Posted by qbsbrown on May 14, 2006, at 11:13:37
In reply to Re: Hey Ed » qbsbrown, posted by ed_uk on May 14, 2006, at 10:29:52
> For some people, benzos induce depression. It is possible that they may reduce the antidepressant effect of SSRIs in some cases - other people find the opposite, especially if their depression is characterised by severe anxiety.
I think I'm one of those depression cases. It seems to me and my docs that depression is anxiety masked for me. most find the opposite.
> I couldn't take a benzo regularly. They often make me feel moody and aggressive.
I wonder if that's the inhibitions being released.
Speaking to withdrawal, is it common to use neurontin? My doc had me on seroquel, come to find out it was making it worse.
The physical withdrawal amazes me from this point; on benzos and pre benzos, 25mg seroquel would knock me out til next week. Now during benzo WD, it takes me 200mgs just to fall asleep!! Same with neurontin, it used to take me 200mgs to crash out hard. Now, 800 doesn't even touch me.
I'm only 5 days off completly of valium, after 2 years use, and im jumping out of my skin, swearing there is no way i'm going to make it. I have never experienced this sheer horror or terror, every living second of the day as this. We're talkikng all day panic attacks. On the other hand, if i go back on benzos, depression will kick in. I don't know which is worse. You see my predicament. Plus, i think that my docs taper was extremely fast, going 20-0 in 10 days.
Regards,Brian
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