Posted by jay on June 9, 2002, at 0:53:24
In reply to Don't understand » jay, posted by judy1 on June 8, 2002, at 21:09:58
> If benzos are so helpful for your anxiety/depression why in the world do you want to change to an AD? My pdoc has had many patients on benzos for 10, 20 years and they are still doing well with none of those nasty side-effects that some ADs have. If you're worried about dependence, AD's have some of the worst withdrawals. Best of luck- Judy
Hi Judy:
Thanks for the post. What I do still have, though, is 'break-through' periods of depression. They can hit pretty hard, and yes they can cause a major impairment, and lead to very nasty feelings.
But I do know what you are saying about benzos, as I have no problem taking them forever. I thought maybe one of the older tricyclics would compliment my benzo use, but right now I am so afraid of antidepressants, it's going to take awhile to ease onto one. I refuse to ever try an SSRI again, as at various points, they made me suicidal. (I know they may be helpful for some, but many studies have shown they can also cause alot of problems. If they helped me, sure, otherwise I am not going to risk my life.) 6 years ago I took my first dose of Prozac, and I remember that day well, because it was a beautiful summer day, I was in a fair mood, and overnight turned into a tormented soul who hated everything and wanted to end his life.
Also, I am very unsure of all of these claims that if you respond 'negatively' to an a.d., you are bipolar. That seems far too simple of a blanket statement.
Soo..sorry for going on, but it's just all inter-connected. I've got my stash of benzos for now, and see the doc in a week, and will look at things from there. Maybe your and my advice is good, that folks who have been through hell on a.d.'s may want to try the mono-benzo route for a good period of time, then re-evaluate their situation.
Thanks..:-)
Jay
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