From: PWiggs9414@a...

Date: Sun May 19, 2002 6:42 pm

Subject: 2 Year Anniversary

Hi benzo sufferers,

I joined this group in May of 1999 and tapered my ativan till May of 2000. Today is the 2 year anniversary for me and just thought I would let you all know that it gets better every year.

I was on benzos for 27 years and when ativan started to work against me I decided to get off. I tried in 1987 and cold turkeyed and ended up in the Psych ward not knowing it was WD. This board helped me do it with not thinking I was going crazy again. The WD anxiety was 100 times worse than my original anxiety I have had since 12 years. old. I had all the 101 symptoms if not more.

Take it slow and remember to go with your symptoms and not fight them. Learn relaxation, meditation and affirmations. Have a strong faith that your higher power "God" as I call Him will see you through this. Keep posting and learn to act "AS IF" and see it happen. The mind is a powerful tool and can hinder your healing as well as help it along. Remember it takes TIME, PATIENCE, SUPPORT, FAITH, AND a just knowing that you can do it. If I could at 59, and being on them for 27 years you all can too.

Love Penny

valium 15 years ativan 12 years

2 Years benzo free.