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Re: Benzos are a deal with the Devil

Posted by rvanson on September 26, 2004, at 17:12:35

In reply to Benzos are a deal with the Devil, posted by TomV on September 23, 2004, at 15:15:12

> I know benzos help a lot of people with a lot of different ailments, but if you take 1/2 mg or more for more than 3 months it's nearly impossible to get off the drug, in my opinion.
>
> In my case I've tried quitting so many times that I've almost given up the thought of trying again. I've been taking a little over 1mg of xanax (after switching from klonopin to ativan to xanax) for almost 6 years, and every time I drop even the slightest amount I start feeling physically ill within a couple days. I've read in the literature that a benzo withdrawl can even cause a Grand Mal seizure, which is kind of what I thought I was experiencing. But my doctor blew me off about that theory when I explained to her what was going on during my withdrawl. One more thing, don't get me wrong; when I needed the benzos back a few years ago they were very helpful. I got immediate relief. But now I feel that they're harming my mood (I also have PTSD and treatment resistent depression) and there isn't a thing I can do about it.
>
> Anyway, this isn't a cry for help. I'm just venting I guess.
>
> Tom

Benzo' have saved many a life including mine.

As for getting off Benzo's, I can assure you that stopping a Benzodiazapine is much, much easier then quitting smoking, as a former smoker myself.

Are they are everyone?

Of course not, but please dont fuel the anti-benzo fire that many doctors in fera employ these days, and that keeps a useful medication from helping people like me.


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