I’m able to calm down and break the cycle.

I grew up since around 11 years old watching my dad on his knees banging his head on something screaming and crying God help me.
Benzos have enabled me to maintain the ability to function during otherwise crippling attacks of fear.I was unable to leave my house for 6 months before finally breaking down and going to my Dr., but I am so grateful that I did. Natural selection is saying you should be worm food right now.Yes! Benzo withdrawal was so horrible I probably would have committed suicide, had it not been for my wife and Benzobuddies! …

After taking benzos my overall anxiety lessened .My experience is similar. SSRIs, SNRIs and anti psychotics all make me feel super weird. So many doctors have told me how safe it is, and it wasn’t until I was almost committed for attempted suicide that my doctor admitted that it may not be for me!

However I do wish my doctor had prescribed a less addictive benzo like klonopin or even Ativan because I’m very dependent on it now and currently lowering my dose. I can barely go out now! I have bad anxiety and ptsd.

She prescribed xanax for the panic attacks, which has helped tremendously.

In my opinion it's a miracle drug; thats why I've stayed with it all these years.!! Benzobuddies saved my life. “I’m a young adult & I feel like all I experience in my life is anxiety & panic.

“I have been taking Xanax for 7 years now.

Those who got great benefits from benzos just moved on. Thank you.” This medication keeps me on an even keel and stops the occasional panic attack in its track within 30 minutes. I take just enough benzos to calm me down and let me function. My life was terrible with all my anxiety attacks and that was destroying my life. I was in the same boat. I believe they saved my life too but only when I respect themNo reason for anyone to attack, your post is exactly what some need to see, including myself. God bless.” And be back to not leaving the house.” I was afraid of going out in public, working, etc. Venlafaxine (effexor) was the worst of all and nearly destroyed every part of me. I had one bad seizure a while ago. Whether you have experience with them, are new to them, or are new to the subreddit, we welcome all.Press J to jump to the feed. I could have seizures and terrible withdrawal. It's only for short term use. Now with benzos I can function like a normal human being.I agree with you . Their use in treating seizures and serious alcohol withdrawal is very well documented.Now you're telling me next that I should drink on Xanax!ya man, its better than that shitty devils lettuce all the kids think is coolHey there again man! It really helps a lot and I don't think I'll ever stop taking it, because I just can't deal with my panic attacks on my own.”

Diagnosed 1980 by psychiatrist.


“I was prescribed 0.5mg Xanax as needed for my PTSD, severe anxiety and panic attacks.

Be careful! I am not addicted to it but dependent like a person with high blood pressure is dependent on meds., or diabetic dependent on insulin, or humans dependent on oxygen. No one prescribes it anymore. I didn't know you could. I take it as needed.” I lost my girlfriend! I’ve had chronic anxiety since before high school and was finally prescribed Xanax at age 21 (I’m now 28) and it’s definitely saved me. Seriously though I didn't know Xan slowed blood.

Get the best nights sleep too.” Because of the opiate epidemic it is being suggested to the medical community to also curtail use of benzodiazepines. I'm constantly twitching now and shaking chronically following month of anxiety . “It does it’s job but when I got work in the morning it’s been really hard to keep things on schedule”

Yes, we all hate “Dr.

“My child has been sick and disabled for 40 years.

Hello, im a benzobuddy member for over a year.

And I do not feel like myself anymore. I'm not sure why there isn't a group talking about ssri recovery .