Posted by Chairman_MAO on February 16, 2004, at 18:51:35
In reply to Re: only benzos ? » KellyD, posted by francesco on February 16, 2004, at 17:21:06
Your "disturbing thought" is correct: psychiatric disorders may just be artifical kinds. That is, only existing in the minds of those who believe in them. I've heard arguments that they are natural kinds, too. I used to know metaphysics when I was YOUNGER, isn't that sad?
Speaking of memory loss, are you sure that the xanax isn't helping your memory because you've become somewhat used to having benzos in your system by taking the oxazepam? As I believe I told you previously, impaired concentration is a feature of benzodiazepine dependency, and you might find that if you quit the benzos, went on something for ADHD, and toughed it out (for 6 to 12 months), you concentration might be superior to what it's like on the benzo right now. Hard to say though, and I wish you luck finding it out. But if a benzo makes that much of a difference over the long haul, it only makes sense to take it.
Cheers!
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