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As someone who has gone down that road (and managed to get off), I can't emphasize enough how important it is to not take those drugs forever. It simply isn't
by linuxdude314 8y ago
As someone who has gone down that road (and managed to get off), I can't emphasize enough how important it is to not take those drugs forever.
It simply isn't possible, at some point your tolerance will become so high you will be forced to find something else. The withdrawals from benzodiazapenes are some of the worst of any drug and will require medical intervention in order to keep your seizure threshold properly regulated.
The Ashton Method has worked miracles for many including myself.
https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha02.htm https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha02.htm
It is hard to find a doctor who will support you with that treatment, but I went through it and am successfully benzo free now.
- mnm1 8y agoCouldn't agree more. The withdrawl severity very much depends on the person and if tapered slowly, it's not bad (it wasn't for me). Cannabis can help there temporarily also. Benzos are awful after awhile due to tolerance and mostly the negative effects persisting.
- stordoff 8y agoI don't want to downplay it too much (I've seen my grandmother go through benzodiazapine withdrawal, and it took the best part of a year IIRC), but I would add withdrawal is highly personal. I've quit drugs that I was told (by my consultant) that would be "worse than quitting heroin" and stopped cold turkey, and didn't feel a thing. I also now take regularly take benzodiazapines, and can stop taking them during good periods without any noticeable effects (which has the bonus of limiting my tolerance increase).