Posted by morganpmiller on June 20, 2009, at 22:48:55
In reply to Re: whats wrong with benzos?, posted by floatingbridge on June 20, 2009, at 12:49:25
Hi Candace, I am some form of bipolar too. I think just because I had a major mixed episode, many would consider me BP I. Most that knew me over the years would never have considered me BP I, including my therapis who has a Phd. and does forensic work for Fairfax Co. Police just outside of D.C.
As far as your benzo goes, do you think it may be holding you back in any way?
I hear you on the passion for life and laughing again. God, that seems to have gone away for me in a very short period of time.
To Sam, if you can find a way to just use the benzo as needed, you may be better off. Like I said, it is possible that benzos interfere with the antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of antidepressants. But so many have been on their benzo since starting their AD, how the heck would they know this?
I totally agree that running and exercise is the best way to deal with anxiety, that is, if you can do those things. Intense exercise is really the best. I would also recommend Bikram Yoga-wipes out anxiety. If you do any intense exercise like on the bike,treadmill,or eliptical or running outside, it is so important to stretch! Stretching increases levels of GABA, the same neurotransmitter that is targeted by benzos. Meditation, yoga, stretching, may all increase GABA levels.
Hey Candace, I have an aunt named Candace who has 3 boys. Just wondering...I doubt you are her though
> Hi Sam,
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> My diagnosis is bipolar III (among a few other things) as well. I have difficulty with AP's (and AD's!) and mood stabilizers. My pdoc says klonopin has mild mood stabilizing effects. I also take pristiq and am tolerating it well.
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> As to your question re: benzo's, I'll leave that to the more knowledgeable babblers.
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