Posted by Angel Girl on May 17, 2003, at 16:20:04
In reply to Re: Ridiculous, Irresponsible PDOC!!!, posted by Stacey fu on May 16, 2003, at 2:45:06
Stacey
I'm sorry to hear that you went through a rough time withdrawing from Xanax. I was only taking it on a 'as required' basis and not all the time so I didn't have any problems or side effects. There were several times that I don't know what I would've done without it.
Good luck,
Angel Girl
> > The "addictive" label is silly, and extensive studies don't support this for people who need benzos. "Benzo addiction" is mostly propaganda which, sadly, many doctors buy into.
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> Unfortunately, benzo addiction is very real, even among Xanax users who "need" it. I understand your frustration with the difficulty to obtain a medication that's controlled since it helps you. But don't underestimate the severity of Xanax addiction. It is very serious and uncomfortable to deal with. The agonizing withdrawals can last for weeks, and is not to be taken lightly. I was in detox for 16 days in a psych ward to get off of Xanax. I still felt withdrawals for another week after leaving the hospital. Even users who suffer from considerable anxiety are prone to abusing their meds. For me, my pdoc wouldn't increase the dose. So I did. You don't know you're addicted until it's too late. Many people buy into the stereotype that you have to be on the curb with a needle in your arm to be an addict. (are you kidding me?) and believe me, Xanax is much more widely abused than you'd like to think. So take care of yourself, and good luck!
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