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Anyone Totally Through Diazepam Withdrawal ?

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jessie51
jessie51

Hello,  looking for advice from anyone who has gone through diazepam withdrawal and is now 100% free.  I have been off them a while after a slow withdrawal but I am still having 'bad episodes'   feel as though I am in shock / on the verge of passing out It starts with general 'offish' feeling,  dry eyes and then as if I am wearing an Ice Cap,  this is quickly followed by cold sweats,  skin burning but shivering and rivulets of sweat running off me.  Bad Cramps in legs and arms,  joints feel as if they are coming apart.    Would love to hear from anyone who has fully recovered.  Thankyou and sincere good wishes for those still in withdrawal.

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  • linda83143l
    linda83143l jessie51

    Posted

    I have to wait until the kitchen stuff to arrive but I am really excited.

    I bought a dinner set with poppies on and some tumbler glasses with poppies on.

    The kitchen is going to be bright, light and welcoming.

    I finally feel settled here and its a nice feeling.

    I may have a terminal illness but that's not holding me back.

    Take life by the horns and do as much as you can.

    Life off diazepam is brilliant, amazing even, I was on it in and off for 35 yrs.

    I am free now and I promise you will feel that way

    too. Its worth getting your life back

    Big hugs xxx

    • jessie51
      jessie51 linda83143l

      Posted

      Hello Linda,

      Thank you for the private message,  I have replied to you a couple of times,    hope you have got them.

      It is good that you feel settled and at home now,  and sounds like you are making your new home very warm and welcoming - just please be careful who you invite in,   as you have found out - the hard way, bless you,  there are folk out there who are not so nicesad

      I am so sad to read that you have a terminal illness.   It is amazing that you have gone through all the withdrawal of 35 years on Diaz  bearing that in mind,   would be a reason to be on it for a lot of people, me included !!       Makes me feel quite tearful  when you say it is worth getting your life back,   knowing you have a terminal illness, must be hard for you to keep so positive at times.   You do wonderfully well my dear.

      It is great that you are taking life by the horns and doing all that you do,     long may you be comfortable and getting all that you can from life.       I wish you happiness,  all the happiness you can pack in to your lovely home.

      Warmest regards and hugs for you all

      Jessie xxx

  • jessie51
    jessie51

    Posted

    This discussion is now closed.     

    Jessie.

  • raymond14230
    raymond14230 jessie51

    Posted

    Hi jessie

    Its Ray here ....Thats a good way to go about your problem find some one with the same situation ....Thats how I found you...goodluck....I'll send you an e-mail latter

    Thanks Angel

    • nicola10405
      nicola10405 raymond14230

      Posted

      I;ve just found or actually it found me an amazing deep centering meditation, I've tried so many and at present im in deep withdrawal.

      They sent it to me for free, download it and they instruct you from there, not only does it give you deep physical and mental relaxation but helps control your mind.  I was climbin the walls today and gave it a go and it def helped The Silva Method, if you want any info let me know.  Although most new people on here are not answering me anymore, don't know why?  I still have the people i started with a year ago, so all good., Use to find this particular thread helpful, as of late I feel you guy's are al in all just writing to each other, so dont want t but it.

  • catherine27054
    catherine27054 jessie51

    Posted

    Hey Jess. Yea I used to be on that drug for 16 years. I still get very nervous without it and its been 6months since I finished coming off it. I think it will finish eventually. It is just that shock to the body since its so used to the drug.
  • andrew70261
    andrew70261 jessie51

    Posted

    Heh Jessie,

    First and foremost it can be done, i took up to 60 mg for 25 years, and had a hell of a time getting off it. 5 months of acute with drawl done but still working through it.

    If possible, clear your calendar, let your friends and family know (don't cover any more), and get medical help, i didn't and i really should have.

    Oh and it feels great once done.

    Lots of Love

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