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whats after the benzo duritashion??

ive been on klonpin 13 yrs then xanax 5 yrs..now on atavains...were does the great relaxation come from once been on benzos sooo long???  im agorphobia  been only this 4 mothes but going threw to much now...i was on the xanax and i want them back..the ataivans make me so tired..all i do is sleep till pm then im ok..can you relate to what im saying?? meaning how do i gt to the point of what i once felt in 1993 i had agoraphobia 1 yr  was put on klonpin 0.5 mgs 3 aday..left the house in 5 days with baby steps...ANXTYS ARE BAD WE ALL ARE AWARE OF THAT,,BUT ONCE YOU HAVE EXHAUSTED THE FEELING OF BENZOS AND ALL OTHERS LIKE CBT ETC.... THEN WHAT...

ALOT OF PEOPLE DEPEND ON BENZOS TO RELIVE THERE ANXIETY'S!!!  IM VERY WELL ADDICTED NOW AND HAVE BEEN..

TELL ME HOW IT IS IN YOUR CASE   THANK YOU!!
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I don't know if your doctor has weaned you properly from the Klonopin to the Xanax to the Ativan. All of these meds need be slowly tapered and slowly replaced with the different benzos.
You ask, "what can be done once you've exhausted the feeling of benzos and all others like CBT........" You do know that CBT is NOT a drug, it is a type of therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Were you ever in this type of therapy?
Given the difficulties you are having with your meds, combined with the agoraphobia, I strongly urge you to speak with your doctor about getting a referral to a psychiatrist who can not only help you find the right medication for you, but begin to help you deal with the anxiety and the agoraphobia issues.
Please don't hesitate to get the help you need.
Peace
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