Posted by Glydin on December 16, 2004, at 16:01:13
In reply to Re: Really a chemical imbalance or Klonopin addiction?, posted by missamor on December 16, 2004, at 15:28:43
I understand what you are saying, I really do. After my second discontinuing, I had to make peace with what was truly a good treatment for me. Of all psych meds, there are few more stigmatized and "called to judgement" as the use of benzo's. I feel this is unfortunate - I feel labeling this class of drugs awful for EVERYBODY and EVERYMIND is not correct.
One must be careful. There are potentials for terrible pitfalls and there are true horror stories as with any number of other meds, but correct use can make for a life worth living and able to be lived - or it has for me. I tried other more "acceptable" routes to no avail. For me, it was a risk versus benefit question. If others or society choose to judge me, that's their issue, not mine. I live within this body and with this mind. I found my truth and I am comfortable with that. That being said, it was not an easy conclusion to accept, but once I did, it felt really right for me.
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