Posted by jay on November 27, 2001, at 3:10:45
In reply to Am I copping out by asking for a Benzo?, posted by Krazy Kat on November 26, 2001, at 20:39:22
Absolutely NOT! Why is there so much benzophobia around here? Benzos are what got me out of both anxiety and depression, and an added bonus when used with an a.d.Unlike a.d's, you feel yourself, much lighter, and it feels like strees is much more easily navigated.
I, my father, and many friends I know of have been on and off benzos over the past 10-12 years, NO problems with start or stop. In tough times, especially a REALLY stressful situation, and I would even include suicidal feelings, a benzo can be life a life-saving potion.
I take it when I want...I can go weeks...months..without it.
In Europe, there is now a new combination drug, one which is made of a few mg's of Xanax, and 25 mgs of Zoloft, because doctors where not prescribing this massively effective combo enough because of prejudice.
I have a good load of scientific info, not these hooky stories of people saying they got brain damage from these meds, that show how long they have been in use, their EXCELLENT safety, and wonderful efficacy. Many Canadian Medical Research Centers have started to strongly advocate the good and strong use of benzos. It seems more to be of a silly political and moral problem in the U.S. (In England, from what I hear too.)
Go for it, you will find *no* medication that comes CLOSE or equals benzos for anxiety AND even certain parts of depression.
Best wishes....and be happy because you are getting an excellent option, and will do well.
Jay :-)
> Hmmm, as often happens, I believe this could go on either board.
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> I'm having trouble stopping drinking this time 'round. I want to stop completely for awhile and then see if I can come back moderately (I know that's controversial, but there it is).
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> Anyhoo, I think part of it is a residual anxiety that is either from Prozac or is a part of my depression I haven't really recognized before.
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> So, am I taking the easy way out by suggesting a benzo to my pdoc? How do I bring it up? Is there anything else that is more effective to stop alcohol cravings? I haven't heard very good things about Naltrexone (sp?).
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> I currently take Prozac, 40 mg, and Depakote, 1000 mg.
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> Thanks!!
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> - KK
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