Recent content by Sue Tyler

I belong to a Benzo withdrawal group on Facebook, and Kava was one of the supplements they recommend NOT taking while tapering (or taking) benzos. It had to do with the GABA vs Glutamate receptors or something, I'm not sure...

BenzoBuddies! There are some Facebook groups for people tapering off benzos but there are a lot of people there complaining about symptoms which, in my opinion, are not necessarily related to benzo withdrawal. Also google "Ashton Manual" and show it to your doctor. Tell him/her you need to taper...

I tried Seroquel once and I hated it. For me it was like a horse tranquilizer. But everyone's different.

Oh good, I'm glad... Some people have more trouble than others.

Happy (belated) birthday. I know birthdays and holidays can sometimes intensify things... I hope you feel better. 35 seems so young to me (I'm 65) and you have so much life ahead of you. I hope every day, every month, every year gets better for you!

Yes! It's called "withdrawal tolerance." Google "Ashton Manual" for more info or check out one of the Facebook or online benzodiazepine withdrawal groups..

Google "Ashton Manual" for possible adverse effects of taking Benzos and of Benzo withdrawal.

What kind of magnesium do you recommend, for its calming effects and also for gently keeping one "regular?" Also, have you tried Magnesium "oil?" I read the reviews on Amazon for Swanson (and other brands) Magnesium oil and they were so overwhelmingly positive I ordered some. Can't tell yet, but...

I don't know how long you've been taking it (it's a Benzo, right?), but there is a possibility you might be experiencing "tolerance withdrawal." If you are, you will feel more anxiety even if you up the dose. Doctors are often not very knowledgeable about this phenomenon and generally want to...

I think what you did was both wise and very brave. It was the right thing for you. I don't think anyone else should judge you on how you used your student loans! I am hoping to retire in Ecuador in a year or two and hope to participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony...