Truly turned a corner

Hey Benzo Warriors,

I have learnt to accept the situation I am in. Yes I have had mini CNS-based seizures in the past, but I'm feeling better from continuing the slower taper. I believe the depression I'm experiencing is definitely chemical-based. It could also be the Paxil still, believe it or not.

Your body tells you when to cut, hold, updose, whatever. This is why Valium is so-called "self-tapering".

I went to the gym for 30 minutes last Wednesday. Nothing huge obviously due to w/d, just a cardio workout with ropes, box jumps, boxing and kettlebell lifts, plus some gym ball crunches.

I took my time and listened to how I felt.

I sat on the box every five minutes and puffed and panted.

I felt terrible afterwards. It was really hard. But I did it.

But you know what?

The day after, I had a "window"!

So, all in all, exercise is paramount to our healing. My psychologist recommended 3x 30m sessions a day (wow, I can't even) but I think when you can exercise, 30m per day is enough. 

Dave. 

I exercise 30 mins a day to try and relieve my depression. I use the rower, run on the treadmill etc. I feel ok afterwards but its no cure for this chemical depression. it somewhat relieves it for a short amount of time afterwards. In terms of anxiety and other related benzo issues im with u on exercising- if doctors could put exercise in a pill everyone would take it

I exercise 30 mins a day to try and relieve my depression. I use the rower, run on the treadmill etc. I feel ok afterwards but its no cure for this chemical depression. it somewhat relieves it for a short amount of time afterwards. In terms of anxiety and other related benzo issues im with u on exercising- if doctors could put exercise in a pill everyone would take it

Hey Feebi86,

I think if you can smash out a 30m session per day, you are already kicking goals! It may not be a cure for the chemical depression, but I think being kind to yourself is the most important thing. I bought a South Adelaide t-shirt just last week, and feel a million times better. Reward yourself!

Dave. 

I dont think my dopamine receptors work properly because I never feel anything if I think of rewarding myself in some way. Im just an empty shell trying to fake it until I hopefully make it.. one day whenever that is :,(

I dont think my dopamine receptors work properly because I never feel anything if I think of rewarding myself in some way. Im just an empty shell trying to fake it until I hopefully make it.. one day whenever that is :,(

Hi Feebi86,

I'm really sorry you feel this way. I hope you can find a way to distract or amuse or reward yourself, even if you feel numb to your feelings at the moment. Do you have a favourite song or tune? Maybe you can try that to help pass the time and distract yourself.

Big hugs,

Dave. 

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Hey Benzo Warriors,

I have learnt to accept the situation I am in. Yes I have had mini CNS-based seizures in the past, but I'm feeling better from continuing the slower taper. I believe the depression I'm experiencing is definitely chemical-based. It could also be the Paxil still, believe it or not.

Your body tells you when to cut, hold, updose, whatever. This is why Valium is so-called "self-tapering".

I went to the gym for 30 minutes last Wednesday. Nothing huge obviously due to w/d, just a cardio workout with ropes, box jumps, boxing and kettlebell lifts, plus some gym ball crunches.

I took my time and listened to how I felt.

I sat on the box every five minutes and puffed and panted.

I felt terrible afterwards. It was really hard. But I did it.

But you know what?

The day after, I had a "window"!

So, all in all, exercise is paramount to our healing. My psychologist recommended 3x 30m sessions a day (wow, I can't even) but I think when you can exercise, 30m per day is enough. 

Dave. 

 

3x a day. That’s a lot of sweaty gym clothes my friend.

Hey Benzo Warriors,

I have learnt to accept the situation I am in. Yes I have had mini CNS-based seizures in the past, but I'm feeling better from continuing the slower taper. I believe the depression I'm experiencing is definitely chemical-based. It could also be the Paxil still, believe it or not.

Your body tells you when to cut, hold, updose, whatever. This is why Valium is so-called "self-tapering".

I went to the gym for 30 minutes last Wednesday. Nothing huge obviously due to w/d, just a cardio workout with ropes, box jumps, boxing and kettlebell lifts, plus some gym ball crunches.

I took my time and listened to how I felt.

I sat on the box every five minutes and puffed and panted.

I felt terrible afterwards. It was really hard. But I did it.

But you know what?

The day after, I had a "window"!

So, all in all, exercise is paramount to our healing. My psychologist recommended 3x 30m sessions a day (wow, I can't even) but I think when you can exercise, 30m per day is enough. 

Dave. 

 

3x a day. That’s a lot of sweaty gym clothes my friend.

Do you go three times a day Sloj5?

My psychologist recommended this for me, but I can barely go once a week because of my severely compromised CNS.

Dave.