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Posted 1/26/2017 3:37 PM (GMT -5)
Knock ! knock! Anybody home?
So I finally went to see a psychy yesterday...a good one by the way she's been calling the whole day to hear if I'm coping...as u know I was taking alzam in the morning and at nite.. my goodness I had the longest day today she took me off completely from taking it in the morning and prescribed Venlor 75mg. So I took this Venlor instead in the morning...I now only will be taking alzam at night for 7 days..then after il be taking Alzam 0.5mg only at nitefor 7days then il continue with Venlor in the morning only for 3 months...its been hard ,I had to find a place to do breathing exercises the whole day..now I'm okayish but I'm not feeling sleepy as she said i must also not take stilnox which is what i used for sleeping...she also want me to stick to a healthy diet..Will this work...I know its a long road...why is everyone still on Benzos in this forum...did u guys try this and maybe it didn't work...I need something to make me sleep.
Posted 1/26/2017 4:59 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Prew!

I am glad to hear that you have found a great P-doc, who sounds commited to helping you in your best recovery. smile

As a specialist...I think you can trust her guidance and the changes she has made in you regime.

The use of coping skills is also key for feeling your best...so well done, and keep up the great work!

As far as you question regarding benzos...not all members here use them...so I am not sure what you meant by that. ..

...but everyone has to seek for what works for them as an individual. .

...so keep working towards your own goals...and you'll get there! smile Best wishes for continued success.

S.C.
Posted 1/26/2017 6:13 PM (GMT -5)
I used xanax for many years, it allowed me to work and function without being in constant panic,
i still think they may have saved my life, for several years i just carried them knowing that if i got hit
with a panic attack i could block it and still function, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/26/2017 7:17 PM (GMT -5)
why dont you let us know when YOU are completely benzo free. ssri carry problems too. there is no easy way out of this
Posted 1/26/2017 8:02 PM (GMT -5)
I think there is just some confusion regarding the benzo comment...

I know Prew meant no slight by it...it was just curiosity.

The only reason I brought it up, was to set the record straight...no biggie.smile

S.C.
Posted 1/26/2017 8:19 PM (GMT -5)
i use lexapro. for anxiety, mdd and associated, small amount of mirtazapine at night. i have sleep maintenance insomnia, thus getting to sleep can be hard, but staying asleep is even more!!! i was on twelve hundered mg of seroquel for sleep, this would put 8 people to sleep, but in the end i had to retrain my brain. sleep hygiene is where it is at. a sleep study may be a good thing. any apnea? i have acute. this makes sleep very problemtaic. keep strong.
Posted 1/27/2017 4:21 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

Pleased to hear you have found a good pdoc as I feel that is important so follow their guidance and hopefully you will start to see some improvements.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 1/27/2017 9:49 AM (GMT -5)

lgm1942 said...
I used xanax for many years, it allowed me to work and function without being in constant panic,
i still think they may have saved my life, for several years i just carried them knowing that if i got hit
with a panic attack i could block it and still function, Peace

Larry ***

I thankfully only took my Xanax 3 times thus far but just having it on me and knowing it is there if I need it is comforting in itself. In fact I should probably check the expiration date, its been a while.
Posted 1/27/2017 9:57 AM (GMT -5)
I've been taking benzos for over 10 years. I have severe PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, agoraphobia, and depression. I can't just snap out of a panic attack which is why I'm on them I will go up or down in dosage depending on how I feel.

I was on 1 mg a day of klonopin forever but my meds failed a month ago and so now I'm back up to 2 mgs which is fine. I need to be able to function on a daily basis and the benzos calm down my panic attacks and flashback considerably.

TG~
Posted 1/28/2017 12:53 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you guys very much for help..its true every individual is different and have been diagnosed differently...I cannot fail without trying, coping skills works wonders at least my boss understands..I slept well for 2days now, thanks u tube video I found on this forum.
EK i wish I was there already..
Enjoy your weekends its so hot here South Africa but at least we are now getting rain.

Luvies!!!
Posted 1/28/2017 1:15 AM (GMT -5)
Prew,

Your positive spirit...

...and the work you are putting into your recovery are going to get you to your goals!

Keep up the good work. smile

S.C.
Posted 1/28/2017 3:47 AM (GMT -5)
Good on you prew ..
One day at a time....Please can you send some of the sunshine to England this cold is not good for keeping active , without scarves, hats, gloves and at least 3pairs of socks 😉
Keep up the good work xx
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