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I’m 10 years off now and doing GREAT - but still have medical PTSD. Hard to trust traditional doctors, and have turned to functional/integrative docs who are much more comprehensive!

I’m so glad you didn’t suffer any lingering problems as a result of that experience. Benzodiazepines should never be abruptly stopped. It’s important to know other drugs in the same class - like Ativan, Klonopin & Xanax are also very powerful & since you’ve already had this experience, it would be recommended to avoid using them.

As wild as this sounds, living thru the hellish nightmare that is BIND/withdrawal gave me a lot of gifts. I’m 10 years off all medication - and I have rebuilt my life from the bottom up. That has not been easy, but I have deeper, more authentic relationships, am now doing what I love, and I have learned so much about myself along the way. I am a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate and I’ve been offering emotional support and coaching people through psychiatric medication harm since 2017. If you would ever like to have a conversation, I would love to hear your story. You can find me here: www.rasjacobson.store/psych-med-withdrawal-support/

PS: I’d love to hear your story. Feel free to reach out to me via my website. I’m also on IG and FB and TT!

Absolutely this is a thing. I don’t have answers as to a physical reason why - but (and I don’t know if you are open to this, but there are spiritual answers. Take a look & see if this resonates. There are spiritual aspects of this journey that you may not yet have explored. spirituallearners.com/spiritual-meaning-of-left-hand-pain/

@@RASJACOBSON this is so interesting. I am a hindu from Asia n yes this is pretty true. But then I am shocked that ur such a spiritual person specially from the part of world u come from?? May I ask u what profession r u into?? At times frankly I feel most of the symptoms in benzo withdrawal are mind created. I feel our mind tricks us into creating pains n emotions. This is s tricky subject that is killing me currently.

@@neetujogi8087 This is a difficult topic to discuss via text - but I have obviously been on my own journey & have come to understand that psych drugs interrupt our connection to our intuition. I was an English teacher for 20 years (prior to this experience) and now I’m a full-time artist, author, speaker & recovery coach. You can read my book to learn more. amzn.to/41k5B6T (It’s also available as an audio book www.audible.com/pd?asin=B09M28N5CZ&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp

@@RASJACOBSON I was prescribed these drugs for 13 years. It killed my intelligence spoilt my career my relationships everything n I cold turkeyed which damaged all the nerves in the left side of my body. I feel abnormal n angry due to this . I feel trapped for life . I know there is no cure for nerve damage I just want to end as i cant live this embarrassing life anymore

@@neetujogi8087 I understand! I was polydrugged for a decade. I don’t know how fluent you are as an English speaker (your writing is excellent), but if you’d like to work together, I do offer ZOOM support calls to people all over the world. I *might* be able to help you to reframe what’s happening & why…and offer you some hope.

Hi Alba: People always ask that question & this type of inquiry shows me where you are in your journey & that you are looking for reassurance. The important thing is that it will be 10 years off all drugs on 8/1/23 and that I am a whole new person on this side of the experience! If you’d like to work with me (in a coaching capacity), I offer emotional support to people coming thru psych med withdrawal & you can find more info HERE ➡️ www.rasjacobson.store/psych-med-withdrawal-support/

I'm on alprazolam for eight Monte, a 1 mg a day, Week ago i decided to quit and surprise! Withdrawal effects appears, I"m in 🤪 this sh...t. WTF!

How are you doing now? Any relief from your symptoms?

Best thing I ever did was to free myself from Klonopin and all psych drugs. It was chemical slavery. So glad to be on the other side and have returned to health.

​@@RASJACOBSON totally agree.. and congratulation on the achievement!

For sure not everyone is the same; however many people are experiencing horrific withdrawals & doctors need to do more provide informed consent for opioids and benzos. PS: I’d be curious to hear what brought you to benzos in 2015, obviously some kind of difficult situation. I’m curious as to why are you looking for a pharmacological solution? Maybe it’s time to consider making a lifestyle change?

Could you do a zoom call with me?

@@GoldenGoose70 Hi Fred. I'd love to talk to you! Alas, I am currently booking calls into late-May. I know that feels like a long way away when you're in the weeds. If that isn't too far out for you, please contact me via my website at www.rasjacobson.store.

It’s not recommended to cut that abruptly! I’d say that you familiarize yourself with The Ashton Manual and start by reducing no more than 10% - some people make even smaller cuts. If you need help, reach out to the folks at Free Range Psychiatry. You can do this!

I wasn’t. It was a disaster. I was fortunate to have had a small financial cushion.

@@RASJACOBSON oh no. That’s my fear. I need to work and my doctor is taking me off. My job is physical labor too. I’m so scared

@@fonzarellyplay370 I understand. Honestly, I have a very simplistic view of how things work. I believe you are here right now in this lifetime - to get off these drugs. If it were easy to get off of drugs, everyone would do it.

I agree with you 💯! I believe we are going to look back at this period of our dependence on drugs and wonder ‘what we were thinking?!’

@@RASJACOBSON Unfortunately it’s all about the money sorry I would’ve replied sooner I’m just seeing it now everybody wants the quick fix nobody wants to feel the pain pain is part of life grief is part of life sorrow it’s part of life hide behind a pill and change the chemistry in your brain is a huge mistake and they know it but it’s always about the money God bless young lady take care keep up the good work

@@Johnnyo1300 I’m not exactly sure what you’re saying. Learning to invest in ourselves is definitely part of the healing process as there will be parts of this journey when you will want/need to learn strategies/tools to use in your new life. Healing is NOT a passive process & it helps to have people to guide us and support us on our journey. Should you ever decide you’d like to work together, you know how to find me. 🌸 Wishing you a quick return good health.

I have never claimed to be an ME or a counselor. Those of us who have had to go thru this experience know more than most doctors have NO TRAINING in helping people to get off psych drugs properly - and I work with holistic psychiatrists who handle the medical piece while I handle the psychological/emotional strategies. I am a certified peer recovery advocate (CRPA) with lived experience, and I was a teacher for twenty years. Now I teach people about the dangers associated with psych drugs. If you’re not comfortable working with me, feel free to keep scrolling.

Ugh! I wish that you would take the time to heal rather than go with the GabaP. It also has a withdrawal associated with it and is a known neurotoxin. You are literally trading one poison for another. Healing the body takes time! You were on it for 14 years!

@@RASJACOBSON I've not heard of anyone dying from gabapentin withdrawal. Doctors also say Gabapentin does not cause dementia as millions of people are also on it for pain. Who knows. I tried going off it for 5 weeks back in April and slowly after 3,4,5 weeks I started to tremor like I had Parkinsons disease, and I couldn't sleep a wink. So how am I supposed to go off of it? I have to work.

@@CBT5777 I have so many thoughts here. I will only say you are on your own journey. We all wake up in our own way at our own time. If you’d like to have a consultation/zoom conversation, you can read about what I do HERE: www.rasjacobson.store/psych-med-withdrawal-support/

@@RASJACOBSON No, I'd like to see a response. It doesn't take long. "We all wake up in our own way at our own time"? What are you some kind of a cult priest? (Just kidding)

@@CBT5777 Hardly, but I am a pioneer who has been thru it. I’ve also worked with over 500 people so patterns emerge. Here when things change for you.

I’m full healed at this point. There is much more going on than those two things, actually. If you’d ever like to have a conversation, I’m happy to do a zoom call.

I'll take the panic attacks any day over being benzo injured. I wish i had never taken this drug. Ativan/Xanax

​@@RASJACOBSONdid you feel low energy sym my friend

@@rameshlumb4003 Of course. I was disabled and mostly bedridden for over 3 years. You can check out my book about my whole experience here ➡️ amzn.to/41licGZ

It started at .25mg and inches up to 2.5mg at the 7 year mark.

@@RASJACOBSON and how was the taper from 2.5mg? how long did it take?

@@RASJACOBSON im on it 4 6 years now. started at 1mg. went to 3mg. now im down to .50mg.

@@MakingItHappenMWC wow! You’re doing great! How are you feeling?

@@MakingItHappenMWC I did it in 10 months, but it was way too fast. It should’ve probably been another six months or so. I did not know about water titration back then.

I understand. If you would ever like to have a conversation, I might be able to help you to reframe things a bit for yourself. You can find me via my website.

Me too. It's horrible and I'm 17 months benzo free.

@@CBT5777 I’m sorry to hear that. Most people don’t know physical injuries due to benzodiazepines.

​@@MK-pl4fr how did u know ur muscles ligaments and tendons are damaged?? R u having issues walking??? I have some muscle nerve issues that I dont understand. I have weakness numbness pain in left hand n leg simultaneously feels lik I damaged something after cold Turkey

@@neetujogi8087 Because I tore many tendons and ligaments due to muscle weakness induced by benzos.

@@MK-pl4fr I have weakness in my left hand and leg sometimes numbness n pain n stiffness. Is this muscle weakness ? Does it heal?? I am so lost

Hi Wayne. I’m so sorry you’re going thru this. Healing from this injury takes a long time & you have to learn a lot of skills. At 6 months out, you are still in the acute stage. I am not surprised to hear that you have become med sensitive; this is a common experience because we are being asked to wake up. You are not here to be drugged, so you will have to stop looking for pharmacological solutions. If you’d ever like to have a support call, I can say more.

Most likely, yes. Twice a week is not insignificant.

Absolutely. It is very scary… but neuroplasticity is real and the brain can change… with the right support. How are you doing at this point?

@@RASJACOBSON Thank you for answering. I'm totally homebound. Tried to do yoga for months but can't anymore and am in very bad condition. I have tapered from total amount of valium 60 mg (klonopin crossover) to 5 mg now. I have also that 20 mg of temazepam. I wake up to death and brainlock and that I can't understand a simple thing and normal life at all. I can't even understand tv commercials or my clothes. I fear that I have this brain not understanding normal things and normal life at all permanent. It was two years ago just an acute symptom when I first tapered huge amount of oxazepam too rapidly and then had 10 mg of valium and brain lock went away for few weeks and was normal me and could exposer myself to store and walks and it worked. Dr/dp went away with valium and i could taper being first time stabilized. But it went too fast also and badly wrong. Then ct in 22 spring in hospital from 5 mg and since that I have had brain lock whole time. I was so desperate I took klonopin month after ct, praying it would make brain lock away but the whole last summer I was in brain lock and dr/dp, and having panic attacks after store and crying I can't understand normal things and tried to go for walks but brain was just shut down all the time. I have tapered almost a year and i have been in store and walks last year. Can't even get the trash out normally. I fear this is the worst brainlock ever that anyone has had and that this can't go away. I was very positive and grateful and lived healthy social life. Then poisoned with huge amount of oxazepam after trauma and panic attacks. And had just that one few weeks when I had good chance to taper that 10 of valium being with no brain lock but doctor rushed and it has cost me this. And that I was in so bad condition suffering after ct that I took klonopin and it didn't even help and now tapered from squere one. Being crazy every minute. My brain is just shut down. In constant fight or flight. I can't do anything. I have no power, tortured over two years. My mom and partner bring me food and meds and i go crazy when I www them. Can't be normal. I miss my old self, three years ago I was very happy and had healthy social life. All the best.

You commented! Thank you! 🌸

If you are even having ANY calm days, count your blessings! Many people experience no breaks at all for years after de-prescribing. If you’d like to have a conversation, I am available for ZOOM conversation. Link for more info is here: www.rasjacobson.store/features/

I’d love to have a one-on-one conversation with you. Here is a link to details: www.rasjacobson.store/features/If you’re interested, you can contact me via my CONTACT page. In the meantime, please know that people ARE healing! It just takes a very long time.

www.rasjacobson.store/features/ Ooops! I added an extra letter! Sorry!

I am so sorry that you are going through this. If you ever want to have a conversation or need emotional support, please know that I offer that to people. You really can get through this. It just takes a very long time for those new neurotransmitters to fire up. There is a lot of unlearning that has to happen too.

@@RASJACOBSON Thank you. I need any support now because I have no one.

@@lisaboyle8138 you can find info here: www.rasjacobson.store/features/

You can read all about my story here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGVZ7V1/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_AGAVK5PKNVPMKBB7TPMS?linkCode=ml1&tag=rasj-20

@@azeminasuljic1558 I offer support calls to explain to people what is happening - as it is a VERY complicated multidimensional answer, not just a purely medical issue. If you’d like to schedule a call, I’m happy to have a conversation. I know of only one doctor who would be willing to talk, & she prefers to talk to people after they have spoken to me. That way we’re all on the same page in developing a plan.

@@RASJACOBSON how much you charger per session?

@@azeminasuljic1558 Feel free to reach out to me via the contact page on my website: www.rasjacobson.store. We can have a more private conversation that way. 💕

@@RASJACOBSON ok

I have a completely different life & I will spend the rest of my life healing emotionally from this, but my health has returned, yes. And I thank God for that.

@@RASJACOBSON I sm do happy to hear that ❤️❤️❤️

Yes! And yes!

@@RASJACOBSON 👏 thank you for reply How long it took ti go away? Was in involuntary or just “inner” restlessness?

@@RASJACOBSON that’s thf onky symptom I have + depression Did you experience deep depression, snd did it go away?

So glad that You are adding your voice to the chorus of those who have healed. It really does happen, it just is so very slow. I imagine you had to make massive lifestyle changes as well, right?

@@RASJACOBSON Well... I did lose my 27 year career....most of my friends...most of my money..almost lost a place to live.... for starters.... But at least the nonstop Hell ended.... It is just so GREAT to feel normal again. And I was sure I was never going to heal..... but i did! PRAISE GOD!!!!!

@@Q1776Q I “lost” a career and a marriage, but if I’m being honest, neither was a great fit for me. So glad to have my health restored. Truly THE most important thing!

@@RASJACOBSON I'm so glad you are well again... f someone has not gone thru this..they can NEVER POSSIBLY UNDERSTAND.

Did you experience akathisia???

It has major longterm debilitating effects, too, and the mainstream media is FINALLY starting to report on this! Hopefully less prescribing

It takes a VERY long time, but the body is incredible! Hold on & wait for the miracle. It is coming.

@@RASJACOBSON ty 4 saying that. Need a miracle for this. been so damn long.

How long did it take you?

@@allencollins6031 It takes as long as it takes. When people ask this question, I can tell they are still very early in this experience. You are on God’s time now.

@@RASJACOBSON ok ty

Everyone is different; that’s why this experience so maddening. Some people are injured quickly, where others can go for decades without a problem. Genetics play a big part as well as the duration of use & how kindled you might be from other drugs. I hope you have an easy go of it. Please consider getting some help to figure out why you were using these drugs in the first place.

Thanks im on my 4th day of being off of it and i can say the 1st 2 days were hell but im feeling alot better im about 90% back soo hearing other peoples stories seems i was let off easy.. and yes i had a long conversation with my parents about my personal issues and trauma i was trying to numb but i realise im alot more important than i give myself credit for

@@ceaserspalace7224 That is *really* good news. Most of the people that I see are severely injured due to longterm use -- and they have often been poly-drugged with other psych meds like SSRIs, etc... Whatever you are going thru, I can tell you you are NOT alone. Someone else is going thru it too! I hope your parents were supportive. This is not always the case -- and it doesn't mean that there aren't other people who wouldn't be able to help you. Please keep me updated about how you are doing at the two week mark. :)

Been 2 weeks finally feel back to normal, never taking a benzo again !

@@ceaserspalace7224 I’m so glad you are out of the woods at two weeks. Many people suffer for multiple years. Please please never touch them again - and help spread the word about their dangers!

Hi Daesyee, I’m happy to have a conversation with you about this. Here is a link to my protocol & website. www.rasjacobson.store/features/ If you’d like to talk you can reach me at via email at renee@rasjacobson.store.

I offer emotional support/coaching to people who are coming thru this injury, yes. You can find the information on my website at www.rasjacobson.store under the "benzo support" tab.

Ashton Manual Dr Heather Ashton

It is fortunate that you were taking for just 2 months, although I have several clients who have been severely harmed after just 4 weeks of daily use. Again, I encourage you to look at WHY you had insomnia in the first place, as that is the issue that needs to be addressed. Was it stress from work? A relationship? Is it from your own perfectionism? When this is over, you will probably have to make a lifestyle change rather than turn to drugs again.

@@RASJACOBSON i just wait until the withdrawal feels horrible and take the major symptoms away but still sweaty and diarrhea. Not even for sleep. Gotta feel some pain and the more pain the more it's leaving your body. I've came off fentanyl before, it wasn't a pleasent experience lol

@@RASJACOBSON I'm also hyperthyroid so sometimes i. Feel those symptoms without being in withdrawal so i think it's conditioned me somewhat. But i never had a love for xanax. I did muay thai for 10 years so can workout and tire myself out naturally

@@RASJACOBSON this potential addiction scares the s* out of me in comparison to the fentanyl and kind of makes me want to stay sober

@@RASJACOBSON I think a lot that has to do with the mental part is when you take it. For instance I would take it at 10:30 p.m. at night Ed Wood work all day and not have the deed to take it immediately because I don't desire the effects the way I did the opioids. I like to have my energy and Xanax sucks the energy out of me so I never really attached to it that way

Honestly benzos rarely kill people ; but the withdrawals make you wish you were dead. Many people take their own lives as a result of the physical, emotional & psychological dysfunction these drugs cause. They should only be used in a hospital setting, IMHO, and never longer than 2 weeks.

@@RASJACOBSON I thought seizures from withdrawal ended up killing people sometimes. Maybe I am wrong.

@@Del-Canada It is very uncommon, unless paired with opioids. Doctors liked benzos better than barbiturates because they were considered “safer” - meaning it is harder to overdose on them. Trust me, these drugs are far from “safe,” especially when prescribed for daily use.

@@RASJACOBSON Did you read the latest black box warning that came out in 2020 for benzos?

@@Del-Canada of course!