Discussion Benzos are interesting.

[Livingvsdying25]

Disclaimer that they are a very dangerously addictive substance/ drug.

I recently tapered off clotnzaoam after being on it for almost 2 yrs. I had a prescription and everything but my usage was both unnecessary and excessive.

I have addictive tendencies and can get into a space where I will overly use a substance. Its not a permanent kinda state in the sense that my treatment towards that isn't abstinenced based.

i am able to safely and easily come off of substance after a while it is just a choice for me. (Not judging or bragging just stating what's relevant)


Now i haven't used any clonazepam for about 2 weeks now prior to tosay. My dose was 0.5mg. Very low so.

I love how they just completely lower so much tensions and anxiety in me. I feel hungry my stomach stopped hurting so much. I feel a but of energy and clarity to do things. My mind is open and isn't locked inside.

Its like how drugs make you feel something you could never naturally feel to that level.

If i could find something sustainable that makes me feel similar to this. Like the level it brings to anything i would take it.

Marijuana is an option and i would like to continue improving and expanding my usage. Kava is also one but i haven't had that in a year. The powder was the best. A but expensive to order but def worth it.

I dont plan to be taking them again anytime soon. Its part of some I've saved and there arnt that many. I also probs won't be getting anymore so.

They are great for coming of certain drugs among other things but the addictive aspect makes them unsustainable for long term use.

 

[Roberto]

What keeps me alive is the thought that I can die anytime soon.

 

[Livingvsdying25]

What keeps me alive is the thought that I can die anytime soon.

Yeah what keeps me here right now is knowing i can go soon when i start planning things more. That I'm able to have the resource to plan it.

Having the freedom to know you can can be very uplifting ^.^

Disclaimer that they are a very dangerously addictive substance/ drug.

I recently tapered off clotnzaoam after being on it for almost 2 yrs. I had a prescription and everything but my usage was both unnecessary and excessive.

I have addictive tendencies and can get into a space where I will overly use a substance. Its not a permanent kinda state in the sense that my treatment towards that isn't abstinenced based.

i am able to safely and easily come off of substance after a while it is just a choice for me. (Not judging or bragging just stating what's relevant)


Now i haven't used any clonazepam for about 2 weeks now prior to tosay. My dose was 0.5mg. Very low so.

I love how they just completely lower so much tensions and anxiety in me. I feel hungry my stomach stopped hurting so much. I feel a but of energy and clarity to do things. My mind is open and isn't locked inside.

Its like how drugs make you feel something you could never naturally feel to that level.

If i could find something sustainable that makes me feel similar to this. Like the level it brings to anything i would take it.

Marijuana is an option and i would like to continue improving and expanding my usage. Kava is also one but i haven't had that in a year. The powder was the best. A but expensive to order but def worth it.

I dont plan to be taking them again anytime soon. Its part of some I've saved and there arnt that many. I also probs won't be getting anymore so.

They are great for coming of certain drugs among other things but the addictive aspect makes them unsustainable for long term use.

TMI but they also make me feel so much less bloated and less crap in my throat :p

Im really curious to know the science behind all this.... In the moments i see just how detrimental anxiety can be on the body.

 

[Roberto]

I love benzos. But my psychiatrist banned me from taking them.
When I take them I feel so well that always thing that if I take 50 times more, I will be 50 times better.

 

[TowerUpright]

I don't understand why docs will withhold benzos. I know they are addictive. But, if I don't take my antidepressant, I'm f'd up badly. A train wreck.

You could say I'm addicted to them, too. So, what's the difference??

 

[Lotus]

I also have addictive tendencies. I feel that I can't tell any doctor about it, because I'm afraid I can't get prescriptions. I am very aware of my own use so I don't overuse medications like benzos, but I use them in need. I also want to be calm over the next days if these are my last.

 

[Egddios]

I love benzos. But my psychiatrist banned me from taking them.
When I take them I feel so well that always thing that if I take 50 times more, I will be 50 times better.

Ugh, the psychiatrist banned benzos? That's the fear I have with my current psychiatrist, though he doesn't seem like he's planning to end my Klonopin prescription any time soon (knocks on wood).

Also, I hear you re: if I take 50 times more, I'll be 50 times better. It does feel that way at times. I try to remind myself, it's kind of like doing a few lines of blow. You feel great, and a bit later on you want to feel even more great, so you do more lines...

I'm prescribed .5mg 3x a day and there are days I can get through without taking any; I try and keep an emergency reserve.

 

[Livingvsdying25]

Im a bit lucky in that clinic i will prescribe benzos to help you get off. Also usually if you'd mention anything with alcohol. Probably other things as well I imagine. It's unfortunate they are so addictive as it can be so helpful.

It's not like they just hand em out i think it's their harm reduction based aspect. Like i really had to taper when i told them about my suicidality & the possible use of benzos in that.

So possibly if you are struggling with that or find them helpful maybe look into those kinds of clinics??


Also unless you take alot in the initial dose... Taking any more doesn't have much effect. & usually higher doses aren't as effective as tolerance builds p quick??? That's just from my personal experience and knowledge. Im not sure why it doesn't have any effect after the initial dose.
Right now im going to be using a low dose for the next 2 days max. I was going hard with something for few days and the it can be brutal so.

I feel like crap as usual just relaxed especially physically so.

 

[terry_a_davis]

If you're addicted, cold turkeying benzo's can result in seizures and death, cold turkeying psych meds won't cause death. I've cold turkey'd both and benzo's were worse, for me.