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@colleenyoung I hope there aren’t 2 of us with the same handle. I am new and...

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depression which has only responded to benzos

Discussion: Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 5, 2020

kenneypowers69. So you have severe anxiety, are on no medication , don’t have a doctor and...

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Did the Benzos help with the clothing

Discussion: Anxiety and clothing

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2020

That sounds horrible! What’s wrong with some doctors! Glad you are doing better. You should stay...

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You should stay away from benzos if

Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 22, 2020

Re: tapering off Benzos. My psychiatrists just don’t seem to know what they are doing. I’m...

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Re: tapering off Benzos. ... Have been on Benzos for 7 years

Newsfeed Post: Trading Tips and Coping Strategies to Taper off a Medication: Meet @texasduchess

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Posted: Mar 14, 2020

I want to taper off Benzos. I take them because I have PTSD and insomnia. Please...

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I want to taper off Benzos.

Newsfeed Post: Trading Tips and Coping Strategies to Taper off a Medication: Meet @texasduchess

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Posted: Mar 14, 2020

@sears Confused. Are you a nervous wreck as to whether discontinuing klonopin is necessary for you...

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concerns about we older folks taking benzos

Discussion: Starting Klonopin Taper, Scared of the Horror Stories

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 17, 2020

Hello johnhans! My doctor believes the statistics show that continuing Benzos significantly increases dementia in older...

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the statistics show that continuing Benzos

Discussion: Why are doctors anti-benzos? What about antidepressant dangers?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

I have read the Connect posts to this question posed by @rabbit10 from April 2016 to...

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everyone recommends for PN (R Lipoic, Benfo

Discussion: Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 24, 2020

Xanax is one of the worst benzos. Highly addictive even at low doses for short periods...

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Xanax is one of the worst benzos.

Discussion: Just started Xanax...anyone have experiences to share?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 23, 2020

@lisalucier, It started when I was tapering the klonopin, and continued with the valium. Perhaps as...

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experience with nausea and tapering benzos

Discussion: Relief from nausea

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 5, 2019

I know it sounds weird that I am on both drugs. Somehow, they work for me....

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Wisconsin has controlled substance on Benzos ... Health clinic having the policy of benzos ... I think, for me, the benzos and Adderall

Discussion: Best antidepressants for anxiety? And about to begin a benzo taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 24, 2019

Does anyone have success stories about tapering off benzos? All I hear are horror stories. Even...

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success stories about tapering off benzos

Discussion: Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 8, 2019

I’m not aware that Lexapro has an effect on memory. Benzos, yes, but not Lexapro.

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Benzos, yes, but not Lexapro.

Discussion: Looking for anxiety med that not contribute to dementia or bone loss

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 7, 2019

Agree about the darn benzos.

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Agree about the darn benzos.

Discussion: Restarting Effexor and Struggling

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 1, 2019

I tapered off Klonopin last year under the care of a psychiatrist, having been on various...

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psychiatrist, having been on various benzos

Discussion: Getting off Klonapin (klonazapam)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 8, 2019

I am late coming to this thread, and I hope that the 100mg is providing some...

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effective for me, and I refuse to consider benzos

Discussion: Gabapentin for pain and anxiety

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 1, 2019

Hi, @daisypepper - I wanted to add my welcome to @parus' and @karen00's. I have personally...

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indicated you'd like to stay away from benzos

Discussion: This Anxiety is hell

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

@lisalucier Yes Lisa. I was wondering if anyone has used it while withdrawing from benzos. I...

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has used it while withdrawing from benzos

Discussion: Is it OK to use vitamin supplements?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 19, 2019

@colleenyoung Thank you for the information about the thread...It can be difficult to stay with the...

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thankful to no longer be taking the benzos

Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 14, 2019

@soliloquized so am I reading this correctly, you still infrequently take klonopin? I ask because you...