I actually take a benzo only as needed, and try not to take it if I can absolutely help it. I was told that taking a benzo(diazepine) the day of a Ketamine trea

I actually take a benzo only as needed, and try not to take it if I can absolutely help it. I was told that taking a benzo(diazepine) the day of a Ketamine treatment actually cancels out the positive effect of the Ketamine. I believe it as well. Benzodiazepines definitely have a beneficial effect, but if you are trying to get through a psychedelic crisis, or even a horrible panic attack, taking it will 100% negate any kind of benefit you would get by pushing through the uncomfortable negativity. I'm speaking from personal experience, but I feel Benzos cancel out anything positive from learning in regards to a psychically negative experience. Sometimes your anxiety is so bad you need them, I know I have been in that place where I'm responsible for another person, and can't deal with the anxiety and still help this other person. I'm also terrified as I've heard Benzos increase the odds of getting Alzheimer's by something like >80%. I have Alzheimer's on my dad's grandmother's side, and my mom's father's side. Unless it skips a generation, and favors mother's or father's side, and the side it skips works out, I'm screwed!