Monthly Archives: August 2015

Time taken to recover from benzo withdrawal

Time taken to recover from benzodiazepine withdrawal.  Ah well, guess I am almost at the end of the scale now but shouldn’t be much longer. Further information about survey data can be found at http://www.benzosupport.org/survey_limitations.htm

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A good day

It hasn’t been quite such a good day as yesterday, but I have managed to do quite a lot despite feeling very tired and sluggish.  Was up bright and breezy and out for a walk at 7.00 a.m.  Now that … Continue reading

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A very good day

It isn’t very often that my days can be described as “very good” but today has been one of them.  I slept well and only woke at lunchtime.  A good sleep always makes me feel better.  A friend came to … Continue reading

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Copy of medical records

A few weeks ago I requested a copy of all my medical records from my GP practice and local Health Board.  I want to know if at any time in the past 40 years any doctor ever questioned the effect … Continue reading

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Patience is a virtue

Well, they say patience is a virtue and it sure is needed when dealing with a long-term illness.  It is a lovely day here and I went out for my little walk as usual.  Just wanted to hop on a … Continue reading

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Just another day

I slept so well last night and that usually bodes well for a good day but it didn’t work out like that today.  Woke about lunchtime.  Tried to go for a walk but my legs were not in walking mood. … Continue reading

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Had a snooze

Just managed to get a couple of hours sleep so feeling much better.  Had another session of contracting muscles in my legs and inside my bum. This still happens every day but the contractions are so mild now compared to … Continue reading

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Another tired day

Feeling a bit low today just because of lack of sleep but gone are the days when I spent all night, every night awake and then slept the day away. Have been out for a walk round the complex.  It … Continue reading

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A scary experience

I forgot to mention my scary experience last night when out walking in the dark. I was walking along the street when a large hooded figure appeared at my right shoulder and was just about to pounce when suddenly I … Continue reading

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A tired day

Slept all night and all morning.  Not much energy at all today.  I did however venture out for a walk late afternoon and managed to go round the complex and down to my local supermarket.  I was happy with that. … Continue reading

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