[Ho...] Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 This is been a long road so I’m going to pause and celebrate this moment. I jumped off at .5 mg of Valium. I had 65 days till an NP visit where I presume I was going to jump off then. I couldn’t any longer put that little Valium chip in my mouth, and figured it would be empowering to make my own decision, instead of sheepishly asking my NP, “ What should I do?.” I guess I’m trying to think of this as the healing phase since for 6 years I was either in crisis, tolerance, or acute. Put it this way, it wasn’t Pretty. God’s Speed all, 🦋HopeFull01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[fe...] Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Hopeful I love the part where you are empowering yourself and not asking the NP what to do! That’s a big step and a part of getting yourself back!!! Sounds like some confidence to me!!! Good job and you are the leader of our breakfast club Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Yes, lets call it the healing phase, I like the positive sound of that! Congratulations, you are free, no longer a slave to a stupid little pill. No more worrying if you packed it, if you have enough, if you can get to the pharmacy, no more hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[je...] Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 That's so awesome! You're right why drag it out? Now it's only focusing on healing! Very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ho...] Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Thanks everyone 🦋HopeFull01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ox...] Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I've had that same feeling when I decided not to take anything anymore. I was having anxiety and insomnia, but I knew it was to be expected and took nothing to make it go away. This gave me a sense of empowerment. It was my own decision and I felt more in control. I have good days and bad days, and it's very hard sometimes, but I am hopeful I will heal. I wish you a lot of healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ho...] Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Thanks Oxabuddy, Hope you are doing well. I enjoyed your story. HopeFull01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[se...] Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Congratulations!!! I am three weeks away from freedom as well! Thank you for posting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[He...] Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Congratulations! I am hoping there is nothing but healing in your future! Take Good Care, HM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ho...] Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 SeaSalt and HeartMost, I have seen your names before and I thank you for your encouragement. I still have the same s/x up the wazzo, but I am Benzo Free and that was a big goal! Wish you guys the best on your journey, HopeFull01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ox...] Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Hope you are doing well. I enjoyed your story. Getting there. Hang on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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