Posted by Glydin on December 16, 2004, at 20:40:35
In reply to Re: Really a chemical imbalance or Klonopin addiction? » Glydin, posted by BRC on December 16, 2004, at 19:05:05
Hi BRC,
Good to meet you. First of all, let me say I am sorry for the struggles you have endured. I imagine you are stronger than you give yourself credit for.
In all fairness, my primary difficulty is an Anxiety Disorder and I have no experience with other disorders. I do have some opinions about your concerns and I’ll be glad to share them.…
I do think there is argument to be made for overmedicating of some folks. This can happen due to a snowball effect. One is placed on a med for a primary problem. Using this med can unveil another problem, adding another diagnosis, or POSSIBLY the use of the med causes another problem; thus another med is added and so on and so on. I don’t think this is altogether an ineffective process – IF it works for the individual. If it doesn’t, well, I think the treatment plan needs reevaluating.
Another opinion I hold is about the plasticity of the brain. I think the brain as an organ is amazing and is quite capable of adaptation due to a number of “insults” to include when meds have changed things around. I think there are very few meds that permanently alter functioning….. there are a few, but just a few.
If I could ask, why did you begin medications initially, if, as you stated, things seem to be going well for you prior to your beginning meds?
Please keep in mind, I’m no expert. Others may be able to address your question much better than I. I do think if you believe you would be better to decrease your meds and you would like to explore that option, find a doc willing to HEAR you and work with you. It’s your life, your brain, your body and you deserve the best functioning possible.
I'm not sure this post is helpful to you at all, but I do wish you----
All the Best,
Glydin
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