Okay. I've arrived. I actually came in yesterday as the trip here--two days in the car, was rough. I feel a bit like I'm in the twilight zone. In some good ways, and some not so good. The first thing I did before entering the center was go see a doc. She was the most... Continue Reading →
Something strange from the psychiatric drug withdrawal chronicles
I made my last taper of Klonopin toward the end of March. I don't remember the exact day but I know it was approximately 10 days before my friend was due to visit because I was thinking I didn't want to be in the throws of intense withdrawals when she came and I've routinely been... Continue Reading →
Severity Of Post-Stay Depression in ICU May Be Predicted By Use Of Benzodiazepines
This of course comes as no surprise to those of us who have suffered at the hand of benzos. Especially those of us who have only taken benzos. These docs should be querying us---they would learn sooo much!! We KNOW that benzos cause depression in a good percentage of anyone using benzos not just those... Continue Reading →
Brief benzodiazepine withdrawal update
As most of you know I've withdrawn from 50 mg Seroquel, 400 mg Lamictal, 84 mg Concerta, 11 mg Risperdal and 200 mg of Zoloft in the last 5 years. I'm down to getting rid of the Klonopin that I was on up to 6 mg a day, but only addicted to 3 mg. (only,... Continue Reading →
So much for homecare—but there is good news too!
I don't know if I have the energy to tell this story. Writing long pieces has become harder lately. Short , pithy, smart ass, commentary on crap I find in the news is much easier for me these days and I have fun doing it too. BUT...I do have the next installment of the ongoing... Continue Reading →
Valium crossover insanity
Okay, I think I finally have the peace of mind to be able to write a bit about what is happening with me. I'm not really sure how clear I can be because I'm sort of in the thick of it but I'm having a bit of a reprieve. I need to take this moment... Continue Reading →
The Valium crossover–personal update
So, yeah, the Valium is kicking my ass. I thought I was sick before...shit. Well, really this is just a different kind of sick. Another episode in the iatrogenic illness department. I've been switching out .25 mg of Klonopin for 5 mg of Valium every two days. I think I have to stop for a... Continue Reading →
The Klonopin-Valium Crossover explained
Note: not everyone finds crossing-over helpful. For those who determine it's a good idea here is some information. More info on benzo use and benzo withdrawal here: Benzo Info Valium (Diazepam) vs. Klonopin (Clonazepam) in Benzodiazepine Withdrawal by Dr. Reg Peart Victims of Tranquilizers About 20 different drugs, including diazepam, clonazepam, barbiturates and other non-benzodiazepine drugs have... Continue Reading →
An awesome wikipedia page—benzodiazepine withdrawal
Wikipedia has a great page on benzodiazepine withdrawal and the potential hazards. If anyone ever doubts your experience of horror at getting off benzos direct them to this page that includes documentation of studies that prove benzos are nasty addictive shit. Of note it points out that people can become dependent within 7 days as... Continue Reading →
Benzos again—this time in the US media
I know and am friends with two of the people in this article. ABC news seems to be following the Guardians lead. Tranquilizer Detox Withdrawal Can Last Years FDA, Patients Say Quitting 'Benzos' Abruptly Can Lead to Horrific Side Effects The positive effects of benzos are widely discussed in blogs, and in the media. But... Continue Reading →
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