Posted by irwind on January 25, 2004, at 1:14:45
In reply to Re: BENZODIAZEPINES ARE NOT THE ANSWER, posted by Cyrus on January 24, 2004, at 12:35:03
i am seriously considering benzos as an option for my insomnia problems. i read something in one of the posts previously where some one was clarifying something about benzos and medication in general for psychiatric ilnesses. it said finding the right dose and medication that works for you is a tricky thing and has destroyed lives but the ILLNESS ITSELF IS THE MAJOR REASON FOR DESTROYING LIVES. the second part of the sentence which i have typed in caps. just screamed out at me. it is so true. i personally believe meds dont destroy lives and can only help a person live hi/her life more comfortably, make him a more functional person - basically improve quality of life. i have some concerns about benzos i will be happy if someone can clarify these questions for me. I am aware that people develop tolerance during the course of medication. please some one tell me how often does the dose need to be upped.
i mean i heard some where after a while the whole thing settles down and you really wont need to keep increasing the dose after a particular point.
can any one tell me any thing about my above concern. i mean like how many times approximately will the dose need to be upped before the dose wont need to be altered. one more thing like i am considering this option for long term use may be even life. so what if it mean i have to do it, i will it is probably better than coping without it (benzos that is). is there any serious down side to it. i would like to know.
thanks in advance.
poster:irwind
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