Posted by verne on February 21, 2002, at 13:06:16
I've been diagnosed with BPD and PTSD among other things. Lately I seem to be having panic attacks (in clusters) but pdoc won't prescribe benzos because of past misuse of alcohol.
Pdoc reasons that if alcohol has ever been a problem, benzos are not indicated.
I haven't taken a benzo in over 7 years. I've gone over 2 years without drinking but only a month currently. When I took benzos I didn't drink. But the pdoc dismisses all that and claims any sort of alcohol abuse rules benzos out.
I would argue that just about anyone who would benefit from benzos has used alcohol to self-medicate.
I've been in a lot of emotional pain since November - the minutes have turned to hours at times. I've been prescribed neurotin, zyprexa, wellbutrin, serzone, depakote, and some sort of anti-emetic that may decrease anxiety.
I guess depakote with all its side-effects, hospitalization or even suicide are preferable to a small dose of benzos. This is insane.
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