[...] Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hey buddies! I've been off of benzos for nearly 3 months now and am healed from the withdrawal. I have an "anxiety/depressive" disorder, so learning to cope with life without the emotion numbing effects of a benzo has been a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless that's exactly what I'm doing I really can't think of any lingering w/d symptoms. In fact I'm doing considerably better than even pre-benzo days! My social anxiety is essentially non-existent. Zero panic attacks. Depression, which I've had for many many years is gone. You all will heal All my love, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hey Chris, I love what you said about doing better now than before you took the drug, I am too! Is it because life is so good once the symptoms go away that we're just happy to be back to normal? I'm so glad you're learning to deal with life and your challenges without drugs, it's the key to staying benzo free! Thank you for posting your success story, you know how important it is, and how people hang on to them for hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Dp...] Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That is good news indeed! Congrats to you CJW! Dpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Si...] Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for your story, Chris. I think we all could use this story. It's good to hear you are coping with the Anxiety and Depression well. Hopefully this will go away for you as well. S# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[BY...] Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Chris, this is such great news. I agree with what you and Pam are saying, about being better before the drug. The coping skills you learned going through withdrawal, will really help you deal with the "non-benzo related depression" Congratulations once again, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Na...] Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Great to hear! I'm about 1 month behind you and I can't wait for the day that my withdrawal is in the past! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sc...] Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congrats! It's just what I needed to read right now. All the best...and congrats again. Schatje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ka...] Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi Chris! I had just been thinking of you, wondering how you were, and saw your post. I'm so happy for you! Thanks for your message of hope that we will heal. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ca...] Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats Chris, I am so very happy for you!!! I wish you all the best!!!! This is wonderful news. :yippee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[da...] Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Yeah!! [move]Super fantastic!! [/move] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Gr...] Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 So good to hear, Chris. Very happy for you, and very inspired by you. Thank you for posting about your success! My cat Maggie says hi, and one of these days I will get photobucket and post a photo of her here for you to see. Peace and blessings, Grace Seeker~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[le...] Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hello Chris, This is the BEST kind of success story...one where you are better now than you were pre-benzo! I am so very happy for you. Your slow taper seemed to really pay off! I know you have a trip to Colorado scheduled for...next month...I think? I pray that the trip will go well, that you will enjoy being with your family...and that the rest of your summer will be wonderful! Thank you for coming back to share such encouraging news with all of us! ~Leena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks Leena, Grace Seeker, Danman, CW, Kat175, Schatje, Natron247, Matrix, Sigma, Dpete, and Pam Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [Cl...] Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Love these kinds of posts! Thanks for the success update...I'm gonna be posting the same kind of update soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thank you Clementine! Looking forward to reading yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[mi...] Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey buddies! I've been off of benzos for nearly 3 months now and am healed from the withdrawal. I have an "anxiety/depressive" disorder, so learning to cope with life without the emotion numbing effects of a benzo has been a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless that's exactly what I'm doing I really can't think of any lingering w/d symptoms. In fact I'm doing considerably better than even pre-benzo days! My social anxiety is essentially non-existent. Zero panic attacks. Depression, which I've had for many many years is gone. You all will heal All my love, Chris I am so happy for your recovery... 3 months off that is amazing I wish you good health and happiness from here on.. You give me hope now.. Thank you mshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thank you Mishi! I'm glad I can give you some hope And remember to never give up hope. All my best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mi...] Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Great news, honey! http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m575/maxmoo/Funny%20Pics/Greeting%20Cards/Happy%20Birthday%20and%20Good%20Job/bravo-bunny-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks Missy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sw...] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Fantastic Chris! So glad you are healed - and thanks for all your help along the way - I've been around a long time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thank you very much SweetPepper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thank you so much for posting your success story. My story is similar and I'm doing really well on my taper, virtually sx free after 5 months of hell and feeling very lucky. I'm hoping my scenario will be like yours once I am completely off in August. Please keep posting every once in a while so we can see how GREAT you are still doing. Congratulations! Enjoy your life! :yippee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks Amy! I'm so happy that you are doing so well No doubt you'll be 100% in August! I'll still be around to keep in touch with you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[An...] Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 So happy for you! Can't wait for my turn, 34 days free so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Thank you very much Angel! Don't worry you'll get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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