I am graced to have so many benzo buddies on the front line with me. I love you all far more than you know. Recently I have received a lot of emails about crying. We cry an ocean of tears in withdrawal. I am still crying some days and I am glad about that. Here’s why:
The only way for neurotoxins that damage cells to get out of the body is for us to pee, poop, puke, sweat or bingo, cry them out. That’s why I don’t worry too much about my teary times. I know I am getting rid of some nasty toxins that otherwise could cause havoc in my body. Like I need more havoc. As if damaged GABA receptors are not be enough.
FYI: I have told a few people who I chat with about withdrawal that I am taking a break at the moment. I am, yup, you guess it, back in the thick of it. I feel as if I am back to about where I was at 10 months out, minus the mental issues. My body is really, really hurting and struggling. I am hoping that this means more deep healing is taking place. Or maybe it means I need to cry more… who knows.
Thanks for understanding my need to pull in the wagons a bit tighter while I take some time off from talking on the phone. My good buddy Jennifer in Colorado is benzo free 7 years and is available for support if you need someone to talk to. Let me know. I will connect you. (She’s amazing!)
If you are having a teary time, remember it’s good to get those toxins out of your body. Don’t be ashamed of the tears. They will stop when it’s time. Just like the rest of withdrawal symptoms will stop in time. Or at least, that’s the hope!
Keep fighting. I will too.
Hi Jenn, So sorry you are having a hard time again. bless your heart. Can you please send me the email of your friend, Jennifer in Colorado? I would be so grateful. Sending love and hugs, Aryana
Thanks for the current post. My tears go out for you too. I had a period of three weeks where I was seeing the light and feeling that good healing was happening. But alas a dental visit for an hour and back to maybe 5 – 6 months ago with symptoms. Mostly body pain and head fog and weaknes etc. You know the deal. Anyway I guess it does ebb and flow with mucho unpredictabiltity. Hang in there. Peace.
I’m so sorry you’re not too good Jennifer and Joseph. My heart goes out to everyone walking this road beside me.
I’m ten months out and still having severe problems. Will it ever end? i wish I could cry more but somehow my emotions are numbed by chronic tiredness.
This will pass xx
Thanks Jennifer for the thoughts about crying. I was trying to hold it down, but maybe it is best to let it out. I usually am so exhausted after crying, I wonder if I do more damage. Sorry you are having such a hard time! In one way or another, I think we all are. Better days are ahead!!!
I would be grateful to be able to talk with Jennifer in Colorado ..
Please make it possible .
Praying that you will feel better soon, dear Dr. Jennifer ..xx
Hi Jennifer, Well…. I thought I had all these wonderful things to say to you and here I sit with not a thought on my brain! Brain Fog has gotten the best of me today! My hear and tears go out to you! I will keep you in my prayers.
I would really love to talk live to someone I have no one. I don’t care about the phone bill. If she will talk to me I will call her. Just send me her phone number. My e-mail address is tberg1322@aol.com. It would be good to hear some of the things I am going through is normal. Cause so much happens and do get scare I am dying. thanks Tom
It’s hard dear Jennifer Some days better than others
I know you will eventually enjoy more and more of the better times
Have managed to taper down half of original dose Wanted to go cold turkey but recognise I am not strong enough
Does anybody get abdominal spasms and toothache?
Although teeth and diet good
Many good wishes to u dear friend and to Joseph and all others here fighting this dreadful thing
And to think I was only doing whzt the Doctor prescribed
Big Hugs
Elizabeth
My teeth still hurt at times. My jaws too. Tummy gets tight and feels knotted. Still. I’m assuming this stuff will all go away. One day. Keep fighting!
Thanks dear Dr. Jen Your encouragement means so much
All th best
I often wonder how many people are prescribed these Drugs and know nothing about the long time cosequences
Am so blessed to have found this support group
God Bless
Elizabeth
Thank you Dr. Jen for the encouragement about crying ..This depression since my second cut, has me by the throat. I cry buckets ..Also the back of my head is in distress with pressure, with some crawling sensations, labored breathing, and complete unsteadiness.
Does anyone here go through any of these symptoms?
I would love Jennifer’s in Colorado email, please ..
Thinking of you Dr.Jennifer, and praying for your healing ..Souli
I still have head pressure. Still wobbly at times. Sorry you have it too. Ill send Jenns email to you privately. Keep fighting. Jenn
Hi Dr. Jenn
Think I need your friend Jenn please?
Dear Dr. Jen, I wonder if you got a chance to send me Jenns email ..I know that you are busy with daily happennings.. I hope and pray that you are having many many bright windows ..You are in thought and prayer ..Love, Souli
I have so many of these symptoms. Tinnitus, twitching, pins and needles, headaches,fasciculations, legs hurt, feet. I can’t believe this has happened to me. I’ve been off for a year and I read stories that they are at many years. I probably shouldn’t be reading all this , but it does help knowing there are others. Some share the same story as mine doing what the doctor says. I know they think they are helping us, but I don’t think that they really believe that the benzos can do this for this long of time. I have like others believe I have other diseases . There are so many diseases that have the same symptoms , but it seems everybody complaining about their symptoms have all been on benzos. That is such a dirty word saying it. I don’t even want to say it to sound smart. All I can say to people who read this is I hope each and everyone gets better because we deserve it. Thx for listening. Greg