Posted by Lou Pilder on January 3, 2010, at 5:01:14
In reply to New Year...New Plan, Advice needed...., posted by Buckeye Fan on December 31, 2009, at 8:09:10
> First I would like to wish ALL a Happy New Year!
> Though we are all from different places and in various stages of dealing with our mental health issues, I am grateful to Dr Bob for this site, and for the input and help I have received over the years from those that share on this site.
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> It is my goal to once again become Med Free in 2010.
>
> Please excuse me if these questions are redundant,
> I do have trouble remembering my previous posts.
>
> I am on 50mgs Pristiq...25 mgs of Librium...and 100 mgs of Trazadone at bedtime.
> Which Med should I taper first? Second?
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> I am tired of the side-effects of long term drug use. I dont recommend this approach to others...nor do I know if it is the right thing for me to do...but I just have to TRY and see if I can function Drug-Free.
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> After more than 12 years of benzo's and anti-depressants, I feel I have lost too much of the real me.
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> My primary fear is two-fold.
> The "real me" may no longer exist....and the current "real me" may not be the me I think I should be.
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> Number 2.....IF I have to reinstate, there appears to be ample evidence that the same drugs may not work upon reinstatement.
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> Again...I know there is no way of knowing if I can successfully do this....nor do i claim this to be advisable.
>
> But I just need to try.
> I need to KNOW.
>
> BFBF,
Here is a link to infomation concerning benzodiazepine withdraweal. I would look at this for I think it could be of help...
Lou
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine_withdrawal_syndrome
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