I am 65 years old and on my 4th day in Hospital for Oxycontin addiction and benzodiazepine addiction. Seeing this Video of the young man was indeed inspirational to me. It is Hell, but you can do it. He Left God out of the Story, but my Faith in God motivates me to push on.

@bobravenscraft5376

5 жыл бұрын

Kratom then weed

@bobravenscraft5376

5 жыл бұрын

Its great to believe in a god I don't personaly. Just be careful being totally Clean weed really helps more than you know

@rr-ek2im

4 жыл бұрын

god bless you❤️

@Rotary12A

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobravenscraft5376 weed can give you horrible rebound anxiety.

@robotariancod3

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rotary12A true that's why u have to smoke just that much to get you through the withdrawals!!! it's not that marijuana makes the feeling of withdrawal go away, it's just a great company to be with you until u are done with the withdrawals! but is true that marijuana gives you anxiety and panic attacks sometimes and u need benzo to cool down!! don't take benzo's every day though, only just when u are feeling like u can't live with the anxiety anymore, if u know what am talking about

thank you for making this video, I'm trying to taper off and its been terrible, this is a very encouraging video. benzos are the devil, my personality is being held hostage from this drug

@JamieSutor

7 жыл бұрын

Dustin Moore keep at it. It took me months but it got so much better.

@lordcrypticoftheirishlight9242

7 жыл бұрын

Dustin Moore how are you doing now dude? I have found myself in a similar circumstance.

@lordcrypticoftheirishlight9242

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this...I honestly felt like I was alone in this. I'm about to take 3mgs so I can go deal with a social function. I will write you soon. Continued success.

@balerjohnson3099

7 жыл бұрын

Benzos are not the devil man . I have been prescribed 1/2 mil.a day for two and a half years . I may use half of that ..mostly I use 1/4 mil 2 or 3 times a week . My intention was always to not need this medication so I used when I absolutely had to stay at work and I continue to use less every month . Its a great medication if used according to the doctors directions . Anything can be abused but you have to listen to the doctor and be honest .

@hozerveedubb_twosixx5296

7 жыл бұрын

Dustin Moore no it's not , if you're dumb enough to not know how to use it then you deserve what you get

There are so many negative videos about this subject. Thank you for posting your success story. Thank goodness there is hope out there.

@hamstermunchies5558

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like all the cons of this class of medicine far outweigh any benefits

Now THIS is hopeful and helpful!

I am off from Klonopin after taking them every day for 2 years and I completely agree with everything you are saying bro, it really is worth it and life is 1000 times better after benzos. I never felt this good in my life. Everybody who is struggling, be strong, its gonna get better!

@sangeetalambh6389

2 жыл бұрын

Achi how r u now friend

@user-fn3tw7wp1z

Ай бұрын

How long have you been off

I know this is old but this was theraputic for me to listen to. Thank you so much. Going through my own battle currently.

Im glad you made the video. We NEED more positive videos like this one. You have to celebrate your wins. This video is a win for us all. Good job!

You are such a strong individual! So inspiring😍

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane :) much love!

dude this is wisdom. One of the better youtube vids around. Thanks for sharing.

@mikeyoliveri

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Shepard thank you brother! Means a lot!

Mike I know were you where at. I started on .50 3 times a day in 2010 of Zanax and was up to 4mgs 4 times a day, having to take more when I wanted to high. Some days I took more 20- 22mgs a day. Depended on how much money I had. I tapered down to nothing over 3 months. Jumped hen I took my last 1mg football. I had one month of complete hell physically spiritually and mentally. I think the worst part was always thinking I was dieing from some strange illness. Not to mention hearing voices in the first month. But I would never go back. It can be done for anyone reading this.It gets better everyday. Its been over a yr and i have know long term effects now. Push through your life is worth it.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome positive message man, I'm so happy you rose above it! You are a shining example of strength! Proud of u man, this message made me smile and I know will offer hope to others! Stay strong, and stay awesome!

The point you made about not being present is what hits home . Great vid 👍🏼

I wish more people could see this before they take the stuff. Thanks for making this

Beautiful testimony. God Bless you. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Christ. You're amazing! Your story and everything. I got introduced to Xanax last year and fell in love. I started again this year and was taking 22 mg a day before I ODed. This is so helpful and a great video!

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Melissa Sanders stay strong, take care of yourself. That's a lot of Xanax! This is the only body we get, can't abuse it :)

Of all vids I’ve seen on benzo withdrawals. This is by far the most helpful as well as positive. I’m glad you’re off of them my brother. Only us victims can understand. Thank you for this. Keep strong brother. Im trying so hard. I pray for all of us ❤️🙏

Thanks for sharing your story, you are very strong. Others need to hear this who are going through this horrible experience. Blessings to you❤️

Congrats. I'm truly happy for you. I want to be where you are one day.

@davidlu6041

4 жыл бұрын

Mololuwa Odesanya are you there right now?

God bless you brother ..Keep the faith . You are the kind of guy that can beat anything

Hey Mikey, thank you so much for your story of hope. We hear so many stories of hell, not that yours didn’t have that element but there’s a big difference when hope is involved in the story. I hope wherever you are you’re doing wonderful

Well done Mike... this is a big deal..thanks for sharing your journey..this will help so many others, including little old me who is now into her third year coming off benzos and I told myself that I'll do whatever it takes and you are right, we do connect with the inner strength that we never knew we had and are better for it.I just keep my eye on the prize. Much love gx

Great video! Very inspirational! Love your message!!!!!

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

So glad to see you're still around. Just keep getting better man. Thats all we can try to do, one day at a time. Once you're off, stay off. You'll do great things soon.

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Thanks for this uber positive message! I feel it too my friend :)

@tygreen8831

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliveri how long it take you to heal feel normal

@mikeyoliveri

Жыл бұрын

@tyrel it was a nightmare for sure, human body is very very strong when mentally we are determined. I had all of the above, and it was near unbearable, but not as unbearable as living my life on benzos. When we have a goal, sometimes we become unstoppable, it just depends how badly you want it and what you're willing to sacrifice to get it!!! I would not recommend going this fast though, it's just what I had to do!

@mikeyoliveri

Жыл бұрын

@tyrel I appreciate the support brother!!!

Thanks man! I appreciate your support and vids. I just watched a couple of your videos and Wow! you have awesome friends, Tool & Atreya are two of my favorite groups. Hope the best for you man.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your videos are really inspirational brother! Keep on being awesome! -Nick in Fl.

you are amazing mike! thank you for this! you gave me hope my friend. much love

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, if I can be of any help to anyone, that I am very happy. Comments like these make my day! If your friend needs any advice they can always email me! Have an awesome day! Bless you!

@Malisa77

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Oliveri I'm subbing!! Thank you for this!!!

Your amazing!! I'm surprised you have so many thumbs down. Oh well its probably because your awesome and they cant take it

@mikeyoliveri

4 жыл бұрын

Laura Arnold can’t make everyone happy :) thanks for the love! I appreciate you!!!!

Awesome! Well said. I kicked a 36 Year Xanax, Vicodin and methadone habit. I'm clean 3 years at 61 years old. I did it, You my friend did it. Anyone who wants it can do it! May God bless you 🙏 thank you very much for this video. Milton Torres Bronx NY 😎

@aliciafinch3438

4 ай бұрын

no way you did that no way. how do you feel?

Thank you so much for your wisdom on the subject. This helped me and apparently many others. Hang in there and good luck

Thank you brother, seriously 😢

Mike you are truly amazing and an extremely strong person. I pray that you are feeling well. I hope that this video reaches the masses, especially our youth. As for the physicians and big pharmaceutical companies, they become so rich as they are slowly killing and torturing people. Let me tell you.........YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!!!! Blessings to you always.

Glad you're doing well. Im happy and inspired by you. Thank you.

Wow dude, love you Ninja. Thank you for your energy

yay im glad you overcame it. gj dude

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate it! Your comment means so much!

This video has given me much hope & motivation to continue getting the neurotoxin out of my system for good. I am in a bad wave with psychotic wd's. This is a fight for your brain, sanity, personality back. The journey is beyond scary & at times unreal but I know worth it to be yourself again. In time with faith & perseverance true healing is possible from the poison of benzodiazepines. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! I'm proud of you for what you are trying to do. I am sure you will accomplish your goal. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask!! Mike@mikeywheels.com Best Mikey

@becausekittenspaint1946

8 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliveri Thanks! This is the toughest road but in time I'll be back to painting & college for my Masters.

@sangeetalambh6389

2 жыл бұрын

@@becausekittenspaint1946 how r u now frd

Mike...so sorry you are/were going through all of this. I'm so glad you are getting stronger. It's true about finding good doctors. I struggle with that as well. Another youtube person gave some great advice "Bignoknow" stated to start moving forward no matter how small of the step it is forward and keep going because eventually your mind will follow. I feel like you are saying the same thing. I just know that I'm fed up with the "cocktails" of meds. But it all started with Xanax to sleep as my anxiety became out of control. Now I'm falling apart. so I watch youtube people like you who are brave enough to talk openly. THANK YOU.

Yes! Thanks for being a pioneer in this benzo hell bs! It helps the rest of us! You SHOULD BE COMMENDED! 👍🏼🥇🏆🌟😃👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

wow dude your words hit me so deep, and this is the best advice that's given me the most hope. This is the only addiction recovery video i've seen that makes sense and struck a chord in me. Thanks :p

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

koke3yaya that makes me very happy. I hope to empower anyone who doesn't see the light. It's a dark cold maze, the only way through is to keep pushing and never give up. This comment made me very happy. Thank you! Stay powerful! Stay limitless!

@antwonsmith7428

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliveri Mike thank you so much for this video. withdrawal is kicking my ass right now. feeling hopeless

@georgehendricks6606

6 жыл бұрын

Lp

@georgehendricks6606

6 жыл бұрын

N.

I somehow managed to simply ignore the withdrawals and focus on the positive things, even if i stay in bed, don't think about the withdrawals

@goddessvibes08

5 жыл бұрын

How are you now?

Thanks for the video! Feel line ur speaking directly to my soul! You are such an awesome speaker Mikey..ive been off for 12 minths in a couple of days..best thing ive ever done for myself and my boys..theyre thrilled their moms clear headed..like you i also lost a lot of time due to xanax..but now i know i never have to worry about it ever again..

God bless you bro🙏I needed to hear alot of this.. Keep chasing your dreams brotha 💜

See Mike I told you I would hook you up bro. Now your channel is flourishing! God bless brother. I will get you out there more in other groups bro.

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, I noticed a few more! Appreciate it!! :)

@SkinCareLuver

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Oliveri yw

i've been on 0.5mg klonopin daily for 9 years. Never had to up my dose and it still works to control my anxiety. Never did see why people keep wanting to up their dose.

@mikeyoliveri

6 жыл бұрын

TheDavePhan some people have an addictive personality (me) lol and sometimes the body just doesn’t react to the same amount. I needed it for sleep, and I have a lot of pain. So as my situation got worse, I needed more and more to compensate. I also had a lot of emotional pain, and I wanted to drown that out. So awesome u haven’t gone up! Proud of you!! Stay strong!

@thedavephan

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliveri fair enough. I’m sorry that’s happened to you. When I first started, it made me feel high and sleepy. Now it just levels me out. I take .25 twice a day. I’d like to get off it eventually. But my panic attacks and anxiety get bad without it it seems.

@a.c.9993

5 жыл бұрын

I never upped my xanax dose on my own. My doctor did. I don't think it is an evil drug if it is taken very sporadically. But after 7 years, it ruined my life. Informed consent please!!!

@yes55504

4 жыл бұрын

One day you'll hit tolerance. Pray that never happens anytime soon.

Congrats, Mike! My birthday is March 12th also! Coming up! Thank you for this video.

@mikeyoliveri

5 жыл бұрын

teeswaran that’s so cool! That makes us family :)

You are such a smart man! Congratulations! You deserve it. These drugs are dangerous and should be illegal. Thank you so much for sharing and being frank about your experience. You become someone that people will rely on because you don't lie. I admire you a great deal!!!

Hi,. from England.. had a hell of a time with these things as well, still going through it... I've tried to come off 2 or 3 times, and for weeks, apart from the physical syptomns, I had what I can only describe as constant unimaginable terror. At sleep and awake.. I resonate with so much of what you're saying , and would love to talk to you more about it. Thanks for the vid..

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Horgan mike@mikeywheels.com hit me up mate!

I have PTSD and panic disorder but I'm soooo done with this nasty medication.

@michele21auntiem

3 жыл бұрын

I am on it for generalized anxiety disorder, complex PTSD. I was held hostage. I have gotten myself off for six months 4 or 5 times. Each time i cant leave my house out of fear. I end up back on it. I am on the lowest dose. But i take one when i have panic attack.

Love and respect. Thank you for your advice. I really need it. Take care of yourself, brother.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Stay strong, stay awesome and don't give up!

Thank you for sharing your story!!!! You are helping so many!!!!

Ive been wanting to get off for years, now I am pregnant and feel stuck and crazy because I try to get off then go into major irritation and make it an excuse to take it. Thank you for this video. You gave me hope.

@mikeyoliveri

5 жыл бұрын

Victoria Ramos when the time is right; u will know it and dedicate the time to it. Don’t give up, ur awesome, powerful, and capable of achieving anything u could ever want. Never lose hope or the dream! Love!

@dbutta9646

4 жыл бұрын

Hey any updates ? How are you ? I am in the same predicament I am pregnant and I want to get off. Any advice ?

Thank you for this! I had a question; after the physical withdrawal was over, how long did it take you to start feeling "normal" again mentally? I know that's a hard question, but it would mean a lot! Thanks My Friend!!

@MillerTheOriginal

2 жыл бұрын

@Mike Oliver yes please. I second this question

@vout23

Жыл бұрын

I'll answer this.. you hear him coughing a lot.. that is a symptom of anxiety so he is stiill in recovery time..

this gives me so much hope, im so terrified of starting to go off because of the withdrawals

Thank you for this video man.. I’m 27 and first got on Xanax when I was 17 a psychiatrist prescribed me 3 bars a day pretty much off the bat.. For the past couple years I got myself down to 2 but I’m still tired of living in hell every day I wake up. I’m so tired of it I can’t take it anymore and I told the psychiatrist I don’t think he truly cares and was told here’s 3 months worth and find a new doc. I’m over it and need to get off it. Like you said, you get tired of missing chunks of life I’ll never get back.. I hope I have the mental power you had homie. Also the medical marijuana comment is VERY true. Way better help then anything a doc has given me.

I cannot begin to put into words the emotions I was going through while watching your video! I have been on xanax many years, I want more than anything to be free of benzodiazepines, I don't know what to do at this point, I have goals and I know I can reach them, because I am. I cannot work if I don't have xanax in my system. I have started my own small business. I clean huge homes and businesses. I charge a large amount a hour, because I take pride in my work and I give my clients their money.s worth. So my business is growing like crazy from just word of mouth. I cannot take off work to try to start to detox. I have tried. My situation is something I don't feel comfortable throwing out there. Anyway, I guess this is not such a good idea to spill my guts out online. I appreciate your video. I want and need to get off benzodiazepines more than I can begin to tell you!

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Why not try to hire a staff? To allow you to take the time you need? Maybe that's a possibility, I thank you for your kind words, you can do this. I know it's like climbing and endless wall, but it's possible!! Just believe that it is!! Best of luck to you!

That is a crazy high dose over a long period of time. My son tapered off 3 mg of Ativan he had been taking for 1 1/2 years. He is 2 months post-withdrawal and in psychological hell. You actually seemed to have a fairly good withdrawal considering the amount you took for so long. Did you have any DP/DR symptoms? Did you lose any of your emotions initially?

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

BIG TIME! Don't forget I'm over 2 years into this, but I still feel off a lot. My emotions were all over, anxiety, I felt like a crazy person. My psychological state was so erratic I stopped making videos altogether because I couldn't concentrate on anything. I was sad, depressed, I thought everyone was mad at me. I didn't trust people, I was constantly in a state of WTF?!.. Only in the past few months has it truly gotten better! I had to also forget how life was before. Because, my memories were scattered if not gone, and who I was before will never be who I am now. I thought for a while I had to GET BACK to the way I was for the longest time. I was mad at myself, pissed, thinking it was all a mistake. However, I had to realize this was a new time. A new day, where everything would be different and better. I had to be present to the realities of my life instead of taking a pill to deal with it. And I tell you, I'm much happier today than I ever was. It was all worth it

@alickdjamirze3928

7 жыл бұрын

Marla Robinson The anger, irritation(s) and panic is the scariest. (my thoughts anyway) All have a blessed day :)

@ojjuiceman

7 жыл бұрын

Most of that is in your sons head i was taking 14mg xanax for 3 years and 120mg methadone. Im 24 days clean and seeing my old self again. Im not 100% but im getting there. Deffinitly better than when i woke up day 7 fighting my alarm clock and 5 people had to take me down, for being dope sick i was able to put up a hell of a fight ended up shooting me in the butt with ketamine to put me down for a mintute. My ass is still sore. if you wallow in your own self pitty makes things a lot worse. You cant try to fight it and hope to be normal again it will eat you alive if you do that. He needs to accept the fact he fucked up his brain and try to get moving on eventually life will be great again.

@jesusaguilar5735

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeyoliveri I've been on mine for 2 months for insomia and I found out its messing with my brain but it did save me from insomia after trying almost everything else I've been searching and I fine that advil PM with my evodreams for rem sleep help me alot for sleep I'm cutting back after 1mg of klonpin I went from everynight to every three days then I take it only thing I've had is axiety I use to drink energy drinks now I cant i get more anxiety with it but I've only been on this stuff for 2 months so i consider myself lucky better now than later

@happytrails699

Жыл бұрын

@tyrel my son is still battling dissociation and depression years after stopping benzos. Benzos lead him down a path that caused him so much harm.

Your story inspires me. Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm taking a combination of Benadryl and Meclizine because my panic attacks were diagnosed as inner ear related. I still take Xanax for anxiety and you're right it sucks for insomnia. I'm trying to find a safe medication for insomnia. Anyway I'm so proud of you. What a story!

Thank you for sharing your story. Three months seems like a short time to get clean. Congratulations for your achievement.

He went from 12 mg to zero in 13 weeks and I’m struggling over a year to get off 1.5 mg of bromazepam ( diazepam family ) nobody in the world can understand these withdrawals except us especially doctors they suck every time I used to see then they told me this is your anxiety symptoms not benzodiazepine you can get off any benzo in one month or less .. Omg I hate them I stopped seeing them .. good luck to everyone

Please HELP...Ive been on xanax extended release for over 3 years and klonopin 2mg at bed time almost 9 years. For the last year ive been having dizziness, headaches, stomach issues, get sick alot, depression, so tired but cant sleep, racing thoughts and paranoia..theres more but i wont increase my dosage. I am wondering if I am having tolerance withdrawl? I have no insurance and no support here and I dont know what to do.I am just as scared staying on it as getting off. I was put on for panic disorder, anxiety, agorophobia etc.. my kids miss me. I miss me. Any suggestions? I tried taper from the 1mg xanax xr to the 0.5mg xr and felt psychosis or something. I WANT TO FEEL FREE AGAIN!!!

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Kristy Green you need to slow down! Don't taper so fast! Email me if you want to chat! Mike@mikeywheels.com

@BrigidC123

5 жыл бұрын

Kristy Ogle - Read the Dr Ashton Manual - "It's a God send", It's even here on KZread

You're amazing! Love and Peace my friend

I appreciate your honesty about benzo and how tough it can be to get off them. I have been thinking for a while how I want to get off of the drug. This video wants to make me keep fighting you are amazing!

I can't wait to be free again your doing good keep it up I'll be making a video when I'm clean to warn others about these medications say no getting off heavy street drugs were a walk in the park compared to Xanax I've lost everything including my friends & have been bed bound for 5 years i never exceeded my 4mg dose even though you can't feel it your panic attacks are under control I've never understood why people take more than prescribed but i recognize the problem now i lost 7 years to this medication the doctors are saying no more it's now a control drug in Australia time to stop & there nothing to replace rehab is the only way they make you go cold turkey in there if you are trying to get off benzos I'm very scared of who i will be once I'm clean I've forgotten who i used to be i just know i wasn't a very nice person before Xanax.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Kingtoneable don't be afraid, be proud. Who you were before Xanax isn't who you will be after u get off. Life is a process of learning, i wasn't the nicest person while on Xanax, but there were other issues that were causing that. You didn't lose 7 years, you learned, some people take 40 years to learn a similar lesson. Everything happens in its own time. It took me 12-13 years to learn my lesson, but I'm just glad I did. Don't look back. We will never be who we were. Everyone makes mistakes and does things that don't serve us well. Life is a never ending learning and growing process, the key is to look forward rather than back, stronger than ever with pride. I'm proud of you, I hope you are too! You should make a video when u are free! Too many people are lost and just over medicate their lives away. That's why I made this, to give hope, because hope can heal. When we have goals, it helps us to get through the pain. Sounds like you have a great goal, and u will get there. Just put yourself first, forgive yourself for the past, and don't give up till ur there. Success will be yours, and then you can write the rest of your story :) stay great!

@poppyfields13

7 жыл бұрын

how long were you on 4mg? I have been on that dose for 3 months and I'm scared about withdrawals. I don't even know if i'm addicted. How long does it take to get hooked?

@haleyhaley9799

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliveri mike please please contact me on my email i have some questions i feel alone and crazy and i went to a detox place almost killed me. please give me a swcond of your time to email me so i can share some of my situation. greatly appreciated. haley

@haleyhaley9799

7 жыл бұрын

Hayryann506@gmail.com

@haleyhaley9799

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliveri Hayryann506@gmail.com

Jesus Christ?! Twelve mg per DAY?!

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Yup! All at once

@S03Mac

7 жыл бұрын

hey mike your a boss man. Im amazed by your story on top of this insane thing you conquered. Were you on klonopin or xanax or both, what mg ? I'm in ct and prescribed 3mg of klonopin a day, no doctor cares or knows, they just say " a ten percent reduction every week you will not die".. like oh thanks cool i won't die . Man I'm on suboxone and tapering of it , going thru that detox and then i have to tackle the kpin. The entire thing scares me , my parents don't get it. My doctors don't get it and my friends who got clean are like you need to go to a detox . I don't think going into a week long detox is going to help me and i can't afford rehab. I'm in my late 20s and i just want to live. Appreciate your video man, it helps.

@justin335

6 жыл бұрын

what mg

@TheMraustinboy

5 жыл бұрын

You could take 1000 bars and not die if you don’t mix it. But don’t. Obviously. Jesus.

@Toywins

5 жыл бұрын

He's amazing, I've seen friends in the hospital after taking no more than 2 mg a day. Not even that every day, sometimes 1 or none!

You rock! Tool is also my favorite band. Saw them for the first time last year and was blown away.

Im so proud of you!!!!

Listen young people, you have the Power of Youth, you can do this, I'm old now, and Doctors are taking us elderly off cold turkey, I feel like death, and suffering terribly The elderly have no power like you do, I wish they could had did this forty years ago I feel like a helpless baby Bird that fell out of his nest, and there is no one around to help me, but you young are free and healthy, and you can do this, Please don't wait, because no one will care.

@toniangelo555

4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully when I recover from this phase, I swear I will do my best to help people who are going through this hell and eradicate every doctor who put innocent people in hell (ie. benzo withdrawal)..

What about CBD oil?? Ive been on xanax for 10yrs never more than 2mg. A day but that is a long time...i WANT OFF SOOO BAD😭

@LeslieGMN

4 жыл бұрын

@Ellee Kenyon I have been recommended CBD oil by several people, and it works a little bit. However, I’ve only been off the Xanax for 2 1/2 months and understand it will take a little longer to feel better. I was taking 6mg to 8mg of Xanax per day at most, for more than twenty years, before undergoing three weeks of inpatient detox. You can indeed go off the 2mg per day, but please do not go cold turkey. Twice in the past year I ran out early and thought I could just tough it out for a week-was I ever wrong! Both times I had a life-threatening seizure that landed me in hospital. After the second seizure I agreed to seek treatment. There I received just enough Librium to keep me from seizing, and that was tapered to nothing as well. You CAN get off Xanax: a year ago I would NOT have believed that I could do it, but I did. Best of luck to you, Leslie.

@sangeetalambh6389

2 жыл бұрын

Ellee how r u now. frd

Thanks for the vid bro. And helping me out. 💜

What a beautiful person you are. Thank you for your incredible story. I have TBI and PTSD and I can kind of relate but I can't imagine what you went through. I'm in a fight with this hell right now and have came very close to taking my life but that's the cowards way out. Your story has given me hope and I can't thank you enough for sharing such a courageous fight. Weak is a great word to describe how you feel when your trying to get this devil off your back. I can't believe that they classify such an evil drug as a schedule four drug and hand it out like Chiclets. You can say what you want about Doctors but most of them can fuck off because they truly don't give a shit. The only doctors I really appreciate are the ones that save lives in the OR. Just my opinion. I'm going to win this fight and I hope you continue to have a wonderful life and continue to inspire people like myself. Thank you for your amazing story.

i think im going through withdrawl as im typing this.. my stomach is in knots im losing my appetite not feeling hungry at all, it feels like my head is full of air & its hard to sleep.... im down to my last bar (2.5 mg) ... how can i stop this shit??? please i need real suggestions im contemplating going to the hospital

@antwangreene1119

7 жыл бұрын

i cant even get anymore because theyre not prescribed to me 😭 i feel like im dying on the inside

@BeanieBrony1995PSQUEE

7 жыл бұрын

You know benzo withdrawal CAN KILL YOU!!! get to the fucking hospital and if they can't help you, your gonna have to hit the streets and buy some because I'm telling you... Clonazepam is one of the hardest benzo's next to valium to get off of, xanax being one of the easiest and shortest. And if you are at the point of contemplating suicide(Like I did) please get some alcohol as they both act on the same receptor sites...

@antwangreene1119

7 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Morin nah no suicide i just went through body pains & my muscles are somewhat sore ive been smoking lots of weed to cope though and i found one bar in a old bottle idk if i should even fuck with it

@BeanieBrony1995PSQUEE

7 жыл бұрын

BRUH! Don't fuck with that shit unless you are literaly dying, it's not worthy it, my body's to week and I still have to take a quarter-half pilll a day when it's too much///

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Antwan Greene it's a living hell thats for sure. I don't know exactly what u take or how long I have been on it. The general rule of the ABSOLUTE MOST u can DROP, would be 10% down per week. That's a lot too, I don't recommend going that fast, but it's "possible" that's about what I did. However the only way to get though it is to get through it. It will be hard to sleep, hard to eat, and more. If your worried to do it alone, there are rehabs. And don't feel down, this is the hardest drug to kick. Harder than heroin, harder than cocaine, harder than anything. And this is the only drug that can cause death from withdrawal. It's no joke, drs don't make this clear enough. If you need anything u can email me. I get a lot of emails, but I do my best to get to everyone! Stay positive :)

You take a Valium cause it's half life is way longer than alorazolam and clonazepam. Easier to come off of, if done right. If you're way worked than cool. Doctors prescribing Valium tapers aren't idiots though. Heather Ashton IMO did "God's" work in developing the Ashton manual. But glad you got off. I'd rather get off a lot more comfortably though. Even if it means it takes longer. Got a job. Can't be in full blown withdrawal at my work place

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Ray not calling heather Ashton an idiot, i'm calling the majority of doctors idiots. And you're totally right, if you have a job there's no way to do it the way I did, i'm a little different. And I'm a little impatient! To each their own! Stay great!!

@kgpp2293

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Ray fairly sure clonazepam is equal half life but 10x potency.... so no valium wouldn't work as he would need to take excessive amounts to get the same effect of 1mg clonazepam

@nogynigga

7 жыл бұрын

KENAN PAVLOVIC diazepam (Valium) has a half life of roughly 100 hours. Clonazepam also has a long half life, but still not really even that close to diazepam. Clonazepam's half life is generally 30-40 hours. And clonazepam is like 20 times as strong as diazepam lol. 10mg of diazepam equals 0.5mg of clonazepam. That doesn't change the fact that tapering is the best way to get off these drugs though. Clonazepam could actually even be used as a tapering drug, as it's half life is long enough that you could get by with just dosing once a day. I've been addicted to these drugs several times (benzos). Cold turkey is not the way to go if you have been using large amounts for a long time. Even if you don't have responsibilities and don't have to get out of bed, you could still die of a seizure if you cold turkey it. Benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawals are the only two substances that can have fatal withdrawals

@kristoffergr9853

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Ray I got a valium prescription to taper off rivotril (clonazepam) I was on a similar dosage to this guy. And was prescribed 15mg valium a day... had horrible withdrawals anyways... but valium has definetely helped me cope. Have binged alot of times during this period. But now I'm able to function without clonazepam, taking valium... I will soon start to get off valium too, and I'm so scared... will go to a rehab to be able to do it.

@kgpp2293

7 жыл бұрын

Kristoffer G R me personally don't see the abuse potential to the average anxiolytic like say valid, and xsnsx and clonazepam. get the hypnotics out and have a grand time actual euphoria . temazepam , nitratezepam. imovane 👌👌👌💊

I have a disorder of the autonomic nervous system called dysautonomia. I was prescribed Klonopin everyday (with a side Rx for Ativan "as needed"). Your attitude is so inspiring! I needed to watch this tonight. Thank you, it gives me hope.

I was on 2mg of Xanax for 15 years prescribed for sleep. I did best I could cutting down. I had to go into hospital because of possibilities of seizure. After 6 days in hospital I was 100% drug free! But for the next few months, not much sleep and it felt like I had the feeling of two magnets of different - and + that feeling of them pushing away from each other. That is the way my brain felt for over a year. Now 6 1/2 years later, Life is good 😊I use cannabis daily and it works without the brain drain... Good luck to all trying to get the Xanax chains off their back. You can do it! Seek out the help you need. 😎

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

John Adams that's awesome bro! Glad ur free too!! It's the best :)

@johnmausteller

6 жыл бұрын

John Adams all about omega 3’s

@tinaevans7584

6 жыл бұрын

John Adams that is the way I feel. I never could describe it but you hit the nail on the head. does this go away?

@sangeetalambh6389

2 жыл бұрын

John Adams how r u now my frd

12mg is crazy high dose!

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Yoana Dimitrova way too high :)

@alickdjamirze3928

7 жыл бұрын

Yoana Dimitrova Hello:) how much are you on?

@alickdjamirze3928

7 жыл бұрын

Yoana Dimitrova you are Russian, yes? :)

@Dee-mo3oj

6 жыл бұрын

hell yea after bout three 2mg bars ima be passed out somewhere whenever they kick in is where i would of been. been 2 yrs since last bar it took. i use to have that bar look in my face

@Thehor35

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I remember my doctor wanted me to get on 6mg a day 1 in the morning 1 in the day and one at night. I couldn't do it I was at work almost falling sleep. The most my body was ever able to take was 3mg a day. I took 2mg in the morning and 1mg before bed.After a while my anxiaty went away and it was really hard to get off.

Thats awesome, congrats, extremely helpful video for me! 👏💪

@Momlife103

6 жыл бұрын

Im from nj as well. Very good advice..

this Video inspired me. i know so many who gave up. you are the first who i now knows that made from such a huge dose

12 mg of Xanax could kill a fleet of Elephants.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha for sure, but when you build up slow over years, it's amazing how the body can tolerate! I took 24 mg once because I forgot I took them! This comment made me laugh! Thanks so much!! Stay awesome!

@lockedloaded1849

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you had a laugh and God Bless ya for getting well.

@ProtexGamesHD

7 жыл бұрын

i took 10 mg recreationally and im fine

@Kingtoneable

7 жыл бұрын

Tony Clifton I'm on 4mg a day never exceeded that dose you don't feel it after a while but no more panic attacks so you know it's working but now after 7 years & doctors not wanting to prescribe it I'm ready to stop the problem with stopping is even rehab in Australia won't help you because they normally give Valium & that is also a Benzo so they make you go cold turkey under supervision I'm not looking forward to it I've been off it before 3 months it almost killed me my heart would stop beating then beat fast that lasted 3 & a half months my brain was on fire for the whole time then my stupid doctor put me back on it but now out the blue she refuses to see me new doctors don't believe my story they think I'm a drug seeker & im the total opposite Xanax was pushed on me i never even liked pills nothing else ever worked to control my PTSD black outs & panic disorder but these benzos are killers & if i was smart enough i would sue my old doctor to make her pay for the rehabilitation I'm now about to go through.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

BZ TV take care of yourself, please

marijuana has been the cause of my anxiety in my opinion.

@rjjohn2241

5 жыл бұрын

czr7j9 agreed I went through benzos first now it’s the weed

@ther6989

5 жыл бұрын

Yup. Weed can cause anxiety and worsen anxiety disorders in some. It helps others but demotivates even the strongest among us

@crunchyalmondbutter2239

5 жыл бұрын

I have a severe anxiety disorder, since I was a child. I tried weed maybe once? Twice? It was terrifying for me. Sadly, it's not the answer for me for withdrawal from klonopin.

@joshuacalebbevington

5 жыл бұрын

@@crunchyalmondbutter2239 just find a good strain it's really worth the bad trip your having because it is protecting your brain from klonopin I know it sounds stupid but trust me I got off libruim high dose and down allot on my klonopin since I've been smoking blunts to stop the side effects but your right not for everyone but please try lmao it really helps people like us that need are benzo receptors healed try small doses don't just take blunt to face also try despensary weed it's not as strong and still has cbd

@toddewhite2288

5 жыл бұрын

I hotbon clrospam 2 mg for smoking canbis i need help S O S!

I'm glad to hear you're doing better, that's great! You are so lucky to have friends, that's priceless. I took klon. for 20 years, I quit taking mine 5 weeks ago, it's hard to do when family doesn't understand, but I'm not given out, I will stay quiet. Peace!

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

How's it going for you!?

@sangeetalambh6389

2 жыл бұрын

Jerry how r u now frd

This just gave me goosebumps and made me cry.. Matches my story soo very closely. I'm 8 months clean from 8 mg klonopin and 6 mg phenibut. 1 week taper.. Yeah.. Basically got cut off after I declined an antidepressant. And theres really no way to put in to words, what this last 8 months has been like. I've had over 10 seizures (some from previous attempts) I might tell my full story some day when I have the ability to peace it all together. But this time CANNABIS was the difference. Really havent been able to voice my struggles as well as you. So THANK YOU. Knowing that it's all part of the process is very important, because its VERY easy to forget and start thinking this just you, but its NOT. It WILL get better! All we can do is take deep breaths and try to force some appreciation for all the good we have in life and how far we've come. Keep it up everyone! Cuz I'm sure going to! Congratulations to anyone fighting this fight! It's a rough one, but very beatable. Please message me if you have any questions or just want to chat. Thank you so much for this vid.

Congratulations!!! Thank you for sharing.

Very inspirational video! Thanks for sharing.

God Bless you Mike, you’re an inspiration to all of us. Life is difficult for all but a lot worse for you brother.❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻😇🙏🏻😇 p.s. Hang in there Mike, you’re very courageous. Thanks

Hey Mike, you have a birthday coming up soon - Happy Birthday! Great video. I am in the process of getting off Tamazepam - I've been taking it for about 10 years. I'm decreasing the dose a tiny bit at a time and not worrying about how long it will take.

@mikeyoliveri

7 жыл бұрын

Taylor Kay Stephens thank you so much!!! Thanks awesome news! So proud of you! Take your time and keep loving yourself, you will make it through this :)

And you look great! 😉😉Thank you so very much for this video!

Mike O , Thank you for this .I feel like a big baby . Im just starting to try to figure out how to withdraw from less than 2MG and 1/2 restoril for about 30 years ....So this was super inspirational for me .. These comments are from two years ago and im wondering where y'all are at now .. if were can communicate here ... I never have . Take care .

Awesome video...thanks for sharing!!! God bless you for giving others hope. I love the advice of smiling thru everything. Advice I'm going to use myself. Congrats to you for overcoming your dependence on benzos!! Give yourself a big pat on the back...you deserve it!!! A virtual hug from me to you 😉😘🐶💿🎧🎵

Very well said, with lots of heart ❤️

Mike you are such an encouragement dude. Out of all the Xanax the videos I have listened to, yours is by far the realest, the most genuine and sincere and you just have a Radiance and a glow about you, I know that Radiance and I know that glow, it comes with freedom. It comes with freedom! Right now I am going through some pretty severe health issues and I believe that it's because of a life of many many years of putting heroin into my arms and cocaine into my arms, basically putting any drug into me, and as powerful and as resilient as our bodies are, the reality is they can only take but so much and one day all those things may come back and take its toll. This is the boat I'm in now but I'm okay with it because I know it sounds crazy or maybe it doesn't make sense, but this sickness that I have just developed that it only seems to be getting worse and worse, I have pneumonia and I have legs and feet that are so swollen and blue, my left ribs feel like I was kicked by a horse LOL, but it isn't my ribs that hurt, it's directly what's behind my left ribs and that's my left lung and I struggled to breathe and I'm just always so weak and so tired and so fatigued, it's nothing for me to sleep all day and then all night and then all day the next day and then all night, sure I will wake up here and there and I might even go out to the kitchen to make myself a p&j sandwich, but for the most part I have no appetite, I have been drinking a lot of water to keep myself hydrated. I got clean from the illegal street drugs in 05 with a relapse in 08, I realized the reason for my relapse was because I was no longer the same person, I suffered from severe chronic anxiety disorder with severe panic attacks, I had severe social anxiety disorder which made no sense to me because all my life I've always been a people person, I always took enjoyment and pleasure with being around a lot of people that I care about and love but now something was different and I didn't know where to turn or what to do or even what the heck was happening to me. I was recommended to go see a psychiatrist which I did, and I explain to him exactly what I was experiencing, and without hesitation he wrote me a prescription for 90 2mg alprazolam. I have Ben one now 120 of month 2 mg Xanax since 08. I'm also on methadone and I'm also addicted to a blood pressure medication called Clonidine. you see, down in Baltimore where I was living when all the heroin fell and went really bad, everybody began seeking out the nearest methadone program, before you knew it methadone programs were just popping up everywhere almost on every corner in Baltimore. it's crazy because once you start to mingle with other people you realize that 99% of them really aren't there because they desire to get clean, and what you find through time is a cocktail that these Knuckleheads somehow new to make up in the cocktail consist of methadone mixed with Xanax, mixed with promethazine / Finnegan's and clonidines, what it does is give you kind of that heroin Buzz without the initial Rush that you would get when you would inject it. I have reached a place in my life where I am just tired and I'm sick of this and I have come to the end of myself, and if the Lord does not set me free and Deliver Me from these chains and shackles then I really have no other reason to live because I have felt more freedom in prison then I have out here addicted to these deliberately designed man-made dangerous addicting medications with the motive of getting wealthy off of your sickness and your addiction and making you even more sicker which means more medication until finally you die and early and premature death and for them that's good also because that means population control just in another area. I want you to know that my program gives me two weeks worth of take homes and they have me on 80 mg, but I'm only taking 60 mg without them knowing it, there was a time I was taking four or five Xanax bars a day, 3 promethazine with it and three clonidine and I would be completely nodded out on the floor and only by the grace of God I did not die in my addiction. I know that it's not much but like I said I'm only drinking about 50 mg maybe 60 mg of methadone, I'm only taking 1 and a half Xanax bars a day which in about 1 week I will be only taken one a day, I take only one Clonidine a day and I do not take any promethazine at all anymore. I know I am not where I would like to be but I definitely have Gotten forward in my goals in regards to overcoming this demonic addiction. Mike I just want to say thank you and that your testimony really inspired and encouraged me and gave me a new sense of hope that this is not impossible because you are living proof, you are a living Witness and I pray that you go around to everyone that you know is addicted and you share with them you're powerful powerful testimony. Thank you for sharing and I will be keeping in touch as I am now a subscriber. God bless you Mike.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@Beastgrows

6 жыл бұрын

Fuck god he was last centuries control mechanism, social media is the new god. That's why I refuse to have a Facebook, Twatter account etc. WhatsApp is my line. God....WTF!!! You believers are a joke nowadays.

Awesome video Mike.

Thank you for posting this! I'm 33 years old right now... tapering off of klonopin, and A LOT of your story sounds like mine. We should definitely talk sometime...I'd like to ask you a few questions if that'd be possible. Truly happy for you man... congrats! Keep fightin' the good fight.. Love n light

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

I'm here man!!! Email me anytime! If there's any way I can help, it would be my pleasure! Stay strong and never give up!! Mike@mikeywheels.com

@sherrimetz2985

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeyoliveri I do not have email. Can you possibly message me? Please.

Kratom has really helped me with Xanax withdrawls. It does not get you high, but it DOES make you feel okay again..it takes the craving away, which is amazing in itself. Great video man. I went through all of this and I relate so much. Congratulations to being sober, and here's to hoping you're still on the path you want Mike. Very well-said throughout all of this video.

@sangeetalambh6389

2 жыл бұрын

Zeran how r u now my frd

Thank you so much for making this video. I was just sitting outside crying thinking tomorrow has to be a better day. I’m on 6.5mg of Xanax (tapered from 8mg) and 2mg of Klonopin, I can get through this, I have to believe this or I’m not going to make it. I wish I had someone around to talk to that understood.

@letscheckitout1985

4 жыл бұрын

Nikki Haliday you got this!!

Thank you man I needed that.

You should be a Peer Recovery Coach bro! I'm about to have to ween off of Benzos and to be honest.. I'm scared. My experiences withdrawling in the past have been TERRIBLE. Thank you for this video.

Thank you for posting this!! I’m not on a high dose, but it’s still soooo hard to get off of these things. My doctor keeps prescribing other pills. I just made some killer edibles and am going to slowly taper. I’m glad you mentioned marijuana, I do believe it’s a great way to combat symptoms of withdrawal without side effects of Lexapro and other crap I don’t want or need!! You’ve inspired me!!!

@cathyhamlin3611

2 жыл бұрын

Marajuana is probamatic causes panic and messes with your memory and bad for your thinking process it's not a good thing at all and it does affect your perception which is very bad for driving those who won't stop it's use will not inherit heaven

This video is so inspiring to me and I have watched many about withdrawal from benzos. I am currently in withdrawal from Xanax. I was on a small dose, like from 1.5 to, in the end .5mg, but I took it for 30 years!! And, I believe, that I developed a chronic pain in my abdomen due to the Xanax..Time will tell if I am right on that, but I feel it intuitively. I have been benzo free for just over one month. I am weak, sore muscles, walk slow, stiff, and of course the pain, but your video was so uplifting and so positive. I too look at this time as the beginning of the rest of my life, and I am grateful. I had to go to a recovery facility to get off, as I was also taking hydrocodone for the pain...crazy right?! Thank you for your words and encouragement. I wish there were more videos like yours which tell us "we can do it", and "it is worth it", etc. You are a special person. Remember that.

omg! Was watching this video to hear a powerful testimony and then you mentioned TOOL as your favorite band. We are brothers as they have been my absolute favorite band since their first opiate album. Listening to them I believe is a spiritual journey. TOOL is only band ive ever felt that way about. I am sure their music and lyrics helped you through this journey. I am single father of a handicapped child and I am prescribed xanax to help me day to day as it is extremely stressful. I however do not want to be on it forever and have always taken it as prescribed. I workout with free weights everyday going on 27 years and does help with stress but after I am home and my son starts having behavior issues the xanax helps tremendously as he is also autistic. Thank you for sharing so much.

Thanks for this! Congrats on freedom!

it's great to hear your so positive about everything.

@mikeyoliveri

8 жыл бұрын

Being negative gets nobody anywhere. Positivity is a flashlight in a dark world, let's you see the way.

I enjoyed your video I'm at the beginning of my 2nd time of withdrawing from Valium. I know exactly what I'm in for but I am so ready to get back to a normal state of mind. I don't have any family or friends to help so I'm on my own. I want to be normal again. I will keep in mind to SMILE and know this to shall pass. Peace & Love to You.