Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Ive been on Alprazlam 3 years come April. Same dose, not addicted and it has helped me immensely and continues to help. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 You won't know til you stop taking it. That's the nature of the drug. If you were to suddenly stop taking it you would experience severe withdrawal. Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > > Ive been on Alprazlam 3 years come April. Same dose, not addicted and it > has helped me immensely and continues to help. Terry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 I was in counseling at the time of my husbands death. Continued for a short time. I have my first appt with a therapist on the 27th. Going to try and get to the bottom of where the anxiety is coming from in the first place. If it was the anesthesia then I guess I'm outta luck as there is no cure for that except perhaps time. Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > > Just wondering if either of you two ladies sought > therapy or counselling for this? Sounds horribly > traumatic, and that counselling could possibly be > beneficial. > > --Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Apparently this original email is in my inbox at home. Yes, I'd be glad to email with you about the suicide situation. Sometimes it really helps to talk to someone else who's been through it too. My mom just didn't get it. She'd say, " Why keep calling it suicide? It doesn't matter how he died. Only that he's dead. " She's wrong. In a suicide the people left behind have a whole other set of feelings and thoughts to deal with than when there's an accidental death or one from an illness. There's a lot of anger and a lot of guilt and self blame. The wondering what one could have done to save that person. And there's the confusion of feeling extremely angry with the person who took their own life yet one feels guilty for feeling that way. Barbara > --- alisonjoan@... wrote: > > > BArbara .. this off the ativan /lexapro topic...but > > is there any > > possibility we could e-mail. I am having a really > > tough time with my BF > > suicide even though it is already 4 years past. I > > think it is the source > > of many of my current issues . thanks Alison > > On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 22:34:20 -0500 " Barbara " > > <bjarrett@...> > > writes: > > > > > > PS: I was perscribed Ativan when my husband > > commited suicide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Not sure what Alprazlam is. Another Benzo, I think, though. Generic of Xanax. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Yep, it's a benzo and also very addictive. Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > > Not sure what Alprazlam is. Another Benzo, I think, > though. > > > Generic of Xanax. Terry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Yep, it's a benzo and also very addictive. Barbara Barbara why are you so negative about benzo's??? I know 6 people on them, higher doses than me and they are NOT addicted. Yes benzo's can be addictive, but at low doses they are not. So tired of hearing you scare people and put down a medication that helps MANY people. I wouldnt leave my house for years because of agoraphobia, I have a third of my life back because of this med, and I no longer obsess and worry like I did for YEARS!!! So lay off the negativity would you please??? Thank you, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 It's a proven fact that they are addictive. Do your homework. And then try and come off cold turkey and see what happens. There's no doubt the drugs can help...short term. But to be on them long term is another thing entirely and creates another entire set of problems. This is backed up by research. Talk to the millions of people that have been and are addicted to this family of drugs. It seems that this makes you feel threatened. But negating the facts won't make them go away. Benzo's are very addictive. Period. And you won't convince me otherwise. Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > > Yep, it's a benzo and also very addictive. > > Barbara > > > Barbara why are you so negative about benzo's??? I know 6 people on them, higher doses than me and they are NOT addicted. Yes benzo's can be addictive, but at low doses they are not. So tired of hearing you scare people and put down a medication that helps MANY people. I wouldnt leave my house for years because of agoraphobia, I have a third of my life back because of this med, and I no longer obsess and worry like I did for YEARS!!! So lay off the negativity would you please??? Thank you, Terry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 The benzo's are a physical addiction. I don't believe anyone is immune to this. As I said, that doesn't mean the drugs aren't helpful. But they are still addictive. Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > > I've taken drugs in the Benzo category (epam and > Ativan) and have to agree with Barbara. For the > majority of people, they *are* very addictive. If you > ever want to hear some real horror stories, join up > the Benzo Rehab list at and read all the > posts from people who are struggling (and struggling) > to get off of Benzos, and how nightmarish it is for > them. I had to get off that list, as it almost > undermined my own effort to recover from Benzo > addiction (mine was to epam). > > Of course, there ARE people for whom Benzos are NOT > addictive. From what I can tell and from what I've > read, however, they are in a distinct minority. If I > am wrong about that, please so inform. > > --Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 If I am wrong about that, please so inform. You are wrong about that. It will be 3 years in April for me. It feels so good to walk out the door anxiety~free and not have those what~ifs that I use to deal with where eventually I would talk myself right out of going out. It hasn't happened in years and I have suffered since I was 5, I am now 51. Im grateful for this med. Now I need to start with the Lexapro, when I'm ready to I will start it. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 It's a proven fact that they are addictive. Do your homework. And then try and come off cold turkey and see what happens I never said they werent addictive, at HIGHER doses they are. And what stupid moron would ever go off any med cold turkey, of course you're going to be one hurtin puppy if you go off any med this way. So you had a hard time with them, that doesnt mean everyone else will. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 I had three days of horrific withdrawal symptoms. Seemed really unfair. Did you stop cold turkey, or did you go real slow on weaning off of them??? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 And the exact same amount as you took at first, after three years, still works for you? You are lucky. --Diane Yes I am, and there are many out there that are just as lucky. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 It is a lifesaver and has helped me many times... -Jodi Nice to hear something positive about this med because its a terrific med if not abused. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 I didn't have any problem with Benzo's cause I never took them regularly and/or long term. Most doctors won't prescribe them long term. In a very few cases they will, psych docs that is, but GP's won't. And there was a crackdown by the government about all the prescriptions for Xanax as well as the other Benzo's. So they had that to consider as well. The ones that you will have the most difficulty getting Benzo's from are the clinics and docs that receive any kind of government funding. I'm telling you what I know from Nursing school and my own experiences with doctors, discussions I've had with them and research I've done. You will believe what you will. No matter what anyone says. It makes you feel safe. And I don't mean that in a bad. Honestly. I don't want to argue about the addictiveness of a drug that is known for addiction. Talk to a pharmacist if you really want the inside info. Who knows.. I may be wrong. Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > > It's a proven fact that they are addictive. Do your homework. And then try > and come off cold turkey and see what happens > > I never said they werent addictive, at HIGHER doses they are. And what > stupid moron would ever go off any med cold turkey, of course you're going > to be one hurtin puppy if you go off any med this way. So you had a hard > time with them, that doesnt mean everyone else will. Terry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 One point...if they weren't addictive there would be no need to wean off. So maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're getting at? Barbara Re: Re: Ativan > Did you stop cold turkey, or did you go real slow on weaning off of > them??? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Within the pasr year or so a lady in my church was prescribed Ativan. They are now saying it has damaged the communication center in her rain to the point she can't walk or cary on a conversation. Does anyone else know of anything like this or have an Idea what needs to be done to help her. She took this for a very short time and has been fighting the effects ever since. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Within the pasr year or so a lady in my church was prescribed Ativan. They are now saying it has damaged the communication center in her rain to the point she can't walk or cary on a conversation. Does anyone else know of anything like this or have an Idea what needs to be done to help her. She took this for a very short time and has been fighting the effects ever since. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 In a message dated 3/7/05 8:41:57 AM Mountain Standard Time, SSRI medications writes: > Within the pasr year or so a lady in my church was prescribed > Ativan. They are now saying it has damaged the communication center > in her rain to the point she can't walk or cary on a conversation. > This drug has turned out to be the most deadly inthe arsenal of benzos. It also affects the part of the brain that controls respiration so the threat of sudden death is very high. I hope she's off this drug now, and if not, she needs to get off it slowly, then hire a lawyer and SUE!!!! Bastards! " Blind Reason " a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's Unsafe At Any Dose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 In a message dated 3/7/05 8:41:57 AM Mountain Standard Time, SSRI medications writes: > Within the pasr year or so a lady in my church was prescribed > Ativan. They are now saying it has damaged the communication center > in her rain to the point she can't walk or cary on a conversation. > This drug has turned out to be the most deadly inthe arsenal of benzos. It also affects the part of the brain that controls respiration so the threat of sudden death is very high. I hope she's off this drug now, and if not, she needs to get off it slowly, then hire a lawyer and SUE!!!! Bastards! " Blind Reason " a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's Unsafe At Any Dose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 In a message dated 3/7/05 8:41:57 AM Mountain Standard Time, SSRI medications writes: > Within the pasr year or so a lady in my church was prescribed > Ativan. They are now saying it has damaged the communication center > in her rain to the point she can't walk or cary on a conversation. > This drug has turned out to be the most deadly inthe arsenal of benzos. It also affects the part of the brain that controls respiration so the threat of sudden death is very high. I hope she's off this drug now, and if not, she needs to get off it slowly, then hire a lawyer and SUE!!!! Bastards! " Blind Reason " a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's Unsafe At Any Dose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 In a message dated 3/7/05 8:41:57 AM Mountain Standard Time, SSRI medications writes: > Within the pasr year or so a lady in my church was prescribed > Ativan. They are now saying it has damaged the communication center > in her rain to the point she can't walk or cary on a conversation. > This drug has turned out to be the most deadly inthe arsenal of benzos. It also affects the part of the brain that controls respiration so the threat of sudden death is very high. I hope she's off this drug now, and if not, she needs to get off it slowly, then hire a lawyer and SUE!!!! Bastards! " Blind Reason " a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's Unsafe At Any Dose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Thanks for the info, Glitter. It does something to me that I don't like. After about 20mg (10 tablets), I intend to quit it. john --- glitterari@... wrote: > this is a really lovely drug with sudden death as a > side effect. seems it > just stops your respiratory system -- lovely, eh???? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Thanks for the info, Glitter. It does something to me that I don't like. After about 20mg (10 tablets), I intend to quit it. john --- glitterari@... wrote: > this is a really lovely drug with sudden death as a > side effect. seems it > just stops your respiratory system -- lovely, eh???? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 My husband takes Ativan to help him sleep while he is going through chemo. He likes it because it helps him fall asleep, yet doesn't leave him feeling foggy or groggy when he wakes up. His friend also takes it, but didn't feel that it helped him. Good luck, Kim In a message dated 5/31/2006 9:20:51 PM Central Standard Time, grizz140@... writes: Hi. My son is going to start taking Ativan along with his cipralex. He has been taking clonazepam but it makes him too tired. Has anyone here had experience with ativan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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