Originally Posted by
Magnolia17 
As someone that has used both alcohol and benzodiazepines interchangeably over the years to self regulate, you are running the risk of just switching addictions/dependencies.
What has gotten me in the horrendous condition I'm in now is the Ativan wasnt working anymore. I took another. Hmmm... still not working and I was suffering. And I thought a drink wouldn't hurt. Hadn't even thought about drinking in 9 months.
It was very bizarre. Just a cautionary tale
Wow, so many people suggesting a benzodiazepine. Maybe I'm just being too hard on myself
I just got out of a meds controversy thread - I don't want another one
I think what you're reading Magnolia is people endorsing the idea of seeing a Dr and trusting professional judgement; and endorsing the use of prescribed meds over self medicating with drinking.
I understand your concerns and I'm sorry for your history - your concerns are valid - but all you and I know is whats Horns shared in his posts - none of us were privy with the conversations he might have with his Dr.
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