Posted by Gabbix2 on November 22, 2002, at 12:05:34
In reply to Re: Me on Benzos » Franz, posted by Alan on November 22, 2002, at 10:56:41
With all the benzophobia rampant, I should have phrased my comment about clonazepam worsening my depression much more carefully. I do know people who it works well for also.
Alan's point is really important.
True alleviating anxiety whether it be by what is technically a depressant or not, is definately enough to make someone feel immeasurably better.
That is why the Ativan works for me. I was refused it by several Dr's because they told me it would make me more depressed.
I suppose in some distant scientific way it might, but my emotions don't seem aware of that fact. It works for me and the excruciating anxiety/depression combo like nothing else.I was more concerned about the comment 'taking them like candy' from the first post.
If one is starting carefully on a low dose, you should be able to tell if they are helping or hurting and take other steps if necessary.
Its more confusing, and I think dangerous, if you just take more and more of any drug, but especially those which can worsen depression out of desperation.
Sorry about that.
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