When I read the date on the document above I thought it was a bit out of date; however, it backs up what some of you guys have been saying about Benzo's and PTSD.
If they can be used the right way they can be extremely effective for those explosive situations that we can all be trapped in. But the problem is that we have a psychological problem and sometimes we can perceive what we think is an anxiety attack and become reliant on that medication. Well, I know I have been feeling more and more anxious every day and rather than practicing relaxation, I have been trying to rely on the medication.
Hence, today after speaking to my psychiatrist, I am off them unless absolutely necessary. In other words, the boss is with me.
He has also changed me from Imovane a sleeping medication, back to Avanza.
The Avanza does have 'Weight Gain' as a side effect for me, but better the devil you know, and it just means an extra 20 minutes a day on the treadmill.
