Posted by tootercat on July 11, 2006, at 17:15:57
In reply to Nearly instantaneous relief, posted by dmlvt on July 11, 2006, at 16:30:36
Hey there. I understand your worries about "issues" related to benzos. I need to take Lorazepam (ativan) as needed for sleep when due to hormonal issues I sometimes wake up and can't go back to sleep. (hubby snores and most times I sleep thru) I will usually take one (1mg) the very next night and maybe one additional night as well. I try to do "natural" the third night cause I can see how easy it would be to get hooked on this "Mr. Sandman" in pill form. LOL I don't think I could function on even as little as .5 during the day(but then I'm a liteweight)
I have been sober for 16+ years and have to be very aware of my use of mind altering substances even though they are prescribed.
I just started using lexapro yesterday for what may be another bout of depression. Not sure if it is chemical imbalance in brain or the hormonal thing I mentioned before. Doc and I are hoping to determine if it's one or both. He said he chose lexapro because it was one of the easier ones to get on and come off of. (unlike my arch enemy Paxil)
I wish you hope and success in your journey for serenity and balance in your life with all the changes you're going thru. Hang in there and remember a problem is only half as bad if you share it.
Hugs,
Tooter
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