bnmjy Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Phillies[/member] fuggnificent[/member] I've summoned the "experts." If given the choice, should they be avoided? Popping kpins sounds like . . . no, that's stupid and childish. :poop:
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Why are you taking them? How long do you plan on taking them? Is a doctor prescribing?
bnmjy Posted August 27, 2017 Author Posted August 27, 2017 Mood stabilization for depression. It's been years since I've been on medication, so I want to try it again. I've heard that benzos are a pain to come off of, and one of the last things I want is to deal with drug withdrawal. I came off Prozac with few difficulties. I actually lost nearly fifty pounds while taking them anyway.
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Mood stabilization for depression. It's been years since I've been on medication, so I want to try it again. I've heard that benzos are a pain to come off of, and one of the last things I want is to deal with drug withdrawal. I came off Prozac with few difficulties. I actually lost nearly fifty pounds while taking them anyway. "mood stabilization for depression" That statement with regard to benzos doesn't make clinical sense. They are given for anxiety that is their purpose. They are a bitch to come off of. If you have anxiety you might want to use them as a last resort. There is no easy answer or magic pills for mental health issues. So way the pros and the cons. Do you want to put a potentially addictive substance in your body for long term? Not a good idea.
bnmjy Posted August 27, 2017 Author Posted August 27, 2017 Anxiety often comes with depression. I took Ativan with Prozac for a short time, not enough to become dependent. Looks like I'm just going to try Lexapro by itself.
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Anxiety often comes with depression. I took Ativan with Prozac for a short time, not enough to become dependent. Looks like I'm just going to try Lexapro by itself. Ok I see. I still say all the meds suck. I don't wanna sound like that douche who says take a vitamin pill and get some exercise.... you aren't bipolar by any chance?
bnmjy Posted August 27, 2017 Author Posted August 27, 2017 Ok I see. I still say all the meds suck. I don't wanna sound like that douche who says take a vitamin pill and get some exercise.... you aren't bipolar by any chance? Nope. Just clinically depressed. I won't be the type who relies solely on the pill for therapy. I know my body can handle ssris just fine.
mthor Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Phillies[/member] fuggnificent[/member] I've summoned the "experts." If given the choice, should they be avoided? Popping kpins sounds like . . . no, that's stupid and childish. :poop: If you're not popping them like M&M's, they're quite useful. If you're on an SSRI or an NSRI, they're handy for the occasional breakthrough episode of anxiety. I've got Ativan, too, and although I don't take it very often, it's nice to have when I need it. Yes, benzos are a bitch to come off, maybe on a par with DT's, but that's only if you're physically dependent. If you're only taking them now and then, and at prescribed dosages, you're not going to develop a physical dependency.
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Did Big Pharma give you a coffee mug and a hand job to say that?
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 Nope. Just clinically depressed. I won't be the type who relies solely on the pill for therapy. I know my body can handle ssris just fine. I don't see how a benzo will help with depression.
mthor Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 No. They gave me free samples. Unfortunately, they were of Colace, but one takes what one can get.
mthor Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 I don't see how a benzo will help with depression. Anxiety and clinical depression are very often seen together.
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 No one gave me any free samples. I got free samples of Latuda and 2 weeks of akathisia. And the shiny pen that say Latuda on it.
bnmjy Posted August 27, 2017 Author Posted August 27, 2017 If you're not popping them like M&M's, they're quite useful. If you're on an SSRI or an NSRI, they're handy for the occasional breakthrough episode of anxiety. I've got Ativan, too, and although I don't take it very often, it's nice to have when I need it. Yes, benzos are a bitch to come off, maybe on a par with DT's, but that's only if you're physically dependent. If you're only taking them now and then, and at prescribed dosages, you're not going to develop a physical dependency. I've read anecdotes of people having bad withdrawal even when they followed the prescribed dosages. I never really get panic attacks from my anxiety, though it is something of a hindrance.
mthor Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 I can see where that would be possible - my prescription is for 0.5 mg every 6 hours as needed. If one were to ignore or misinterpret the "as needed" part, one could wind up dependent (which unfortunately happens). But every once in a while, they're not a problem. I've been on them for about 10 years, and have yet to go through withdrawal (of course, the bottle from last November is still 1/2 full and sitting in the cupboard...)
fuggnificent Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 mine stopped working after a few years. but boy, when i first started taking kpins they were like fucking magic. i would feel all panicky like the sky was going to fall on my head.. just really afraid and kpins would calm me right down. or when i was feeling manicky it would make those feelings go away. now it just makes me a little sleepy.. no more calming effect.
Phillies Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 I've read anecdotes of people having bad withdrawal even when they followed the prescribed dosages. I never really get panic attacks from my anxiety, though it is something of a hindrance. Which is why you shouldn't take them if you don't need them. Very simple^
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