Nutritional Solutions For Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

In this video I explain the rationale behind using different nutrients to support withdrawal from benzodiazepine drugs.

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DISCLAIMER: Elliot is not a medical professional and the information in this video is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your primary healthcare provider for medical advice.

[Prolab]

There has to be a way to wean off these prescribed medications without suffering for years. I'm on year 4. I lost my job and most of my friends, because idiot doctors cut me off cold turkey. Was the worst time of my life and still is. I went for help and they made me worst. Now I have to go to the pharmacy to get a weekly blister pack with 28 pills a day, like some drug addict. The benzos were prescribed to me and I might lose my life because of them. I'm basically stuck in bed 24/7. It's a living hell.

[katrinamenzies]

BIND ( benzodiazepine induced neurological disorder)

[stephaniesmith]

Well after delving into this data subject for years for answers from Drs and pharmacists plus herbal experts (?) this is by far the most comprehensive and helpful information. Thank you Thank you!!

[jaymoraski]

Sending love and positive thoughts. You are a worthy kind person and deserve a good like. Take 1 day at a time and try to slowly get off all benzos. How u eat (no food like substances), how u move (find some type of physical activity you like or can tolerate - start slow), and how you think are the keys to health.

[taransingh]

This would help people dealing with withdrawal especially insomnia -
I was prescribed 0.5mg xanax after a surgery and I took it longer than prescribed. Unknowingly I stopped taking it thinking I no longer need it. And the days to follow were a pure hell. I was anxious and I couldn't get any sleep. I barely slept for a week which made my anxiety worse. Thankfully, I am into ayurveda so I researched and took wintercherry(ashwagandha), Indian pennywort(brahmi) and valerian root(tagara) extract. And I finally got 8 hours of good sleep that night and woke up with no anxiety. I hope this helps anyone dealing with withdrawals.

[allencollins]

At some point, it is no longer "withdrawl." Its damage. Plain and simple -- damage.

[thomaslau]

Too many speakers don't have any experience in taking benzos, they simply speak from what have been mentioned in textbooks.

[Howdy]

20 YEAR XANAX USER HERE.DAMN IT ALL TO HADES. I'M 73 YEARS OLD. NO F-ING WAY CAN I QUIT. GOD BE WITH YOU. SEISURES, 6 SECOND DELAY REPEAT OF WHAT I SAID OR THOUGHT. THIS SHIT IS THE DEVIL.

[ludwigbeethoven]

Your wrong "not months" but years for some of us, for me I've been screwed up for 7 years still with some withdrawal symptoms... after a 16 year Valium use ( as prescribed) and a cold turkey.

[jordantheriverman]

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Stay in the word, in prayer n in community.
:) I’m glad we have access to these things.

[christiedames]

Thank you Elliot ! Can you please do a video on withdrawal from neuroleptics and anti psychotics. There are so many trying to deal with the side effects of these drugs as well. Your work is critical. Thank you

[shinakuma]

20 year user down to 7.5mg diaz... im using pregablin alongside and it 100% works, although addicitve, NOT as addicitive as the insidious benzos. Pregablin becomes useless after a couple of months, so use the lowest dose possible at the end of your taper, then taper of pregablin (which is much easier) (Pregablin really helps with insomnia for people with GAD) Also excercise and diet an obvious must. Sending good vibes to anyone coming off long term benzo use.... we got this!

[christinamazzotti]

Please, Elliot, do more videos on benzo withdrawal, indepth. And one on utelizing progesterone thereputically!

[yusupovm]

Can anybody explain to me as to Why would any dr prescribe these dangerous medications that seemingly have no long term upside to them?

[macintoshimann]

Stop eating sugar and start meditating. I’m 1.5 years off benzos and even starting to recover from an “incurable” movement disorder. Our bodies WANT to heal!

[pils]

You forgot sports. For me 1-2 hours intens cardio each day works extremely good, it calms my head. And
3-4 times a week I go to the sauna (in the evening)

[AlanMcGonigle-hotz]

Way to sleepy to stay awake.
Way tosick to fall asleep.
It's a hell you will never know until you go

[jackcincotta]

What’s your opinion on inositol and theanine to add to the mix?

[Lyrum]

Hello Elliot
I would like to ask a question
Cause im trying to get off benzo's and hope to find a solution to my anxiety and overactive nervous system i saw something about Taurine
But i want to make sure that its okay to take Taurine while im still tapering down the benzo and that they dont interact with each other
So while ime taking a benzo thats cut a bit off then its fine to take a supplement of Taurin?
Hope you write back to me
Thank you

[anneerin]

Thank you for this video...struggling a lot to withdraw trazodone, lormetazepam and diazepam...i have many setbacks😢