We tolerate benzo withdrawals better when we let go and accept where we are. That does not mean we give up, or we stop hoping or thinking positively about our recovery. It means simply to stop fighting. Stop grieving over the days, months of years that you have given over to your withdrawal. You are still alive. That is something worth celebrating. Healing does happen. We are assured of that. It just takes time.
Let go. Be in the moment. Don’t think about the days ahead. Come back to this moment and give thanks you are alive and healing.
A quick video tip on how to cope with the less than great days.
Dr. Jenn, what you have created here is a gift to all of us in this challenging process of benzo withdrawal. And the best part of the gift is that you are keeping it real. Thank you for that.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is also highly recommended – there is plenty on youtube
also http://www.tapping.com – whacky, maybe, but it works and lots of resources are free
Jenn, you are so right to remind us that ‘civilians’ also have bad days – thanks
I used a tool I have been working on to accept one of my most frightening symptoms last night and within ten minutes I was sound asleep. I woke up refreshed! Today is much better than yesterday.
Thanks for the EFT video. EFT works as it makes you cross the midline which has an impact on the brain. EMDR is based on this concept.
Hope you all have a blessed day.
Dr. Jenn
In the words of the great Scotsman, John Buchan:
“Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.”
Indeed. And we CAN turn towards ANY event and let go of the fear. Even of death. It may take some work, but it can be accomplished. Thanks Bancha for your lovely comment.