Posted by glenn on November 29, 2004, at 4:02:35
In reply to Re: To Paul, posted by ed_uk on November 28, 2004, at 19:23:45
I agree fully with all the sensible advice given above but you may find the following interesting.
After 26 others meds I finally got sick of ignorant UK docs and went to see Dr Jensen in California. He saw me for 2 hours and said "Xanax will sort you out"
After a year of carrying some with me, terrified of the hype against benzos, xanax in particular I took one and it was the start of my recovery., now almost total.
I have also had advice from Stuart Shipko and I have to say that I have never had any problems at all with xanax though I now use it in Shipkos anti inflammatory tecnique.
I appreciate that some have problems with benzo withdrawal , but for me xanax was literally a life saver , and a career saver and a house saver etc.Maybe I should set up an "I love xanax" site, then again I am sure I would be bombarded by well meaning but mal informed anti benzo persons.
The best information re benzos is probably in the book Benzodiazepine - Dependence, Toxicity and Abuse of which I now have my very own copy!
The truth is sadly complicated, too complicated for many docs who find it easier to condemn the pills and prescribe a "safe" ssri instead.
Good luck and if I can help in any way let me know.Glenn
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