What the Doctors & Medical Industry don’t tell you when your prescribed Benzodiazepines:
What they don't tell you is that you should take this medication for only up to 4 weeks including tapering.
What they don't tell you is that even if you take it as directed- you could still become very, very ill so much so you won't even recognize yourself in the mirror.
What they don't tell you is that if you take this medication you can actually feel worse-have more pain, more anxiety than you did before you took it.
What they don’t tell you is how sensitized your central nervous system will become- the sensory overload was extreme and painful- light, sound, taste, temperature.
What they don't tell you is that you won't be able to sleep anymore and the insomnia will be unbearable.
What they don't tell you is that all your muscle tone will disappear and your skin will sag like you've aged 15 or 20 years.
What they don't tell you is that you'll lose a lot of your hair, it will become brittle, thin & break off.
What they don't tell you is that you will have serious and very uncomfortable stomach issues and won't be able to use the bathroom normally for a very long time.
What they don't tell you is that you'll have night terrors and yell out in your sleep.
What they don't tell you is that you'll have paranoia and delusions and think people are actually after you or out to get you.
What they don't tell you is that your body will shake the tremors because your nervous system is exhausted.
What they don't tell you is that your ears will ring so loudly you won’t think you can take it another minute- it's unbearable.
What they don't tell you is how negatively your cognitive function will be affected, At times not even being able to complete a sentence.
What they don't tell you is that you won't care about about grooming yourself- you won't care about cleaning your house or just the opposite you'll care too much and you'll cry all the time
What they don't tell you is that you're 54% more likely to get pneumonia when on these medications and when they treat you if they use a fluoroquinolone antibiotic it will put you into withdrawal as well as as possibly affecting your tendons, causing muscle ruptures.
What they don't tell you is it you won't be able to drive anymore not only will be movement of the car cause you discomfort but you won't be able to pay attention enough do not hurt yourself or others.
What they don't tell you is that are intestinal issues that can become so bad you lose your bowels.
What they don't tell you is that you will now be sensitive to other medications in the future.
What they don't tell you is that you'll sweat excessively to the point of being drenched and it will be stressed sweat so it will have a different, stronger odor.
What they don't tell you that your vision will become extremely blurry, and you’ll have issues focusing.
What they don't tell you is that your gums will recede horribly and you'll have really bad dental problems.
What they don't tell you is that if you take this medication you could lose everything that you love and care about, not just your health!
What they don’t tell you is how bad the withdrawal will be when stopping this medication.
What they don’t tell you is how to safely stop this medication without actually harming yourself.
What they don't tell you is that you’ll feel ashamed of yourself for doing something wrong even though you didn't.
What they don't tell you is that when you try to explain what happened to you, your friends and family won't believe you.
What they don't tell you is that you're fantasize about ending it down to the minute detail.
What they don't tell you is that when you come to them with the problems of these medications, they won’t be there for you as a patient.
What they don't tell you is- that they won’t tell you !
Written By Devon Strong,
Final words from Benzo Warrior
Thank you so much Devon for your bravery in sharing your story with us. . We are here to support you as much as we can in the Benzo Warrior Community.
For our readers, if you are on these medications please do not stop abruptly (cold turkey) as the risks include seizures, psychosis and death. It is worth noting that anyone taking these medications is at risk of dependence, tolerance and addiction, even when taken exactly ‘as prescribed’.