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Re: thinking about a benzo

Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 28, 2011, at 22:56:23

In reply to Re: thinking about a benzo » g_g_g_unit, posted by floatingbridge on November 28, 2011, at 22:46:08

My concern w/ addiction doesn't necessarily derive from a drug's euphoric properties. It's the repetitive action of taking the med itself and the associated anxiety-relief it brings, which can turn compulsive for me. I've noticed this with Dexedrine - even though the euphoria is minimal, I find it quite 'soothing' and have actually been self-medicating with it on certain days when my anxiety has been particularly intense. What starts to happen is that, on days I'm taking the drug (I don't experience any cravings otherwise), I'll panic during the withdrawal and find it hard to face fear-provoking situations without it. I suppose it's a psychological dependence. So a once-a-day-med like Lorazepam or Klonopin would probably be ideal.

My pdoc suggested I reduce the Zyprexa to 5mg to see if that improves things. He also wants to possibly switch out Lexapro for an MAOI at some point in the near-future.

 

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