Posted by emme on July 31, 2009, at 15:54:58
In reply to Re: WHICH MEDS FOR AMBITION/ENERGY WITHOUT ANXIETY!??, posted by deprime82 on July 31, 2009, at 11:17:25
> yes, i've often read about combining stimulating meds with benzos, but for me this wouldn't be an option, cause I don't want to take something that's addictive after some time..
Actually, I haven't developed anything resembling an addiction to focalin. I realize stimulants may pose problems for certain individuals (and you know yourself best of course), but it's not universal.
> benzos are no long-term-solution..
For some people (like me), they are. I have used xanax for years. It gives me complete flexibility, no withdrawal, etc.
> especially the cognition-enhancing effects and the motivation you get from stimulating meds gets lost in my opinion because most benzos tendo sedate or make you slower in processing thoughts..
But my point was that the alertness from the stimulant does not necessarily get counteracted by a benzo if the dose is correct. The benzo just tones down the anxiety from the stimulant.
I think it's a case of the dose making the poison. If you titrate the dose of a benzo carefully enough, you can avoid zonking yourself out.
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