this titled Set Backs Suck. I think I may have figures out my problem and will Talk about it in an upcoming video. Good luck with your taper and GOD BLESS

@Nightwalker25-m3u

Ай бұрын

This is such a pain. The pain is actually akathisia and thinking the brain zaps are top notch terrible.

@Nightwalker25-m3u

Ай бұрын

​@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774 Man, I have not been generous to myself. Akathisia and this stuff was never told to me.

The problem with your message is it isn't based on anything but your own experience. Just because 'slow tapering' seems to be working in your favor doesn't mean it will for anyone else.

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

Ай бұрын

True But you havent yet seen all of my message. All I can really speak about is my experience. Much more to come

I wish i watched this before I watched the horror stories.

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

3 ай бұрын

Me Too. Way to many horror Stories Out There

@salomerummel6920

3 ай бұрын

I hope you are doing amazing ❤️

@THXx1138

Ай бұрын

@@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774 The 'horror stories' can happen to anyone who consumes these neurotoxins.

@GunnerGOAT730

Ай бұрын

I spoke to a tapering specialist who has tapered tens of thousands of patients and he told me that the majority taper comfortably. They just don't go online to discuss it because it isn't a thought. Only the suffering create videos and online posts to find someone to relate to.

@Sears111

Ай бұрын

@@GunnerGOAT730Exactly. I notice this video doesn’t have many likes.

My endocrinologist put me on 15 yrs ago. I'm on 1.5 per day & so scared to even speak to a dr about coming off. I don't know, but I'm looking for a way off that allows me to function & not wreck my gut. I think I won't even tell my dr. I had 1 dr say they would taper me off at 1/4 a pill ever 2wks. That sounded rapid to me. I had to switch docs & have been scared ever since. I need a good taper plan🙏

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

Ай бұрын

That sounds to fast for me !!!!!! I'm just an average guy with anxiety but that seems nuts !!! If I were you I would Keep looking for a good compassionate Doctor.and wouldnt do anything until it feels right and you have some confidence

@marleneholik-ls9wr

Ай бұрын

Yes. That’s too fast

Thats were your wrong tho. Many people do hsve to suffer.

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

Ай бұрын

Well I cant argue with that. That was directed at people who go off cold turkey or just to fast. It does seem no matter how slow you go that there is some Suffering ' See my next video tomorrow

my daughter tappered from 1 mg to .5 mg and it's a small dose but she is now anxious and aggressive.

@anxietystruggleisrealjohnl2774

3 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. Thats terrible. I would check with her doctor

@THXx1138

Ай бұрын

There is no such thing as a 'small dose' with benzodiazepines.

@GunnerGOAT730

Ай бұрын

@@THXx1138 Ahhh, you're one of those people. Yes there is a small dose in relation to others. A person coming off 10mg of xanax after daily use for years is going to have a much more difficult time than someone coming off .25mg for a much shorter duration. If you are struggling with a taper or withdrawal, I feel for you, but everyone is different. I know people who have used for years and stop CT without issue. I've also spoken with a Dr. who specializes in tapering benzos. He has treated tens of thousands of patients and he stated that the majority of benzo users can come off comfortably during their taper. Only a small percentage have severe withdrawal issues. This is a positive video and he is in the majority at the moment. Go somewhere else with your negativity. Perhaps on one of the horror videos. God bless.

@xy-qy2yg

Ай бұрын

I took for less than 2 weeks and 2 years later I still cannot even walk or talk so what the hell and all I wanted was therapy for some anxiety.​@@THXx1138