Posted by gilbert on February 23, 2002, at 17:25:57
In reply to Re: benzos for alcoholics? » Elizabeth, posted by jazzdog on February 23, 2002, at 14:57:14
I never thought I would say this but I agree with jane. My benzo use after 3 years has lead me down a path of having to increase dosages with less effect. I have not picked up a drink....yet. But the benzos defintely lower the threshold for my defense against a drink. I have been very carefull to attend many AA meetings and still consider myself sober.....I will be xanax free within 2 months and am hoping this gives me the ability to feel spiritual again. One of the major draw backs to benzos and ssri's alike is they seem to take something from your soul even though they give comfort emotionally. I don't mean to get too sappy but I really have been completely unable to connect with God the way I used to prior to benzo use. Of course I was panicking much less on benzos too so there always is the flip side. Currently on low dose beta blockers which are helpfull and may try neurontin if the doc says o.k.
Gil
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