I’ve achieved tolerance after taking one pill a week for ten years. Unfortunately, i had no idea and did not recognize these as withdrawal symptoms. What you’re doing is very important to all of us, thank you.

I was having an episode of intrusive thoughts today and I saw this video It made my day better.

Fruits of the spirit: Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

I'm tapering and having alot of symptoms. Its so hard. Depression, brain fog, fear of going out, anxiety. Lots of anxiety weakness, tinnitus, hair loss.. I very depressed from my hair loss. It won't stop. These drugs are pure evil.

@lauriina85

Жыл бұрын

Did you feel your brain doesn't function normally? I suffer that all the time. I can't see anybody because I just tell my hell all the time to my loved ones. Have used benzo for terrible panic attacks as prescriped (doctor didn't warn me when my dog had to put to sleep at the age of 16 2021 summer. I felt relief year ago when doctor did crossover to oxazepam to diazepam and brain lock went away and that constant panic. I could function normally few weeks but taper was too quick and went badly wrong. Now I taper with Ashton manual, crossover from klonopin to diazepam. I don't have power left, I am isolated a lot because I tell my hell all the time to my loved ones. I am in that constant panic with brain lock like year ago when had bad withdrawl symptons of oxazepam. I try to walk and run but can't focuse on that because of brain lock. Now my doctor says I have tolerance and this drug causes me more anxiety and brain lock can go away when I am enough time off of this drug. I don't know how to survive tapering with this awful panic and brain lock. Thank you if you read this and could answer did you feel brain function problems.

I agree with what you are saying and it’s helpful. You said you came off you regained that childlike response to things. I knew while I was on the benzo that my reactions and feelings were somewhat muted but at least I still had that childlike interest and ability to feel joy. Now in my taper I have very little joy and am so symptomatic it’s hard to concentrate and feel much of anything because the symptoms keep me tied down. The lower I go the worse it gets and I constantly question whether this is right for me.

Your voice and calmness explaining how to effectively withdraw from this is very helpful to me. Thank you so much😂💖👍🏼🙂

@benzowithdrawalhelp

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome.

I went cold turkey after several years on Klonopin. I was confined to bed for nearly three years. And the terrible thing about it is that no one can do anything about it. It’s isolating. I will never be the same.

@neetujogi8087

Жыл бұрын

What are your symptoms ? Did u have nerve damage in ur limbs like me?

Dr Jenn you truly are a blessing! Thank you for using your own suffering to help all of us that are in the midst of the darkness. Thank you for always getting back to me through email-even though I feel like I am bothering you reaching out; you never make me feel that way and you’re always faithful to get right back. You’re amazing.

Chemical and neurological benefits from kindness, I always thought that genuinely good people are the wisest and happiest so I've always tried to emulate them.

No wonder we feel like we are going a thousand miles an hour, no internal braking system. Waking up in the morning at 5000 miles per second thinking and anxiety like you'd have in free fall.

@lauriina85

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I feel exactly what you say. Did you feel your brain doesn't function normally and can't understand that people can do normal things and live their lives normally and became overwhelmed of any normal things? I call it brain lock and suffer it all day. And horror mornings like you feel you die in that second and can't take one day anymore like this. I was prescriped a big amount of benzo and no warnings after trauma and I was before that social, active, confident person and now i am isolated a lot because I tell my hell all the time to my loved ones and feel like I'm in a different reality from other people. I fear everything and can't do much. My partner is waiting me and I would have a good life ahead. Third time to try to get off of this drug. Please if you can answer if you had any problems with brain function and understanding normal things. I fear I have permanent brain damage. Doctor thinks when I'm enough long time off of benzo my anxiety will get easier and brain lock will go away. I have to go to my country's best rehab center, I talked to the clinics head leader and he was very wise and kind and said at least two months there tapering. I am now doing Ashton manual but can't do this year. Thank you if you answer. All the best.

Thank you so much for these videos and this information and support! It is a very scary and lonely journey

@benzowithdrawalhelp

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It can be. But there is more support now than ever. You can do this!! You’ll recover. ❤️

That was a great video Jennifer! I'm so glad you are on the other side now. Again thank you!

It’s really heartening to see some doctors trying to understand or have totally educated themselves. Usually through listening to their patients. Please go slow! Any other doctors please understand. You’ll save a lot of lives. Thank you 🙏🏼

@Hitit123

3 жыл бұрын

I call BS on most of them! So many of them know exactly both how these and so many other RX drugs have the potential to cause grave harm!

@caffrey1100

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hitit123 yes they do

@Hitit123

3 жыл бұрын

@@caffrey1100 That's okay their basically untouchable...same will go for those who have negative side effects associated with "Jab"! There ultimately won't be a single thing they will be able to do about! I'm still blown away by those benzo / psychotropic survivors who were the first in line to get the "Jab"...guess some people NEVER learn!

@brennanwalls26

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hitit123 I totally agree with both your comments. I couldn’t believe it either

@katrinamenzies9398

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hitit123 yes there is no way I will be getting the jab

I'm still coming off of mine,.. still have a bit of the "Benzo Flu",.. I had a hearing for my SSI case, so my doc prescribed me some, just to help me through the rough patch. I immediately, started feeling worse,... and I was pretty close to a heart attack. I stopped the meds, and that is the worst withdraw session I have ever endured.. I have been ran over by a truck, and I'd prefer that again, to having to deal with these benzos. Lots of good info, in your videos.. thank you for sharing your story, and helping others

You are an amazing person. Thank you for all you do.

I learned so much from this! Thank you for sharing this information!

I wish it was up to us. The sad fact is a lot of us can't even get the help or support we need to taper slowly and if you "shop" around for a doctor who is knowledgeable you become flagged...or looked at differently.

Dr. Jen, thanks for giving me hope.

Great video and information. I really needed this. Thank you

Thanks for the video. There is hope after all from taking this medication.

Hi I love ur work I am on a taper at the moment and I feel all of the above 😬 I have been on 2-4mg alprazolam for 6-8 years

Jenn, what benzo were you on? For how long? What dose? How long did it take you to get over the withdrawal syndromes? Thank you for your inspiring video.

Great video thanks so much. Do you have any thoughts about drinking water with lemon and himilayan pink salt? This salt has a lot of trace minerals good for the body and is said to help nourish and calm the nervous system.

Dr Mark Horowitz has done lot of work on tapering - doing a hyperbolic taper compared to Ashton's. Not saying one is better, I don;t know, but worth checking him out - interviews with him all over YT. May help a lot of us

Thank you for this video. Please can you explain how to join ‘ Mornings with Jenn’ as a guest, to see if it will be helpful for me to join.

I love Poly Vagal Theory!

Please visit benzowithdrawalhelp.com. You can sign up to visit there

@EVRYMANaKING

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr.Jenn 💙

Gracias

What is Benzo withdrawal? Nothing to play with, darkness, sadness, pain, loneliness, 😢

@syntholshoulders1842

Жыл бұрын

Yup this drugs should be banned

46 months off CT, still having symptoms and huge Benzo belly bloat.

@Hitit123

3 жыл бұрын

Now 33 months out after 17 years of Klonopin "As Prescribed" after an initial 11 month taper! Back in another WAVE....this is unfortunately the FKN gift that just keep on giving it seems.

@McStorch0

3 жыл бұрын

47 months off. Much better than the first few years but still having symptoms. You aren’t alone.

@Hitit123

3 жыл бұрын

@@McStorch0 Hey there did you cold turkey or taper...are you currently on any other RX drugs? I'm 100% RX / Drug / Alcohol free after an initial 11 month taper.

@McStorch0

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hitit123 I took clonazepam for 4 months for a health scare. I tapered for a month, so essentially a ct. I’ve never taken any other psych drugs in my life. And I don’t take any other medications, nor do I drink alcohol.

@danielpavlik6269

2 жыл бұрын

@@McStorch0 how are you now? Ive been on xanax for 3 weeks. Month 4 and I have bad brainfog.

Thanks Dr. Jenn thank you for your work. I have a question that is really concerning me. What do people do to provide for themselves if they are having bad withdrawals? What happens if they lose their job and health insurance? How did you provide for yourselves all those years? A there disability allowed for people suffering from withdrawal? This is what really holding me back from trying. Thanks!

@Q1776Q

2 жыл бұрын

I lost my 20 year career... lost my health insurance...and disability will NOT pay any money for benzo withdrawal. Luckily I had a large sum of money saved. It took me over 3 years to recover from very short time benzo use.

Can i still work when I’m in withdrawal process? Can it cause me more damage to work or can it help me get better faster? I’m still taking benzos and want to quit. But I’m afraid I can’t be able to work and will loose my job

what’s the pros of not eating meat?

My CnS cannot take the hand movements... Can't watch so I have to listen.

I'm in tolerance withdrawal, I'm having all the withdrawal symptoms without changing dose. I'm on lorazepam 1mg per day for 14 months

Then how in the world are we going to be helped and guided in the right direction if doctors have no idea of what these benzos are or have done to our poor mind and bodies.

@Hitit123

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps a simple search on "Twitter" for (IE) #Klonopin, #Xanax and you will clearly find your answer(s). Drs are currently prescribing this stuff in record numbers based on the search results!

@SunnyCarnivore

3 жыл бұрын

That is why we are all on youtube trying to help each other.

Tick, tick, tick all the symptoms, every single last one. Intrusive memories, etc etc thank you, I'm 6 months in with a gp who doesn't understand and thinks she can punish me by refusing a proper taper.

@Adaeze611

2 жыл бұрын

Infuriating. Some (most) doctors are just clueless!

@jsail5508

Жыл бұрын

Same here! I have a Dr. who dropped my script by 50% just because I made a comment she didn't like. I immediately switched providers I get a new one in 30 days. She knows the dangers.. she's just is evil. It's very unfortunate.

What about avocado oil or olive oils?

I have bipolar II, I was physically and mentally abused as a child. Thyroid disease and blood pressure issues. I been on low dose Xanax for 15 years. I'm 50, I'm so scared to taper. Psychiatrist wants to taper everyone because of his license . I start in a week or so.

@ellen9925

8 ай бұрын

I sure hope you will have no problem. Some people get off just fine. Best of luck

Please can feel that brain doesn't function normally be from benzo and tapering? I need help.

I can’t find your support group

Why don’t doctors express that when you are tapering off.

Sign me up !

Please help to withraw the benzo my is cancer patient please help to withraw this drug im in the philippines please help mam i dont died this drug

So you can taper off from benzos and still experience withdrawal symptoms.

Hey Jen! May i ask, does benzo wd gets better as time passes by as the body heals or should we expect constant awfulness and then all of a sudden youre healed? doesnt the symptoms decrease overtime overall with waves visiting us more infrequently and less severely overall overtime?

@benzowithdrawalhelp

11 ай бұрын

Usually it’s a gradual fading of symptoms in a window and wave fashion. To wake up and a switch flipped that it’s all over is incredibly rare

@JoeySkate24

11 ай бұрын

@@benzowithdrawalhelp thank you so much for replying!!! :)

@Goree5157

9 ай бұрын

​@@benzowithdrawalhelpI totally agree with you that body and mind heal gradually with time, but( it has been a month since I came off)why my symptoms are increasing in intensity? which were not there while tapering? Severe head pressure, is like filled with some chemical, floating mind with dizziness and Blurry vision with a feel of dim light , etc, these were not there at any stage, and I am experiencing these terrifying symptoms after coming off. Please help Dr. Jenn ..can this be possible? I am so scared.

@JoeySkate24

9 ай бұрын

i can reassure you of one thing as i did research on the topic. benzo withdrawal is not just benzo withdrawal where we blame everything on benzos. its heavily anxiety related. if you want to move forward and get better you should definately get your anxiety treated. why so confident to what im saying? because the brain is neuroplastic. which means that it adapts and heals overtime and not get worse even through damages and so on. so its not the benzos fault where you are feeling worse and worse its anxiety induced hyperarousal. after a month or two which is the bulk of withdrawal the tough part goes away and its healing towards better after that.even in ashtons manual it says that benzos and their withdrawal are heavily correlated with anxiety and those who take care of that aspect and reduce stress religiously heal faster than those who dont. that would not be possible if benzos just made everyone increasingly worse and worse. i hope that answers your questions. there have even been people who got shot in their head and the missing brain parts got better in time due to neuroplasticity. the horror stuff you hear around the internet has tons of variables in them. even if you had anxiety itself and never touched benzos you would feel even worse than benzo withdrawal in many cases and if left untreated it could go on for many many many years or even indefinately. but if you treat it and keep persevering only better things await you. thats my opinion at least after research and thats a huge factor that no many people talk about and just blame benzos. ask people with anxiety disorder how they feel. its similar and in severe cases worse than benzo withdrawal and more long lasting. it depends on if youre treating your hyperaroused state or not via anxiety reduction and stress reduction. if not then guess what. its like kicking a broken leg, it will never heal because it simply cant. you need to stop kicking the leg so it heals up@@Goree5157

Where can I find your support group, Jenn?

@benzowithdrawalhelp

Жыл бұрын

Benzowithdrawalhelp.com ❤️

Podria ponerlo con traduccion Al espanol porfabor

@benzowithdrawalhelp

3 жыл бұрын

Maria, it would be wonderful to have information about benzo withdrawal in Spanish.

@GauravSharma-dy8xv

3 жыл бұрын

@@benzowithdrawalhelp dr Jenn please help me 😭😭😭 Please I'm suffering. My doctor gave me Clonazepam 0.5mg 1 per day for 32 days. He stopped cold turkey. I got withdrawals. And then after 10 days I went to a psychiatrist and he gave me pregabalin 75mg for 14 days. I was doing fine. Then I went to 50mg pregabalin and had some withdrawals but went fine. Then as soon I went to 25mg pregabalin, my withdrawals returned with same intensity. It's been 2 months since cold turkey of benzo. Should I reinstate???? Please help

I’m in tolerance withdrawal

Can you recommend anyone in the Charlotte North Carolina area that would be helpful in a taper schedule for myself. I'm on x. Tried to taper on my own but no success

@benzowithdrawalhelp

Жыл бұрын

Benzoinfo.com may have a suggestion. I don’t know of anyone. :(

@Carolina_girl86

Жыл бұрын

There’s no one in Charlotte unfortunately.

I’m currently tapering and very scared

@EVRYMANaKING

3 жыл бұрын

Hey are you in any groups ? They are helpful. Feel free to email me at my name at g mail dot com if you're alone and need support. Hang in there you will heal.

@MonacoRocha

3 жыл бұрын

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@katrinamenzies9398

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonacoRocha thanks 🙏🏻

@katrinamenzies9398

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVRYMANaKING thanks 🙏🏻

@janishuegel5914

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonacoRocha how are you doing …I’m preparing for taper of .5mg Xanax 20 years…how much did you taper each month??? I’m terrified

I agree with almost everything, The plant based whole food approach is just wrong. As a ex vegan who was plant based for 43 years ontop of a nutritionist who worked with two others as we ran a workshop teaching plant based dietary changes, I can with confidence say the bulk of society has been lied to, Plant based diets are counterintuitive to human beings with damages being irreversible to malnutrition. Whole foods is a buzz word used to promote crop sales like the pyramid diet which the department of Agriculture developed in 92. There's a reason long term plant goers become extreme sick But all the other advice is sound

@benzowithdrawalhelp

Жыл бұрын

I strongly disagree. All the scientific literature supports a whole food plant based diet as the healthiest. It’s the only diet that can reverse heart disease, type II diabetes, etc. if we look at our bodies, we aren’t designed to digest animals. Nor do we have a prey drive or the claws and teeth to capture and tear apart an animal and eat it raw. Most vegans do not have malnutrition or deficiencies. But even omnivores have malnutrition or deficiencies. But you do you. Nutritionfacts.org is a fabulous resource.

Anyone reading this, stay away from benzo “buddies”. It’s a cesspool of rumination and random advice.

@milagroman75

3 жыл бұрын

@@idesigncutethings2196 You phrased it well. Yes, I think the perceived intensity of suffering is worse when focused on so hard. It is not only a place in which cyberchondria can be induced, but filled with anecdotal experiences that we can assume will be or is our own. I think it has some proper resources for taper plans and could be a supportive environment if it were structured a bit differently. If you spend too much time in there, you can easily become obsessive about symptom reading and cause self fulfilling prophecies. OCD is a common withdrawal state and it reinforces OCD behaviors. Get CBT, DBT, ERP, or really anything more conducive if you can. I am farther into my taper than when I left and feel less stressed, believe it or not.