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BENZO WITHDRAWALS - looking for natural remedies

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sue63604
sue63604

I'm so glad I found this site. I am currently at the end stages of coming off of Lorazepam. I was prescribed this for sleep and anxiety 3 years ago. I literally had to bring my psychiatrist a copy of the Ashton Method (he had never heard of itsad -- He prescribed diazepam for me to use the way that it is listed. I have (fast tracked) it a bit, due to the diazepam making me so tired and unable to work. I've been off of the Lorazepam now about 3 weeks and I am down to just 1 ml of liquid diazepam 3 x a day. I want to just stop everything, but I've been having lots of tightness in my chest and those good old feelings of all over anxiety. I"m NOT going back on anything. I just wanted some advice from individuals that may have used the Ashton Method or are using natural remedies for their anxiety. I'm sure I've done this too fast, but am so tired of these drugs in my system. I'm looking for all and anything that can help with these wicked withdrawal symptoms that is natural. Thanks for all and any help. I'm hanging in there, but this is so hard. Thanks, sue

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  • joan152
    joan152 sue63604

    Posted

    Sue,

    I think you are doing fine to have reduced that much and let's hope you are over the worse withdrawel symptons.I have not found anything natural have tried all sorts fish oils vitamins no luck,I cannot take meds. so you really have been good just hang n there sure you will make it and the symptons get less, Well done

    joan

    • sue63604
      sue63604 joan152

      Posted

      Thank you Joan. Ha, the 'well done' made me smile.  I sure have felt "well done" and friend to a crispsmile during this whole time.  I will hang in there and I'll keep searching.  There has to be SOMETHING natural that can help.  
    • joan152
      joan152 sue63604

      Posted

      When you find it let us all know,no keeping it to yourself Ha Ha

      joan

       

    • sue63604
      sue63604 joan152

      Posted

      yes ma'am.  I will tell you!!!  I pray alot, that has gotten me through alot.
    • Cuda
      Cuda joan152

      Posted

      Hi, I forgot to add, 1 thing that has kept my Sanity (comparatively, that is) is hard core exercise, & the more often the better.

      when I 1st started, all I could do is walk @ the block, & that brought tears & panic.

      But with prayer & perseverance, I worked up to 2+ X a week at a gym w/sauna , steam room & weights.

      I always feel better for@2days.

      Then the dreaded 'med cut mania' hit the FDA due to OD deaths, & since a 2nd massive med cut came my way, I haven't worked out all mo,& I'm paying hardcore.

      back to exercise &prayer I go-they are life savers! I'd have checked out long ago w/out them-esp w/Chronic nerve pain on top of it all!

      Good luck! :-)

  • patient97
    patient97 sue63604

    Posted

    Test your Vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels. Their dificiency can cause anxiety. And congnitive behavioral therapy can help you.
    • joan152
      joan152 patient97

      Posted

      I have taken both of them did nothing for me,but then we are not all the same.

      joan

    • sue63604
      sue63604 patient97

      Posted

      I have, patient97.  I am taking high doses of both.  My tests, though, did not show low levels.  I have not tried CBT, but have heard it has worked for others.  I am willing to try. 

       

    • sue63604
      sue63604 joan152

      Posted

      Joan, have you ever tried A2X?  A girlfriend of mine said it has worked for her, but as you say, we are not all the same.
    • joan152
      joan152 sue63604

      Posted

      sue 

      ,Thankyou what actually is that and where do you get it.

      Thanks Again

      joan

    • sue63604
      sue63604 joan152

      Posted

      Hi Joan, I haven't ordered it yet, but it is on Amazon.  It seems to be a combination of ashwagandha, passion flower, and l-theanine.  I am going to give it a try.  I have nothing to lose at this point. suesmile
    • joan152
      joan152 sue63604

      Posted

      I have heard of ashwagandha as you say worth a try nothing to loose.

      thanks

      joan

  • theresa79150
    theresa79150 sue63604

    Posted

    i i understand how you must feel.I myself am new to all this anxiety stuff and have not sought out any meds I have been taking huge amounts of supplements especially B-c.omplex C  E and C are good. Also i have been praying asking God for help and He is helping me with this.I also was led to a video that really opened my eyes to my symptoms.It is called holes in heaven by UFOtv its about low electrical frequencies causing people symptoms of anxiety by HAARP.Try to watch this it will blow your mind and you just might get better knowing whats causing people all these symptoms.
    • sue63604
      sue63604 theresa79150

      Posted

      Thank you Theresa.  At this point, I"m willing to listen to anything.  Blessings to you.
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