Posted by micro on February 19, 2004, at 13:53:11
In reply to Re: Why pdocs prefer SSRI's to benzo's?, posted by Bill LL on February 17, 2004, at 8:06:05
> I can only respond in refernece to my own experience. I have always had severe anxiety depression.
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> Years ago, before I took antidepressants, I tried Valium for about a year. It helped a little bit but not that much. It also made me very tired all the time.
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> In contrast, SSRI's have been a great help for me.Hello, There is no doubt that anxiety is reduced by benzo's. However, depression commonly presents as anxiety and is overlooked. Benzo's do little to relieve depression.
Why some reluctancy to rx/ dependency.
This should be discussed before you begin therapy with Benzo's. Ultimately, the decision is yours once the benefits verses the risks have been evaluated.
Good Luck. Micro
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