Posted by stargazer2 on April 29, 2010, at 9:07:17
In reply to Can Benzo's cause MAOI's to lose efficiency?, posted by angels78 on April 28, 2010, at 7:51:35
I would think all benzos can cause any AD to lose efficiancy, as they are considered depressants, aren't they?
The only time my doc allowed me to augment with a benzo was while I was in bad shape, trying to find another med (AD) to control my symptoms.
If I had an addictive personality I might have always chosen to take a benzo because my underlying depression has a large anxiety component.
My doc will not prescribe benzos long term, and I have never (except once) asked for a refill.
I'm glad I never got dependent on them as I would think they can mask the normal anxiety of life, which keeps one on their toes and makes one strive to be a productive person. Good anxiety can help with problem solving, performance, etc.
Some life issues should cause anxiety and helps warn of bad situations so that good decisions can be made.
Of course all of this is my opinion. There is no right and wrong here, just trying to find a balance so that meds don't mess me up anymore than I already am. Being too complacent feels good sometimes, but not long term. Normal life has a lot of struggles and to try and shut everything down, can cause more problems, long term.
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