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Posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 12:18:45
Dr bod says he does not like to use Benzos because they provoke deshinibition , and this is
dangerous . So if Benzos provokes this and help
with SP , what do SSRI do to help for SP? is that
also a desinibition ? or what is it?
Just wondering
Tepiaca
Posted by SBOATRN on March 12, 2003, at 12:36:13
In reply to Benzos deshinibition, posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 12:18:45
I think that's referring to a lack of inhibition. The little feeling, thought, etc... that keeps us from doing things our *rational* mind knows better than to - or wouldn't *normally* do. Alcohol can somewhat do this... or alot if you're prone to good *benders* and it affects you that way (think of dancing on the bar screaming out an off key tune to the top of your lungs after a few). Klonopin has never done this to me. I could be all wrong (someone will let me know if I am) about the whole thing but that's my take of what the subject and concern is all about.
Posted by Questionmark on March 12, 2003, at 17:12:15
In reply to Benzos deshinibition, posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 12:18:45
Disinhibition is exactly what you want when you have SP, isn't it?
Posted by SBOATRN on March 12, 2003, at 17:35:45
In reply to Re: Benzos deshinibition, posted by Questionmark on March 12, 2003, at 17:12:15
Just an opinion.... Maybe less inhibited would be alright....... the thing is, not being *rational* about behavior can be a problem, I would think. It has more to do with judgement in the behaviors you engage in. True disinhibition tends to bring up visions of risky behavior and not a vision of trying to just feel comfortable, natural, and unburdened in social situations. I would think that is the goal of dealing with Social Phobic problems. Not to *Break Wild*. Although, maybe that is some people's goal.
Posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 17:37:50
In reply to Re: Benzos deshinibition, posted by Questionmark on March 12, 2003, at 17:12:15
my question is
IF benzos cause deshinibition and in that way help control SP.
What do the SSRIS causes to control SP?
Posted by SBOATRN on March 12, 2003, at 18:21:28
In reply to Re: Benzos deshinibition, posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 17:37:50
I personally don't think disinhibition is the method of action that helps Social Phobia. I think the theory is : If you decease the anxiety symptoms and the depression symptoms, you will feel like being *social* and not be burdened by feeling the symptoms you previously felt. I don't think disinhibition is really the action that's suppose to help, thus the concern if this comes along for some users. Many have difficulties with benzo's and AD's of all types. But the makers of the drugs would have you believe the taking away of the *bad feelings* is how it SUPPOSE to work !! There are those here who can speak to the actually way the psychopharmary drugs work with what brain chemicals. Way too over my head to understand most of that stuff. Klonopin decreased the anxiety for me, but I can't say it makes me uninhibited. Maybe, I'm just looking at it wrong, but my inhibitions didn't need messing with, my anxiety symptoms did.
Posted by djmmm on March 12, 2003, at 19:28:49
In reply to Re: Benzos deshinibition, posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 17:37:50
SSRIs help with social phobia because they tend to anesthetize your emotions...ssris generally cause apathy.
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