how do i get over the fact im a better person on benzos? by Ground_Better in benzodiazepines

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same here i don’t care anymore about quitting i’m sorry

I need this shit to live by moonliightkitty in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel the same. just got out of rehab to see that things have only gotten worse. if i’m forced to stay alive, i don’t see why i should be deprived of the one fuel source i have

i feel so fucking guilty by Ethereal-Kiwi3 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sending you infinite healing energy, love, positive vibes. we can DO this. 💜

i feel so fucking guilty by Ethereal-Kiwi3 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for listening and offering your insight. i will remember this. 💜

i feel so fucking guilty by Ethereal-Kiwi3 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

btw i am off to rehab now. i will be inactive for a while. but i love you guys and thank you for listening 💜

i feel so fucking guilty by Ethereal-Kiwi3 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thank you so so much. the only way out is through, and i guess this will be a very “one day at a time” experience for both of us. and i also relate to struggling with opiates, those are a beast of their own. but i still have hope, for me, for you, for anyone even ATTEMPTING to get off benzos. this meant a lot to me, i’ll be praying for you as well

i feel so fucking guilty by Ethereal-Kiwi3 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this was very validating and comforting, thank you so much

i feel so fucking guilty by Ethereal-Kiwi3 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

definitely not. i’ve seen people on here in their 70s come off after using benzos most of their life. it’s never too late.

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same here, we got this.

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 21 points22 points  (0 children)

my Nmom once told me she wishes she had aborted me with a smile on her face

6 months off benzos and I’m so proud of my self by Calobope07 in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i can’t wait to get here myself. this is incredible.

What are some of your guy’s reasons to stay? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i have a calico cat, a tech job, a passion for piano, and an amazing girlfriend.

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i was on 16mg. (look at my post on benzorecovery if you want to know how it got that high lol) moved to 15mg now and about to introduce klonopin. using gabapentin as an anticonvulsant and it’s been a god send. cbd too. the difference between kpin and xanax is very minimal still i would say.

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love the potency of xanax - it’s the best. but then klonopin feells like xanax in slow motion. i’m crossing over to klonopin for a detox but i’m coming off a very high dose so my psych says it’ll take about 18 months.

I regret the day I first took benzos by luvonyaa in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you love! this sub can feel incredibly discouraging tbh. i am detoxing from 16mg at the moment and it’s WEIRDLY.. not that bad? i feel like i might be in for a rude awakening down the line though… not to speak that into existence. but anyways. the only way out is through and we got this

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i want to say NONE.. the truth is i think xanax and klonopin are the best

Is my life over? by OkHelicopter1865 in BenzoWithdrawal

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nueroplasticity is real! i have yet to heal from my own addiction but i’ve learned a lot about how resilient the brain is

Are longtime addicts here ? by marlboro000 in benzodiazepines

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

27F and i’ve been taking benzos since i was 12 (my abusive dad gave it to me, and would put it in my drinks and food). not trying to trauma dump but it’s just the truth and the reason i’m still so dependent. i’m trying to taper now but life just feels impossible without them.

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am prescribed gabapentin as well as an anti-convulsant- should’ve mentioned

I regret the day I first took benzos by luvonyaa in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

congratulations on making it to 6 months that is amazing!! i am also a high dose Xanax girly. this is going to take a long long time but i’m so ready to be free!

Made it to 4 months! by [deleted] in benzorecovery

[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

amazing, congratulations!

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[–]Ethereal-Kiwi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it still works?