[ec...] Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wow, I haven't been here in a while so I don't know if I'm remembered by anyone,but that doesn't matter . I just wanted to drop by to offer hope. I CT off 1mg of Ativan a day after only using it for about two months,and I experienced a hell that I have trouble describing or maybe it's just too painful,but I'm sure most of you here know. I just want to let all of you who are in the nightmare that I was in less than a year ago,you will heal. I am 2 1/2 years out and I have healed in ways that I didn't believe would happen. I feel like me again. I can feel love again,and that was my biggest fear back then because my emotions were so blunted that I could not feel. So I'm happy to say that all the love I had for my family is back. Take care of yourself,and feel free to ask me anything that will help you get through. Stay strong,and you will make it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ca...] Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Eckhart, Seeing your post is reassuring. Thank you for returning to tell of of your good health. I remember how ill you were....knowing you have fully recovered is inspiring! So happy for you Eckhart. Enjoy every moment of your hard earned new life! With gratitude, Carita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sa...] Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Congratulations! Hope everything stays and is amazing for you enjoy your life againas much as humanly possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dr...] Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I remember you eckhart. Great to read your success story Gives me continued hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Fi...] Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thank you for taking the time to come back and repeat what we all need to keep hearing, that we will, eventually heal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ml...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thank you so much for sharing this. I went CT off 1mg of Ativan as well 2 months ago. I had been taking it for several months every day and before that a couple years as needed, but not everyday. I'm into my 3rd month now and so grateful I made it through that WD. It is truly the grace of God as I see it. I prayed my whole way thru that! I too so understand about the horrific WD. I can't even really process it all yet, it was incredibly intense and scary. I know healing happens day by day and I am seeing improvement. The anxiety is what bothers me the most, because that always flares everything up, so I am working very hard on staying calm and telling myself, my CNS and brain are healing and this is just part of the deal. Thank you so much and anything more you could share would so encourage me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Tr...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks for the inspiring story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[va...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Wow, I haven't been here in a while so I don't know if I'm remembered by anyone,but that doesn't matter . I just wanted to drop by to offer hope. I CT off 1mg of Ativan a day after only using it for about two months,and I experienced a hell that I have trouble describing or maybe it's just too painful,but I'm sure most of you here know. I just want to let all of you who are in the nightmare that I was in less than a year ago,you will heal. I am 2 1/2 years out and I have healed in ways that I didn't believe would happen. I feel like me again. I can feel love again,and that was my biggest fear back then because my emotions were so blunted that I could not feel. So I'm happy to say that all the love I had for my family is back. Take care of yourself,and feel free to ask me anything that will help you get through. Stay strong,and you will make it out. CONGRATULATIONS :smitten: :smitten: so happy for you!!!! hey i remember you when i was under ST member name back in 2013 fall in my 1st CT,,,, you told me something that i still remember and learned my lesson: words are very powerful!!!!! i didn't know back then , so didn't believe in my recovery with all signs (huge long windows 2 months off) well i kinda f***ked it huge.... never mind , I'm not the only one who DIDNT TAKE A GOOD ADVISE...... my loss, my lesson, my mistakes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Qu...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Great story? Question? Did you tell your kids about the Ativan, w/d, etc? I have 14, 16 and 23 YO kids - wondering what to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sl...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks for coming back and sharing your story. Went back and skimmed your posts for further inspiration. I am recovering from Ativan too, a very powerful drug. Day-117 here and walking home thirty seconds at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ec...] Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks Carita,yes I fought hard for my life. I hope you are doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ec...] Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Qui Bob John,I didn't tell them everything,because I did not want to freighten them, it's just so much you can make people who have not experienced this understand,but they knew I was sick,and they had to make adjustments. I had to fight for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ec...] Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 SlogAns59,yes Ativan and all benzos are very powerful and dangerous drugs.I try to come back periodically because I truely believe this place saved me,and I use to read the success stories all day just to keep hope a live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Lo...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I remember you!! Wow, congrats! Some amazing success stories on here today! Enjoy life & all that it has to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Qu...] Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 That German pilot that flew his passengers into a mountain had Ativan in his apartment. Not sure if he was taking it, or stopped and was maybe in withdrawal, but it was prescribed for anxiety according to the press. Press has commented on how strong it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thank you so much for posting your story, eckhart, and congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[An...] Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hi, I would love to know how long it took you to feel back to yourself and fully healed? I'm at almost eight months out - took Ativan short term. Looking for hope! I know we each heal at our body's own pace but it would help me to know. I am having a very hard time believing this will ever end. I felt like I was in acute withdrawal for six months straight. Am starting to have better moments, but no symptom-free days. Thank you so much for your hopeful story! God bless you and your family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ke...] Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 HI Eckhart! So NICE to read another success story! I remember you during my struggle. It was almost the same time frame of healing for me from short term use. I am thrilled you are WELL AGAIN! It was love for my Child that pulled me through too.....and BB! Take CARE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[be...] Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I am so happy for you...congrats. You did it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ja...] Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 This is wonderful. I am, so happy for you and your strength .You found hard I knew you could do it! ~Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[za...] Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 So encouraging...I am just waiting for the day all my love feelings are as they were before the WD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[An...] Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 You give me hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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