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long term xanax use

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 27 2:56pm | Replies (23)

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I had been on Lorazepam for 25 years. I took 3mg a day. I made sure I never ran out. I’ve been able to get off it ( I still take .5 when I have to be around my family) only because of radical lifestyle changes. Before I stopped it I began exercising two hours five days a week. I like to lift weights ( I’m 60) but walking , biking anything works. I also cut all sugar out of my diet, takes a lot of label reading and I uped the protein and fats while reducing carbohydrates (turns to sugar) and caffeine by about 75%. I was able to simple stop. I was a little grumpy at first but in two days I was fine. I am convinced it was the diet and exercise changes.

My provider was very supportive, she is a less is more prescriber. You might want to grab a book “Brain Energy” it’s by a Harvard psychiatrist by the name of Palmer. It change my life.

I realized I had to take responsibility for my own healing when I was prepared and set to blow my head off with a shotgun. It’s my life or it isn’t.

Do your research and tell your docs what you want they’re usually happy to make it your choice; they don’t really know what to do anyway. I think this Palmer, guy gets. He is also a psychiatrist at McLean hospital arguably the best in the world.

Be kind to yourself and know you are loved.

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All good moves on your part. Yes Xanax (Alprazolam) has addictive properties, can be used long term under supervision; but safer and more effective on a smaller scale. It is a schedule IV controlled substance. Healthy eating and exercise are absolutely beneficial to whole body health. Chris Palmer is the director at McLean Hospital, and very up to date in psychopharmacology. Being a Harvard graduate psychologist has given me more insight into the components of psychopharmacology. We still have a long road ahead of us. Much success in your endeavors!