Posted by MARTY on April 27, 2006, at 20:09:36
In reply to Re: Maois.. Benzos, posted by willyee on April 27, 2006, at 6:47:37
HiBefore I start: Benzo already saved my life, they saved many life, they are a great to-have in the psychiatry toolbox and they allow a lot of people to live nearly normal life. If tomorow the FDA decided to retire the benzo off the market I would fight for the people who needs them. ....
... BUT ...
Unlike many meds that can do benzos jobs, benzos tend to put a veil between you and the reality. Because of the way they shield from anxiety, they are also shielding from emotions in general; love, passion, sex, food taste or even the feelings you can get when seeing a movie..
Benzos are like a double-edged sword. They could help forever but from time to time (more often than we usually think) they bring the users in one of the worst possible depression.Imagine you are in a major depression and are suicidal, so you go to the ER.. they 'examine' you then find out that your benzo is likely the biggest factor of your depression. So they put you off the benzo and you are in for a major depression + nightmarish withdrawal.. a very efficient combo.
So, for me, benzos are only for short period of time like a withdrawal or a more difficult moment.
If I would be put on another benzo for long term, it would not be Clonazepam.. it is the worst for inducing depression.Marty
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