My best friend had covid twice, both times ended up in hosp. For some reason, they cut her benzo, that she'd been in for 40 years, and put her on morphine, which she HATED, she spent her last 2 weeks not feeling like herself at all, being panicy and unable to think properly, and just wanted her mojo back. I think her sudden withdrawal killed her, not the covid. RIP trisha
This is very sad. It is possible that the sudden stoppage of the medication made it worse. ppl have to understand that a benzo or narcotic, that a patient was on for a long time cannot be cut off cold turkey. They have to stop slowly tapering off. Lowering dosage.
Benzodiazepines always need to be tapered slowly and even slower if on them for a long period of time. Going cold turkey is very dangerous and can be lethal.
Omg that's terrible... They probably did that bc there was a protocol about not mixing benzos and opiates which will be fatal...they thought it was more risky or could be found liable if they had given her both
I needed you and this video before I got on a benzo last year. I hit tolerance in just 3 months. Now I'm 6.5 months into a loooong taper with awful daily symptoms. Thank you for putting out a warning, Dr. Kim. It is much needed and way too absent across the medical field.
@@carmafia5606 I personally wouldn't recommend it, if you don't know how you react to marijuana, Now is Not the time to find out. Your whole CNS is shot and extremely sensitive. It can also send someone into an awful panic attack, which would be extremely painful mentally, especially on top of benzo withdrawal. I just had to throw my opinion in the mix, because I was pressured into trying it for my GAD after stopping benzos.. it was Horrifying. I locked myself in the bathroom, trying to calm myself down with breathing exercises, lying on my left side praying to God to make it stop and was convinced I was dying... I wouldn't play around with Any new substances while in benzo withdrawal or protracted withdrawal. Good luck to anyone out here tapering and/or in benzo withdrawal ❤🙏 GOD BLESS ❤🙏
I was delusional enough to think that drs would CARE or WANT me to survive the benzo withdrawal. They did not. They made it very clear, that my life was expendable. Their main concern was to protect themselves. I actually was delusional.
I am not surprised. Drs. are like anyone else - self-interest above all else, except in exceptional cases and those dedicated Drs are rare but I know a couple. Benzos require a lot of understanding and knowledge and most Drs. just do not have the time or interest to learn or to be patient.
@@pj0000007 Actually I don't agree with you that all people think that way. Some people are willing to take a bullet for others that they've chosen to serve and protect. The rest, I agree with.
@@sandywhat2429 True, it depends on person’s morals. On the subject above, not only what you said, but also many doctors do not care you will get addicted and prescribe long-term use of benzos light handed. I’ve used clonazepam for the last 6 years following one simple rule - only per need, and no more than 3 days in a row with a mandatory week with zero use after that.
Nope they sure don't...neither did the ER...they pumped me full of Ativan after 2 weeks off and sent me home to start all over without any to take home just enough so I didn't die on their shift.....9 month off feel human again!
@@fotone Yeah, youre doing it that was ONLY because you clearly have some knowledge about dependancy. Most of us had no knowledge. Now, because WE have educated so many people they are being more careful.
I was on benzos for 40 years. Withdrawal almost killed me numerous times. My Drs gave me ZERO information or informed consent. Nor did they tell me the potential horror and damage to the body that could happen weaning off.
@@johnronalter7522 Most of them have no clue. Nor do they inform us that we need to carefully and slowly taper off of them. I weaned but it was far too fast, I was in acute withdrawal, it resulted in horrific injury. Drs were most unhelpful. It almost killed me. Hope you make out okay.
My mom got prescribed Benzos and she’s having the worst reaction. She’s still not sleeping, shes depressed, nauseous, she’s not eating. She’s been taking 15mg dose for a month so luckily not a long time. Tomorrow we see a psychiatrist. Watching your video gives me hope for her. She’s going through a really tough time. Her GP sent her to so many specialist knowing he could have just sent her to a psychiatrist to begin with.
So interesting that you a suggesting consult with your Dr about tapering. Mine suggested a one month 25% per week. Way too fast. She was without any knowledge on how to do this correctly, or any empathy regarding the situation of prescribed physical dependency. My solution was to educate myself. I will completely conceal what my tapering plan is for fear that my prescription will be stopped. I really don’t want to experience cold turkey. From what I have extensively read the majority of physicians are just like her. You sir are a unique exception recommending an individualized plan….your patients are quite fortunate.
Extremely usefu information. Sharing a method to relax. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Avoid comparing with others, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
If your problems are internal (like negative thoughts), you can do this, but it doesn't help if you only have external stressors (like constant attacks), no internal issues.
@@sawamichelle If we feed trash in the mind trash will come out. Please note that internal and external issues are closely related and if they are not ok leads to psychosomatic problems which has become very common all over the world. In life there are only 2 problems mind and the body. If these are under your control life is fine. Today I am enjoying life because I am following the rules and breath observing practice since the last 15 years--which I mentioned in my msg. Daily morning prayer and morning sunlight walks has also helped me. Solid determination is needed. Never meditate with expectations but with self-awareness. Best wishes for a great life. Counsellor.
I've taken clonazepam for 8 to 10 years daily at low dose .5mg twice a day. It worked great for panic. I have been happy with it, but it definitely has lost its efficacy over the last 5 years. I have tried to discontinue use under doctors supervision, had to stop because of anxiety rising up. The key is to go very slowly, the CDC says .5mg reduction every 4(?) weeks. Some people have to go much slower .25mg.
I was on Klonipin for 30 years to help me sleep then the rug was ripped out from under me with 2 weeks to detox. After detoxing I got to the point where I could only sleep 2-3 hrs max and I could not stay on a daily schedule. It was pure hell. I drank every night because it would put me to sleep but you can't drink every freaking night. I kept telling my primary that Klonipin (1mg a day!) helped me tremendously but she doesn't care. Thankfully I have a relative that gets extra klonipin so she gives me enough to keep me going. I'm sorry if some people can't handle Klonipin or abuse it but not everyone is that way. Some people actually benefit from it long term!
Primaries will lie straight to your face about this class of drug and try to put you on some nonsense that probably will give you a negative reaction. Go seek out a good psychiatrist they are much more in depth with anxiety issues and getting your meds straight/returned. Best of luck🤞
After being on a bezo (clobazam)for 2.5 years for seizures, I wanted off. It caused me to have moments where I'd experience temporary amnesia. I also had no libido. And no sense of self. I just felt like I was existing. I titrated off of it over a 2 month period. Using a good quality cbd at night, and a multi cannabinoid that includes delta8 thc in the day, seems to help with the withdraw symptoms. Not 100%, but both have therapeutic effects that make the withdrawal symptoms tolerable.
Doctors in the U.K. are wanting you to stop taking Benzos. They expect you to just stop and go onto anti depressants instead. No understanding at all about how hard withdrawal symptoms are. When I was in hospital for an operation, they took me off these for the whole week I was incarcerated. I didn’t sleep at all, felt dreadful, and had chronic side effects. If you haven’t experienced chronic insomnia, you have little empathy with the dreadfulness and despair. Doctors should have more training on this topic.
I have been unable to fall asleep naturally for many years. Have been on flurazapam for years, and did well. Never upped the dose. Then it was discontinued and I am crazy. It comes back by another company in Dec. I don't know if I'll make it. It has been good to me for sleep. All that's discussed here is staying on or getting off. Not NO DRUG available. Not mentioned. No, people do not get not being able to sleep! All my friends sleep very well. It is a horror not sleeping. Brings on anxiety.
My doctor has prescribed me trazodone (150mg) and lorazepam (1.25mg) for sleep. I’ve been avoiding taking lorazepam for this reason of not developing a tolerance. But, since it was my regular therapy I started taking it regularly few months ago. And now I see the same dose doesn’t have the same effect, and even though I took my trazodone I still need that lorazepam to ‘knock me off’. Now that you said that lorazepam is like alcohol I’m worried. My doctor hasn’t warned me about this. Sorry for the long comment, I’ll speak with my doctor soon. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
That was excellent info. Thanks Doc. I am currently day 8 off benzos (valium & xanax) and day 14 off hydrocodone and can barely sleep even with alcohol & cannabis. I am down to a 6 pack a night (very low for me because i used to have 10 to 12 drinks a night). So going to start tapering down to 5 drinks, 4 drinks etc. You mention synergy effect. My body was so dependant on combo of alcohol, benzos and opioids it feels like I will never sleep again even with alcohol. This sucks.
All I know is, i have seen horror stories from people who suffer from insomnia, anxiety and depression.....and as soon as they use xanax correctly for a short period, they can overcome all that and live a miracle life to the one they lived before. Not being able to sleep, IS ACTUALLY A HUGE PROBLEM IN TODAYS WORLD AND CAUSES SO MANY SEVERE SITUATIONS AND HORRIBLE AND HORRIFIC SITUATIONS! Usually those who TRULY KNOW they need xanax, make them work the right way. And the last thing ill say is imagine feeling like your whole body has 100 tons of weight on you that equals ANXIETY......Then IMAGINE feeling all that weight just absolutely MELTING OFF YOU after you take a pill. That is exactly what a Xanax does when you actually really need it.
Thank you for sharing info with this community. I have been doing slow taper for a year and it was really rough at first but I think I am leveling out and I am super excited has been lots of days of non-functioning but overall I think the slow tapering is working out OK if I start to feel too many withdrawals I just microdose and one day I will be completely free! I still don’t know how to sleep very well I have to listen to soft music or sleep talk down videos to help me relax and I have to have complete darkvery light sensitive. Continued prayers for everyone who has been through this and going through this definitely a big shift on many levels keeping the faith!
Excellent video Dr. Kim! I used to have a prescription for Valium, but I kind of relapsed into drinking alcohol. Now I only use them before I go to the dentist.
Insomnia sucks, Ambien is not good for the brain, but gotta take it to help me sleep. I'm up to 30 mg each night. Not good. Bad heart, liver, and sciatic nerve pain from a broken back in the early 90s. I most likely will not last much longer.😢 Anyone can help by saying a prayer for the ones who need this bad medicine.😢
I could not sleep for the life of me. I would go to sleep at 11pm and wake up at 2 and stay up till 4. I would have this very uncomfortable feeling at night. I ended up getting 20 xanax 2mg and I started taking half. I have been taking half at night about 1030pm now I sleep all night or a bout 3 weeks. I feel like i need it. I don't drink or smoke weed. I feel like its something I need. That has brought me to your youtube. I'm on the fence. I will try to go to sleep without taking them for the next couple days and see how it goes. I don't want to get hooked on these but damn I get a great night of sleep with no issues during the day.
Thank You..Dr. Kim! You are the best one I have every heard on benzos. A doctor gave them to me many years ago..they helped me function..but after 20 years I withdrew in about 8 months. I now have extreme muscle contractions due to a TIA and they are the only thing that helps. Lorazapam has really been helpful to me..but I understand the dependence thing! 😊❤
Very good info Dr. Kim. My Dr told me none of this 40 years ago. But what do people who were not great on them but way worse off do? The damage is unreal. Mirtazapine, btw, is just as bad as any benzodiazepine and triggered all my problems.
Are you sure about mirtazapine mate, thats what they,ve give me to help me come off valium, they seem to help me drop off but they are far to strong, i feel dazed all day horrible!!!
@@paulbillington8290 Well mirtaz. destroyed me. I do know that it is often a bad mix with a benzodiazepine. If it works for you, good, just be careful!
@@Iseedeadpplss I'm not sure who talked you into that. You may very well have to withdraw. I was sick getting off gabapentin. Many drugs cause withdrawal. Hope it doesn't for you.
@@Iseedeadpplss I'm not doing ok, I was on benzos for 40 yrs, I'm off and trying to survive. This is the toughest thing I've ever done. Thank you for your kind words, I hope you make out ok too. ❤️
Simplest explanation Alcohol in a pill form. Different release and duration times. That’s why in detox they use these. Edit. Wow what a great doc. He literally went on to say this
@@unassailable6138 Alcohol is it's own macro. There are 4 technology. The brain processes it almost the same way as all of these meds. They all just have different therapeutic pharmacology levels and durations.
@@Buffalosabskis again benzos do NOT DAMAGE the LIVER as alcohol or sugar does, plus there are some people who have been on Benzos for over 35 plus years without any signs of brain damage.
@@unassailable6138 I never said there were not, but plenty of people drink in extreme amounts and also have no signs of Korsakoff's. People also have shown cognitive impairment related to any Gaba related med. Alcohol in its purest form like vodka has absolutely no sugar in any form in it. All pills have some GI effects too. Everyone knows alcohol is the worst on the liver. This is about how they make the person feel mentally and the way they act on the brain.
@@Buffalosabskis Benzos do not affect or mimic GABA, they only allow Chloride influx into the Gabaergic system in a more pronounced way. Alcohol on the the other hand causes brain shrinkage at very accelerated rates (brain shrinkage occurs naturally during aging but very slowly), benzos, do not. Alcohol notoriously destroys hepatocytes which is not very concerning, since those regenerate, but by destroying liver cholangiocytes (biliary epithelium) that does not regenerate is brutal over the long run. So I'd disagree in many ways with your doctors position that benzos are somewhat similar to alcohol. Now, anti-depressants, stimulants, which all affect histamines, acetylcholine, serotonin, those do predispose to dementia and are more nefarious to the brain's architecture.
I started using benzodiazepines 2016 at 3mg, just two or three days a week, but now I'm taking six tablets, which amounts to 18mg a day, and drinking some beer too. I've realized that I've become a junkie. Today, I'm visiting my psychiatrist to prepare a long-term schedule to taper off with as few withdrawal symptoms as possible. I want to warn others about the dangers of benzodiazepines and how easily usage can spiral out of control.
Benzos are very helpful for anxiety. I appreciate that you have a open mind. They safe me from anxiety attacks. But insomnia I use trazodone. It works better as benzodiazepines relax me but don't put me to sleep. Including ambien.
Your right sharon valium was the only thing that took my anxiety away and been on it two years but the stories i read have scared me into tapering off, if they were safe i,d stay on them for life cos they are the only thing that honestly work for anxiety
@@paulbillington8290 How much are you taking and has your dose increased since you started? How long have you gone without taking it and how do you feel? I've been on Valium for 16 years now for severe anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD. I take 5 mg when needed, can take up to 15 mg a day as needed but I've never taken them every day. I thought for sure after 16 years I must be physically dependent on them but moved all the way down the East coast last summer. For the first time in 16 years, I found I didn't need it and didn't take them. It wasn't a conscious choice, I just realised one day "Hey, I'ev not taken a Valium in a month" That went on for 6 months. Then my spouse and I would have fights here and there and I found myself reaching for it again. Maybe I'm lucky, but I never felt like I HAD to take it and it was a surprise to me to find I hadn't taken it in so long. What I'm getting at is every person is different. As long as you weren't overdoing it, you might be safe. Talk to your doctor. A lot has to do with your body chemistry, how much you were taking and for how long. I never increased from the 5 MG. I feel very VERY fortunate. My best thoughts are with you.
@@Coasterdude02149 Thankyou for that response, i,m taking between 40 and 60 mg a night just for sleep and anxiety but it,s street bought, our docs over here won,t prescribe them which makes it harder cos you,ve got to find a supply somewhere, i,m hopefully going to try taper very soon i think cold turkey might be a bit intense on that dosage what do you think?
I suppose you know Flurazapam is discontinued, but will return in Dec by another company. It's what I've been on for sleep for years. I am going crazy. Nothing else has worked for me. I have tried many.
Alcohol (I’m talking ONLY the physical addiction or dependency here, NOT the other aspects) Alcohol, if a person gets through a couple weeks they’ll then be ok: but bnz cessation causes severe problems that last MANY months, may be almost two years, and maybe can permanently cripple a person-
Youve not mentioned tolerance withdrawal, which can mimic mental health issues. Loads of patients who are prescribed benzos for years are interdose tolerance withdrawal.
Yes we end up in hell don’t know what happened I for one .5 mg 3 x a day and not always 3 a day some days 1 or 2 only and yrs never a problem 1 day hit tolerance was like omg what is going on you can’t up dose it doesn’t really help to your in withdrawl hell buckle up no getting past it I fired my doctor so wasn’t able them to even wean off so went cold Turkey well it’s 1 yr and 3 mi ths iff still not well better but far from normal now trying hydroxzune it helps 100 MF to sleep cuz there was no sleep of 8 hours for many many months 🙌🙌
I have panic disorder and agoraphobia without out medicine I can leave the house, drive a car, or work. This medicine saved my life. Doesn't matter if it's addictive if you need it to have a life. I giess you could say people with diabetes are addicted to insulin.
I had been on Xanax for 7yrs when I could not get a prescription for it I went into terrible withdrawal; could not eat, horrible nightmares! I found a doctor who wrote prescriptions for me. Now, after 10 yrs I am getting off Xanax myself! I have only been on 1mg for 10 yrs. Now I am weaning myself off. It has taken me 3 months, and I am down to 5mg. It will take me another 3 months to get off completely 😢. I feel better already
I believe my “father” was drugging me with one of these (liquid form) for decades w/o my knowledge. I remember he’d randomly offer me drinks b/f bed and when I’d wake up in the morning, I’d feel confused/dazed/groggy, trouble with memory, & muscle weakness. As the hours progressed and the drug (which I didn’t even know were in my system) wore off, I’d experience chills, headaches, stomach aches, no appetite, trouble focusing in class, feeling completely disconnected from my peers. Never could explain it b/c as a kid/teenager, I had no idea of such drugs & their side effects.
@@lazzy2012 I've lost two houses Total in my life! if you're saying they were not based on choices.... and why are you bringing up? been so diazepams? like I stated already... The reason why I lost both of my houses is because I didn't take benzos! I didn't lose my houses because I did take benzos! The only choices I made was to not take benzos! but if I had taken.... then I probably would have never lost my first house to begin with!
I cannot imagine benzos for sleep. I have a relative who takes ambien AND klonopin at bedtime, because she was suffering from night terrors. But that seems like overload even for me. I was on Ambien for a while but started to get dependent, so my doctor took me off that and put me on Trazodone. It's an off-label use but it works for me. I do take benzos long term for panic disorder.
Dependednt on Ambien? Not only that crap doesnt cause dependency but instead stops working. After 2 months on it , I had to take 3 a night. One every 2 hours to sleep a total of 6 hours. Now I'm on a bnzo and can sleep 8/9 hours straight. Fiuck ambien, doxylamine, melatonin and all those other useless crap. I have to work from 7 AM to 7 PM in a shittty 3rd world country to make 1 thousand dollars a month and if I can't sleep my days are just torture, well I take dependency because not sleeping is a living hell.
@@aquarius113 no side effects from benzo , I just pop 3mg of Xanax 2 hours before bed 8PM and by 10PM I fall sleep soundly until 7 AM and wake up feeling great.
I took Xanax to treat anxiety. It was working well in the beginning. After taking it for a couple of weeks, I found myself becoming more anxious after taking Xanax. I stop it. My problem went away. My doctor prescribed clonazepam to treart pain induced anxiety. I have used a few times. It also help with my sleep. So far so good. The only problem is that I feel sleepy the next day. Is this normal/common?
Hi Doctor thank you so much for your videos. This is an eye opener, I am on Benzos for 5 to 6 years now for my chronic insomnia, may I know which medication is the best alternative for this? Please help me 🙏🙏
I have Sever insomnia and have tried Ambien, Lunesta, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Mirtazapine, Seroquel and nothing has helped. The benzodiazepines helped relax and calm me but not to sleep. Seroquel was the only one the came slightly close to help me fall asleep. I’m seeing my psychiatrist next month, does anyone have any suggestions that I can bring up? I’ve tried sleep hygiene and meditation but still need to add a OTC along with the medication. 🤯
Bro try green low THC and hight CBD content marijuana then you may not need anything else marijuana is king of all this but only high CBD content stuff
What are the dosage Dr. Kim is talking about? I take 0.25mg daily in the daytime and 0.5mg Rivotril, increased to 1 mg in a month at bedtime? I hate the feelings of wearing too early in the morning. Am I at risk now?
I'm going thru divorce and my doctor gave me Alprazolam ( xanax) and zolpidem ( to sleep) But the side effect were awful ( xanax). Then I stopped them ( cold turkey). Got my panic attack back and the anxiety too. I started to take them again plus he gave me paroxetine but the side effects were even worse. I got dry mouth, awful flu, drop 13 pounds, loss appetite, stomach cramp, plus insomnia. Since I only took them for 9 days, I just stopped them. I still have a buzz on my brain and started to sleep a little more but I feel my body getting better. All those Benzodiazepines are the worst thing you can give to yourself and to your body..
That’s the reason I go for natural remedies, the best decision I made for my anxiety and insomnia was psychedelic mushroom, you can help yourself heal and move past that
Buzz on your brain? You’re talking about the electric shocks right? That’s withdrawal from some ssri’s at least it was for me. Horrible. Docs don’t tell you that part.
Not going to survive my brutal forced cold turkey 8 mg 4x aday for 16 years ! Never ever given informed consent . Given for one yes one panic attack only ! Ativan after years caused me horrible insomnia, now my pain is to brutal to ever recover! 4 plus years ,I pray to die nightly because my hope is lost
Look at that brilliant man Dr. Jordan Peterson he got hooked and almost died he went to Russia and went to hell I bet he still suffering And wish him well he has change my life for the better
He said he calls people by the names they want, He just doesn’t want the government enforcing it. After all how can you prove someone is trans? There is no proof than any person can say they are black, Asian, a woman, a man, etc. This would dilute any affirmative action, women’s shelters, etc. . Also probably not good to have an all powerful, totally control and government
@@joecheffo5942 It's just the idea that sex is not the same as gender, but the real point is that he should have known these were addicting. Most doctors are pretty strict in prescribing them too. Limit back in 2016 was 4mg of say Xanax and then it was even lowered to 2 after that. Plenty of doctors do not even write them. When it's for none mental health related things the doses can be different, but doctors are pretty heavily monitored these days with controlleds. For someone that claims to be such an intellectual it is a lot like drinking a 1.75 of vodka everyday for 6 months and wondering why you feel sick when you go to stop. After he cleans his room he should maybe look up what's going into his body. Just a good rule to live by. He can make a new genius one liner out of it.
Ashwaganda herb is excellent for anxiety! I take them 3 times a day (2100 mg) and only use a 1/4 of a klonopin for insomnia during PMS. I use to take 10 mg of Valium 6 x a day! I quit them cold turkey. Worst 6 months of my life! Never again!
Good evening Doctor Kim I just watched your video very informative I have been on benzodiazepines for about 25 years yes I do experience problems with depression anxietyand sometimes I'm my main thing I've been taking AmbienZolpidem tartrate310 mg tablets at night for several years sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't I do see a psychiatrist on a monthly basisshe does try to help me and whatever she can do for me she is afraid of the usage of dystopianbut I have found nothing else that helps me the only other thing that helps me is the Xanax and that's something she will not rightso you're definitely right in terms of your explanation of these medications I have been through the withdrawals or terribleone of the episodes I had I was up for 5 straight days until I got my prescription filled and then I took my normal dosage and I was able to get at least a couple hours sleep I sleep maybe 4 to 5 hours a night I do have sleep apnea I use a machineI've been on my CPAP therapy for many yearsso I do thank you for allowing me to watch this I just subscribed to your channel and hopefully I will be able to talk to you and maybe in the future or maybe sometime and get some ideas from you where your ways to taper offwhen I when I go to taper off I'm going to have to have something to put in my bodyso once again thank you very much it was very informative and well-read and well-educated me and I thank you for that
I was prescribed 15 mg of Temazepam for insomnia. Several people that were prescribed Lorazepam for anxiety were given only 1 mg. Why is there such a difference in dosage?
I’ve been on benzos (1 mg k) for 33 years. Now, it seems that I’m being forced off of them. So, I’m considering tapering using 100 mg gabapentin. Is this advisable?!?
1 mg is nothing. Just break them in half for a few weeks and then break them into thirds if you can for another few weeks and then into fourths until you stop them. I took 10 mg diazepam and am now taking 5 mg for over 15 years.
gabapentin is the worst drug on the planet, Benzos are angels next to that nasty drug. DO not take it. See if you can take amitryptiline to taper off the benzo, with some ambien perhaps.
I need them because I have Agoraphobia and I can’t do anything at all not even get up in the morning and I have a special needs daughter…. 😢 Doctors do😢understand and I do pray 🙏 so God will deliver me from them plus I can’t fall asleep on my own… Am I better off dead????
Wish someone had told be this 10 years ago...................when I had extreme insomnia problems likely from health, work stress and was desperate for any relief. Doctor just gave it to me when I told him I had sleep/stress problems with not advice/warning. Any Ativan long term use is likely not beneficial. Agree best only take it occasionally for sleep. I think not all dr. are aware that the body gets addicted to the stuff. The long term effects will hit u when u least expect it. Looking back, the advice I would give anyone is have a good work/life balance, exercise, socialize - have friends, eat healthy, find a passion or joy and reach out to friends, family, professionals when u need help. Start these life style changes as a wellness choice before you develop illnesses. Wish someone told me these important things in my 20's. Most doctors try to help, but are mostly old school and slap drugs at u. Need to solve the root cause to permanently fix instead of masking systems. Wish all the best.........................
I am on 20mg of Temazepam for insomnia and 10mg of Diazepam for anxiety. My doctor did try me on Ambien however that did not go well. Let's say when I am on Ambien I end up waking up on planet Mars. My daughter who is four has been diagnosed with Seperation Anxiety Disorder and is prescribed Zoloft and 2mg of Diazepam. My daughter is very clingy to me when I am not there she gets depressed and starts crying. Let's say she is daddy little girl. Can I please get a second opion.
Been on temazepam 30 for a month horrible withdrawal symptoms during day. Would switching to klonopin for nighttime only be better since it’s half life is longer? Also when I decide to get off would that be a better alternative since it’s hard to taper off of temazepam because of the limited dosages, 30 15 and 7.5 also they are in capsules.
It is screwed up when I wake up in the morning and people asked me if you’re OK and it’s not the flu or they asked me how are you feeling I hate Klonopin n
When prescribed and used responsibly/intermittently, yes. Can be done. Unfortunately not the case always, and not uncommon that we see problematic outcomes.
Appreciate the research videos! Abuse potential nil, no history. Provides relief for dyspnea which happens up to a few times per day. W/o, low dose benzo require max dose fluticasone propionate/salmeterol and several uses of salbutamol daily. Failed amitriptyline, venlafaxine, duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline. Mirtazapine will likely fail, not sure yet. Thoughts?
I just failed duloxetine and mirtazpine. To get off a Z drug - misuse (2 pills a night) The side effects were horrible even 5 weeks in a felt foggy, muddled constipated, diarrhea and stated having panic attacks (FIRST IN MY LIFE) which resolved within 2 days of stopping SSRI poison. I tried just one pill of xanax 0.5 mg and felt ZEN all the panic instantly melted away as If I'd been meditating with buddhist months for a few weeks. I felt alive and focused. it's been 24 hours since that xanax dose and another 24 hours for more mirtazepine and duloxetine to leave my system. Got perfect sleep too. and caught a midday nap which is something I was never capable of on the Z drugs. The Xanax is probably already out and I still fee like back to my old self I don't think I'll need another xanax but I will carry the pill bottle with me for another week or two in case I go through SSRI withdrawal meltdown after 5 weeks of use. The psych told me to press on and that I'd see results in 4-6 weeks but during week 5 things started getting worse and worse so I said fuck it. Responsible use seems like a valid option I still have 29 of the 30 pills. I have access to more but I am vary and cautious due to all the horror stories of detox.
I have been taking 2mg a day. I split in half and have half in the morning and the other half before dinner. For two years. I will be a long-term user for a severe choking phobia that has been long-term. It is no panacea but helps me eat, which is still limited. But this keeps my weight around 41 42 kilos. Otherwise, I'd be a skeleton. I drink wine, and it's been fine. I am a non addictive personality. I have no desire to take more ever. It has saved my life. I still can't eat meat chicken and many many foods. A blender is a must for me.. And my soup maker. I also got chicken stuck in my esophagus and had an endoscopy. My brain went into overdrive after that. I can not swallow any tablet, even since being a child. I've tried other things natural and pharmaceutical without success. I'm also injured from a product in my body from 2004, and it helps take awareness of my pain away. For those reasons this works for me. I'm a young 62 year old abstract artist. Yes, I noticed some cognitive differences but still managed to put out 5 new paintings in the covid era. So it works well for me. I'm highly allergic to many things, so this is a good fit.
Oh boy this is going to be bad for you... I don't even know what to say at point I think you've been on way too long to recover at this point and I'm so scared for you. The recommended usage is 2-4 weeks max, the creator Leo H Sternbach made the FDA in 1958 before benzos became public in 1960 to make sure that persons wouldn't use these longer then a month max. It's not addiction you need to worry about and no, Addictive personality isn't really a thing, It was introduced in the DSM-2 in 1968 however due to lack of evidence it was removed in 1980 when the DSM-3 came around. In fact most of our members took the benzo as prescribed and we're disabled at some point. Like for me I was very strict only taking lorazepam (Benzo) if I absolutely needed it but unfortunately these medications aren't meant for long term purposes for a reason, It started with visual issues I can't explain which then led to breathing issues, hair loss and my left side (Arm and leg) went numb and weak, eventually I lost my ability to walk. See people think that benzodiazepines only causes mental decline lol.... Have you seen the official black box warning list of symptoms you can experience? It's horrifying in fact it can mimic serious neurological conditions, The 3rd black box warning pushed on Sept 23/2020 showed cased that 33% of chronic users (Users over the recommended duration which is 2-4 weeks max due to how potent and dangerous the benzo is) were misdiagnosed with MS and that's just one. How do you know you haven't hit tolerance or withdrawal and now you're experience a symptom of the benzo? It takes one missed dose to enter withdrawal... And Benzos aren't like a opiate you can't take a pill and the symptoms go away, in fact if you've entered withdrawal it's nearly impossible to go back on the dose you were on because the symptoms become worse. I'll get that list for you. FDA syndrome list: www.benzo.org.uk/slistz.htm That's just one list I'll find the other... This is no joke, forget Addiction as According to Benzodiazepine information coalition L, only 0.2% of the population actually meets the criteria of addiction on benzos in the first place and I'll link that source too. The problem isn't addiction the problem is dependence which is a completely different ball game, you don't need addiction to be depend it's when your neurotransmitters now needs that benzo inorder to function, then there's Tolerance, tolerance withdrawal, interdose withdrawal where let's say the benzo use to cover a window of 4 hours... As the benzos damages your nervous system that window gets smaller and smaller causing in worldly symptoms in between dosages. Then there's paradoxical reactions and adverse reactions and that's just the start... Lord forbid you develop "Benzo Kindling". My point is, I'm sorry for your misfortunes that sounds horrible, but you're doctor put you in the worst position you could be in and worse, This only ends one way... There's no medical literature anywhere showing long term success when it comes to benzos, they just stop working or they turn after they ruin your nervous system. You're doctor should of found you better treatment suited for long term usage... 2-4 weeks is the recommended therapeutic duration which to me is way to long, should be no more then 3 days. Here's that link showing 0.2%... Just scroll down the page you can't miss it. It's actually right under this title: "Why Are We Solely Focused On Prescribed Use?" Just scroll down until you see that section or title. www.benzoinfo.com/
@@Stolencamaro you are so wrong the mg he takes only twice per month and every doctors says that is so safe if you don't abuse it ! Stop critising a drug that can help people with major anxiety or sleep problems to use some pill that will make their life easier.
@@hayamare13 if i take it 3-4times weekly due to my insomnia is it ok?as doctor prescribed me with that and im afraid of hearing alot of nasty withdrawl of it..pls advice
I was a heavy marijuana user but after some years marijuana is not working on me to make me calm now I tried alrpazolam it's makes me calm and after I stop taking alprazolam I am enjoying my marijuana like before first time
@@youtubeisinconsistent9169 true even for a simple coffee ☕ we need to give a regular gapps in comsuming substance out body gets immune very quickly for anything
Hi Dr., how do I talk to my Dr about dependency and withdrawal? I have been on klonopin and withdrew before and I'm on them again but want off or to just take as needed. I'm afraid my Dr will quick taper and done. This happened last time. It was horrible. I afraid if I mention I have developed a tolerance to them he will quick taper and done. Same way if I want off. They have helped me alot in the past 7 years but I am definitely psychologically dependent on them. I take .5 kpin x2 a day which is less then I used to take. Is that dosage that severe that I can't just slow taper myself? How do I calm myself from that need for my next dose. I don't drink. Is there any otc supplement that can help? TYIA
It is actually a pity you have to be so careful using your words, not to offend 'us addicts' You 100% right Andrew, WE (INCLUDING MYSELF) got ourselves into this mess now people like you have to walk on eggs trying to warn us, how to get off this shit, which is a hell of task ahead--true, its no walk in the park, but in the end WE HAVE OURSELVES TO BLAME! No one else. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge. Bless you.
@@unassailable6138 benzos are not available without prescription here and I feel very deoendancy on in case of benzos yes benzos are very helpful in overthinking and anxiety but very difficult to get rid of it withdrawals are very sad and difficult
I don't get the problem with taking them forever as long as you take it responsibly and take breaks. I've only ever taken one pill a night sometimes just a half. Imagine being super anxious on a vacation, or even a business trip without Valium. Not me ever again. Sorry
For a percentage of people, this is possible as you describe. The key word you used was, taking breaks. Unfortunately, most people don’t do that and end up requiring using them daily and that’s where the issues arise. I have had many patients who utilize clonazepam as needed for anxiety for many, many years. But, like you said, on days they don’t feel as anxious, they may not use it, on days they need it they use it. That type of pattern allows you to utilize these meds for much longer without running into tolerance issues. But, again, as a general statement, many people will not use it in that fashion, and that’s where it can become tricky and an issue.
@@AndrewKimMD if you take it for the first time will you experience withdrawals immediately or could it not be that bad to where you take klonopin again let’s say 4 days later if you had a panic attack? Or is there a certain timeline you have to be in to take it before withdrawals?
My best friend had covid twice, both times ended up in hosp. For some reason, they cut her benzo, that she'd been in for 40 years, and put her on morphine, which she HATED, she spent her last 2 weeks not feeling like herself at all, being panicy and unable to think properly, and just wanted her mojo back. I think her sudden withdrawal killed her, not the covid. RIP trisha
This is very sad. It is possible that the sudden stoppage of the medication made it worse. ppl have to understand that a benzo or narcotic, that a patient was on for a long time cannot be cut off cold turkey. They have to stop slowly tapering off. Lowering dosage.
Benzodiazepines always need to be tapered slowly and even slower if on them for a long period of time. Going cold turkey is very dangerous and can be lethal.
Omg that's terrible... They probably did that bc there was a protocol about not mixing benzos and opiates which will be fatal...they thought it was more risky or could be found liable if they had given her both
Oh I'm sure it did
They killed her
I needed you and this video before I got on a benzo last year. I hit tolerance in just 3 months. Now I'm 6.5 months into a loooong taper with awful daily symptoms. Thank you for putting out a warning, Dr. Kim. It is much needed and way too absent across the medical field.
Use marijuana bro best option only
@@carmafia5606 I personally wouldn't recommend it, if you don't know how you react to marijuana, Now is Not the time to find out. Your whole CNS is shot and extremely sensitive. It can also send someone into an awful panic attack, which would be extremely painful mentally, especially on top of benzo withdrawal. I just had to throw my opinion in the mix, because I was pressured into trying it for my GAD after stopping benzos.. it was Horrifying. I locked myself in the bathroom, trying to calm myself down with breathing exercises, lying on my left side praying to God to make it stop and was convinced I was dying... I wouldn't play around with Any new substances while in benzo withdrawal or protracted withdrawal. Good luck to anyone out here tapering and/or in benzo withdrawal ❤🙏 GOD BLESS ❤🙏
Hi Josh. I hope this comment finds you healthy and well, one year later.
Amén! God please help us@@elisaacello592
I was delusional enough to think that drs would CARE or WANT me to survive the benzo withdrawal. They did not. They made it very clear, that my life was expendable. Their main concern was to protect themselves.
I actually was delusional.
I am not surprised. Drs. are like anyone else - self-interest above all else, except in exceptional cases and those dedicated Drs are rare but I know a couple. Benzos require a lot of understanding and knowledge and most Drs. just do not have the time or interest to learn or to be patient.
@@pj0000007 Actually I don't agree with you that all people think that way. Some people are willing to take a bullet for others that they've chosen to serve and protect.
The rest, I agree with.
@@sandywhat2429 True, it depends on person’s morals. On the subject above, not only what you said, but also many doctors do not care you will get addicted and prescribe long-term use of benzos light handed. I’ve used clonazepam for the last 6 years following one simple rule - only per need, and no more than 3 days in a row with a mandatory week with zero use after that.
Nope they sure don't...neither did the ER...they pumped me full of Ativan after 2 weeks off and sent me home to start all over without any to take home just enough so I didn't die on their shift.....9 month off feel human again!
@@fotone Yeah, youre doing it that was ONLY because you clearly have some knowledge about dependancy. Most of us had no knowledge. Now, because WE have educated so many people they are being more careful.
I was on benzos for 40 years. Withdrawal almost killed me numerous times. My Drs gave me ZERO information or informed consent. Nor did they tell me the potential horror and damage to the body that could happen weaning off.
20 years and i will do anything to not go in withdrawl it's nuts
@@johnronalter7522 ❤️🙏
yes thats exacty where i am i found youtube vids that basically said doctors don't hp to treat this its on my facebook
how did you stop taking them
@@johnronalter7522 Most of them have no clue. Nor do they inform us that we need to carefully and slowly taper off of them. I weaned but it was far too fast, I was in acute withdrawal, it resulted in horrific injury. Drs were most unhelpful. It almost killed me.
Hope you make out okay.
I watched your entire video and it's a great education. Well done and thanks for eliminating unnecessary content that is so common on youtube.
My mom got prescribed Benzos and she’s having the worst reaction. She’s still not sleeping, shes depressed, nauseous, she’s not eating. She’s been taking 15mg dose for a month so luckily not a long time. Tomorrow we see a psychiatrist. Watching your video gives me hope for her. She’s going through a really tough time. Her GP sent her to so many specialist knowing he could have just sent her to a psychiatrist to begin with.
So interesting that you a suggesting consult with your Dr about tapering. Mine suggested a one month 25% per week. Way too fast. She was without any knowledge on how to do this correctly, or any empathy regarding the situation of prescribed physical dependency. My solution was to educate myself. I will completely conceal what my tapering plan is for fear that my prescription will be stopped. I really don’t want to experience cold turkey. From what I have extensively read the majority of physicians are just like her. You sir are a unique exception recommending an individualized plan….your patients are quite fortunate.
Extremely usefu information. Sharing a method to relax. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Avoid comparing with others, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
If your problems are internal (like negative thoughts), you can do this, but it doesn't help if you only have external stressors (like constant attacks), no internal issues.
@@sawamichelle If we feed trash in the mind trash will come out. Please note that internal and external issues are closely related and if they are not ok leads to psychosomatic problems which has become very common all over the world. In life there are only 2 problems mind and the body. If these are under your control life is fine. Today I am enjoying life because I am following the rules and breath observing practice since the last 15 years--which I mentioned in my msg. Daily morning prayer and morning sunlight walks has also helped me. Solid determination is needed. Never meditate with expectations but with self-awareness. Best wishes for a great life. Counsellor.
Good advice.
Just got prescribed one of these and found your video. SO helpful & realistic without making me panicked or scared. Thank you!
Are you on them still? How are you doing on them ?
Oh no.... you better be extremely careful. The harm benzos can do is enormous
I've taken clonazepam for 8 to 10 years daily at low dose .5mg twice a day. It worked great for panic. I have been happy with it, but it definitely has lost its efficacy over the last 5 years. I have tried to discontinue use under doctors supervision, had to stop because of anxiety rising up. The key is to go very slowly, the CDC says .5mg reduction every 4(?) weeks. Some people have to go much slower .25mg.
Wait. You had to stop because your anxiety is raising up? How are you doing now?
Can you tell us what the CDC page on that is?
I'm taking 0.25 mg of clonazepam.
I was on Klonipin for 30 years to help me sleep then the rug was ripped out from under me with 2 weeks to detox. After detoxing I got to the point where I could only sleep 2-3 hrs max and I could not stay on a daily schedule. It was pure hell. I drank every night because it would put me to sleep but you can't drink every freaking night. I kept telling my primary that Klonipin (1mg a day!) helped me tremendously but she doesn't care. Thankfully I have a relative that gets extra klonipin so she gives me enough to keep me going. I'm sorry if some people can't handle Klonipin or abuse it but not everyone is that way. Some people actually benefit from it long term!
Primaries will lie straight to your face about this class of drug and try to put you on some nonsense that probably will give you a negative reaction. Go seek out a good psychiatrist they are much more in depth with anxiety issues and getting your meds straight/returned. Best of luck🤞
Get a psychiatrist. They will help.
After being on a bezo (clobazam)for 2.5 years for seizures, I wanted off. It caused me to have moments where I'd experience temporary amnesia. I also had no libido. And no sense of self. I just felt like I was existing. I titrated off of it over a 2 month period. Using a good quality cbd at night, and a multi cannabinoid that includes delta8 thc in the day, seems to help with the withdraw symptoms. Not 100%, but both have therapeutic effects that make the withdrawal symptoms tolerable.
Doctors in the U.K. are wanting you to stop taking Benzos. They expect you to just stop and go onto anti depressants instead. No understanding at all about how hard withdrawal symptoms are. When I was in hospital for an operation, they took me off these for the whole week I was incarcerated. I didn’t sleep at all, felt dreadful, and had chronic side effects. If you haven’t experienced chronic insomnia, you have little empathy with the dreadfulness and despair. Doctors should have more training on this topic.
I have been unable to fall asleep naturally for many years. Have been on flurazapam for years, and did well. Never upped the dose. Then it was discontinued and I am crazy. It comes back by another company in Dec. I don't know if I'll make it. It has been good to me for sleep. All that's discussed here is staying on or getting off. Not NO DRUG available. Not mentioned. No, people do not get not being able to sleep! All my friends sleep very well. It is a horror not sleeping. Brings on anxiety.
Excellent information extremely well presented! Very much appreciated by yours truly and undoubtedly many others!
This Dr. is terrific
My doctor has prescribed me trazodone (150mg) and lorazepam (1.25mg) for sleep. I’ve been avoiding taking lorazepam for this reason of not developing a tolerance. But, since it was my regular therapy I started taking it regularly few months ago. And now I see the same dose doesn’t have the same effect, and even though I took my trazodone I still need that lorazepam to ‘knock me off’. Now that you said that lorazepam is like alcohol I’m worried. My doctor hasn’t warned me about this. Sorry for the long comment, I’ll speak with my doctor soon. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
You can find the Ashton Manuel on line to learn how to taper of benzos slowly. Never cold turkey.
Run for your life with benzo. Just run.
Goran does the trazodone make you sleep, i rung the doctors to help me get off valium and thats what he was going to prescribe me, will it help??
@@paulbillington8290, do not even think about trazadone!
@@donnabittner69 why is it not worth it donna?
I appreciate your bluntness. Thank you.
That was excellent info. Thanks Doc. I am currently day 8 off benzos (valium & xanax) and day 14 off hydrocodone and can barely sleep even with alcohol & cannabis. I am down to a 6 pack a night (very low for me because i used to have 10 to 12 drinks a night). So going to start tapering down to 5 drinks, 4 drinks etc. You mention synergy effect. My body was so dependant on combo of alcohol, benzos and opioids it feels like I will never sleep again even with alcohol. This sucks.
We will get there, we will get better.
Have you tried cannabis tea?
U need professional help. Or god be with u going cold turkey
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I pray that you have found your balance and peace Bob.
Coming off both of those at the same time sounds dangerous, I’d personally taper off of one then after a month or two taper off the other
All I know is, i have seen horror stories from people who suffer from insomnia, anxiety and depression.....and as soon as they use xanax correctly for a short period, they can overcome all that and live a miracle life to the one they lived before.
Not being able to sleep, IS ACTUALLY A HUGE PROBLEM IN TODAYS WORLD AND CAUSES SO MANY SEVERE SITUATIONS AND HORRIBLE AND HORRIFIC SITUATIONS!
Usually those who TRULY KNOW they need xanax, make them work the right way.
And the last thing ill say is imagine feeling like your whole body has 100 tons of weight on you that equals ANXIETY......Then IMAGINE feeling all that weight just absolutely MELTING OFF YOU after you take a pill.
That is exactly what a Xanax does when you actually really need it.
Heed the warning. The effects of Benzodiazepine is not to be taken lightly.
He'll yeah truth
“Benzodiazepines, are not to be taken lightly.”
This is correct. They’re to be taken heavily! Freaking fantastic are the little things!
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What a great video on the subject. Very explainable. Thank you Doc.
Thank you for sharing info with this community. I have been doing slow taper for a year and it was really rough at first but I think I am leveling out and I am super excited has been lots of days of non-functioning but overall I think the slow tapering is working out OK if I start to feel too many withdrawals I just microdose and one day I will be completely free! I still don’t know how to sleep very well I have to listen to soft music or sleep talk down videos to help me relax and I have to have complete darkvery light sensitive. Continued prayers for everyone who has been through this and going through this definitely a big shift on many levels keeping the faith!
This is the best information.
Excellent video Dr. Kim! I used to have a prescription for Valium, but I kind of relapsed into drinking alcohol. Now I only use them before I go to the dentist.
Insomnia sucks,
Ambien is not good for the brain, but gotta take it to help me sleep. I'm up to 30 mg each night. Not good. Bad heart, liver, and sciatic nerve pain from a broken back in the early 90s. I most likely will not last much longer.😢
Anyone can help by saying a prayer for the ones who need this bad medicine.😢
Very well presented and honest and relatable . Thankyou
I could not sleep for the life of me. I would go to sleep at 11pm and wake up at 2 and stay up till 4. I would have this very uncomfortable feeling at night. I ended up getting 20 xanax 2mg and I started taking half. I have been taking half at night about 1030pm now I sleep all night or a bout 3 weeks. I feel like i need it. I don't drink or smoke weed. I feel like its something I need. That has brought me to your youtube. I'm on the fence. I will try to go to sleep without taking them for the next couple days and see how it goes. I don't want to get hooked on these but damn I get a great night of sleep with no issues during the day.
Don’t let the cure be worse than the disease… these are no joke coming off
You're always awesome and smart, Dr. Kim. Thanks for sharing this info.
Thank You..Dr. Kim! You are the best one I have every heard on benzos. A doctor gave them to me many years ago..they helped me function..but after 20 years I withdrew in about 8 months. I now have extreme muscle contractions due to a TIA and they are the only thing that helps. Lorazapam has really been helpful to me..but I understand the dependence thing! 😊❤
Very good info Dr. Kim. My Dr told me none of this 40 years ago. But what do people who were not great on them but way worse off do? The damage is unreal. Mirtazapine, btw, is just as bad as any benzodiazepine and triggered all my problems.
Are you sure about mirtazapine mate, thats what they,ve give me to help me come off valium, they seem to help me drop off but they are far to strong, i feel dazed all day horrible!!!
@@paulbillington8290 Well mirtaz. destroyed me. I do know that it is often a bad mix with a benzodiazepine. If it works for you, good, just be careful!
OK you've scared the hell out of me. How do I get off this? Been on 1 mg for years. Thanks for this video.
Thanks so much! Waiting to watch more your videos!
Zdrugs (Zopiclone, Lunesta, Ambien etc) affects the Gaba in the brain like benzos and should be included in this list.
Do you know if Lyrica is the same too? I heard it affects GABA also?
@@Iseedeadpplss it's not like a benzo or zdrug. I think lyrica and Gabapentin can affect breathing when mixed with certain drugs.
@@Iseedeadpplss I'm not sure who talked you into that. You may very well have to withdraw. I was sick getting off gabapentin. Many drugs cause withdrawal. Hope it doesn't for you.
@@Iseedeadpplss I'm not doing ok, I was on benzos for 40 yrs, I'm off and trying to survive. This is the toughest thing I've ever done.
Thank you for your kind words, I hope you make out ok too. ❤️
@@Iseedeadpplss What did a Dr think Lyrica would do for you??
Simplest explanation Alcohol in a pill form. Different release and duration times. That’s why in detox they use these. Edit. Wow what a great doc. He literally went on to say this
Alcohol in a pill form is fructose. Benzos do not damage the liver like alcohol and fructose.
@@unassailable6138 Alcohol is it's own macro. There are 4 technology. The brain processes it almost the same way as all of these meds. They all just have different therapeutic pharmacology levels and durations.
@@Buffalosabskis again benzos do NOT DAMAGE the LIVER as alcohol or sugar does, plus there are some people who have been on Benzos for over 35 plus years without any signs of brain damage.
@@unassailable6138 I never said there were not, but plenty of people drink in extreme amounts and also have no signs of Korsakoff's. People also have shown cognitive impairment related to any Gaba related med. Alcohol in its purest form like vodka has absolutely no sugar in any form in it. All pills have some GI effects too. Everyone knows alcohol is the worst on the liver. This is about how they make the person feel mentally and the way they act on the brain.
@@Buffalosabskis Benzos do not affect or mimic GABA, they only allow Chloride influx into the Gabaergic system in a more pronounced way. Alcohol on the the other hand causes brain shrinkage at very accelerated rates (brain shrinkage occurs naturally during aging but very slowly), benzos, do not.
Alcohol notoriously destroys hepatocytes which is not very concerning, since those regenerate, but by destroying liver cholangiocytes (biliary epithelium) that does not regenerate is brutal over the long run. So I'd disagree in many ways with your doctors position that benzos are somewhat similar to alcohol. Now, anti-depressants, stimulants, which all affect histamines, acetylcholine, serotonin, those do predispose to dementia and are more nefarious to the brain's architecture.
I started using benzodiazepines 2016 at 3mg, just two or three days a week, but now I'm taking six tablets, which amounts to 18mg a day, and drinking some beer too. I've realized that I've become a junkie. Today, I'm visiting my psychiatrist to prepare a long-term schedule to taper off with as few withdrawal symptoms as possible. I want to warn others about the dangers of benzodiazepines and how easily usage can spiral out of control.
Appreciate the proffessionality in every explanation. Great video! Very Informative!
Benzos are very helpful for anxiety. I appreciate that you have a open mind. They safe me from anxiety attacks. But insomnia I use trazodone. It works better as benzodiazepines relax me but don't put me to sleep. Including ambien.
Ive insomnia any meds that good.
Your right sharon valium was the only thing that took my anxiety away and been on it two years but the stories i read have scared me into tapering off, if they were safe i,d stay on them for life cos they are the only thing that honestly work for anxiety
@@paulbillington8290 How much are you taking and has your dose increased since you started? How long have you gone without taking it and how do you feel? I've been on Valium for 16 years now for severe anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD. I take 5 mg when needed, can take up to 15 mg a day as needed but I've never taken them every day. I thought for sure after 16 years I must be physically dependent on them but moved all the way down the East coast last summer. For the first time in 16 years, I found I didn't need it and didn't take them. It wasn't a conscious choice, I just realised one day "Hey, I'ev not taken a Valium in a month" That went on for 6 months. Then my spouse and I would have fights here and there and I found myself reaching for it again. Maybe I'm lucky, but I never felt like I HAD to take it and it was a surprise to me to find I hadn't taken it in so long. What I'm getting at is every person is different. As long as you weren't overdoing it, you might be safe. Talk to your doctor. A lot has to do with your body chemistry, how much you were taking and for how long. I never increased from the 5 MG. I feel very VERY fortunate. My best thoughts are with you.
@@Coasterdude02149 Thankyou for that response, i,m taking between 40 and 60 mg a night just for sleep and anxiety but it,s street bought, our docs over here won,t prescribe them which makes it harder cos you,ve got to find a supply somewhere, i,m hopefully going to try taper very soon i think cold turkey might be a bit intense on that dosage what do you think?
@@Coasterdude02149 Ok thanks for that response
I took a bar on Xanex for the first time and fell asleep for 11 hours and no one could wake me up
I Take Oxazepam 30mg through the day time 2xs or bid a day prn , Flurazepam 30mg at night-time for sleep.
I suppose you know Flurazapam is discontinued, but will return in Dec by another company. It's what I've been on for sleep for years. I am going crazy. Nothing else has worked for me. I have tried many.
Alcohol (I’m talking ONLY the physical addiction or dependency here, NOT the other aspects) Alcohol, if a person gets through a couple weeks they’ll then be ok: but bnz cessation causes severe problems that last MANY months, may be almost two years, and maybe can permanently cripple a person-
I take 0.5 to 1 mg of Ativan a day. Should I just take half of that, and then a quarter to wean off.
Did it work??From half to quarter??
Educate your profession. Hundreds of thousands out here very sick from longterm withdrawal because of our drs.
Yes did coir are giving poison out sick
Agree
Exactly 💯
How are you doing? 4 plus years in sheer hell here
@@sweetmountainbaby I'm in hell. Hell on earth.
Youve not mentioned tolerance withdrawal, which can mimic mental health issues. Loads of patients who are prescribed benzos for years are interdose tolerance withdrawal.
Yes we end up in hell don’t know what happened I for one .5 mg 3 x a day and not always 3 a day some days 1 or 2 only and yrs never a problem 1 day hit tolerance was like omg what is going on you can’t up dose it doesn’t really help to your in withdrawl hell buckle up no getting past it I fired my doctor so wasn’t able them to even wean off so went cold Turkey well it’s 1 yr and 3 mi ths iff still not well better but far from normal now trying hydroxzune it helps 100 MF to sleep cuz there was no sleep of 8 hours for many many months 🙌🙌
@@caffrey1100 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Spent years going to drs, getting tests; even out of pocket until i found out that it was tolerance withdrawal. I found that out on line.
@@SunnyCarnivore What is tolorence withdrawl?
@@paulbillington8290 Interdose withdrawal occurs when withdrawal symptoms emerge in between scheduled doses.
I have panic disorder and agoraphobia without out medicine I can leave the house, drive a car, or work. This medicine saved my life. Doesn't matter if it's addictive if you need it to have a life. I giess you could say people with diabetes are addicted to insulin.
I had been on Xanax for 7yrs when I could not get a prescription for it I went into terrible withdrawal; could not eat, horrible nightmares! I found a doctor who wrote prescriptions for me. Now, after 10 yrs I am getting off Xanax myself! I have only been on 1mg for 10 yrs. Now I am weaning myself off. It has taken me 3 months, and I am down to 5mg. It will take me another 3 months to get off completely 😢. I feel better already
Great video.
Thanks for the visit
I believe my “father” was drugging me with one of these (liquid form) for decades w/o my knowledge. I remember he’d randomly offer me drinks b/f bed and when I’d wake up in the morning, I’d feel confused/dazed/groggy, trouble with memory, & muscle weakness. As the hours progressed and the drug (which I didn’t even know were in my system) wore off, I’d experience chills, headaches, stomach aches, no appetite, trouble focusing in class, feeling completely disconnected from my peers. Never could explain it b/c as a kid/teenager, I had no idea of such drugs & their side effects.
It's easy for you to say but I lost two houses because I didn't take my benzodionazepines.
No, you lost your houses because of your choices… benzodiazepines might help explain it, but it doesn’t excuse it.
@@lazzy2012 I've lost two houses Total in my life! if you're saying they were not based on choices.... and why are you bringing up? been so diazepams? like I stated already... The reason why I lost both of my houses is because I didn't take benzos! I didn't lose my houses because I did take benzos! The only choices I made was to not take benzos! but if I had taken.... then I probably would have never lost my first house to begin with!
I cannot imagine benzos for sleep. I have a relative who takes ambien AND klonopin at bedtime, because she was suffering from night terrors. But that seems like overload even for me. I was on Ambien for a while but started to get dependent, so my doctor took me off that and put me on Trazodone. It's an off-label use but it works for me. I do take benzos long term for panic disorder.
Dependednt on Ambien? Not only that crap doesnt cause dependency but instead stops working. After 2 months on it , I had to take 3 a night. One every 2 hours to sleep a total of 6 hours. Now I'm on a bnzo and can sleep 8/9 hours straight. Fiuck ambien, doxylamine, melatonin and all those other useless crap.
I have to work from 7 AM to 7 PM in a shittty 3rd world country to make 1 thousand dollars a month and if I can't sleep my days are just torture, well I take dependency because not sleeping is a living hell.
do u have any side effect..taking benzo
@@unassailable6138 how long has u take benzo?
@@aquarius113 no side effects from benzo , I just pop 3mg of Xanax 2 hours before bed 8PM and by 10PM I fall sleep soundly until 7 AM and wake up feeling great.
@@aquarius113 2 months
I took Xanax to treat anxiety. It was working well in the beginning. After taking it for a couple of weeks, I found myself becoming more anxious after taking Xanax. I stop it. My problem went away. My doctor prescribed clonazepam to treart pain induced anxiety. I have used a few times. It also help with my sleep. So far so good. The only problem is that I feel sleepy the next day. Is this normal/common?
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Hi Doctor thank you so much for your videos. This is an eye opener, I am on Benzos for 5 to 6 years now for my chronic insomnia, may I know which medication is the best alternative for this? Please help me 🙏🙏
Try lunesta or Ambien
Antipsychotics Olanzapine or Quetiapine
I wouldn’t take ANY of these recommendations esp antipsychotics. Do you know about Akasthesia? Please look it up.
Remeron 7.5mg or 15mg
@@Gmarifz6 wer to get this?as i had bad insomnia and under lorazepam now
I have Sever insomnia and have tried Ambien, Lunesta, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Mirtazapine, Seroquel and nothing has helped. The benzodiazepines helped relax and calm me but not to sleep. Seroquel was the only one the came slightly close to help me fall asleep.
I’m seeing my psychiatrist next month, does anyone have any suggestions that I can bring up?
I’ve tried sleep hygiene and meditation but still need to add a OTC along with the medication.
🤯
Check out Dr. Hubermans podcast on sleep 💯
I've tried many but nothing works! See specialist and consultation too.. But i was prescribed lorazepam.. For 2mths now
Bro try green low THC and hight CBD content marijuana then you may not need anything else marijuana is king of all this but only high CBD content stuff
Were u able to sleep. Ask for amitryptiline which has an off label use as a sleep agent , resistant people usuallly have success with that.
all of them are bad, but I understand when you can't sleep you get desperate. I'm paying the price now
Great informative video
Great video!
What are the dosage Dr. Kim is talking about? I take 0.25mg daily in the daytime and 0.5mg Rivotril, increased to 1 mg in a month at bedtime? I hate the feelings of wearing too early in the morning. Am I at risk now?
I'm going thru divorce and my doctor gave me Alprazolam ( xanax) and zolpidem ( to sleep) But the side effect were awful ( xanax). Then I stopped them ( cold turkey). Got my panic attack back and the anxiety too. I started to take them again plus he gave me paroxetine but the side effects were even worse. I got dry mouth, awful flu, drop 13 pounds, loss appetite, stomach cramp, plus insomnia. Since I only took them for 9 days, I just stopped them. I still have a buzz on my brain and started to sleep a little more but I feel my body getting better. All those Benzodiazepines are the worst thing you can give to yourself and to your body..
That’s the reason I go for natural remedies, the best decision I made for my anxiety and insomnia was psychedelic mushroom, you can help yourself heal and move past that
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Buzz on your brain? You’re talking about the electric shocks right? That’s withdrawal from some ssri’s at least it was for me. Horrible. Docs don’t tell you that part.
I think I hit tolerance
Not going to survive my brutal forced cold turkey 8 mg 4x aday for 16 years ! Never ever given informed consent . Given for one yes one panic attack only ! Ativan after years caused me horrible insomnia, now my pain is to brutal to ever recover! 4 plus years ,I pray to die nightly because my hope is lost
Same
Look at that brilliant man Dr. Jordan Peterson he got hooked and almost died he went to Russia and went to hell I bet he still suffering And wish him well he has change my life for the better
It’s very common knowledge that you think he would know if he was not so busy being against trans people
@@Buffalosabskis What an unnecessary comment.
He said he calls people by the names they want, He just doesn’t want the government enforcing it.
After all how can you prove someone is trans? There is no proof than any person can say they are black, Asian, a woman, a man, etc. This would dilute any affirmative action, women’s shelters, etc. . Also probably not good to have an all powerful, totally control and government
@@joecheffo5942 It's just the idea that sex is not the same as gender, but the real point is that he should have known these were addicting. Most doctors are pretty strict in prescribing them too. Limit back in 2016 was 4mg of say Xanax and then it was even lowered to 2 after that. Plenty of doctors do not even write them. When it's for none mental health related things the doses can be different, but doctors are pretty heavily monitored these days with controlleds. For someone that claims to be such an intellectual it is a lot like drinking a 1.75 of vodka everyday for 6 months and wondering why you feel sick when you go to stop. After he cleans his room he should maybe look up what's going into his body. Just a good rule to live by. He can make a new genius one liner out of it.
Brilliant explanation.
Should do video on zopliclone
Ashwaganda herb is excellent for anxiety! I take them 3 times a day (2100 mg) and only use a 1/4 of a klonopin for insomnia during PMS. I use to take 10 mg of Valium 6 x a day! I quit them cold turkey. Worst 6 months of my life! Never again!
Halcion is the tits but extremely hard to get a script for longer then 7 days so the next best thing is Temazepam when it comes to insomnia meds.
I take restoril 30mg and it works great everytime for a full restful nights sleep.
Very informative Dr. Thanks
Good evening Doctor Kim I just watched your video very informative I have been on benzodiazepines for about 25 years yes I do experience problems with depression anxietyand sometimes I'm my main thing I've been taking AmbienZolpidem tartrate310 mg tablets at night for several years sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't I do see a psychiatrist on a monthly basisshe does try to help me and whatever she can do for me she is afraid of the usage of dystopianbut I have found nothing else that helps me the only other thing that helps me is the Xanax and that's something she will not rightso you're definitely right in terms of your explanation of these medications I have been through the withdrawals or terribleone of the episodes I had I was up for 5 straight days until I got my prescription filled and then I took my normal dosage and I was able to get at least a couple hours sleep I sleep maybe 4 to 5 hours a night I do have sleep apnea I use a machineI've been on my CPAP therapy for many yearsso I do thank you for allowing me to watch this I just subscribed to your channel and hopefully I will be able to talk to you and maybe in the future or maybe sometime and get some ideas from you where your ways to taper offwhen I when I go to taper off I'm going to have to have something to put in my bodyso once again thank you very much it was very informative and well-read and well-educated me and I thank you for that
Thank you very much
They also help alot. For alcohol withdrawal
I think a good rule so be never to use for more than a week, only use in emergencies, they are misused, they have a place
Most Drs don’t have a clue how to safely get you off , it can take years not a month
Love your videos, Dr. Kim. You’re a lot more relatable than Dr. Tracey Marks. She’s good. But she comes across a little snotty and condescending.
I was prescribed 15 mg of Temazepam for insomnia. Several people that were prescribed Lorazepam for anxiety were given only 1 mg. Why is there such a difference in dosage?
I’ve been on benzos (1 mg k) for 33 years. Now, it seems that I’m being forced off of them. So, I’m considering tapering using 100 mg gabapentin. Is this advisable?!?
1 mg is nothing. Just break them in half for a few weeks and then break them into thirds if you can for another few weeks and then into fourths until you stop them. I took 10 mg diazepam and am now taking 5 mg for over 15 years.
Any side effect?im on lorazepam for 3mths pass now due to my insomnia but taking it only 3-4times weekly is it ok?wt if i stop it abruptly
@@Victor1Charlie 1mg of clonazepam is equal to about 20mg of diazepam. Clearly not nothing.
any side effect when u take it for 33yrs?
gabapentin is the worst drug on the planet, Benzos are angels next to that nasty drug. DO not take it. See if you can take amitryptiline to taper off the benzo, with some ambien perhaps.
I need them because I have Agoraphobia and I can’t do anything at all not even get up in the morning and I have a special needs daughter…. 😢 Doctors do😢understand and I do pray 🙏 so God will deliver me from them plus I can’t fall asleep on my own… Am I better off dead????
Wish someone had told be this 10 years ago...................when I had extreme insomnia problems likely from health, work stress and was desperate for any relief. Doctor just gave it to me when I told him I had sleep/stress problems with not advice/warning. Any Ativan long term use is likely not beneficial. Agree best only take it occasionally for sleep. I think not all dr. are aware that the body gets addicted to the stuff. The long term effects will hit u when u least expect it. Looking back, the advice I would give anyone is have a good work/life balance, exercise, socialize - have friends, eat healthy, find a passion or joy and reach out to friends, family, professionals when u need help. Start these life style changes as a wellness choice before you develop illnesses. Wish someone told me these important things in my 20's. Most doctors try to help, but are mostly old school and slap drugs at u. Need to solve the root cause to permanently fix instead of masking systems. Wish all the best.........................
It does work for when i have to public speech though.
Thanku verywell put across!
I'm detoxing from 10 - 30mg per day. The hospital wouldn't even accept me. They had take me by ambulance to some kinda professional
Thank you.
I am on 20mg of Temazepam for insomnia and 10mg of Diazepam for anxiety. My doctor did try me on Ambien however that did not go well. Let's say when I am on Ambien I end up waking up on planet Mars. My daughter who is four has been diagnosed with Seperation Anxiety Disorder and is prescribed Zoloft and 2mg of Diazepam. My daughter is very clingy to me when I am not there she gets depressed and starts crying. Let's say she is daddy little girl. Can I please get a second opion.
@@Jay-eo3wl wish I was
how are u now?do u have any side effect taking it?how.long u on the meds?
I have never heard of a child on this medication. I definitely would get a zillion other opinions !!
Ambien is a terrible medication. It should never be considered.
So drinking alcohol will help with benzo withdrawal?
Been on temazepam 30 for a month horrible withdrawal symptoms during day. Would switching to klonopin for nighttime only be better since it’s half life is longer? Also when I decide to get off would that be a better alternative since it’s hard to taper off of temazepam because of the limited dosages, 30 15 and 7.5 also they are in capsules.
It is screwed up when I wake up in the morning and people asked me if you’re OK and it’s not the flu or they asked me how are you feeling I hate Klonopin n
I use Xanax as needed and works great for me.
When prescribed and used responsibly/intermittently, yes. Can be done. Unfortunately not the case always, and not uncommon that we see problematic outcomes.
Appreciate the research videos! Abuse potential nil, no history. Provides relief for dyspnea which happens up to a few times per day. W/o, low dose benzo require max dose fluticasone propionate/salmeterol and several uses of salbutamol daily. Failed amitriptyline, venlafaxine, duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline. Mirtazapine will likely fail, not sure yet. Thoughts?
I just failed duloxetine and mirtazpine. To get off a Z drug - misuse (2 pills a night) The side effects were horrible even 5 weeks in a felt foggy, muddled constipated, diarrhea and stated having panic attacks (FIRST IN MY LIFE) which resolved within 2 days of stopping SSRI poison.
I tried just one pill of xanax 0.5 mg and felt ZEN all the panic instantly melted away as If I'd been meditating with buddhist months for a few weeks. I felt alive and focused. it's been 24 hours since that xanax dose and another 24 hours for more mirtazepine and duloxetine to leave my system. Got perfect sleep too. and caught a midday nap which is something I was never capable of on the Z drugs.
The Xanax is probably already out and I still fee like back to my old self I don't think I'll need another xanax but I will carry the pill bottle with me for another week or two in case I go through SSRI withdrawal meltdown after 5 weeks of use. The psych told me to press on and that I'd see results in 4-6 weeks but during week 5 things started getting worse and worse so I said fuck it.
Responsible use seems like a valid option I still have 29 of the 30 pills. I have access to more but I am vary and cautious due to all the horror stories of detox.
I have been taking 2mg a day. I split in half and have half in the morning and the other half before dinner. For two years. I will be a long-term user for a severe choking phobia that has been long-term. It is no panacea but helps me eat, which is still limited. But this keeps my weight around 41 42 kilos. Otherwise, I'd be a skeleton. I drink wine, and it's been fine. I am a non addictive personality. I have no desire to take more ever. It has saved my life. I still can't eat meat chicken and many many foods. A blender is a must for me.. And my soup maker. I also got chicken stuck in my esophagus and had an endoscopy. My brain went into overdrive after that. I can not swallow any tablet, even since being a child. I've tried other things natural and pharmaceutical without success. I'm also injured from a product in my body from 2004, and it helps take awareness of my pain away. For those reasons this works for me. I'm a young 62 year old abstract artist. Yes, I noticed some cognitive differences but still managed to put out 5 new paintings in the covid era. So it works well for me. I'm highly allergic to many things, so this is a good fit.
Oh boy this is going to be bad for you... I don't even know what to say at point I think you've been on way too long to recover at this point and I'm so scared for you. The recommended usage is 2-4 weeks max, the creator Leo H Sternbach made the FDA in 1958 before benzos became public in 1960 to make sure that persons wouldn't use these longer then a month max.
It's not addiction you need to worry about and no, Addictive personality isn't really a thing, It was introduced in the DSM-2 in 1968 however due to lack of evidence it was removed in 1980 when the DSM-3 came around. In fact most of our members took the benzo as prescribed and we're disabled at some point. Like for me I was very strict only taking lorazepam (Benzo) if I absolutely needed it but unfortunately these medications aren't meant for long term purposes for a reason, It started with visual issues I can't explain which then led to breathing issues, hair loss and my left side (Arm and leg) went numb and weak, eventually I lost my ability to walk. See people think that benzodiazepines only causes mental decline lol.... Have you seen the official black box warning list of symptoms you can experience? It's horrifying in fact it can mimic serious neurological conditions, The 3rd black box warning pushed on Sept 23/2020 showed cased that 33% of chronic users (Users over the recommended duration which is 2-4 weeks max due to how potent and dangerous the benzo is) were misdiagnosed with MS and that's just one.
How do you know you haven't hit tolerance or withdrawal and now you're experience a symptom of the benzo? It takes one missed dose to enter withdrawal... And Benzos aren't like a opiate you can't take a pill and the symptoms go away, in fact if you've entered withdrawal it's nearly impossible to go back on the dose you were on because the symptoms become worse.
I'll get that list for you.
FDA syndrome list:
www.benzo.org.uk/slistz.htm
That's just one list I'll find the other... This is no joke, forget Addiction as According to Benzodiazepine information coalition L, only 0.2% of the population actually meets the criteria of addiction on benzos in the first place and I'll link that source too.
The problem isn't addiction the problem is dependence which is a completely different ball game, you don't need addiction to be depend it's when your neurotransmitters now needs that benzo inorder to function, then there's Tolerance, tolerance withdrawal, interdose withdrawal where let's say the benzo use to cover a window of 4 hours... As the benzos damages your nervous system that window gets smaller and smaller causing in worldly symptoms in between dosages. Then there's paradoxical reactions and adverse reactions and that's just the start... Lord forbid you develop "Benzo Kindling".
My point is, I'm sorry for your misfortunes that sounds horrible, but you're doctor put you in the worst position you could be in and worse, This only ends one way... There's no medical literature anywhere showing long term success when it comes to benzos, they just stop working or they turn after they ruin your nervous system. You're doctor should of found you better treatment suited for long term usage... 2-4 weeks is the recommended therapeutic duration which to me is way to long, should be no more then 3 days.
Here's that link showing 0.2%... Just scroll down the page you can't miss it. It's actually right under this title:
"Why Are We Solely Focused On Prescribed Use?"
Just scroll down until you see that section or title.
www.benzoinfo.com/
Thank you so very much. Your in depth explanation is helpful. Excellent educational video. Much appreciated.
Your biggest fan!
If someone has alcohol dementia ( KS) and is on benzodiazepines is it the same as if they are still drinking in relation to damage to brain ?
Dr. Kim I can't sleep at night and noon, please help me
I take half a 1mg Xanax maybe once a month for sleep reasons. I sleep like a baby. But I would never take it more than 1-2 times a month in my case.
U shouldn’t even take tht half mg
@@Stolencamaro you are so wrong the mg he takes only twice per month and every doctors says that is so safe if you don't abuse it ! Stop critising a drug that can help people with major anxiety or sleep problems to use some pill that will make their life easier.
@@hayamare13 if i take it 3-4times weekly due to my insomnia is it ok?as doctor prescribed me with that and im afraid of hearing alot of nasty withdrawl of it..pls advice
@@aquarius113 stay off the internet. It’s only going to freak you out. There’s nothing positive on the internet about benzos.
@@fonzarellyplay370 are u on benzo
I was a heavy marijuana user but after some years marijuana is not working on me to make me calm now I tried alrpazolam it's makes me calm and after I stop taking alprazolam I am enjoying my marijuana like before first time
Taking breaks for tolerance sake is very important no matter the substance. Keep up the responsible use! It reduces the stigma around marijuana
@@youtubeisinconsistent9169 true even for a simple coffee ☕ we need to give a regular gapps in comsuming substance out body gets immune very quickly for anything
Prescribing Xanax for sleep is like prescribing a 5th of Tito’s for sleep lol 💀😂
Means
I take less than a .25 to be able to sleep so no.
Benzos saved my life
Hi Dr., how do I talk to my Dr about dependency and withdrawal? I have been on klonopin and withdrew before and I'm on them again but want off or to just take as needed. I'm afraid my Dr will quick taper and done. This happened last time. It was horrible. I afraid if I mention I have developed a tolerance to them he will quick taper and done. Same way if I want off. They have helped me alot in the past 7 years but I am definitely psychologically dependent on them. I take .5 kpin x2 a day which is less then I used to take. Is that dosage that severe that I can't just slow taper myself? How do I calm myself from that need for my next dose. I don't drink. Is there any otc supplement that can help? TYIA
It is actually a pity you have to be so careful using your words, not to offend 'us addicts'
You 100% right Andrew, WE (INCLUDING MYSELF) got ourselves into this mess
now people like you have to walk on eggs trying to warn us, how to get off this shit,
which is a hell of task ahead--true, its no walk in the park, but in the end WE HAVE OURSELVES
TO BLAME! No one else. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge. Bless you.
if your not an addict then do not worry. Some people need these medications and never ever add more.
Anybody here having trouble with sleep please try melatonin strips and winter cherry tablets daily
melatonin and doxylamine are useless
@@unassailable6138 i go with cannabis 😜
@@carmafia5606 fine i go with benzos all the way , i sleep around 10 hours per night from 3 without
@@unassailable6138 benzos are not available without prescription here and I feel very deoendancy on in case of benzos yes benzos are very helpful in overthinking and anxiety but very difficult to get rid of it withdrawals are very sad and difficult
Benzos help me alot in stress and anxiety but due to prescription drugs it is not available easily over the counters
Web md has a good drug interaction wizard .. thanks doctor Kim
Thanks for the helpful comment, hopefully others who read this can utilize that tool as well.
I've heard on these videos short term " long term. Without any definition. What is considered short term for Klonopin? Thank you
I think there only supposed to be used for 14 days max.
Does this mean one can use alcohol to wean off benzos? Or only benzos to wean off alcohol?
I don't get the problem with taking them forever as long as you take it responsibly and take breaks. I've only ever taken one pill a night sometimes just a half. Imagine being super anxious on a vacation, or even a business trip without Valium. Not me ever again. Sorry
For a percentage of people, this is possible as you describe. The key word you used was, taking breaks. Unfortunately, most people don’t do that and end up requiring using them daily and that’s where the issues arise. I have had many patients who utilize clonazepam as needed for anxiety for many, many years. But, like you said, on days they don’t feel as anxious, they may not use it, on days they need it they use it. That type of pattern allows you to utilize these meds for much longer without running into tolerance issues. But, again, as a general statement, many people will not use it in that fashion, and that’s where it can become tricky and an issue.
@@AndrewKimMD if you take it for the first time will you experience withdrawals immediately or could it not be that bad to where you take klonopin again let’s say 4 days later if you had a panic attack? Or is there a certain timeline you have to be in to take it before withdrawals?
Keto diet - will really help treat mental illness