Withdrawal: God Is Bigger
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
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Video description:
Prescription drug withdrawal can come with plenty of scary moments. Physical symptoms can be painful, and mental and emotional challenges can seem downright demonic at times. That is why it is so important to find comfort and reassurance in spiritual places, specifically in the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus (not even withdrawal).
I myself went through antidepressant withdrawal and benzodiazepine withdrawal after stopping Paxil and Xanax years back, and in this video I talk about how my faith helped me through those dark days (and about how it helps me through periods of stress or anxiety now).
Please enjoy the video!
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God has brought me through my 13 month taper…I jumped last night! So far, so good! There were times that I didn’t think that I would survive, but He never wavered…He was always there! To God be the glory! ❤️
Huge congrats on the taper! Such a big accomplishment. And yes, looking back at so many times in withdrawal, there was no "natural" explanation for how I survived, either. By His grace and protection, and for His purpose it was possible. Thanks for watching, and keep up the good work!
Hi...vwalker, how are you doing now? After coming off, do you feel healed? or your symptoms fade away? It has been 10 days I jumped off, but I experienced balance issues, dizziness, heavy fuzzy head etc, I can only hope to get better with time.
Pl. respond, how are you feeling after coming off?
Well God almost let me die in an s attempt even though I was praying for him to take away the constant massive un aliving feeling I have. Now for the last 2 years I haven't been able to get out of bed because I'm so disabled by the s attempt. So what gives?
Amen! I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. There is no way I can do this without him.
Agreed. So glad you enjoyed the video!
No way. God lift Julie and I up today and give us strength to drive to church tomorrow.
I hate being withdrawn at work and with my family and friends help me Lord Jesus
Hi Mike. Miguel here. Thanks for remind us that God helps us all the way even without us noticing it. This medications put us just on the edge of HELL. But is when we are almost falling that we notice the precense of GOD. Is in those turbulent times that the healing hand of God gives us hope. God never failed me when I desparate ask for help when in very dificult times and nothing was there to confort us. Those that are going thru this kind of mental and physical torture know that he is the only one that can give us peace and relief. God bless you for what you do.
Thanks for the comments, Miguel. Keep at your progress, and yes always turn to God for comfort, strength, and peace. This is a lifeline in difficult times, and simply a necessary part of maintaining hope and sanity in general. Glad you enjoyed the video. God bless you this week!
Im listening again to this video and im so thankful for your faithfulness. God bless you!
You as well. Take care today, Betty!
Thanks Michael. Your words are always such a blessing. By the Grace of God may we all reach that light at the end of the tunnel 🙏🕊️
By the grace of God you will. Keep at it, Kelly!
I'm Muslim and the thought that still keeps me going even after a long time is that after hardship comes ease. Sure Christianity has a similar sentiment.
You are a wonderful man of God! Everything you said was recieved with a heart of thankfulness......
Your words are inspired by God and settled in my heart!
Keep sharing your insight and love for God on this channel......it's appreciated!
Staying the course with God!
Thanks, Betty. All the best on your continued progress in this journey. God bless and keep watching!
Amen. Thank you again Micheal for another encouraging video! I am now at 19 months off of Paxil and feeling worst than when I was in the first stage of acute withdrawal due to the unfortunate aftereffects of Covid setting my nervous system off. Regardless of the pain and suffering I am continuing to keep my faith strong and look forward to the light at the end of this dark tunnel.
For with God nothing shall be impossible luke 1:37
That is absolutely correct, Edwin. Nothing is impossible with God. Keep clinging to faith, keep caring for yourself, and keep moving forward. The covid does not erase the withdrawal healing that is happening, and eventually this difficult period will be but a footnote in the greater story. Keep at it!
This has happened to me because I had a surgery on my left hip. Im not coming off a ssri im coming off adhd medication .
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Hang in there things will eventually get better. Anything that affects the nervous system sets it off and puts you into a wave. withdrawal is a nonlinear process. Most people feel worse right be they fully heal so don’t lose hope!
Happy to have found your channel! God is using you in amazing ways. Thank you for confirming to me that the withdrawal symptoms are not permanent. I needed to hear that today. God bless
God bless you too! So glad you found my channel and hope you continue to find the videos helpful!
Im in protracted withdrawal. But im slowly recovering. Had a bad nights sleep, but it dosent matter. Because this friday im going on a two day mini vecation with my mom and dad. And the dinner my mom told me we are having saturday sounds delecious. So god is important, and its also important to have something to look forward to and to keep you on the route to recovery. Remember to like and subcribe to the lovely grind people. All the best.
Always give yourself something to look forward to each day/week, that is the absolute truth. And to God the glory for providing the "daily bread" each day, always enough to get through and keep moving forward. Thanks for checking in, Kristian, and enjoy that mini-vaca and dinner!
So encouraging brother and Jesus is so good indeed. Trying to come off my Paxil prescription
Suboxone withdrawal...day 1. I have ten days off work. Im excited and cant wait to be off of this garbage. I cant wait to be free indeed, as Jesus only can do.
Thank you for encouraging us & for sharing your story! You gave me hope🙂 God bless ✨🙏
You're welcome! God bless you too!
Thank You, Michael. God Bless You
Same to you!
Hello Michael you have come such a long way. Thank you for your encouraging words. 💛
You're welcome, Peggy. Take care today!
Thank you Michael for this video. I feel so dis- connected spiritually as I continue through this process. Having been a Christian for over 38 years I’ve never felt so out of touch with my faith. Over 28 months off K, now. In January I was in hospital with double pneumonia. I had no choice but to take steroids and intravenous antibiotics. I was on oxygen for a week. On returning home I was very weak but did recover quite quickly. Now I am experiencing a deep depression. Every thought is bringing a sense of despair. Even watching my favourite Benzo coaches on utube isn’t lifting me. I wonder if you can direct me to one of your videos that deals with depression. It seems impossible to make positive change while in this place. Thank you Michael. 😊❤
I feel the same as you - horribly disconnected from my Higher Power. For me, despite all the horrible symptoms, that lack of connection was the absolute worst. Sorry to hear about your pneumonia and hope you continue heal. And thank you Michael for putting these videos out - they helped me tremendously when I was going through acute.
I also feel like my soul and connection with God has been taken away…this Effexor withdrawl has literally stolen my life…like somebody else wrote…” I’m living life 30 minutes at a time”..
Thank you! I was just wondering if there was a new one.
Glad you enjoyed it. Take care today!
I can't thank you enough for these videos Michael. My taper from my two meds has gotten pretty tough this month and there's been a spike in stress and anxiety recently and I'm doing my best to implement your strategies. Prayer has been a big one since last year and I'm glad I discovered Unity ministry and their prayer line via another mental health channel I follow. At least I have reunions with high school friends to look forward to this weekend which should help. Take care and wish me luck Michael.
Best of luck in everything. You're making great progress. Stay close to God, stay steady through times of stress, and keep giving yourself things to look forward to each week (like the reunion). Have a great time and keep at it!
I’ve watched your videos and you are a positive but realistic person. I’m starting to feel like klonopin and Xanax has been the root cause of me losing a good job and personal relationships, withdrawing in personal isolation. I don’t know anyone who has this same addiction and I’m terrified by panic attacks I had after losing my job unjustly. Yes I’m scared and feel alone in this always waiting on my doc to call in my script. I was exercising etc don’t feel supported but I have a strong will. Please respond, thank you. Faith is a big factor. But has anyone felt very alone in situations like this? It’s really scary when you have an addiction but no one would expect you to.
Hey, thanks for the comments. It's a vicious cycle, waiting for those refills. And I know you say you don't know anyone else with the same "addiction," but anyone who is dependent on benzos has the same addiction, and there are millions. I was there, too. There is a way to get off them and live without them. I used to be on 4 mg plus per day of Xanax, and I got off in 2014. It was a challenge, but I'm glad everyday I was able to make that change in my life. Don't lose hope for a second, and yes lean on your faith every day. There is a way forward! Stay encouraged, and have a good night!
That’s pretty much all of us it’s normal
Great video Michael. Thanks for all the valuable work you’re doing to help people like ourselves. 🙏🏻
You're welcome, man! Have a good one!
Thank God for u. 💗
I will give it more time. Im 3 months off my old medication. Adhd medication. I come here for encouragement. I pray a lot. Today God answered my prayers about the fight my bf and I had. God use me to possibly help with my bf salvation. Thank you God for answering that pray so fast. God gove me patience as I withdrawal. Amen
Thankyou, amen
Thank you 🙏
Hi I’m feeling very alone in all this…
You’re definitely not alone Suzanne. Hang in there.
What is your thoughts on CT?. I didn't know about CT and i ct many meds (ad, mood stabilizers, antipsychotic). After 6 years i still have lots of issues. Can this be permanent damage?
No. Everybody can heal from protracted. Ct or tapering. Hold on. Time is the most important. This will pass!
@@lonnievisch6009 thanks, but it hurts so much phisically and mentally.
I know. It is terrible!! But you will heal!!🌹
@@somethingimportantwillbean7573 10 years.
@@lonnievisch6009 i actually ct 3 times first paxil, then some other ads, and lastly cymbalta, lamictal, Seroquel. I am in so much pain and dont know what to do. 6 years off. Last two weeks i am now again bed ridden and in so much in pain i dont know what to do. My body hurts so much, i have brain⚡, tremors no energy at all. Even on meds i had so much pain. I dont think ill make it.
11 days off Valium!!
Congratulations!
Your videos help a lot for sure. But i gett off cold turkey sertraline and mirtazapine 6 months ago still i am so much bad
Don't get discouraged. It will get better. Each day off the medications will continue to help you to heal!
How are you now
@@TheLovelyGrind, I find your videos full of positivity, so very helpful and encouraging.
I came off xanax 10 days ago after tapering for 5 months.
I can hope to recover and heal with time, as you said that we heal everyday after we are off the drug
I am agnostic, so this is not going to really help me
You'd be surprised what might help.