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why quit?
most of the alarming posts are from patients who have STOPPED alprazolam abruptly. What I cannot discover is what are the symptoms which PROMPT them to stop. Why do they WANT to stop? Unbearble physiological symptoms or fear they will have them if they continue? What damage do they believe is happening in their brains or nervous system by taking this drug??
i stopped because it was making me depressed as hell and causing me anxiety, making me really unmotivated and i could see a tolerance starting to slowly build & it just wasn't worth it for me. If you don't feel like you need to quit, then maybe you don't. I think it's a personal choice. I don't know about long term effects and all that, but I think it's the quality of our lives that is important since no one lives forever.
Sounds like your meds are tied to critical piece of hardware in your body. I am way not qualified to answer that one.
Il'l try to adress the how do you know question:
For me: I knew i was addicted when:
I started counting pills and counting days till refill.
When I would get anxious almost alarmed if i was running low.
When X amount of time passes without taking them my body feels mild w/d.
When I use it to make the most mundane tasks "fun"
When I lost interest in my favorite things...
When my life revolved around it's use.
Just to name a few,,,
Free~
Il'l try to adress the how do you know question:
For me: I knew i was addicted when:
I started counting pills and counting days till refill.
When I would get anxious almost alarmed if i was running low.
When X amount of time passes without taking them my body feels mild w/d.
When I use it to make the most mundane tasks "fun"
When I lost interest in my favorite things...
When my life revolved around it's use.
Just to name a few,,,
Free~
'addiction is real'
That's my question: what symptoms show you that you are addicted or are in danger of addiction?
I've had GAD for 30+ years but found aplrazolam to take 'as needed' through prescription when heart troubles began five years ago. I'm still fighting it off every day until symptoms get too much.
That's my question: what symptoms show you that you are addicted or are in danger of addiction?
I've had GAD for 30+ years but found aplrazolam to take 'as needed' through prescription when heart troubles began five years ago. I'm still fighting it off every day until symptoms get too much.
I see you are posting this in several communities as well as expert forums. What is your point?
If you plan to stop after thirty years of use, then ask members how they were able to do so. You will receive much support here. If not, please allow this space for those who are actually seeking help for their addictions no matter what the reason. Reasons are personal and every one has different ones. Addiction is real and THAT is what this community is about. I wish the best on your quest to find the answers to your questions--whatever they may be.
If you plan to stop after thirty years of use, then ask members how they were able to do so. You will receive much support here. If not, please allow this space for those who are actually seeking help for their addictions no matter what the reason. Reasons are personal and every one has different ones. Addiction is real and THAT is what this community is about. I wish the best on your quest to find the answers to your questions--whatever they may be.
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