Posted by micro on March 7, 2004, at 18:16:02
In reply to Re: Benzo Taper Questions, posted by Mr. Scott on March 1, 2004, at 9:22:46
> I did not mean to cause controversey here. I'm not a politician.
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> Benzo's are often necessary, and if there was something better for agitation, mixed states, or anxiety in every case, then we'd all be on that something.
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> But the truth of the matter is for me anyways...is that after many many years of benzo use, they probably make me more depressed and anxious than I would normally be today. However at one point I surely would have killed myself without them. The problem lies with available science and not with us individually, and for some long-time benzo users no problem exists at all.
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> Similarly...At this point SSRI's do more damage than good for me too after 12 years of taking them. Doesn't mean they aren't life savers for the majority.
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> All I want to know is how to get off of benzo's without paralyzing rebound and withdrawal and how others have managed. I'm not taking much so it shouldn't be too bad...I hope.
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> ScottScott, Go incrementally slowly and make sure that you are supervised, your family is aware of your descision [you are preparing to do this] or your significant others. Consider using an exacto knife or pill cutter to make infinitely small changes in your dosage and stay at a level you can tolerate regardless of how small 2-4 weeks if necessary to allow your system to adjust. You will become very good at it once you start. If you begin mid-to early in the week you will have time over the weekend to adjust any symtoms. Just keep it very slow and soon you will realize an increasing ability to to think and you energy levels will increase. Please do not do this alone. Good Luck ! regards Micro
Do not do this with out your docs consent!
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