Posted by Tony P on January 13, 2019, at 11:50:38
In reply to Re: Extreme trouble with benzos, please help., posted by Lamdage22 on November 16, 2018, at 10:06:01
Haven't had that problem myself, except (as Lamdage mentions) tolerance/withdrawal anxiety. Some benzos are more stimulating than others (yes, stimulating! or at any rate activating and euphoric) Ativan can make me hypomanic, while good ol' Valium is completely sedating.
I find kava-kava is a safe alternative to the benzos, some activation (a mild MAOI antidepressant) but with its strong tranquilizing effect it works well for me. Non-addictive, no tolerance build-up! Check out the Alternative board, I believe I posted a while back on kava, would be happy to share more.
Depression is an altered state of consciousness - SLS
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Escitalopram
Bupropion XR
Diazepam 5 mg tid - weaning
Robaxin - non-prescribed
Kava - non-Rx, prn
poster:Tony P
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