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Re: Xanax to cope with a tough situation.. » Pluto

Posted by madeline on November 5, 2006, at 7:48:35

In reply to Xanax to cope with a tough situation.., posted by Pluto on November 4, 2006, at 23:37:06

I'm really sorry you are in a tough situation right now. Work stress just sucks doesn't it?

I absolutely support your decision NOT to self-medicate with alcohol. That takes guts and it is a very positive step to take.

In my mind, xanax is definately the better choice to manage your symptoms.

Why do you have to be on it for 16 months? Is that when your work situation changes?

If you are worried about dependence on xanax (which can be a concern), then maybe you could look into adjunct therapies to manage your stress.

It may sound very "new agey" but yoga, meditation, hobbies etc... can also work to help you manage your stress.

Now I'm not saying you can meditate yourself out of your situation (I don't know), but, especially for situational stress, I think it is optimal to learn strategies to manage it without drugs. Even 16 months is a temporary situation, whereas drug addiction can be permanent.

One thing about the Benzos is that they WORK. Xanax can provide almost immediate relief of symptoms and for me, just knowing that I have them is enough. I carry a bottle of klonopin with me all the time, but I rarely take it. And when I do I usually don't take the full dose. If I don't feel better within an hour or so, I take the rest of the dose (and yes, I talked to my doc about that).

I actually find myself thinking of other way to get by and I have been really surprised at how strong I can be. Everytime I get through a situation without the klonopin, it convinces me that I can get through the next one.

Finally, I would encourage you to work to change your work environment. I don't know the politics where you work, but a simple plea for improvement or at least a transfer, could really help your situation.

If its bad enough to drive you to drink, then is bad enough to warrant action on your part don't you think? (Again, if you've tried everything and still no change, then I'm sorry for even suggesting this).

Sorry this got so long, I guess I had some thoughts on this.

Maddie


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