Posted by feelndwn on August 6, 2004, at 11:40:18
In reply to Re: klonopin help with withdrawing, posted by Martha Nygaard on August 3, 2004, at 13:20:38
Hi Martha, and other benzo withdrawing folk.
To answer your question about the valium, I am on only 30 mg/day. The equivalency of valium for the amount of xanax I was on should be a lot higher. A dosage around 50-60mg. But, I'm going to stick with the 30 mg as is. The reason being is this:
I have implemented a daily vitamin/mineral program, total nutrition make-over, daily 30 minute exercise routine (of light pilates, or light intensity yoga, and walking at least a quarter mile usually around sunset...ahh what a pleasure even when derealized :) by the way, who knows how long you'll get this derealized sensation for so you might as well enjoy it, and besides have you meditated in a derealized state yet? wow, you can really get deep, your emotions are still hidden, but you can feel wonderful if you focus on something Powerful, Potent, and Positive:
like vast oceans, the eternity of time and all the beautiful wonders that have unfolded within it, the harmony of all nature, and with heightened sensory perception you really can appreciate it, the fantastic and barely imaginable heavens above glittered with starlight, the awe-inspiring immensity of the universe and within it our little solar system, or planet, our place in space time to live...no matter what state we may live it in...and who knows the what kind of incredible ideas and patterns of thought may be lurking within the derealized mind...if you have novel ideas while within this state that you could not possibly encounter outside of it, then delve into them, study them, bring them forth to mankind, or to those who are worthy like others in our plight), meditation with candles, flowers, music, light, non-caffinated teas, insense, massage and anything and everything else that brings in a feeling of white light or good energy/vibes, 2 liters of filtered water per day, and whole hell of a lot of positive thinking.
Also, I take either 2.5mg of zyprexa (you can break this in half if it is too much, so that would be 1.25 mg)per night for sleep or 75 mg of trazadone depending on how I want to feel the next day. I only take one or the other, never both in the same night for sleep. They both have their own residual effects the morning after and that is how I determine which to take. But oh well!, they both help me get in 7-8 hours of sleep, and from the way my body has been reacting (hypomanic to say the least!) I don't think my insomnia is going to go away for a long time to come. Dang benzos.
If I were you I would read
Dr. Weil's 8 Weeks to Optimum Health within the next couple of days. And if you were like me a couple weeks ago have someone read it for you, or to you.
From 3 weeks being admitted to a psych ward on a 5150, I am now at least 80% better! That is awesome. My vertigo is now gone too. Yeah!
If you want I can give you my current vitamin/mineral routine. But for now remember to drink 2 liters of water/day, eat fish 4 times a week, eat 5 fruits/vegetables per day, get on that valium now! and know that your body is recalibrating back to its original state no matter what you might be doing at this current moment in time to think otherwise, or to try and stop it.
Everything that I have now read indicates that the derealization & depersonalization will go even if it takes years.
One other thing: join this group of individuals who are all going through this together with you and I as well: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/benzo/
God bless, God speed, and have a great day everyone.
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