Posted by Chairman_MAO on October 17, 2011, at 15:52:15
In reply to Re: what a jip » Chairman_MAO, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 17, 2011, at 9:06:03
> > those not born in this country,
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> Why do you think this makes a difference? (FWIW, the ego-maniac who I saw was Russian, though like I say, she did seem highly knowledgeable, albeit somewhat ruthless, in her clinical method).Because they aren't as indoctrinated about which drugs are "good" or "bad". I'm sure I'm making too broad a generalization, but it has been my overall experience.
The guy I see is definitely not an ego-maniac, and he will prescribe MAOI + psychostimulant, but will not do long-term benzo (or that is the story as of now at least). He does not have a problem prescribing benzos PRN. He used to give me lorazepam 2mg #30 (for unwinding before bed and sleep) no problem.
Honestly, I don't like being on a benzo if I don't have to be; they dull my cognition. I kinda regret getting dependent on clonazepam again, although I wish he'd just let me reduce the dose instead of eliminate it completely. We'll see, I'm not sure that it's set in stone ...
Being physiologically dependent on benzos is something I'd like to avoid if possible because you never know when circumstances might change and someone will cut you off.
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