Posted by xtrem3 on March 14, 2008, at 9:26:53
In reply to Re: Weaning off Diazepam, posted by tessie on March 12, 2008, at 7:50:46
> HI EVERYONE THIS IS TESS I AM GOING THREW ALOT OF DEPRESSION AND HAVING PANIC ATTACKS EVERY NIGHT NOW IT IS VERY SCARER. I HAVE BEEN DOING ALOT OF THINGS SO I WONT THINK ABOUT IT BUT IT KEEPS ON COMING BACK. THE THING IS I FEEL OK THREW THE DAY BUT WHEN IT COMES NIGHT TIME I START GETTING THEM AND I WAS JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY.I JUST WANT TO SHARE THIS WITH YOUS ALL AND I AM HOPING I WILL GET SOME ANSWERS. BYE FOR NOW TESS
Hi Tess,I apologize as I missed this update from you. Just so I know what are you currently tapering by right now?
My guess is you are probably tapering too rapidly, or you are scrolling through anti-benzo forums and focusing on horror stories from others and generlising their stories to your situation. DO NOT DO THIS! This is one of the many reason whichs scares users out of withdrawal instead of encouraging them to do so. Benzo withdrawal is not a linear thing and is not as "hellish" as many say it is. Remember, only *10%* have problems with withdrawal. The other 90% who are having little to no problems you will probably never hear from simply because people only tend to post and complain online and seek help who are having problems.As I mentioned in my last post, you need to start Cognitive Behavioral Theropy (CBT) with a competent psychologist and learn how to deal and cope with your anxiety as you wean the medication. In the mean time, I would go back up in doseage until you feel functionable again, stablise there for a good month or so and then begin your slow taper schedule.
If your doc is rushing you off this stuff, please find another one who is more intune with the Ashton method.
Again, this is all normal and many people have these kinds of problems. These are not signs of insanity, madness, or any other form of psychosis. They are just morbid feelings. You are still YOU, it's just that your mind is in a bit of distress right now.
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