Blogs about: Benzodiazepines
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The possible hazards of benzodiazepine use (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium etc)
This is another post from very early on in the life of my blog (day three to be precise.) I’ve amended it quite a bit as I’ve learned much more and my circumstances have changed significan… more →
Beyond Meds
My friend for whom we've been fundraising shares her story of deterioration by psych meds
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giannakali wrote 6 months ago: Amy has been so crippled, traumatized and cognitively impaired by her circumstances she had to get h … more →
This ain't no psych ward, nor is it a traditional detox but I still feel like shit
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giannakali wrote 6 months ago: Okay. I’ve arrived. I actually came in yesterday as the trip here–two days in the car, w … more →
Come on, Madness.
reptilianpigs wrote 6 months ago: This is my official introduction. Yes, I did edit my very first post, which is taboo in my world. I … more →
Natural sleep or soothing remedies
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robertoamadeo wrote 6 months ago: Gianna wrote this for the ning support network and asked that I post it. This is only a small list o … more →
This is now officially cartoon day
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giannakali wrote 6 months ago: Thanks Fiddy. and the original source is here. … more →
Addiction to psychiatric drugs...not so funny in reality
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giannakali wrote 6 months ago: From Art Margin. The art work of Emma Hollister. Well worth a visit to her site! … more →
The ICU and Post-stay Depression
cherished79 wrote 7 months ago: In The ICU, Use Of Benzodiazepines, Other Factors May Predict Severity Of Post-stay Depression Scien … more →
Severity Of Post-Stay Depression in ICU May Be Predicted By Use Of Benzodiazepines
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giannakali wrote 7 months ago: This of course comes as no surprise to those of us who have suffered at the hand of benzos. Especial … more →
Talk therapy helps older adults
srinivasreddy1435 wrote 7 months ago: CHICAGO: Adding talk therapy to typical anxiety treatments that often include drugs helped older adu … more →
Cognitive Therapy May Help Treat Anxiety in Older Adults
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Craig Collins-Young wrote 7 months ago: Elderly Anxiety According to a new study in the in the April 8 issue of the Journal of the American … more →
Depression Not Getting Better, But Not Out Of Options
doctordan wrote 8 months ago: Over the past 2.5 years I have been on and off 7 different antidepressants (5 SSRIs, one SNRI) but m … more →
Gal-pal Date
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bluesilk wrote 8 months ago: Yesterday I met my friend for dinner (‘tea’ if you’re a northerner like me). It … more →
Brief benzodiazepine withdrawal update
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giannakali wrote 8 months ago: As most of you know I’ve withdrawn from 50 mg Seroquel, 400 mg Lamictal, 84 mg Concerta, 11 mg … more →
Addiction Risk Seen in Wakefulness Drug Provigil (and Ritalin)
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giannakali wrote 8 months ago: Healthy people are starting to use stimulants to help them stay “alert.” And lo and beho … more →
Panic Attack Medication
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tricyclicantidepressant wrote 8 months ago: Here are some drugs that can prevent or reduce panic attacks. This is not meant to be a comprehensiv … more →
As antipsychotics lose favor, trend to benzodiazepines (history may repeat itself)
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giannakali wrote 8 months ago: I just found a very frightening article. While the alarms bells are appropriately being rung about a … more →
Maxx Face-off
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Catatonic Kid wrote 8 months ago: It’s me versus the big, scary rock today: Ever feel like your mind has traversed the Universe … more →
Half-way point
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giannakali wrote 9 months ago: As most of you know I’m doing a Klonopin/Valium crossover. I got to the half-way point last ni … more →
Xanax treatment immediately after stress exposure interferes with the normal HPA-stress response and increases vulnerability to subsequent stress
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giannakali wrote 9 months ago: Yup, in other words, treating a trauma with a benzo makes the long term outcome worse. It seems to d … more →
