Posted by judy1 on June 27, 2002, at 11:31:51
In reply to undiagnosable? » katekite, posted by AllieD on June 26, 2002, at 19:32:56
I think labeling has too much emphasis- remember the pharmaceutical companies put out the DSM so they can have conditions to target drugs at. So, to me, it sounds as if you have an anxiety disorder, and speaking as a person with PTSD- I don't think you ever get rid of all the symptoms- it takes a great deal of work with a therapist just to function. Lowering your ativan is in all probability causing you more anxiety symtoms. My shrink says that withdrawal from SSRI's and benzos are the primary reasons people come to see him- he is a panic disorder specialist. So, rather then say your shrink was nice to allow you to take ativan for an extended period- perhaps you still need it? Lots of people take benzos for 20+ years with little or no side effects. Xanax is the best drug for anxiety/panic and I take it prn along with klonopin. Just from the way you write, I doubt very much you have BPD- and I would seek a second opinion from somebody familiar with PTSD and anxiety disorders. Perhaps you need xanax or ativan for a longer period until you achieve coping skills through a therapist. Just some of my rambling thoughts. Take care, judy
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