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jazpoppy · 03-22-2005, 10:39 AM

Hi George, my name is Jocelyn and I am an addict. I have experience with Benzos, I was never physically addicted, but I was prescribed Klonipin, ativan, and Xanax for over 5 years until I just didn't want that crap anymore. But here is my advice (please listen!) Benzo w/d is dangerous, just like alcohol w/d. It can cause seizure and it can be DEADLY! Call your Doctor or go to the ER, you need to be properly weaned off of this type of medication. I wish you the best, but please don't do it alone! If you want to talk, PM me and I'll give you my email address.

Jocelyn

03-22-2005, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
jazpoppy This catz gone wild!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wonderland... Posts: 280	Get Help! Hi George, my name is Jocelyn and I am an addict. I have experience with Benzos, I was never physically addicted, but I was prescribed Klonipin, ativan, and Xanax for over 5 years until I just didn't want that crap anymore. But here is my advice (please listen!) Benzo w/d is dangerous, just like alcohol w/d. It can cause seizure and it can be DEADLY! Call your Doctor or go to the ER, you need to be properly weaned off of this type of medication. I wish you the best, but please don't do it alone! If you want to talk, PM me and I'll give you my email address. Jocelyn __________________ Practice "self-compassion". Let go of those "stupid" everyday trivial things that can bring a recovering addict to their knees. Its more important to focus on yourself and love yourself even if you do "mess-up a bit".