Posted by petey on January 22, 2002, at 5:37:21
In reply to Re: I've been scared into quitting!, posted by christophrejmc on January 21, 2002, at 23:59:47
> it seems you've gotten this article from "http://benzo.org.uk". Have you taken a look at the rest of this site? Most of their benzo claims range from absurd to disturbing.. They also include anti-Antidepressant propaganda (in addition to some other equally disgusting misinformation that I won't include). They compare benzo's to heroin... < insert some not-so-civil comments here >
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> -ChristophreBenzo org.uk may claim some pretty disturbing stuff, but I wouldn't say it is absurd at all. Maybe this site came into exsistance because of people like me. I am living proof that benzos are not for everybody and that the withdrawal from them can be hell. I am not saying that they "caused" my depression, but they definatley made it worse! I also have had VERY negative experiences with every antidepreeant I have ever taken. Since I have been off all meds., I am feeling better, but I don't feel "myself". I think ,for some people, that theses drugs can do real harm. I have said time and time again that I know these meds. help millions of people but there are SOME who experience negative responses and horrible withdrawal. I am one of them. So I wouldn't be so quick to condemn Benzo.org uk. It just may save someones life! I didn't know what the hell was going on with me until I found that site and this site. I thought that I just was going out of my mind! Then I started reading all the info. I could get my hands on and found so many side-effects and negative reactions to these drugs and slowly started weaning myself from the "culprits". Lo and behold, after some very intense withdrawal, I started to feel better. i am not saying this is the case for everybody, but IT DOES HAPPEN! I just had to be one of the unfortunate ones! Benzos have helped so many people I know, so don't think I'm "bashing" them. I just want to warn people that they CAN cause bad and rare reactions. Sorry if I offended anyone, but these are the facts!Take care and God bless!
Petey
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