Posted by yxibow on November 3, 2007, at 13:46:44
In reply to benzos aren't working, posted by MarlaE on October 31, 2007, at 19:09:48
> I started taking benzos in 1998.In my early 20s I was highly addicted taking up to 50mg. a day. At 24 I attempted to stop but became quite sick.
50mg of which benzodiazepine?
Unable to function at all.Now at 30 I am very sick.The benzos were helping a few months ago and now nothing.I started taking an antidepressent about a week ago.A week is a rather short period in psychiatric time
Ive been sick,physically and mentaly for so many months now I just cant take it.I really dont know what to do.I also know I've done extensive damage to my brain.
Do you know this for a fact, have you had any neurological testing? I admit true addiction as opposed to habituation is a whole different ball game.
I'm extremely slow almost in canotonic state.And cant function without now 2mg of klonopin a day. Though they dont work.If you are "functioning" at any level with 2mg of clonazepam you're not completely off.
If the benzos would work I would be functioning at an entire different level.
And a lot of us wish we could be functioning at an entirely different level, including us
I really wish I could get off of these.I just get so sick and it doesnt seem to stop.If there is anybody who could offer me some helpful tips that would be great,I just wish I could feel the benzos.
Klonopin is very subtle and a drug not everyone "feels".
If you truly feel that you're addicted and not have a new powerful anxiety disorder I suggest a psychiatrist with an addiction specialty.
No, benzodiazepines are not something to drop cold turkey, I still have some reaction to one after ten years but that's quite different. I'm medication sensitive and I didn't know better than to taper (tapers can be much faster and still be perfectly safe than people really think but I'll leave that up to personal opinion)
Whilst there are those who adhere to benzo.org.uk so I won't get slapped, remember it does not adhere to HON or any seal of good health practice on the net. Be cautious of what you read and of any places that may have scare tactics.
Yes, actual benzodiazepine addiction is real. This is why real health counseling is important and not sites that may make you feel worse. Its up to you though ultimately to battle what I know must be awful. I'm not minimizing your pain by saying what I've said, please don't take it in the wrong contexttidings
Jay
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