Posted by torachan on October 29, 2007, at 2:27:10
In reply to Re: Benzo treatment for anxiety=drug problem?, posted by yxibow on October 28, 2007, at 23:17:31
Generally I haven't increased the dosage anymore than my occasional readjustments with the levels of intake of my varied ssri treatments. The problem with the ssri's is they don't seem to tackle anxiety as well as benzo's. And I just don't understand how two different classes of drugs which have biochemicl effects can have different perceptions in terms of their addictive properties.
I did have a history of drug abuse as an adolescent which to me only strengthens the case that I have a psychiatric/emotional disturbance resulting in me requiring legitimate pharmocological treatment, not continued drug abuse. When I take clonazepam I experience relief from anxiety, not a mental high.
As for the dangers of benzo treatment mentioned by this doctor such as increased anxiety and shaking, is this a credible claim with supporting evidence. And would long term treatment with an ssri not lead to similar problems.
Do docs really believe anxiety has no permanent physiological basis which requires long term treatment, or do they think I have poor coping skills that requires a 'drug problem' to deal with?
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