Quick correction sounds like it was the Canadian doctor that prescribed the benzo. Also, sorry about the film quality here. I had to make this real quick on my old laptop. If you're interested in my interview with Sarah PrIce Hancock who is a licensed psych recovery counselor here's the link kzitem.info/news/bejne/xKGJx4uboWqSrHo
@harrynac6017
4 жыл бұрын
In case you didn't see the update and are interested. JBP interviewed by his daughter kzitem.info/news/bejne/qYKNzYqmpqFimGU
@mikechafins5612
2 жыл бұрын
You have been a real help for me dealing with getting off benzos. 8 years on benzos, 13 months of tapper and now 14 months off. And a large thank you for what you are doing for all of us...
@Terra101
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 79 days off Valium after 7 years on it. I'm just starting to feel some emotions again, and its awesome.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic!
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You are way ahead of the normal healing time frame. Stay away from all drugs, supplements, vitamins, teas, booze, vaccinations, antibiotics, dentists, doctors, caffeine, nicotine, etc. They derail the healing process.
@TallicaMan1986
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 I think you need to know your own body. My diet specific and a bit loose 3 year diet has worked me wonders. My body has changed for the better, but this diet is for me. I listened to my body and what it needed.
@garysimone4977
3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to sleep ??? If not how handle the insomia ??
@emilyroseayres84
3 жыл бұрын
That's a huge achievement! Very happy for you. I'm doing a rapid taper off valium. I know what you mean about the return of emotions. Didn't realise how significantly valium was numbing my emotions, good as well as bad, until I did first dose reduction. It was overwhelming at first but now I'm enjoying things again. Blessing & love to you xo.
@Grace-cj5qw
4 жыл бұрын
March 13th 2018 I was put on Alprazolam 0.5 3x's a day ,Hydroxyzine 50mg once a day and Lexapro 20mg once a day . December 8th I started tapering off. June 19th 2019 was the last day that I took any of these medications. I had heart palpitations my cardiologist said my heart was getting weak and I was always get infection bladder infection, insomnia, foggy head and I was always hungry and I ate badly. I went on a plant based diet , I did yoga , meditation, exercise and I took CBD oil medical marijuana. I only used it when I felt I really needed it because I have PTSD, depression and anxiety. I don't feel like the old me and I don't think I ever will . I hope and pray that I never ever have to go back on those medications ever. For all of those who are struggling while on theses benzos, while tapering off and still struggling after being off of them I have you all in my prayers. God bless. And thank you for sharing your story and experience with us . God bless you and your family.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and thanks for sharing
@Grace-cj5qw
4 жыл бұрын
@Love One another Thank you. I wish all the best for you.
@ronaldklaarenbeek5863
4 жыл бұрын
I had a 20mg a day xanax habit 😮 Now I'm down to 10mg of valium. Most hellish thing I've ever been through. Be very careful everyone. Opiate withdrawal is a walk in the park compared to benzos
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Truth!
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
indeed.
@smoozerish
4 жыл бұрын
Dude.....!!!
@jillmappin3316
4 жыл бұрын
10 mg of Valium a day is still something that may need tapering. The half life is much longer than Xanax. . Handle with care my friend.
@desertdenizen6428
4 жыл бұрын
Please note, some parks are much more dangerous than others. We are not all the same.
@Sara-oo9wo
4 жыл бұрын
Went from 3mg XR Xanax per day at my highest to .05mg Klonopin. I've been prescribed a benzo for 8 years and it's taken 3 years to taper this low. These drugs have almost ruined my life! Thankfully I'm improving and withdrawal symptoms are now tolerable but concerned about eventual life without this crutch. Love your videos ❤️
@vinniediego
4 жыл бұрын
More power to you, you got this!!!!
@carljohnson6264
4 жыл бұрын
Sara thanks for your comment. I’ve been prescribed clonezepam for 20 years now. I’ve taken 1-3mg daily for this time. I have bipolar 1 with a bad case of PTSD. You mentioned benzos ruined your life. It’s hard to get the truth about these drugs. Since the Jordan Peterson case, I’ve heard many people coming forward discussing these drugs. Can you elaborate? Thank you.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@carljohnson6264 You already know the truth which is why you watched and commented on this video. After twenty years of use, you already know what happens when you run out of "medicine" for a few days. You already know that your CNS can no longer function properly without these pills. You are very lucky to have found this channel.
@iWillWakeYouUp
4 жыл бұрын
Are you reducing further? I haven't looked into taper plans in a long time (I cold turkeyed off diazepam in october 2017, didn't know any better or I would've tapered) so I have no clue what is considered an acceptable dose to jump off of. 0.05mg clonazepam sounds pretty low, but I bet it's too high to jump off. Maybe taper to 0.005mg? Should be possible with liquid titration I think.
@carljohnson6264
4 жыл бұрын
iWillWakeYouUp I’m stuck at 2mg or I won’t sleep at all. It’s almost a can’t win situation with this stuff. Good luck to you. Be careful.
@francescag6889
4 жыл бұрын
I have been attacked by his fans for trying to explain the proper way to come off a benzo. I was also attacked for writing what a benzo does to the brain and the GabaA receptors. His daughter thinks going to Russia is going to expedite healing. One has to go through benzo withdrawal after a c/t like I did to fully know what benzo recovery is really like. I am happy to report that 5 years off a c/t off Valium and Ambien I am doing GREAT!
@pm7225
4 жыл бұрын
Francesca G when did you turn the corner for better?
@francescag6889
4 жыл бұрын
@@pm7225 At 6 months off I turned a corner and I had a wonderful 4 week window. In July I got hit with a huge wave as bad as acute with horrific anxiety and suicide ideation which only lasted for 45 minutes and that was my last BIG wave. I declared my healing by about one year off. As you know healing is NOT linear. How long are you off? Can you exercise? I lived off a brain food diet and worked out every day and always felt great working out.
@pm7225
4 жыл бұрын
I have off 21 months still have anxiety and negative thoughts!
@francescag6889
4 жыл бұрын
@@pm7225 21 months is still early in benzo recovery. Did you taper or c/t? If you suffered from anxiety prior to taking a benzo you will most likely still have anxiety once off the drug. Benzo's are great at masking your original symptoms until they turn on you,
@pm7225
4 жыл бұрын
Francesca G I would fast taper over a month
@Babatha100
4 жыл бұрын
Good for you Jocelyn! When your memoir, SEEDS OF HOPE, comes out later this year, your Voice will reach more people, informing them about the iatrogenic harm the misuse of benzodiazepines has caused for decades. Your story, my story and the stories of millions are now being revealed in time to save the next generation from this complex horror. Thank you, Marjorie
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
These pills are not medicine. Thus, there is no proper way to use them.
@dianethomas7149
4 жыл бұрын
Proud of you! You are providing a great service to others! Thank you!
@adamdadschannel8697
4 жыл бұрын
Much blessings & speedy recovery Dr. Peterson & family.🙏❤
@camaples
4 жыл бұрын
worst withdrawal of my life and I only lasted 2 months off of it. I've been taking benzos since I was 18 and i am now 40. Therefore, my tapering and titration whatever I do, will be hell.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Please watch her water taper method. And accept that it will take at least a year to taper properly. This way you begin with the right mindset. No other drugs, booze, etc.
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
As we get older and our bodies have identified the drug as normal in our cells truly the detox must be done medically correct with an in-house detox and medical staff . it's a very dangerous process and slow is not slow enough. Bless you !
@jennytaylor3324
4 жыл бұрын
You poor thing. Have you ever looked in to 5- hydroxy tryptophan to help you taper? It's a food stuff and raises serotonin in the brain. ONLY food/supplements can do that. All chemicals do is move it from where it belongs to where it doesn't, and stop it being recycled. There's an excellent site called iHealthtube with a lot of good docs talking all about this kind of thing. All the best.
@Rollwithit699
Жыл бұрын
Was on Xanax for six years, then switched to Klonopin 1.5 to 2 mg for a total of 28-1/2 YEARS, always taken as directed. Happened to watch a video on KZitem of Jordan Peterson talking about it, and was shocked, hadnt heard benzos shouldn't be taken over four weeks! Contacted my doctor, requested to stop, and she said "okay, stop." No mention of tapering. I have never taken another benzo. Withdrawal was an unbelievable nightmare, the worst period was nonstop for six horrible months before any improvement at all. I'm 31 months out now. Still have anxiety/panic, heart pounding diagnosed as paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia, neurologic burning throughout body diagnosed as small fiber neuropathy, more frequent migraines. My personality is totally different now, I'm very serious, not funny at all anymore. I'm irritable and get very angry way too easy. Can't focus or read well anymore. My doctor never took responsibility, seemed to act as if i was exxaggeratong my symptoms. I dont even drink or smoke, never had anything like this in my life. Stay away from benzos. If you're taking them, taper off very slowly.
@sandrawatt4934
4 жыл бұрын
This has taken me 25 months thus far
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Keep going strong benzo warrior!
@pm7225
4 жыл бұрын
Sandra Watt are feeling better @ 25 months?
@meekee1490
4 жыл бұрын
Keep on keeping on. All we can do. Been 1 yr for me.
@jakedefa5095
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 25 months also how are you feeling?
@jasmats
4 жыл бұрын
In my experience, only time can heal the damage of benzos. To think you can rapid detox off this drug doesn't make sense as you still need time to heal.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. If your body has changed so drastically that you can get seizures, that doesn't just change overnight
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains I have noticed that some people who have real grand mal seizures early in the withdrawal process seem to have better long term results. I wonder if this is due to the brain trying to save it self by resetting???
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 Will research
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickhanson712 I came to that conclusion by communicating with actual survivors. You will not find that type of info in medical literature.
@iWillWakeYouUp
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 I don't want to shit on you talking to people, but that sounds like BS. Seizures aren't the brain "resetting", they're a malfunction and they are dangerous. I highly doubt that there is any scientific information about this whatsoever, even outside the context of drug withdrawal.
@danBLAZED
4 жыл бұрын
I've been an alcoholic since I was a teenager and luckily found recovery 4 years ago when I was 22, but I had a slip up and my doctor prescribed me Xanax after telling him I'm addicted to alcohol and drugs. since then Benzos have put me in the hospital, given me seizures, delirium tremens and a near fatal car accident in my work truck. Luckily I decided to cancel the prescription and I've been completely sober for 11 months. Thank you for sharing this Jordan it takes a lot of courage.
@Luckma1
4 жыл бұрын
how the hell can a doctor prescribe benzos to an addict, if it was not for only a week (alcohol detox can give you seizures and benzos are used for that).
@myopinion7049
4 жыл бұрын
After taking 4mg per day for 6months, I'm glad I went through the excruciating and terrifying hell of withdrawal CT. After realising the hole (no indication from medical professionals at all of the side effects) I was in, the experience turned out to be almost cathartic. The thought of weaning myself off this crippling addiction over a year by tapering was something I was not prepared to do. The condensed pain I suffered was a raw reminder never to touch this demonic substance again.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
That is the hope that comes with the hell of benzo torture. However taking 6mg daily doesn't make you an addict. Addiction means out of control drug use to get high, usually in combination with other drugs as it's hard to get high off of benzos. Sound more like you were physically dependent just like Dr Peterson.
@myopinion7049
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains Trust me when I say this is one of the most mentally addictive drugs I have had the unfortunate pleasure to stumble across superseded by alcohol (was addicted to cocaine for 15 years plus using the whole spectrum in the interim) which i fear i will never overcome. I know it's the worst form of anxiety control but I am stuck in a rut. I just want to give hope to people who were going through involuntary withdrawal CT. Ignorance is rife with this topic and I'm seething these 'legal' drug dealers grow fat from our pain. Be strong ... What doesn't kill us makes us stronger ... The horror stories shouldn't be yours probabilty wise ... I recovered 90% in 20 days ... My thoughts to the unfortunate 3% Xx
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. It just made more sense for me to CT considering I only took about 50 pills spread out over 6 months. It already started having reverse effects. Yup, it only took 50 pills to damage me for life. I could have gotten more but knew it would just make it worse. Warriors will agree, CT should be the patients choice, not the doctor. It's taboo to say some people should turkey, but it's true. For instance, short term sporadic users like me who quickly start having reverse reactions. Dig this, I would take the pill, slam 12 alcoholic drinks and handfuls of melatonin and still be awake. And I don't even like booze!
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains yes big difference anyone taking these types of medication will become physically addicted the body knows; very different to craving the high however that can happen as well without it being your fault that is the nature of the medications correct? To help calm your anxiety down. Much quicker than listening to a patient suffering with mental stressors and lending a hand when insurance only pays for the doctor to spend 13 minutes per patient. There lies the rub...
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
@@myopinion7049 Great story I will say for me in the interim going to recovery meetings was where I found the compassion to get thru cold turkey which the doctors have no time for. Another example of Government getting in the way of Medicine and the doctors similar to this ridiculous covid thing...
@naturegirl4074
Жыл бұрын
I love Jordan Peterson. He helps me cope. 2:48 His daughter is amazing too. Also you. Thank you.
@rogerarndt6416
4 жыл бұрын
Time is the only thing...us that know hell know this.
@sandrawatt4934
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your efforts in fighting this huge problem. I'm down to .007 compounded Klonapin, this is lowest they can go so I'm going to play with this dose for month then every other day, hope it works
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Bes of luck!
@iWillWakeYouUp
4 жыл бұрын
Any update?
@AcidHead710
4 жыл бұрын
Wow that's like 0.14mg of valium. Ashton says you can jump at .5mg valium. These drugs are horrible
@naturegirl4074
Жыл бұрын
He is doing better now. Carnivore/Lion diet helped him a lot.
@errorASMR
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I might actually have autism after coming off benzos, Is there anyone else out there who feels like this? I have to wonder..
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
I seriously used to feel that way!
@this-is-slammin-549
4 жыл бұрын
error ASMR 🍭 I have made that same comparison ASMR
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@scottmjenkins1981
4 жыл бұрын
I'm actually going for an autism test on the 20th of this month. It makes me wonder
@katiie7
4 жыл бұрын
I feel that way
@docjnsn73a
4 жыл бұрын
I also had a paradoxical reaction to Clonazepam and went through a hellish cold turkey withdrawal. Was awful, I'm glad he is getting help from his family and finding doctors who can help. 3 years later and I'm mostly okay. I was prescribed 2mg per day for 3 months
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're feeling better
@timmysvensson4902
6 ай бұрын
@@BenzoBrainsi did klonapin for a few years, then went over to high doses alazopram, i did like 15mg one day, then 4mg next two days, and then 0 one day. Just to pass urine tests that is. Then i went over to klonapin for a while and also had some habits like that, big doses in the beginning of the week then smaller before urine test. But one days i felt quite good during 2nd day of not taking and thought ill just continue and see what happen, got a little more anxiety for a while - but no withdrawal like i felt when taking before. How can something so odd happen?
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Hearts motivate me Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Ouch, Marshall Mather's bum knee Rhyming about Eminem and Muhammad Ali Warning everyone to stay away from pharmacy Take it from warriors like Jocelyn P
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@Love One another Thanks! Is your husband a commenter on this channel?
@nicole81392
4 жыл бұрын
I truly wish I understood more of what the effects were. I believe my doctor dropped me on my klonopin too quickly and although I still take 0.5 mg per day, I don’t feel relief when I take it. It’s awful. I don’t know if I’m suffering from damage or it was tapered too quickly.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
both.
@miltontorres7401
4 жыл бұрын
I completely understand. Stay strong. 🥰
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
As a Nurse who has been where you are the doctor tapered to quickly related to the government not wanting anyone to be on any drugs like Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Sedatives, Hypnotic meds. Their license is on the Line currently and we Americans are all in a computer by our doctors who have prescribed. Interesting to is if you go to a new doctor they have your information in the computer program too so if you are prescribed any of the medications I mentioned you will be abruptly taken off all meds from your original prescribing doctor because you are looked at as a Drug Seeker. So it's our responsibility to say No to every other Doctor, usually the prescribing doctor has you on a contract of sorts as well. There is no freedom from a fascist system run by government who are holding the physician license against him , may also add that zero doctors will provide a proper detox either and when suddenly taken off all meds you really are in a Serious situation which does require a Medical Detox like an induced coma depending on the medications for how long you will be under because the body cannot safely be withdrawn so quickly ,this rapid detox it's like being under general anesthesia and watched by anesthesiologists for at least 3 5 days for Opiates more from Benzodiazepines otherwise it's grueling and Klonapan is given for Opiates withdrawal and Methadone without rapid detox. So what are these people giving these medications for anyway. Doctors only know how to treat symptoms there is usually never a cure...🌏✌if you have come this far don't give in to more. You are so close you will feel normal again!
@CliffMcLarnon
4 жыл бұрын
I was on Xanax on and off for 12 years,Prescribed by my dr. For Anxiety and Insomnia, I was taken off them cold Turkey back in 2015 and wound up in the psych ward,..It fried my brain,what a horrific,evil drug!I've been given Klonopin afterwards to taper but the damage was done.I have technically been off benzos for 2 years now,with an exception of a few here and there after back surgery, I also realized once you introduce even the smallest dose into your system,You withdrawal like you never got off of them,..horrible drug,.I never had this much anxiety nor insomnia before taking this hell of a drug..Run away from these benzos everyone, I implore you!😫
@CliffMcLarnon
4 жыл бұрын
@doug robertson There's no such thing as 'Weak minded Soul or addictive personality "They dont discriminate,..with these drugs,once you introduce them into you're body/Soul,they take over,Period! Try getting off of them now my friend..I wish you luck...
@tommyboy2164
4 жыл бұрын
@@timduncan4673 😂Thank you! This guy dont know what he is talking about
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Doug is watching this video and lashing out because he is scared. He feels it already.
@c.h.8392
4 жыл бұрын
Doug.. i was given clorazapate for seizures. Had no idea. Took one pill split in half for 23 years. Doctor retired. New doc told me to stop . Cut dose in half. I went into something i can only describe as hell. Two years later at 71 my life my world is still nothing but misery. I lost all joy lost family friends and myself. I am thankful i am old. I used to hope for a long and healthy life. As i was healthy succesful and full of joy. Now every day all i hope for is death. This is umerciful my existence is pure emotional misery. Im laying in bed crying again . Confused and miserable. Thanks to taking a benzo for seizures.
@c.h.8392
4 жыл бұрын
@Love One another im so sorry. So many wonderful people with good lives destroyed by doctors who know nothing. It seems these medications take over for a lot in our brains. After so long removing them leaves us emotionally crppled. Brain damaged. Turning good lives into a miserable endurance course. Why do they continue to do this to people,? So many were never gien them for mental issues at all. Ut being taken off we suddey have them. Im glad im old. Less time to suffer. I hope a ywY. I was so youthful and healthy. I cant stand the thought of causing myself to live years this way. Thats not how it was supposed to be.
@supernova5107
3 жыл бұрын
I was on .5 mg of clonazepam for over a year. Heard it might cause dementia so I stopped taking it cold turkey. Actually my doctor made me stop and just would not prescribe anymore. So I had no choice but two deal with it. Lucky for me it was a very mild discomfort coupled with feeling agitated but subsided after a couple days. Mine was for anxiety. I'm just finding better ways to try and deal with my anxiety through exercise and proper diet.
@cincilitigator5108
4 жыл бұрын
I am just learning about this as a 56 year old lawyer and it sounds awful. I am a combination of sad and angry. I pray no one resorts to these drugs. Perhaps therapy, exercise, meditation and healthful eating can help some people avoid the drugs. So sorry for those who have been impacted by this awful pharmaceutical.
@jennytaylor3324
4 жыл бұрын
Sadly there aren't many other kinds. Nature has such abundance and power. We're looking in the wrong place when we look to doctors. They're not in the business of healing, only supressing symptoms.
@2FollowHim777
4 жыл бұрын
Forced addiction, not wished. Absolute dependence.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Most warriors are tricked into taking these pills by the healthcare system. And many of us feel really dumb for it.
@xpost92
4 жыл бұрын
One thing that is missed is Akasthisia. It can make you insane and want to jump off the top floor. I had severe headaches and ended up in ER and the doctors give you dopamine blockers like antipsychotics and anti nausea meds. Doctors miss it and prescribe things like antipsychotics and anti nausea meds. I had it and it is truly nightmarish. There is a lawsuit in the US against the makers of metaclopramide an anti nausea medication for not disclosing the symptoms. If you have recently come off benzodiazepines you must not go near these medications
@PebbleBeachLife
3 жыл бұрын
I'm using melatonin for sleep, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. As I was running out I started cutting my pills in half to make them last, found out a reduced amount makes you sleep deeper and longer. I read somewhere that we think we need more, but with melatonin, less is more. Interesting.
@alphacentauri8083
3 жыл бұрын
Melatonin is not a sedative like a benzo or sleeping pill. Too many people out there are under the assumption that melatonin will knock them out into dreamland but the effects are more placebo in nature. Do you want to fall asleep fast? Turn on your laptop, make sure it's in night-light mode, and click on one of the plethora of of one hour lectures on KZitem by medical professional giving their detailed dissertations about the dangers of benzos or some ther subject. Trying to listen to it attentively and digesting boring subject matter will knock you out into the delta wave sleep in 20 minutes. Works for me all the time.
@alien-hs1zn
3 жыл бұрын
I found what helps me sleep is to leave my thoughts alone it works better than any sleeping pill out there by not fighting your thoughts the brain sees there’s no danger so then you can rest
@johnnysalter7072
Жыл бұрын
I've known about the horrors of Benzo's were for years and I have no background in Mental Health field.
@mary-janechambers3596
4 жыл бұрын
You sound knowledgeable and very compassionate
@vaportrails7943
4 жыл бұрын
Based on his daughter's statement, he was on a low dose for several years, but the dose was increased (how much is not said) with the stress of his wife's illness. It was then that he developed these problems when trying to back off. She also said he's had paradoxical reactions, which is rare and uniquely bad. In any case, it's important to talk about these drugs, but it's also important to be accurate and not sow hysteria. The weaker, shorter acting benzodiazepines like Ativan are out of your system in 12 hours. Peterson was on Klonopin, which is 2-3 times as strong and stays in your system for over 30 hours. But again, the main issue seems to be that he's suffered a paradoxical reaction, which means that on top of the dependency and withdrawal, the drug actually induces the symptoms it's normally prescribed to combat. That is very difficult.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
The main issue is that these pills are not medicine.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
I highly doubt he had a paradoxical reaction as he was on it for several months, or as you stated possibly even longer. However he was likely on an SSRI and Wellbutrin and who knows what else when he tried to get off. It sounds like his family conflated complications during withdrawal and possibly with being poly drugged with a paradoxical response which isn't the same thing. Also it's my understanding he got off or tried to and then went back on. This can cause kindling which makes you worse but is also different from being paradoxical.
@vaportrails7943
4 жыл бұрын
Benzo Brains here's her video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYqtq3qXboCIZaA
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@vaportrails7943 unfortunately, they have lied and contradicting themselves when speaking about drugs and alcohol. They make many inaccurate statements about these pills. Jordan is likely struggling now because of tolerance, withdrawal and CNS damage caused by the pills.
@NockyBoober
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Not only are you so smart, but extremely beautiful. Keep spreading this message, I hope Dr. Peterson gets better!
@bwote
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I read about Peterson last night and was shocked he had to go to Russia for treatment. There still seems to be a consensus that people can get off benzos quickly with the help of drugs. Those of us however who have been on these knows there is no quick fix. I understood he may have been on an anti depressant as well. Terrible what he had to deal with and no doubt will continue to deal with for some time. Have been on ativan since 1987. I am holding at 4 mg of ativan and 6 mg due to upcoming gallbladder surgery. These drugs are no joke.
@command_unit7792
4 жыл бұрын
Russian Healthcare establishement is very conservative about drug use and and they ban drug substitution!
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
I have read that and the approach to alcohol
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, we are supposed to hate them and love our government that poisons us! Capitalism = psychiatric drug poisoning, dirty air and dirty water.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
I am here to distract you. Let's chat. Possible topics: 1) I don't think we landed on the moon in 1969. 2) I think Kurt Cobain shot himself. 3) Jordan Peterson could become the loudest warrior.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
We shall see. He started an antidepressant and wellbutrin years ago so he may still be drinking the koolaid
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains I noticed they are not truthful about drugs and alcohol. So many inconsistencies.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@Love One another how u doing?
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
2) Maybe Pearl Jam did it.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@Love One another I'm okay.
@rickgrimes9098
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 55 days off benzo's and i'm feeling so much better! I was on them for 8 years did it cold turkey in rehab didn't have a stroke or seizure Lol they put me on seizure meds I'm slowly finding myself again!
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations I'm so happy for you!
@iWillWakeYouUp
4 жыл бұрын
I think we should be looking into treating people undergoing benzo withdrawal with opioids. Yes, you heard me right. Why? 1.) Opioids have a CNS-depressant effect, but do not work on GABA receptors. Thus you can achieve at least some nerve-calming effect without triggering the GABA system. I've read so many stories of people who are so amped up, they are literally anxious 24/7. They cannot sleep. Akathisia, of course. 2.) Treating nerve pain and depression/anxiety with it - it will lower the chances of people reinstating on benzos because the symptoms are too much to bear 3.) Most important of all: Treating akathisia. Opioids work on that front quite well. Some people are prescribed certain opioids to treat intense restless limbs syndrome, intense akathisia. There is a German doctor who substitutes alcoholics with opioids. Apparently, it works wonders. The alcohol-abstinence and recovery rate is phenonemal, and the people healed better. I know alcohol isn't exactly a benzo, but they work on the same system for the most part (GABA-b instead of GABA-a, but still, we're all aware that alcohol and benzos are cousins). I know opioids have a bad reputation, and for good reason. They create physical dependence. But I think when we're talking about something so serious as benzo or alcohol withdrawal, we should consider it. Tapering off an opioid is way easier than tapering a benzo, especially if we understand the risks and treat it wisely. If not this, something else must be found. We can't just expect people to withdraw from benzos without any help, any medication that helps them. From what I have gathered in my research, opioids would be the least harmful, instead of pumping people full with antipsychotics, antidepressants and barbiturates.
@margaretkerr6515
4 жыл бұрын
I was on opioids for pain and benzodiazepines for the usual reasons like insomnia and I am here to tell you that the opioid did NOTHING to diminish my suffering. But maybe it would help some ppl. I wanted to clarify and add that of course any physical pain from akathisia etc brought on by benzodiazepine withdrawal/discontinuation would be helped by opioids but not everyone gets sedated, calmed, or sleepy from Schedule 2 opioids (non heroin) for relief from the other symptoms. I did not mean to sound judgmental or averse to trying just about anything to help survive this horrible and sometimes seemingly endless journey.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
There is a black box warning for combining opioids and benzos as it can kill you.
@iWillWakeYouUp
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains I mean afterwards, during withdrawal, or in carefully selected doses during tapering. If used responsibly, opioids are pretty safe. All I want is for people to research potential avenues for helping benzo sufferers. Something has to happen, and I think in the meantime, prescribing a low-potency opioid like codeine or dihydrocodeine, or hydrocodone (vicodin) for the akathisia, restlessness and nerve pain could be a good idea for some people. Maybe not, but I think it's certainly preferable to antidepressants, antipsychotics and barbiturates. The optimal scenario is of course that you manage to get off without any additional medication, but that is not really feasible for many people.
@mandymonroe6295
4 жыл бұрын
@@margaretkerr6515 We have a similar experience. I've been on both and they did nothing for me either as far as the withdrawal symptoms.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Make sense. Unfortunately, we could snort a submarine full of heroin and it would do nothing. Heroin junkies are lucky.
@5stars633
4 жыл бұрын
it's so unfortunate.................. that people take so long to realize, left in a false believe of reoccuring illness, that they are forced to a method of learning by making mistakes about what actually causes them harm. it takes many people years if they can do it at all, and they suffer a lot with little help. I know that you did. I know I did. Many thanks for your good work in this area. yet again, it's so unfortunate... that our experiences still is not taken serious.
@jameswatson5501
3 жыл бұрын
I’m became physically addicted in two weeks.
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
Addicted or dependent? Like abusing it or can't stop taking prescribed dose because it's too hard on your body?
@baicamarian
3 жыл бұрын
I am the lucky one , a lucky guy , i was 3 years on valium 10 mg daily , well one day i decided to stop taking them cold turkey and i had absolutely no withdrawal symptoms
@Leroy91
3 жыл бұрын
How is this possible? Gaba receptors?
@baicamarian
3 жыл бұрын
@@Leroy91 i don't know , but i had no withdrawal when i stop taking valium
@Leroy91
3 жыл бұрын
@@baicamarian like none at all? No Mood swings, no pain, nausea, craps, insomnia etc?
@baicamarian
3 жыл бұрын
@@Leroy91 no , none of these symptoms , actually i sleep alot better now that when i was taking valium
@user-lr5uu2zl6p
3 жыл бұрын
You r very lucky, it's a miracle, this is amazing! ..
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your info, Im about to be put on a benzo for 25 years of daily alcohol use, and I understand that there are no assurities even long term. Load dosing I read, and my treatment center says might take 3 months so I hope they are planning on being careful w/ me, tapering off alcohol has never worked. I will check more of your material. The individival case must make a lot of difference.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Better off sticking with the booze. It sounds like a joke but it's not. If you are unable to quit booze, you will never be able to quit these pills. I suggest that you measure out how much you drink and reduce it slowly. If you have 10 drinks per night, reduce it to 9 for a week. Then 8 for a week...etc.
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 Yeah have tried harm reducing before down from 24 to about 12, and I think what might be different is really wanting to live and thats a result of my DBT therapy. Thanks for all your input, these are all things Im researching but assuredly benzo addiction and withdrawl in its varying forms for some is a trade down from ethanol Im reading. Ill find out my treatment centers take tomorrow, I know their going to say dont worry about, its something you have to do. Ill see how receptive/knowledgeable they are about my medical concerns, and I feel those are quite valid. Thanks again Mike.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickhanson712 The truth is that medical centers cannot help with drug/booze withdrawal. They give you a new drug to replace the old drug to ensure repeat business. These centers are especially dangerous for alcoholics.
@HCM1986
4 жыл бұрын
If you think getting off alcohol is too hard then I have some unfortunate news that benzodiazepine withdrawal with be far worse. I agree with @Mike L and you start cutting your alcohol. You can do it but it’s got to be something you make your mind up to do. If I pushed through benzodiazepine withdrawal hell then I believe anyone can do pretty much anything. Wish you the best @patrick Hanson
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
@@HCM1986 Thank you for your input Hayley. Im gonna try to reduce to quit without it. Id be just as dependent on them Im sure.
@nickjustlistening1352
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you do, I love you
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
Just looked up Ashton manual, you are very specific esp re chapter 2, as with most medical professionals you have to be aware of where you are and what they are gathering from you, to help promote your own chances, yeah this is scary. I really appreciate your knowledge I'm going to research further.
@OreElect1
4 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks for posting. Your spot on and learned from experience. I'm getting close to completing my taper from 1mg. I'm 35 months into at 2-5% every 2-4+ week's. Great videos keep it up.your educating and saving alot of people. To bad the one's prescribing ignore and gaslight.
@soulair8081
3 жыл бұрын
I was prescribed twice the dosage for an in patient...after a suicide attempt...I kept getting worse and list my families support who kept pushing the meds... I was on these high doses of benzos for 2 years I could not function...it took me 8 months to get off of them...I nearly a year later have my life back...rebuilding from scratch. Psych meds are not for me...getting off of this crap was hell. Absolute hell.
@davideagin5321
4 жыл бұрын
I was given Tramadol (pain medication) for chronic pain related to an auto immune disorder. This was back before it was considered a scheduled drug. How this wasn't scheduled at the time, I have no idea. It's the same as all of the other powerful pain meds out there. I was 20 at the time and didn't know what I was getting myself into. I found that the effects were pleasurable, but I kept telling myself, "The doctors say it's okay, it's not scheduled and not addictive." I was working, going to school, driving, etc. on a medication that is basically the same as Oxycontin. This turned into a crippling addiction that lasted 5 years and affected almost every area of my life. The problem was compounded by the fact that my ex-wife's dad was a doctor who had never-ending samples of the drug from reps that he gave to me on top of my prescription. I feel like in addition to my own failure, I was failed by every healthcare professional in my life. It wasn't until 2014 that it became scheduled, but the damage had already been done.
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting story I was a registered nurse when tramadol came out. Not addicting. I was already in recovery and suddenly a lot of nurses were coming in addicted ( it's also called Ultram) anyway I looked it up it is chemically like a synthetic methadone and also an antidepressant. Neither are hard to get off of...
@sandrawatt4934
4 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for response, my first time commenting on site!!
@andygugu5595
2 жыл бұрын
Sys we are going to survive this I love JP and I love u all who suffer all of u who be asked for help to doctors and they almost put u into your grave
@positivebenzowithdrawal5578
4 жыл бұрын
You were on a benzo 5-6 days? There must be other factors that created this long term damage.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
If you watch my personal update videos it will make more sense. But there are plenty of cases of long term damage from less than a week's use
@missusbigs
4 жыл бұрын
I did 10 days of IV NAD+ therapy and it didn't help one bit. The only thing that has helped has been neuroplastic retraining, specific to limbic injury.
@thesickstack
4 жыл бұрын
Well said. 🌿
@nitzaperez7173
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you're information. God blessed you.
@barbiekat6352
4 жыл бұрын
Benzodiazepines are hellish medications in the way they are prescribed! However - This is the second video where they are saying that 1 mg of Klonapin is equal to 10 mg Valium BUT they can’t be compared because the starting dose of Valium is also 10 times more. So don’t scare people that are only using 0.5 mg and it’s helping them cope.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Actually 1 mg klonopin is equivalent to 20 mg valium my sources are benzo.org.uk/manual and benzoreform.org
@barbiekat6352
4 жыл бұрын
Benzo Brains you missed the point I was making. 🙄
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
@@barbiekat6352 sorry but you're the one who is missing the big point here. Nobody is trying to scare anyone. What's going on here is someone sharing information in a effort to educate others and prevent harm as much as possible. And saying the starting dose of valium is 10 mg kinda proves my point. It only takes a tenth or a twentieth of benzos like Ativan and klonopin to get the same effect as 10 mg as Valium. Besides this I disagree with your assertion. 10 mg of valium is the highest dose valium comes in pill form. More common starting doses are 2 and 5 mg. Some doctors may start patients at 10 mg but that doesn't make it best practice. Unfortunately many doctors are just as ignorant as patients when it comes to Benzodiazepines.
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains and we all must agree Klonapan, Valium are all Benzodiazepines. Valium is the most dangerous related to increased seizures and death if mixed with alcohol, more studies have been done to support this and we need to ask ourselves why we are taking these medications originally. Perhaps the cause is important to the cure.
@nota7660
3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to detox now from Klonopin now and it’s HELL
@jennytaylor3324
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I had no clue they were so dangerous. Sadly, drugs like Pregabolin are replacing them. Talking serious neurological damage and long-term dependency. And we despise drug addicts - street drug addicts, I mean. These docs have a lot of blood on their hands.
@SuperKaos2011
4 жыл бұрын
Great information here, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LIVE in Australia and they have just stopped prescribing benzo's which is great for future patients but left the rest of us being cut off and that's that! I've had major more seizures due to this and we just don't have the same help here that you do in the U.S. A slow taper is all im after & you are so right adding meds on top does not help in my opinion. I intend to watch a few more of your videos now ive stumbled across this. Just wanted to say THANK YOU
@harrynac6017
4 жыл бұрын
Peterson must have had patients with the same problems. Didn't he take them seriously?
@TheBoxingCannabyte
4 жыл бұрын
I've been on benzos and opiods for 10 years and am only BARELY knocking out the opiod addiction. I can ggo a few days without my 1.5-2.5mg clon a day but beyond that i wind up in terrible withdrawal
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
It's not recommended to go without benzos like that, off and on. They're a completely different beast than opioids. Please watch my Ashton Manual playlist and or my tapering playlist to learn how to taper without harming yourself.
@destresswithyoga
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your video. My question/concern is I started having panic attacks at the age of 20. I dealt with them and the panic attacks were not frequent enough to go to a doctor. However, in 2001,I started having panic attacks everyday, and there were many a day, which brought me to exhaustion. I was then placed on Klonopin and Effexor XR. I have been on the same dose doe 19 years and haven’t had to increase my dose. I see so many videos about how bad it is when you come off Klonopin, but it’s a medication that helps me. Especially since I’ve never had to increase the dose. I’m in 2.5 mg of Klonopin per day, along with Effexor XR. (my body can’t even take the generic of Effexor XR, so that medication costs me so much). I just don’t see why I need to come off this medication as my life has been so much better with it. I honestly think it has saved my life. I’m now almost 52, going through peri menopause, which caused anxiety. My GYN has started me on a low dose birth control pill and my anxiety from peri menopause is gone. As far as I understand, I’ll be on the pill for a few months(follow up in 3 months). My psychiatrist is ok with me being on the Klonopin and Effexor XR. What are the long term effects of taking Klonopin?
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
If you choose to stay on that it certainly your right. I would never try to strong arm anyone into getting off their benzo. Unfortunately many people don't have that option. Drs are getting into trouble for prescribing these irresponsibly and suddenly their patients are told they will no longer be getting refills. The risks with klonopin use long term are early dementia and alzheimers. I believe one study showed the increased risk of these to be at 83 or 86%. It also increases risk of cancer and infections and so forth.
@SupaDolemite
4 жыл бұрын
Whats the difference between addiction and dependence?
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Great question! The best answer to that is a visual explanation in this video starting at around 35 seconds kzitem.info/news/bejne/0mp91318bXOKrKw
@orchidflower177
3 жыл бұрын
Phosphatidylserine (PS), Glycine, Inositol, Taurine, L-Theanine, and Magnesium L-Threonate. This is what I used to help when I went cold turkey after 3 weeks of paradoxical symptoms of Xanax. I had every WD symptom there was besides seizures. It’s pure hell, even after just 3 weeks of physiological addiction. These supplements helped after about a week of taking them. Apparently they help your brain naturally produce GABA which your body stops making when you take Benzos. I’m a month out now, not 100% but much better. I imagine it takes longer the longer you were on it. Benzos are poison and I wouldn’t wish this hell on anyone.
@BJtheMountaineerguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos.. Wish all this information was out there 10yrs ago before I ever got on benzos.. It woulda been a lifesaver literally 💯
@RhondaO
4 жыл бұрын
I was put on 0.5 klonopin 3x daily for severe anxiety and panic attacks after finding my husband deceased.. I was on for 6 months experiencing severe tachycardia hr 167 even in sleep, suffered autonomic dysfunction, enlarged heart..it took me 8 months to slow taper off and am still suffering over 2 years later..like I'm in a dream state and looping as if nothing is moving forward
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
Scary, Im supposed to trade alcohol for benzos and had afib just trying to slow down from that. The CNS is no joke, much less hi potentcy alcohol in pill form.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickhanson712 stick with the booze. It's a walk in the park compared to these pills.
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 Yeah from what Im gathering that is true and I doubt my system would accept any violent change after soaking for 25 years. Some friends have referred me to people like me who decided they were sick of it and and wanted to live, cut back, went through some hell, then got sober. Thanks, the more I research the more I agree with you.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickhanson712 I actually used booze to quit the pills!
@patrickhanson712
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 How old were you and how long had you been drinking heavily?
@silencedxdesire
3 жыл бұрын
I’m withdrawing c/t after 11 years of using klonopin, Valium, and Xanax over the years. The anxiety is almost unbearable, insomnia, horrible depression (I was diagnosed 11 years ago w MDD and Gen. Anxiety Disorder). My psychiatrist never talked risk... multiple suicide attempts and currently feeling that way again.. I’m terrified of going through this for longer
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
Remember, some of the terror you're experiencing is the benzo talking. You're stronger than you know or you wouldn't be here. Is there anyone you can reach out to for compassion and understanding?
@latisharedfernharris7584
3 жыл бұрын
Please contact, I Am totally alone after being CT off klonopin remeron cymbalta.. I have been alone since August and I'm suffering the loneliness is horrible, a year ago I had a marriage, home, career, insurance, my health now People look at me like these homeless bum they have no ideal my story
@hamzarao7860
4 жыл бұрын
I've been on 3mg bromazepam for four months and this just scared me. My psychiatrist hasn't reached back to me discuss it. Is bromazepam equally serious? Are they fatal? And how long does it usually take for bromazepam? My anxiety is through the roof.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
We would be lucky if they were fatal. It's much worse than that. Taper off slowly.
@margaretmanzer2194
3 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I’ve been on Xanax for years..up to 1-4mg per day as needed, usually for sleep. I was diagnosed with Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia/Facial Pain about 8 years ago, it’s the only thing that worked . Here’s a crazy question... it works for me, so what’s wrong with taking it. I’m 64.
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there's nothing morally wrong with taking it. There may be potential problems though in the future. Benzodiazepines actually created trigeminal neuralgia for me. There are many such side effects that Drs often don't attribute to the medication. But as peripheral Benzodiazepine receptors can literally affect anything it's hard to know when one is having new problems if they're related to the drug or not. Also benzos drastically increase one's chances of developing dimensia and Alzheimer's. The biggest concern I've encountered is when people's providers retire or move or are for whatever reason suddenly unwilling to prescribe benzos any more. These patients are suddenly forced off their medication rapidly and either suffer with excruciating post withdrawal syndrome or end up self Medicating in dangerous ways. That said. I don't ever tell anyone to get off their meds. That's a highly personal and difficult decision to make and I hold no judgement for anyone whatever they decide. Just a thought, I've found cannabis and stem cell therapy both to be very effective and safer options for the trigeminal injury. Best wishes
@claborn79
4 жыл бұрын
I hate his politics but I do empathize with Jordan Peterson. I think he can only become a better practicing therapist and teacher having gone through this horrible experience.
@rob3197
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Did you or anyone else start withdrawal because you felt you had worked through and processed/dealt with the underlying cause/original problem? I'm interested to understand if you experienced benefits from taking benzos and if you feel the withdrawal was easier because of an improvement in the underlying condition through time/therapy/psychedelic therapy etc vs withdrawing for people who had not genuinely improved the underlying condition, Many thanks.
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
I had worked on mine and did feel ready to get off the benzo. Unfortunately at the time I didn't understand how bad my injury was and how to safely taper. Had I started out right I think it would have gone much more smoothly
@rob3197
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains thank you for the reply :)
@Murshidtv532
4 жыл бұрын
Plz help me i am on day 48 after cold turkey and suffering from severe headache and fever
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
Eat clean. Drink water. Stay away from all drugs. It will fade.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry. Arnica really helps with pain and doesn't have any side effects. Can you tolerate any tylenol or ibuprofen?
@PeterYost
3 жыл бұрын
Jordan did not use Flumazenil
@terrir.7604
4 жыл бұрын
Jocelyn...do you know if there is anything in the works so that doctor's don't C/T or rapid taper their patients off these meds?! I've been on mine for 21 years...do well on it but worry a doc will cut me off at any time. Why is this happening? It's criminal. So many suffer. And then finding a new doc is hard cause they aren't allowed to RX to new patients...have a friend in risk of yet another cold turkey because of this. she's just like me and does well on it for many years (we know it causes brain damage) but a cold turkey or rapid taper would kill her and cause more injury as we all know. And she's doing great again since reinstating....yep we are all different. Will there ever be a law out there to not let docs do this?! Also, I'm on hormone replacement therapy...without it I'm in awful shape. Many seem to not be able to tolerate them in withdrawal so I'm screwed!! I'm stuck between a rock and hard place. Doomed not matter what. I haven't gone into tolerance yet but could. I just can't taper without taking my hormones. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm fixing to try some CBD/CBG stuff from my chiropractor...lots of nutrients in it as well...I"m just praying for the best. I just fear that I'm one of those who just can't get off it and I know many who have tried and can't.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Yes there are those like Geraldine Burns in Massachusetts trying to pass laws to protect patients. We at benzoreform.org are working to educate Drs and change prescribing habits. Unfortunately this gets lumped in with addiction and the patients are paying the price as Drs ignorantly and cruelly cut them suddenly off their benzos. If hormone therapy is working for you now keep going. I wouldn't stop or radically change anything before beginning a taper
@terrir.7604
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains I really appreciate your response! I'm so hoping a law gets passed in my lifetime! I'm 53. Doctors like you said are very ignorant about this. It's all so sad what they are doing.
@iWillWakeYouUp
4 жыл бұрын
How long has it been since you stopped taking benzos? I remember you uploading a 2 year video a long time ago. You must be 5 years or more off benzos.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
4 and 1/2 years yes
@josephrickett401
4 жыл бұрын
No expert in benzodiazepine would give to someone...period
@kingmj2352
4 жыл бұрын
Taper very slowly. I’m on 4mg a day. When I taper I wait until I really start feeling it then I drop down to 3 for about a week, I continue to drop like that until I’m on 1 mg for about a week / week and a half. Then I start taking.25 mg for a couple weeks, then if I’m still uncomfortable I’ll go to .25 every other day until I feel better...Patience is key!!!! While drinking lots of fluids and excercise
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
That taper plan will almost certainly fail and make you feel worse. I suggest you watch her water tapering video.
@kingmj2352
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve tapered off subs about 10 times now. I’m not making stuff up. Just trying to help
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@kingmj2352 you just admitted to failing nine times. I am trying to help you.
@kingmj2352
4 жыл бұрын
Mike L you obviously know nothing about addiction. Or you’re not paying attention. The # of times I “failed” as you said. Quitting and withdrawing are 2 different. I’m simply giving my experience to ease the misery and danger of coming off benzos. She even said taper is the way to go. I know she’s incredibly beautiful and it’s clearly interfering with brain 🧠.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
RCorey Portlock I suggest you listen to people who have actually defeated Big Pharma instead of thinking you, a self-described addict that "quit" ten times, knows better.
@marksilva2929
3 жыл бұрын
Are you still suffering. I still haven't stopped benzo's. I'm so scared to try. I can't just quit work. Could I use work as a reason for being on benzo's if I work in a violent environment?
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of your fear may be chemical, from the benzo. If you do a slow micro taper, as i demonstrate in my water tapering and pill cutting videos, there's no need to quit work. Most people, if they start off right and don't complicate tapering with other meds and alcohol, are able to function pretty well. Build up your support network, plan ahead. Jordan Peterson basically did everything wrong and is a warning of what NOT to do.
@marksilva2929
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains thank you btw for taking the time to answer me!! My confidence is lowering everyday. I was once so confident, I faught mma, was the fittest guy on my Emergency response team. I literally don't feel emotion. My wife saw on my phone a close friend killed himself. All I did was think about it for a minute, then continued on like nothing happened. Benzo's have killed any happiness I felt. Can I get that life back?
@LV-426...
4 жыл бұрын
I have never tried drugs, except beer on a regular basis, but my mother has recently been prescribed Effexor. She had severe panic attacks. Any suggestions on how I can get her (gradually) off it? I do not know if this is a Benzodiazepene, but I know this is serous.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Hi effexor is an SNRI affecting not GABA receptors like a benzo, but serotonin and norepinephrine. Your mom has to be the one to decide to get off it. The best way to help her at this point is to educate her so she can make an informed choice. Try starting with this video from my channel. When she's ready I also have an entire playlist on tapering and how to safely withdraw. kzitem.info/news/bejne/zoRj0JiprKKEm3o
@LV-426...
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains Thank you so much.
@alphacentauri8083
3 жыл бұрын
Why does anyone take these benzos perennially, on a daily basis? You're supposed to take them as needed.
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
Drs prescribe them that way. Also, many do take them as needed and are still injured from sporadic use. There's no guarantee with these drugs.
@thomasrehder3422
3 жыл бұрын
So explain to.me how are people with ptsd suppose to fuction in a high staye of stress with put medicatuons and benzos are one of the drug rhat helps with panic for me ive been messed up by rhese meds bur sometimes i wonder of its even worth the long torcher
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
Since studies indicate benzos are contraindicated for PTSD I wonder if you're functioning in spite of the benzo? PTSD is like a brain/body injury. So benzos actually can get in the way of heealing. I know my friends with PTSD have benefited from EMDR, and focusing on connecting with the God of their understanding for spiritual healing. Of course coming from a place of stability before tapering off makes the process less painful and more successful
@dremmelkiller
4 жыл бұрын
Mental gymnastics and words do not change the truth. He lied to everyone.
@codyrebelcb
3 жыл бұрын
All I'm hearing her say is "He isn't a worthless drug addict like everyone else, he was prescribed them, so it isn't his fault he wasn't responsible enough to realize it can happen to anybody."
@BenzoBrains
3 жыл бұрын
No one's journey is worthless, addiction or otherwise. It is important however to understand the difference between addiction and dependence/ drug injury as the treatment protocols are very different for each. Also, while addiction is usually a well known side effect from benzodiazepines, withdrawal syndrome is less so and often outright denied by the medical profession. My commentary is not about blaming anyone for their condition. It's about the unconscionable lack of informed consent and mistreatment of those who are injured by benzodiazepines. May you feel more peace about this and your own journey ❤
@codyrebelcb
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains Addiction doesn't care how an addict became addicted. The joke here, is a man who has said addiction itself is a "moral failure" tries to skew what's happening to him by saying he's only "physically" addicted. He's obviously psychologically struggling with this addiction, because he took other meds, that were prescribed as well. Quite ironic he continued to only use the psychologically AND physically addictive benzodiazepine. By the 21st century, no patient of his intelligence should have been unaware of the potential for withdrawal and addiction. They aren't meant to be taken more than 4 weeks, he's been struggling with them for years... The excuse that he assumed these were less addictive than barbiturates is quite comical since it was discovered to not be true by the 80's, realizing it's just as addictive as barbiturates.
@Clowncentral101
Жыл бұрын
@@codyrebelcb true, JP is heralded as an absolute genius by many bc he’s so articulate but in some ways he’s proven to be an absolute dipshit
@akalucinda8821
4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you for doing this. Your such a gift. Keep fighting warrior xo. I'm still so bad. Scared. 33 months still barley holding on. So devastating. Hes got lots of money and support. I dont. Its criminal. What has happened to us. Diet helps some. I'm having mass cell. Akathisia nueropothy agoraphobia tinnitus. It hurts so bad. Inhuman pain.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
You're incredibly strong! Hugs
@avalonmist254
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like heavy metal poisoning, an autoimmune disorder related to GMO, I have Chronic Fatigue and Chronic illnesses too. Did you know that doctors are not taught the cause of disease nor cure only medication to get rid of your bodies symptoms What exactly are you bodies symptoms trying to tell you? I wish you the best after reading all these posts sounds like we are being poisoned by something?! To many are struggling with Chronic illness!
@jeffgalaska8269
4 жыл бұрын
Thx for the info. Alot of my symptoms are beginning to decrease after 2 yrs off. They are still bad just not as harsh. SEVERE insomnia is my only one that seems to stay at the worst. Thats the reason i was put on a benzo to begin with. Is there ANYTHING you know to help that? I tried exercise to no avail.
@buckie48192
4 жыл бұрын
I agree Jeff. I was on Ativan for 15 yrs and weaned off about 6-7 months ago and I too was put on them for insomnia. My insomnia is the worst its ever been.!!!!!!!! I'm up almost every hour and most the time can't fall right back to sleep. This is no way to live
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
@@buckie48192 there are certain things that have worked for me. A gut reset diet that balance my microbiome combined with a diet that stabilized my blood sugar really helped a lot. A very clean ketogenic really helped. Zone balancing and in particular stimulating the nerves that affect the sleep center of my brain ( the big toe and especially the part between the ball of your foot and the top of your toe, the knuckle) every night before bed. CBD and CBN Extracts from cannabis. Addressing hormonal and nutrient deficiencies like iron and vitamin d. All these have worked for me. Insomnia is a beast. Best wishes
@buckie48192
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains thank you very much for your quick reply. I will address those things and clean up my diet as I have been working on it. Its so hard to cut out gluten and sugar completely as I did it 5 yrs ago but it was so hard and it definitely is more expensive to eat healthy non-GMO foods. But if I'm not mistaken I believe with Leaky Gut you don't absorb vitamins when in supplemental form. Is that correct? I take instant dissolve pills of Vit D 10,000IU with VitK2 but I wonder if I'm wasting my time taking them while having Leaky Gut.
@margaretkerr6515
4 жыл бұрын
I, too, feel your pain. I took my last Clonazepam dose June 2016 and was so sick and sleepless I truly thought I was going to die and made all final arrangements. Like you and others I went on Klonopin for insomnia, knowing nothing about tolerance. Here it is 3.5 years later and my insomnia is as horrendous as in the early days of withdrawal, in fact it is now 5:20 PM and I have been awake and moving around since 1 AM. Silly ppl tell me, “Just don’t go to bed until 10 pm and you will be fine”. “Work out and exercise more”. Do this, do that....I just want to smack them hard! Do they really think I don’t know about the sleep hygiene measures the experts extol? Give me a break!
@linsey634
4 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of Suboxone helping with benzo withdrawals l've been on it for years
@TrishTruitt
4 жыл бұрын
The singer Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) had major issues with getting off Klonopin. It's bad medicine, being Rx'd irresponsibly.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
It's not medicine.
@johnronalter7522
4 жыл бұрын
I’m suffering I thought I was alone doctors keep filling me with the wrong medicine
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
You're not alone. Choose for yourself from here on out. Become educated and then make a plan. You can heal.
@junapelo4870
4 жыл бұрын
i stopped cold turkey, i really need help. im seeing the psychiatrist on 03/20/2020 but until then i am on a nightmare
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Bless you. Hang in there
@oudguitar
4 жыл бұрын
4mg Klonopin - down to .25 mg and fairly stable with that finally now, went through 2 years hell, been on them for approaching 8 years now in a row. Nervous to make more changes but want to micromicro dose down that last and hoping that the last .25 is not another 2 years or more of hell
@mr.coolmug3181
4 жыл бұрын
Friendo, pass me the benzo Star jumps through the atmosphere
@stanleycross6000
4 жыл бұрын
Did an M D advise Dr Peterson to go cold Turkey at any point?
@Jaystephenhenderson
Жыл бұрын
I’m just coming through this
@sabinapaul3403
2 жыл бұрын
What measures were you on? Just wondering. I also took a 6 day regimen and had severe rebound symptomnd. Its been almost 3 months. Wonder if there will be any symtomns in the future. I do have some anxious feelings off and on now.
@BenzoBrains
2 жыл бұрын
I was on 2mg Ativan or Lorazepam
@austingode
3 жыл бұрын
I keep asking myself how I got back on this poison ☠️...... but Jordan Peterson really surprised me .... I hope he’s doing better
@ryanhikes14ers
4 жыл бұрын
*hand raised* autoimmune + psych meds! I withdrew and 100% off all drugs as of one month ago.
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
How's the autoimmunity now?
@ryanhikes14ers
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenzoBrains Honestly, the path I've been on after getting off these drugs (prednisone, lorezepam, and remeron) has been very challenging, but dramatic changes to my diet/lifestyle, embracing my spirituality, and informed use of supplements is making a big difference. I'm currently seeking natural treatment for autoimmunes in Colorado Springs.
@mikel4526
4 жыл бұрын
@@ryanhikes14ers great job! FYI- supplements are not natural. They are man-made.
@ryanhikes14ers
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 It depends what supplement we're talking about...? You're not going to say the licorice root and ginger root I take are man made?
@ryanhikes14ers
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikel4526 I buy raw root and make tonics with them. Will you please just stop? It's obnoxious.
@berinlist
4 жыл бұрын
What no one is addressing, what I have seen, is how long it takes your body to balance your brain chemistry back in balance. Bento are not the only meds that screw brain chemistry. Some muscle relaxers affect the balance of gaba & serotonin, but try telling your health care provider that your having extreme anxiety because of a medication. Leave that thought for another day. What I found that helps my brain to balance is 5HTP. Dr Daniel Amen recommends and has written in his books. I have had mental problems (extreme social anxiety) cause by medications I was taking. The first time it happened, it happened slowly, over 6 months. I could tell my brain was not working as it usually worked, could not understand what was happening. Since the first time I usually notice it happens much quicker & I stop the meds. A wider range of meds are causing the problem now. With Dr Jordan Peterson, his brain not working as it should, was very disturbing, I am sure. Please research 5HTP, may help others, even if the medical field is so close minded about supplements & herbal. Thank you.
@jameswatson5501
3 жыл бұрын
NAD absolutely worked for me. I was addicted for six years and had neurological damage. That damage was repaired. I was so badly “kindled” that I could no longer reduce my dose at 24mgs a day of Valium. Please, please check this treatment out, it could work for you .
@latisharedfernharris7584
3 жыл бұрын
James what protocol did you do im suffering so badly.
@jameswatson5501
3 жыл бұрын
@@latisharedfernharris7584 NAD is a vitamin B3 coenzyme. It is delivered in a saline solution interveneously. One sits in a comfortable chair and the solution is delivered. I could no longer taper my dosage of Valium. If I tried to quit I would seizure. Google “NAD Treatment”, and you will find places that administer NAD. Read some testamonials. I personally have seen four other people resolve their Benzo addiction besides myself. You may ask further questions. I was hopelessly addicted fir seven years, I know what you are going through.
@latisharedfernharris7584
3 жыл бұрын
@@jameswatson5501 Thank you
@stuntmanlove
4 жыл бұрын
hey, anti depressants are similar to benzo's of getting off. If not almost the same. I've been off Cold turkeye'd for 2 1/2 months. Feeling the withdrawls but it's somewhat managable. Would you recommend late reinstatement?
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely there are plenty of antidepressant horror stories. I only have the Ashton Manual to go by as there is literally zero legit research on antidepressant withdrawal. According to Ashton reinstatement after a month isn't a good idea. If it's manageable I'd say manage it in other ways. Antidepressants really screw with your insulin so I have found that a low glycemic diet or similar diets can really help along with therapy for whatever reasons got you on them in the first place.
@stuntmanlove
4 жыл бұрын
Benzo Brains thank you so much for ur response. I think I’ve got a low mild version of Akathisia but I don’t always have to move around or anything. It scares me to reinstate but I want these feelings gone, you know? The anti depressant taper is the same as the one you follow. 10% or less. I’m just wondering if I wait the withdrawls out will I heal? You know? Super scared
@BenzoBrains
4 жыл бұрын
@@stuntmanlove Everyone heals. Some have lingering effects but they're still better. That's the chemical fear talking to you. Don't listen to it.
@stuntmanlove
4 жыл бұрын
Benzo Brains thank you so much response. I needed that. They say I could reinstate at a very small dose but I’ve cold turkeyed before and reinstated and had a terrible response. I think I’m too sensitive to the drug now. Some good things that’s happened is that My hair stopped falling out post 2 months medication. I just have restlessness(anxiety) and insomnia now which kills me. They say that people have it worse than I do but I just don’t see it. I can’t even play with my little girl when I want to. It kills me. I hope to update you in months from now with better results. Thank you so much for responding. Means the world to me
@stuntmanlove
4 жыл бұрын
Also, you really think I’m gunna heal? Thank you. I just need the reassurance is all.
@PureBrutalSickness
4 жыл бұрын
im on clonazepam 0.5mg down from 1mg for the last 6 months, im tapering one day on one day of and going to cut it to 0.2mg tomorrow
@raymondkozlowski7946
3 жыл бұрын
Any update
@PureBrutalSickness
3 жыл бұрын
@@raymondkozlowski7946 yes i was off completely for several months but then i started getting severe insomnia then i started taking diazepam and im almost off of it.
@raymondkozlowski7946
3 жыл бұрын
@@PureBrutalSickness thank you trying to get off klonopin 025 twice a day
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