Posted by Glydin on April 17, 2006, at 22:39:37
In reply to Re: Benzo-phobia + docs -- why, why, why? » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on April 17, 2006, at 21:58:21
> I've never had a problem with having a benzo prescribed for me.
~~~ Me either, and I think there's good evidence that supports folks with anxiety disorders do use them well and without problems for years and years. Unfortunately, that's not the idea most resources give.
> Maybe because I have always been reluctant to up the dose of them if it was suggested.~~~ I think that's true of alot of folks thereby supporting that people who really need them are quite careful and respectful of their potentials for problems.
I think what has bothered me most is I DO recognize that benzo's can be a complete nightmare for some. But, I've found that alot of antibenzo folks are not willing to think there is an appropriate use or users. I think it's short-sighted to generalize about any med, but I find with the thoughts about benzo use, there is an all or nothing thought process. That has always bothered me but I have come farther in my acceptance of it being the way it is. Mostly, I've done this by trying to ignore comments that don't hold to my own convictions as I found discussing to the point of arguing is fruitless and frustrating.
The particular group posting now seems to be alright with benzo use but that hasn't always been the case and there have been some ugly disrespectful (in my opinion) discussions about it.
> Now this new pdoc does have me worried.
~~~ That's a difficulity a number of us have faced. Having to "prove" you're alright with benzo's because of a switch to different doc with a different philosophy. I've gone through that too.
I wish there was a way to predict who would do well and those who would not. Actually, I wish that were true for all meds, but alas, that perfect world isn't here yet.
> So maybe I'll move to the UK as I may be considered elderly there.
~~~ Smile...
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