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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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sevennnn 05/31/2016

Day7 off of benzo i would like to say i feel sorry for anyone thats on benzo its going to be hell when you try to get off luckly i made it off but the effects of it is horrid i don't know why they even prescribe this i had some left over in a bottle and i just poured the rest in the toilet my current symptoms big rushes of anxiety 1000 times worst migraine headache my legs feel back to normal confusion can't concentrate yup all of that because of good ol benzos i went on YouTube and typed in benzos with drawls every symptom i had people had the exact same thing horrible and i was only on them for 4 months i take alive for the migraine and muscle spasms so i say too anyone thats thinking of trying clonapin Xanax Ativan for anxiety please dont do it i beg of you because its going to be a nightmare

orion888 06/06/2016

I had major problems as well and withdrawl is bad. Started meditation and other ways to manage anxiety. I never have tried medical marijuana but I wonder what the differences would be. It is legal where I live. Or if it's just better to bypass substances altogether and whip the issue on your own, don't know.

WanderingVet 06/06/2016

Based on this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine_withdrawal_syndrome

I agree with you.

WanderingVet 06/06/2016

Same source as above.

"With sufficient motivation and the proper approach, almost anyone can successfully withdraw from benzodiazepines. However, a prolonged and severe syndrome can lead to collapsed marriages, business failures, bankruptcy, committal to a hospital, and the most serious adverse effect, suicide.[2] As such, long-term users should not be forced to discontinue against their will.[4] Over-rapid withdrawal, lack of explanation, and failure to reassure individuals that they are experiencing temporary withdrawal symptoms led some people to experience increased panic and fears they are going mad, with some people developing a condition similar to post-traumatic stress disorder as a result. A slow withdrawal regimen, coupled with reassurance from family, friends, and peers improves the outcome."

willye 06/06/2016

Been on kolonpin for 20 years i try too look at it from the other side like anyone else who has a problem i have fought the med fight and now i have chose acceptance

soulsearcher83 06/07/2016

I was on clonazepam for a long time but didn't experience any withdrawal. I take valium for back spasms but only as needed. I think it depends on the person. I can be curled up in bed for hours in bed in pain from spasms but I'm having back surgery so I know my need is temporary.

soulsearcher83 06/07/2016

But I prefer a heating pad when possible if it is minor.

orion888 06/07/2016

Also, just FYI, I was abusing the drug to get rid of the withdrawls. When it came time to get off of it, I did not do it myself, a doctor helped me titrate down. I don't think this is something you can do cold turkey.

survivor69 06/07/2016

I WAS TAKING XANAX 4 DEPRESSION, JUST A LITTLE A DAY.
I HAD 2 CHECK INTO A REHAB HOSPITAL 2 GET THE STUFF.
NOW I M ADDICTED 2 ANTIDEPRESSANTS. LOLOL
GBU
DRENA B
;-O

urbanboho 06/07/2016

I need them, I use them.

If I stopped it would be very VERY slowly. Like slug slow. If I miss a day my body knows it & tells me so. I hope you did this with the doc's help? They should've been giving you the low down on how it would go. Bad doctor!

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