Michael Hill2 said:Since I don't know how long you've been on benzos or what your typical dosage looks like, I'll just speak in general terms.
Basically, you aren't supposed to take them every single day for more than six weeks—maybe two months at most. If you go beyond that, you run the risk of developing a tolerance, which just means you'll need higher and higher doses to get the same effect. Then there’s the whole dependency issue, where you end up facing withdrawal symptoms once you try to stop taking the anxiolytic.
There are endless forums out there dedicated solely to people trying to kick benzos and survive the aftermath. From what I read, the withdrawal side effects can be pretty brutal.
We're talking insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, brain fog, anxiety, and muscle aches that feel a lot like the flu.
Plus, using benzodiazepines long-term tends to mess with your cognitive functions.
So, if you find yourself needing them daily for anxiety, sleep issues, or whatever else, the real solution should be found elsewhere—usually through antidepressants and psychotherapy. 😉
I've been on them pretty much non-stop for at least eight or nine months now. Usually, I’m just taking two 1 mg tablets a day. I guess that's just how it goes.
Michael Hill2 said:Since I don't know how long you've been on benzos or what your typical dosage looks like, I'll just speak in general terms.
Basically, you aren't supposed to take them every single day for more than six weeks—maybe two months at most. If you go beyond that, you run the risk of developing a tolerance, which just means you'll need higher and higher doses to get the same effect. Then there’s the whole dependency issue, where you end up facing withdrawal symptoms once you try to stop taking the anxiolytic.
There are endless forums out there dedicated solely to people trying to kick benzos and survive the aftermath. From what I read, the withdrawal side effects can be pretty brutal.
We're talking insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, brain fog, anxiety, and muscle aches that feel a lot like the flu.
Plus, using benzodiazepines long-term tends to mess with your cognitive functions.
So, if you find yourself needing them daily for anxiety, sleep issues, or whatever else, the real solution should be found elsewhere—usually through antidepressants and psychotherapy. 😉
Michael Hill2 said:Since I don't know how long you've been on benzos or what your typical dosage looks like, I'll just speak in general terms.
Basically, you aren't supposed to take them every single day for more than six weeks—maybe two months at most. If you go beyond that, you run the risk of developing a tolerance, which just means you'll need higher and higher doses to get the same effect. Then there’s the whole dependency issue, where you end up facing withdrawal symptoms once you try to stop taking the anxiolytic.
There are endless forums out there dedicated solely to people trying to kick benzos and survive the aftermath. From what I read, the withdrawal side effects can be pretty brutal.
We're talking insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, brain fog, anxiety, and muscle aches that feel a lot like the flu.
Plus, using benzodiazepines long-term tends to mess with your cognitive functions.
So, if you find yourself needing them daily for anxiety, sleep issues, or whatever else, the real solution should be found elsewhere—usually through antidepressants and psychotherapy. 😉
Man, that really spooked me. I've noticed lately that I’m having a much harder time focusing on what I'm reading. It’s like my brain just won't latch onto the words. Does this mean I've actually done some permanent damage to my brain? I guess I'm just spiraling a bit here.
Michael Hill2 said:Since I don't know how long you've been on benzos or what your typical dosage looks like, I'll just speak in general terms.
Basically, you aren't supposed to take them every single day for more than six weeks—maybe two months at most. If you go beyond that, you run the risk of developing a tolerance, which just means you'll need higher and higher doses to get the same effect. Then there’s the whole dependency issue, where you end up facing withdrawal symptoms once you try to stop taking the anxiolytic.
There are endless forums out there dedicated solely to people trying to kick benzos and survive the aftermath. From what I read, the withdrawal side effects can be pretty brutal.
We're talking insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, brain fog, anxiety, and muscle aches that feel a lot like the flu.
Plus, using benzodiazepines long-term tends to mess with your cognitive functions.
So, if you find yourself needing them daily for anxiety, sleep issues, or whatever else, the real solution should be found elsewhere—usually through antidepressants and psychotherapy. 😉
Should I ask my doctor to switch me over to an antidepressant? She bumped up my Solian dose because of the anxiety, but that isn't even an antidepressant. I don't do psychotherapy—just check-ins with my psychiatrist—but from what I can tell, she doesn't actually do any therapy work. That feels like a huge downside to me, even if she is a decent doctor, I guess.
Look, I’m not exactly an expert here, so I don't want to step on anyone's toes, but if there’s actually a better way to handle this, why wouldn't we try it? I’ve been taking Lorsilan for my anxiety, but after reading all of this... honestly, I think I'm done with it. Whatever happens, happens.