Newbie...fear that im becoming addicted to meds
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Originally Posted by amysticalsoul 
Like i said, i have spoken with my doc about my fears and he blows them off...hes the one that prescribed the xanax in the first place, but he says he doesnt see any evidence of addiction..im not buying off the streets, my scripts last me the amount of days they are suppose to, and im not getting them from any other docs...so to him that means im fine, i guess.....
You are asking for help Identifying where you are right now in terms of where you don't want to go...
That is brave...and scary. Find another way to control your anxiety (i know this is hard cause I have it too).
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I agree with Jaynie - a GP is not an addiction counselor.
What a beast Xanax is - or even others in the benzo family. I will never forget my experience with it.
What a beast Xanax is - or even others in the benzo family. I will never forget my experience with it.
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Elini,
Yes i mentioned to my doc that i have taken more on some days than the recommended dosage...he knows that stress that i am under daily and that after ten years i am still not dealing well with the loss of my parents and i have other health issues that cause anxiety and so i guess he thinks i need it...i dont have to ask for a script he just writes it when i come in if it has been the allotted amout of time. He has not mentioned weaning me and has told me to look at it this way "diabetics have to take insulin to live and funtion, You have to take xanax to function" ugh!!
Yes i mentioned to my doc that i have taken more on some days than the recommended dosage...he knows that stress that i am under daily and that after ten years i am still not dealing well with the loss of my parents and i have other health issues that cause anxiety and so i guess he thinks i need it...i dont have to ask for a script he just writes it when i come in if it has been the allotted amout of time. He has not mentioned weaning me and has told me to look at it this way "diabetics have to take insulin to live and funtion, You have to take xanax to function" ugh!!
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Originally Posted by joygirl
I had my dr actually say "As long as you're not pawning your wedding ring, you're not an addict." This, after I voiced concerns about being addicted.
amysticalsoul - we are here to support you! That is what is so great about SR - everyone has experience to share.
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Originally Posted by amysticalsoul
YES!!!! I WANT to stop taking it!!!!
Whatever you do, don't stop it by yourself. Benzo withdrawal is horrible. You need to taper.
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Originally Posted by joygirl
Don't stop on your own! Very dangerous!
Earthsteps, yes! And at that time I lived in Florida. He was fast and loose with that script pad.
Earthsteps, yes! And at that time I lived in Florida. He was fast and loose with that script pad.
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Yes i know not to stop cold turkey..i know there is no way that i could do that without getting very sick or even dying..my kids have known so much death in their short lives that i do not want to leave them, especially not that way...and i dont want to leave them because of a stupid little pill taking my life either...i must try and find another doctor to help me and take my fears seriously..another reason i dont think that my doc takes me seriously is that im a hypochondriac and worry about everything...no docs wanna take hypos seriously....
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Shame on your doctor! Get rid of your doctor IMMEDIATELY! He makes money off of scripts and does not have your best interests in mind. Otherwise, he would really LISTEN to your concerns about addiction and do something about it. I really believe that once you completely get off the drugs, you will find resources who will help with your anxiety. The first and number one resource for me is God! Talking with and praying to God has really helped me.
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amysticalsoul,
I am really sorry for all you are going through, and have been through. Life is so hard sometimes. But it's also very beautiful other times. I am trying to focus on the beauty more and less on the ugliness and difficulty. My emotions fly all over the place sometimes!
This site, the main page I believe, lists resources for help. Are you in the states?
Many people here have struggled as you are, so please know you never have to be alone. It does get better!
big hug to you!
I am really sorry for all you are going through, and have been through. Life is so hard sometimes. But it's also very beautiful other times. I am trying to focus on the beauty more and less on the ugliness and difficulty. My emotions fly all over the place sometimes!
This site, the main page I believe, lists resources for help. Are you in the states?
Many people here have struggled as you are, so please know you never have to be alone. It does get better!
big hug to you!
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Welcome amysticalsoul 
if you're concerned about your xanax use then you have a right for those concerns to be heard - even hypochondriacs get sick and have problems
If you're not being heard by your current Dr I recommend you get a second opinion.
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if you're concerned about your xanax use then you have a right for those concerns to be heard - even hypochondriacs get sick and have problems
If you're not being heard by your current Dr I recommend you get a second opinion.
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