Benzodiazepines
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Anonymous
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Well, I live in the US, so I don't know much about getting Benzos where you are, but I was perscribed Xanex .25mg for my anxiety. Like you suggested, it is great for taking the edge off of things like oral presentations, job interviews, first dates, and any other anxiety provoking activities. I usually take 1 or 1 1/2 tablet when needed (my Dr says I could take up to 4 if needed for something really bad, like flying in my case). It usually takes about 20 minutes to kick in, and lasts a few hours. The only side effect I have ever expereienced is sleepiness, but only if I was tired to begin with. I highly recommend you see your Dr to get some. Good Luck!
annie
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I live in Melbourne Australia and it depends how your doctors practices. If he/she dishes out meds like their lollies, its easy...but then I don't have any respect for those kinda doctors.
Benzo medication is addictive..why set yourself up for more problems in the long term?
Anyway that is my opinion.
annie
Benzo medication is addictive..why set yourself up for more problems in the long term?
Anyway that is my opinion.
annie
Anonymous
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Thanks to the other guest poster for that information about alprazolam (xanax). I have read that xanax is quite short acting... that would make me paranoid that the effect of the drug would suddenly stop. It seems like diazepam (valium) is a better drug. I will see a doctor soon and try my luck.
annie - my merck manual claims that benzo addiction is actually quite rare and is most common among people who are already drug abusers (and go looking for something to supplement their herion/cocaine etc).
annie - my merck manual claims that benzo addiction is actually quite rare and is most common among people who are already drug abusers (and go looking for something to supplement their herion/cocaine etc).
Anonymous
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While I agree benzos are addictive, you'll only get addicted to them if 1) you have an addictive personality, and/or 2) you take them on a regular basis. IMHO they're fine if taken only occasionally and responsibly to overcome foreseen crises. Their use should be closely monitored by your doctor.
Unfortunately, for every legitimate user there's an abuser, which is what gives certain meds a bad name. 30 30mg tablets get me through a year.
Unfortunately, for every legitimate user there's an abuser, which is what gives certain meds a bad name. 30 30mg tablets get me through a year.
annie
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"annie - my merck manual claims that benzo addiction is actually quite rare and is most common among people who are already drug abusers (and go looking for something to supplement their herion/cocaine etc)."
Guest are you sure your merck manual does not say 'is actually quite common". What state do you live in mate, Tasmania?
I work in the mental health industry and so many people with anxiety are put on benzos such as Xanax and valium and are addicted to them. I was a victim of this myself. I put my trust in the doctors who I thought would help me instead years later I am seeking help from organisations such as TRANX to help me get off them. You don't want to go through xanax withdrawal, believe me.
annie
Guest are you sure your merck manual does not say 'is actually quite common". What state do you live in mate, Tasmania?
I work in the mental health industry and so many people with anxiety are put on benzos such as Xanax and valium and are addicted to them. I was a victim of this myself. I put my trust in the doctors who I thought would help me instead years later I am seeking help from organisations such as TRANX to help me get off them. You don't want to go through xanax withdrawal, believe me.
annie
Anonymous
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Annie - to be clear, I'm not touting benzos. You have to know yourself beforehand when considering them, and assess the risk entailed. If you feel unsure, then they're probably not for you. For me they're lifesavers.
(Too many 'guests' here (I'm the oxazepam one); guess some med-takers want anonymity
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(Too many 'guests' here (I'm the oxazepam one); guess some med-takers want anonymity
)annie said:
loucat
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i wrote the post benzodiazepine addiction isn't rare - i,v never been on them myself but have been on prozac. i also work in the mental health industry and have seen first hand the effects of benzodiazepine addiction, and also the hell people go through when withdrawing. That's why i stress that bnzodiazepines are only effective in the short term treatment, long term use leads to all kinds of problems
Anonymous
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I am the original poster.
I'm sure people are correct to say that benzo addiction exists and has horrible withdrawl.
I have looked at some of the information pamphlets about these medicines and they all say that they should not be taken for more than 7-14 day consecutively. Since I don't intend to use them for longer than a day or two I doubt it will be an issue.
I drink (and have sometimes used other drugs) and enjoy it alot but have never been tempted to use it excessivly... so I don't think I have an addictive personality.
I'm sure people are correct to say that benzo addiction exists and has horrible withdrawl.
I have looked at some of the information pamphlets about these medicines and they all say that they should not be taken for more than 7-14 day consecutively. Since I don't intend to use them for longer than a day or two I doubt it will be an issue.
I drink (and have sometimes used other drugs) and enjoy it alot but have never been tempted to use it excessivly... so I don't think I have an addictive personality.
Anonymous
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to the oxazepam one
i find that a low dose taken often 10 mg helps me just feel normal instead of a jittery wreck all day. i don't find that they help me in panic episodes. would you suggest i take more on those rare occasions i am in panic mode? i don't take them everyday but would love to as they are such a lifesaver. my dr won't give them to me like that since she says they are addictive. i feel she should allow me to take them daily as long as she monitors me and makes sure i'm not taking more than i should because honestly they really help. i just want to feel normal and not crazy.
i find that a low dose taken often 10 mg helps me just feel normal instead of a jittery wreck all day. i don't find that they help me in panic episodes. would you suggest i take more on those rare occasions i am in panic mode? i don't take them everyday but would love to as they are such a lifesaver. my dr won't give them to me like that since she says they are addictive. i feel she should allow me to take them daily as long as she monitors me and makes sure i'm not taking more than i should because honestly they really help. i just want to feel normal and not crazy.
GettingThere
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I have used valium on and off for many years. I have not taken any at all this year but I keep some handy in case of emergencies. For several years I took 15 mgs per day. That was before aropax came along.There is no way that I could have held down my employment at times in the past (and admittedly pre aropax) without valium.
It is interesting to read about the difficulties of giving benzos up because personally, I did not have any great dramas in doing so. It has good antianxiety effects so I guess that it made it easier to give up the valium and also easier to get by.
Perhaps different people have different reactions in terms of withdrawal.
I am certainly aware that Doctors in Australia are now - I believe - quite reluctant to prescibe them (benzos) after they were once too easy to get a hold of.
It is interesting to read about the difficulties of giving benzos up because personally, I did not have any great dramas in doing so. It has good antianxiety effects so I guess that it made it easier to give up the valium and also easier to get by.
Perhaps different people have different reactions in terms of withdrawal.
I am certainly aware that Doctors in Australia are now - I believe - quite reluctant to prescibe them (benzos) after they were once too easy to get a hold of.
Anonymous
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the bottom line is that they are the best known meds for treating anxiety... unfortunately its also quite fun to get a lil effed up on them.... but if your doc only gives you a certain amount each and every month, the chances of abuse are slim.... anyone can go out and get street drugs, but thats not the point, its unfortunate that we should be denied what is otherwise the best known "quick fix" for what we suffer from....... fuck it, Im going to be on meds the rest of my life, I dont care if Im addicted to something that gets me through the day.............. did I mention its fun to get effed up on them???? lol
hairycat
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8O I have been using Xanax about 3-4 times a week for a year. In my case, and in most cases with people who have a clinical anxiety disorder, addiction is very rare. Unfortunately, in my case I have been building up a tolerance to it. I started on .5mg and now need to take 2mg to get the same effect. My Doctor has now prescribed Risperdal (mainly used as an antipschotic) however it appears some doctors seem to think they maybe used as an alternative to Benzo's for treating social anxiety.
hairycat
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8O I have been using Xanax about 3-4 times a week for a year. In my case, and in most cases with people who have a clinical anxiety disorder, addiction is very rare. Unfortunately, in my case I have been building up a tolerance to it. I started on .5mg and now need to take 2mg to get the same effect. My Doctor has now prescribed Risperdal (mainly used as an antipschotic) however it appears some doctors seem to think they maybe used as an alternative to Benzo's for treating social anxiety.
hairycat
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8O I have been using Xanax about 3-4 times a week for a year. In my case, and in most cases with people who have a clinical anxiety disorder, addiction is very rare. Unfortunately, in my case I have been building up a tolerance to it. I started on .5mg and now need to take 2mg to get the same effect. My Doctor has now prescribed Risperdal (mainly used as an antipschotic) however it appears some doctors seem to think they maybe used as an alternative to Benzo's for treating social anxiety.
fallenfeather
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xanax
Woah! Triple post!
:lol:
I've been using xanax for a few months now and so far I've taken about 12 1mg tablets in total which I don't think is very much in th espace of 2 or 3 months. They have made some difficult situations much easier for me and I am so glad I found this little wonderpill, but the down side is I get very very tired and have no energy for my workouts and a noticeable lack of motivation for most activities. I take 0.5mg about an hour before a difficult situation arises and it usually gets me through it with very minimal anxiety. Things like work meetings, trips to busy cinemas, interviews etc would be thr type of event I'd use xanax for.
I'm also desperately trying to find clonazepam from somewhere without prescription so I can try it out as I hear its alot better than xanax. If anyone can help me I'll be more than grateful.
I just wish they's invent a drug that acted like xanax, but without the tiredness, and without the addictive qualities and that won't cause your body to build up a resistance. I know that's asking alot but I have my fingers crossed.
Woah! Triple post!
:lol:
I've been using xanax for a few months now and so far I've taken about 12 1mg tablets in total which I don't think is very much in th espace of 2 or 3 months. They have made some difficult situations much easier for me and I am so glad I found this little wonderpill, but the down side is I get very very tired and have no energy for my workouts and a noticeable lack of motivation for most activities. I take 0.5mg about an hour before a difficult situation arises and it usually gets me through it with very minimal anxiety. Things like work meetings, trips to busy cinemas, interviews etc would be thr type of event I'd use xanax for.
I'm also desperately trying to find clonazepam from somewhere without prescription so I can try it out as I hear its alot better than xanax. If anyone can help me I'll be more than grateful.
I just wish they's invent a drug that acted like xanax, but without the tiredness, and without the addictive qualities and that won't cause your body to build up a resistance. I know that's asking alot but I have my fingers crossed.
crazyass
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hooray for the wonder drug
it's not addiction you will develop from takin this shit it is DEPENDANCE
go ahead smarty pants take the pill, you will learn, trust me.
ever been to hell and back? then take the benzo and strap on your seatbelt you in for a world of hurt :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
it's not addiction you will develop from takin this shit it is DEPENDANCE
go ahead smarty pants take the pill, you will learn, trust me.
ever been to hell and back? then take the benzo and strap on your seatbelt you in for a world of hurt :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
ShynCursed
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Dependance and addiction can be used in the same sentence for any Benzo.I have relied on them for years of course with a Doctor's prescription.Xanax seems to be the one that tolerance builds up pretty quickly too.I also was prescibed Klonopin and it is not better then Xanax or any other Benzo.I think its the dose and how frequently it is taken.They say Klonopin is one of the least addicting Benzo's but i don't believe that.They have helped me through alot though in my life.For me i think I definately needed them for my type of personality.I would not reccommend them for people who use them in the wrong way.