Posted by IsoM on April 6, 2002, at 12:38:03
In reply to Re: Do Most People Like the Feeling of Benzos?, posted by djmmm on April 6, 2002, at 8:50:34
The difference that people say they feel on BZDs just show that they're not meds for everyone. BZDs bind to GABA receptors which are inhibitory neurotransmitters. I'd hazard to say in that's what you need, then BZDs will feel good for you.
I've only tried a few - lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), & clonazepam (Rivotril or Klonopin) but did feel different on each one. Clonazepam gave the gentlest effects - almost like nothing except increased calm & the muscle relaxation that goes with calmness, instead of tight, tense knotted muscles. Alprazolam is similar but muscles didn't relax quite as easily. Lorazepam makes me calm alright but very sleepy too. At no time do I ever feel dull or 'zombified' even though I also have narcolepsy. Maybe my ADHD counters any 'zombie' feelings.
Even among those who benefit from BZDs, they will experience different effects from different BZDs than others. It seems to be pretty individualistic for each.
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