Posted by Mishal on November 28, 2007, at 9:46:27
In reply to Re: Off Xanax for a week. Should I worry any longe » Mishal, posted by sonic_gb on November 28, 2007, at 9:31:16
Hi sonic_gb,
> Did you find that the Xanax actually helped with dysphoria? I ask because I find that benzo's don't help my dysphoric symptoms at all, and that's why I want to taper off.
Not much. In fact what kept me taking benzos (I used to alternate Ativan and Xanax) was the dysphoria that followed whenever I stopped them. It was difficult to stand for more than a couple of days and I had to go back to either Ativan or Xanax to overcome this dysphoric feeling.
So my dysphoria was a benzo withdrawal symptom.
Now, right after finding out the magnificent Provigil, I could get off benzos without confronting to dysphoria. Besides Provigil has been an excellent anxiolytic for me most probably due to its effect on keeping me focused only on the moment I live. When one is focused on the very moment he lives, most anxieties that associated with past and future becomes irrelevant. Reason: You are only bothered of the current time. Not about the days gone by or the days that are yet to come.
Meanwhile Provigil can itself cause dysphoria especially at retiring hours as its stimulating effects wear off after ten or so hours. It is like a stimulant crash. I found Neurontin very helpful for this Provigil crash.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Best wishes.
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