Posted by owensmar on August 25, 2004, at 21:27:46
In reply to What else to try?, posted by blanding on June 8, 2004, at 19:31:58
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> I wouldn't want to do without this combination, yet I'm lacking motivation to take care of everyday chores such as cleaning my apt., taking a shower or brushing my teeth. Though benzodiazepines such as diazepam or alprazolam give me the necessary "kick", willpower and motivation to do so, I've been hesitant to use them on a daily basis for fear of addiction.Can anyone explain to my why this "paradoxical" effect happens? I mean, why, when I take a benzo (like when I used to take Ativan), which is supposed to be calming/sedating--why do I get this burst of energy? I used to save up my Ativan, not taking any during the day, and take them all at night. Then I could get my apartment cleaned, my papers for school written, etc. It always just seemed screwy to me.
Marsha
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