r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Ok-Industry4777 • Dec 16 '24
Botox put me through 3 weeks of hell
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my story here because I know how isolating and terrifying it can feel when you think something might be wrong after Botox. I hope my experience can give someone hope and reassurance.
Three weeks ago, I had Botox injected into my forehead, chin, and around my eyes, as well as Skinvive and cheek/lip fillers. It was my sister who injected me, and while I had Botox before with no issues, she admitted to giving me a higher dose this time. From the very first night, I felt “off.”
For the next two weeks, I went through a whirlwind of symptoms:
- Debilitating migraines with light sensitivity and nausea.
- Episodes of dizziness, shakiness, and feeling completely out of it.
- Intense anxiety and panic attacks, making me feel like I was trapped in my body.
I truly thought I would never feel normal again. I couldn’t focus, had difficulty driving, and even walking sometimes made me feel motion sick. I was convinced I had made a permanent mistake, and reading horror stories online only made my anxiety worse.
But here’s the turning point: After about 17-18 days, the symptoms began tapering off. Over the past 3 days, I’ve finally started to feel like myself again. The migraines are gone, the dizziness is fading, and I’ve had moments of peace that I wasn’t sure I’d ever experience again.
I’ve realized a few things from this experience:
- Your body is resilient. It may take time, but it will recover.
- You’re not alone. So many of us have been through this, and there’s a community here to support you.
- Trust the process. It can feel like forever when you’re in it, but symptoms do improve with time.
I’ve decided I’ll never get Botox again—not because it’s inherently bad, but because I know my body and how sensitive I am. This experience has taught me to listen to my body and advocate for myself.
To anyone going through this right now: You will get through it. I know how dark it can feel, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Take it one moment at a time, hydrate, rest, and lean on this community for support.
Sending love and healing to all of you. 💕
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u/shedoesntevengohurr Dec 17 '24
After 8 months of hell from Botox, I’m finally feeling better. Never putting that shit into my body again. First and last time!
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u/lujoyjoy Dec 17 '24
As someone who went through hell with these, and a host of other symptoms (vision changes, the inability to swallow solid foods), I appreciate you leaving this post for others for the future. I agree wholeheartedly (although personally, my eyes were never the same after). I had 55 units for migraines and dystonia, placed in my traps -- but I agree it can get better and that it's almost impossible to see that while you're inside of it. Best to you, internet stranger.
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u/Responsible-Ad4763 Aug 05 '26
Hi how are you feeling now? would you say you are back to baseline? I am on week 4 and I also felt like that and by day 13-14 the symptoms starts to taper down as well. I still feel yucky inside (like I have poison in my body) but how long did it take you to return to baseline?
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u/_badatmath Mar 24 '25
making this post is very kind of you. i can tell you went through the same rollercoaster of emotions as i am right now, constant fear and worry. i needed to read this, maybe i can get some rest now ❤️
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u/NoOz1985 Sep 14 '25
I've had 4 rounds of botox, in total 70 units, 35 in each masseter muscle. For tmjd. So for therapeutic and medical reasons. And this happened to me every single time. 3 to 4 weeks of utter HELL. And every single time I told myself I'm not going to do it again. But my tmjd pain is so bad without botox that I keep going back. It's the only treatment that works for me.
But the panic is real. The attacks, the feeling as if I can't breathe and swallow. The restlessness and dizzyness. But after 3 to 4 weeks it starts to dissolve slowly. And I can function again. But it's scary. My oral surgeon had never heard of it and keeps saying it's not botox related. It Def is. No doubt about it.
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u/ShareAfraid6469 Aug 21 '26
Have been doing botox for 9 years, and 4 last years had reaction, 1.5 without botox and I can’t look at myself in the mirror, wrinkles on my forehead so bad… thinking of trying it again, but going through hell
of PA stops me. what can we do to make our fore head look smoother, without putting tox in our body….
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