[fa...] Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I am more than 3 months off and I am here to tell you there IS light at the end of the acute withdrawal tunnel. I quit Aug 1, 2010, a huge amount of ativan and ambien. It hasn't been easy, but I have to tell you, I feel OK. I am not perfect, but I can function, sleep, complete what I need to, socialize, and take care of business....the basic stuff. The acute withdrawal symptoms don't last forever!! Each day is better, occasionally a step back, but usually forward. My best advice is to keep moving, keep distracted, take care of yourself, MAKE yourself move. I may fall on my face one of these days, as someone from another forum PM'd me, but I hope not. I pray all of you, will have some of the success I have felt. Getting off of this poison is the best thing I have ever done. Keep looking up, it is nicer up than down. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ro...] Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi Robin: Boy, you are the master benzo fighter!!!!! I have crossed over to 3.75 mg. valium after .5 mg. ativan and 10 mg. ambien taper. You feeling good and posting is proof that we can all make it without death and torture. Thanks so much for your posting -- I will keep you in my prayers for all good days ahead. You are an inspiration. God bless, Rocko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi Robin: Boy, you are the master benzo fighter!!!!! I have crossed over to 3.75 mg. valium after .5 mg. ativan and 10 mg. ambien taper. You feeling good and posting is proof that we can all make it without death and torture. Thanks so much for your posting -- I will keep you in my prayers for all good days ahead. You are an inspiration. God bless, Rocko Thanks, Rocko you are doing a great job. I know it is so hard, anyway it is done! Take care, Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hello Congratulations fairrobin! TK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thank you Teakettle. I love the tinfoil hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[am...] Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Congrats Robin, I knew you were one of the ones who would heal quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Robin, Hi ! I'm so happy for you getting off benzos! I know i'm a pesty sob, but i really love that you put up with ppl like me. Love, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Tom you are not a pest, you are a persistent fighter :-* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 It is now 4 months off and seems to be better each month. There are days in which I feel rather icky, but don't we all? Isn't that just part of being human? I think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[am...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I was just about to ask you for a four month update. I'm following exactly the same pattern as you. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[St...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Congratulations Robin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[su...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Hello Robin, Way to go. It is so nice to see you feeling so well. What an inspiration. Summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Star, Summer, Mano, thanks for the kind words. I am just very, very lucky so FAR! I thank the Gods every day, believe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Hi Robin! That's fantastic! I'm so happy for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ca...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Congrats!!! :yippee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 cwj and can'twait thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ho...] Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Fairrobin - so glad to hear that you are 4 months off and still doing well. That is so great and congratulations on keeping the upper hand during this battle. Love from Hoping2BFree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[on...] Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi Robin, Great job on quitting benzos! Sounds like you are feeling better all the time which is awesome! Isn't it the most unbelievable thing though, this benzo withdrawal! I new when I first experienced trying to stop taking xanax and couldn't that I was obviously in trouble. I underestimated it though, I thought that once I stopped that everything would be ok. Wow, was I wrong. Who knew it would take so long. Anyway, just thought I'd say hello and say good job! I am now over 8 months free from xanax. Unfortunately I took it for a long time and oh I wish hadn't. It's been a long tough road. It's a part of this whole recovery process I guess, accepting this misfortune and doing whatever it takes to be well again. So, glad you are feeling better! Btw, I noticed your signature, I live in arizona too, in scottsdale. Hasn't the weather been amazing! We certainly have that to be grateful for. Take care, john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sq...] Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Good Job Robin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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[Su...] Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I am 3 months and 10 days off. Currently in the past 3 weeks I have been in a pattern of 4 good days, 4 bad days. It's doable, but boy when those bad days take over, they are REALLY bad. Congrats Robin! You are doing great. You are an inspiration indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fa...] Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi John, Squeegy, Sunny, D, Hoping and thank you for the kind words. I at 5 months off today and getting better with less symptoms, every week. I hope you are too. This year is going to be better for ALL of us! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[je...] Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS FAIRROBIN BEST WISHES FROM JEWELS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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