Posted by Mr. Scott on January 9, 2004, at 0:32:17
In reply to Re: Klonopin provides protection from neurotoxins, posted by mtdew on January 8, 2004, at 23:34:36
I don't understand why there is so much heated debate surrounding benzo usage. The defensiveness on the part of users (MYSELF INCLUDED!) reminds me of drug addicts in denial. And yet those who sit on their pedestals seem not to realize that those taking benzos probably wouldn't be if 1)something less controversial worked, 2) We weren't suffering in misery, or 3)That psychiatry in its prehistoric understanding of the etiology and treatment of mental disorders could relieve our suffering without creating dependence for us. Either way...who cares? Being honest with oneself is all that is necessary. I would like to be off my 7.5mg of Tranxene, because I am clearly hooked on it,and it only works partially. Antidepressants make me want to rip my skin off in strips, cook them in a frying pan and eat them before while like a wild beast. So for Anxiety I have to use benzos. My sex organs work and I haven't gained any weight, sometimes my memory is a bit foggy and if I skip a dose I am reminded by my dependence. One day If I find a substitute I'll even check into a hospital if need be to rid myself of the 5mg Valium equivalent I take daily. But right now my existence is too fragile. So until I see a double blind study indicating that I'll actually fair better in 6-12 weeks after tapering off of my benzo and not requiring me to put something else in its place that will ultimately raise my cholesterol, cause impotence, weight gain, emotional dulling, hypomania, or racing thoughts about placing a .45 in my mouth or someone elses...well then I'll just keep taking it.
However...The link below is to a study that I am too lazy to read, but it looks pretty inclusive.
http://ethesis.helsinki.fi/julkaisut/laa/kliin/vk/vorma/benzodia.pdfPleasant Thoughts
Scott
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