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Going Off Benzodiazepines Cold Turkey
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Dec 12, 2022 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Since I posted this question, I have done some research and have decided not to go forward with the treatment. My therapist has suggested I start some gaba and l-tryptophan supplements and a more holistic approach. This is due to the past efforts of various ssri, snri and other anti anxiety and anti depressants which I have had negative results.
Will follow up later as we make more choices as results come to light. Thank you.
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@nitalisa It's good you have a mental health therapist you can talk with.
I'd like to suggest that one should work their physician on mental health medications and ask how supplements interact with these.
Perhaps your therapist suggested a trial of medication with L-tryptophan? It is out of the scope of practice for a mental health therapist to even suggest a specific medication. They do not have the training or license to do that. Doctoral level psychologists can prescribe medications in specific states within the US but only with additional training.
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The Ashton Method gets good results. There are schedules for whatever benzo you are on and the dosage.