Posted by Glydin on January 3, 2006, at 22:03:41
In reply to When are benzos justified?, posted by detroitpistons on January 3, 2006, at 15:21:05
I was on Klonopin as my only med for three years. Now, I'm on Lexapro and use Klonopin as needed which is not very often. But, Klonopin has been a true trusted friend for me.
As to your question on justification..... I had a very smart person tell me something that has stuck with me when considering the use of chemical interventions for my mood disorder. It goes like this:
We have a finite number of days on this earth. We have some choices in how we want to live them. We can be proactive in trying obtaining the best quality of life possible or we can make the choice to accept things as they are.
Personally, I believe a measure of contentment of life makes for a good quality life. The ability to function is very important but one can be functional and still be in a miserable state.
Benzo's can be tricky and one does need to be careful and avoid pitfalls. Yes, I'm a well-worn veteran of the "benzo wars" but I'm happy to say I used them approiately for quite a while and I was not a benzo "casuality" (in a manner of speech).
For me, head meds made the difference between the "plugging along" survival mode and a "contented and comfortable" enjoyment of my life. Good treatment for mind issues can be elusive but there are successes and if you believe your life would be improved by the addition of a benzo - well, you won't know unless you try.
Good Luck to you....
poster:Glydin
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