Posted by Essence on March 13, 2002, at 12:52:37
In reply to Re: Afraid to start Benzo's., posted by Alan on March 13, 2002, at 8:37:26
Alan, thank you so very much for your post. It has alleviated so much fear and confusion. Thnx also for the two web sites.
You asked why my doctor had taken me off the xanax two years ago....well the reason was this, he felt that being on them 7 yrs was long enough. At the time he took me off them, I had relapsed and was in another depression, the Effexor no longer worked for me. However, I feel the Xanax was still working as I didn't have any anxiety or panic or weird thoughts even tho I was depressed. He had tried to treat the depression and anxiety two years ago with Amitryptoline(sp) and Risperdal. Worked initially for about 6 mos, then I spent 18 mos on the sofa in a deep funk. He took me off the Risperdal and Amitryptoline about 5 mos ago. Now I'm back to battling the anxiety and weird thoughts again. The depression has lifted with Remeron (30 mg) but I have such low energy and motivation still. I barely function. Anyhow, I wrote more than I thought I would...thnx for replying to my previous post.
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