Posted by cache-monkey on March 26, 2005, at 15:23:22
In reply to Re: Xanax to Valium Conversion.. Ashton's #s too high? » cache-monkey, posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 13:57:42
Good points, Larry.
And, I am definitely overthinking this. When I'm not feeling (mentally) well, that's what I do. I had my Lithium pulled out from me a couple of days ago and that's kind of knocked me down a hole.
Hopefully things are gonna get better.
cache-monkey
> > I'm now trying Valium and was pleased by my first 2 mg dose. Problem is, I'm not sure what amount of Valium equates to 1-1.25 mg of Xanax.
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> If I may be so bold, I think you are placing too much emphasis on secondary sources, and not enough emphasis on the primary, i.e. your own experience.
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> The literature guides must inherently rely on a number of assumptions, any of which may or may not be true for you.
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> In the end, you must do your own titration, to calibrate the scale for your unique self.
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> Instead of thinking in absolute terms, i.e. 1 mg X is equal to 10 mg Y, substitute the concept of "about", or "may be around".
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> I think you're overthinking a little.
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> Best,
> Lar
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