It’s been a long time since I’ve written but I’m excited to say that I’ve been Ativan free for 3 days, 4 if you count so far today. It’s been a long journey but it’s been so worth it. I know I’m not out of the woods yet, I’m anticipating some withdrawal symptoms and rebound anxiety, but I’ve made it through the other cuts so I KNOW I can make it through this last one.
The Remeron has really been helping and I’ve been trying hard to eat better, stay hydrated and workout somewhat consistently. I also try to make time each day to journal/meditate/pray.
The concussion healing has been slow going but overall I’ve been feeling better. Hoping to see a headache specialist soon. (although I’m nervous they’re just going to junk me up with medication!)
I hope the few people I was talking to on here are doing well! ❤️
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Me too methadone went from 100mg a day to 5 ml ....that 5 mg was so hard to stop ...it was around the same time haha we must of been wide awake night times together 😊
thanks..great to be freeeeee though .and now you can address your reasons for needing benzos but in a more holistic approach maybe best wishes ,give us a progress report...I come off diazepam as well I know how that is too
Long story short I developed (undiagnosed) post concussion syndrome and that led to even worse anxiety/panic than I normally have. So one ER doc blamed it all on stress and junked me up on the Ativan. I tried to come off on my own which made it worse. Finally found a great psychiatrist and she basically saved me! Diazepam is Valium right?
Thank you! I’m hoping with the Remeron and taking better care of myself in other ways I can manage the anxiety. I never want Ativan or another benzo again in my life!
Very awesome, great news. Seriously, there aren't enough positive adjectives and sayings to send your way. It can be hell for some and you did it. Enjoy that freedom and keep on keeping on!!! It's great to see things like this. Happy for you and take care!
Thank you so much! I’m incredibly grateful because I only had a few rough days here and there. I think I felt worse while on the Ativan. But it’s definitely worth whatever you have to go through.
Hi Callie, it’s been a while for me but I’ve been checking in these last few days and so glad to read your news. Congratulations! You’ve worked so hard and struggled so I am glad to learn you pulled through. I’m glad the Remeron is helping. How are the headaches coming along. Still seeing that specialty chiropractor? I’m curious to know what your highest daily dose of Ativan was, if you don’t mind. No worries if you’d rather not share... I still have it as an as needed medication of .5 mg. I rarely use it but for when I go on a plane or I’m particularly anxious (less than once per month). I never realized how addictive it could be and how difficult the withdrawal could be. So glad you’re doing better.
Hi! I’d actually been meaning to message you and see how things were. I was at my highest in January, I was taking 1.5mg broken up throughout the day. That’s great you don’t feel the need to use it that often. My aunt’s been taking .25mg every night for years and I’m hoping she’ll stop.
The concussion’s improving. I couldn’t afford to keep seeing the chiropractor but I’m going to a headache center next month.
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I remember the day (7 years ago) that I became
I’m in a dark hole that I keep making deeper
Ativan
the new year 
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just crying out
