Posted by jeninne on June 17, 2006, at 13:58:29
In reply to Re: You CAN wean off of benzodiazpines (Atavan Xanax V » heaven help me, posted by Phillipa on June 17, 2006, at 13:10:26
I was on Ativan for about 3 months before attempting to wean off.
It IS my intention to try to help and encourage, and I realize and respect that some like what benzos do for them. Those of you that were able to stop or change without incident, I envy. You are lucky.
I thank God I no longer experience withdrawl symptoms, and am ever vigilant about avoiding benzos.
I feel resentful that the doctor who prescribed Ativan for me didn't fully enlighten/educate me sufficiently. Unfortunately, doctors can be very cavalier about what they prescribe, and now I am forever wary. PLEASE-you should be too.
When I would come to this website for enlightenment, I found so many sad, dear souls, struggling with medicines that had at times CAUSED their anguish. "Go home and try this for a few weeks.", is just an experiment for the doctor. For the recipient, "trying" a new drug can profoundly alter their life!
I wrote in yesterday to say "thank you" to the universe,and those of you whose postings helped me. It is my intention to offer encouragment to those who wish to make changes. It (writing in) has been something I have wanted to do for a couple of years, and haven't made the time to do.
I won't write anymore, and wish all of the you best.
Please, do your best to research anything and everything your doctor prescribes BEFORE "trying it."
poster:jeninne
thread:657802
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060617/msgs/658029.html