Taking Meds and Going To Therapy?

I was hospitalized in 2017 for PTSD, anxiety and major depressive disorder and I remember being put on so many meds that I was either zombified or very high. I'm not at such a low point now and have since been off of meds and out of therapy, but I'm in this cycle of lows that seems to happen every year around this time. I stop going to classes, do very little schoolwork, and struggle to get out of bed every morning. I'm thinking I might need meds and therapy again, just not to such a severe degree. Any advice?

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Grateful4you · M

I'm not a psychologist but a cycle of highs and lows could be a sign of bi-polar. As far as the anxiety disorder (which I also have) please try not to rely on the Benzo's which are a terrible drug.

Ciaotutti · F

@Grateful4you Benzos are not a terrible drug if used correctly for the purpose required. I take them to stop seizures without diazepam I wouldnt have the quality of life i have & its not 100%. But i know what you mean too many can make you feel tied and our of it possibly addicted. However thankfully they dontvhave that effect on me. Its like my brain is over active and the drug just evens it out.

Grateful4you · M

@Ciaotutti I do use them during really bad cycles of anxiety. Usually just knowing I have them will diffuse attacks.✌️🏽

Ciaotutti · F

@Grateful4you yeah I totally get that. Hope your ok 🤞

Grateful4you · M

@Ciaotutti Please remind folks you know taking Benzo's, Never go cold turkey as this constitutes a possible medical emergency . One Dr. made me go cold turkey and I fired him, someone else could have sue him for medical mal-practice.

Ciaotutti · F

@Grateful4you yeah I know not good. I was made to go cold turkey from 10mg daily while in hospital having my seizures monitored however it didnt start to effect me for at least 10 days ...not sure why after the 10 days. I had a near seizure & they gave me 10mg diazepam & it stopped it from progressing. So that's how I control my epilepsy ive tried many drugs & this is the only one that works.

Grateful4you · M

@Ciaotutti Glad you have it under control. Luckily I have a urgent care doc. who will script me any time another cycle strikes. He is one of the good guys.

Ciaotutti · F

@Grateful4you must because they dont give them out easily. Glad you have good care.

Grateful4you · M

@Ciaotutti Thanks for saying so. Is there a difference (as far as you know) between Klonipin and Xanax?, curious because he gives me a choice. (He won't do Valium for some reason)

Ciaotutti · F

@Grateful4you ive heard of
klonipin is a brand name for clonazepam xanax ive never used both are benzos im not sure of the difference other than maybe the stregth. Diazepam/ Valium may be stronger so thats possibly why he wont prescribe them. I took Klonipin but it wasnt strong enough to control my seizures. So back with diazepam.

Grateful4you · M

@Ciaotutti Great, thanks for the info. Have a great night hon!

Ciaotutti · F

@Grateful4you you to. X

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@Grateful4you Hi Freeforall! Maybe try mindfulness, semi fasting for energy and great 420 maybe

those drugs make the rich richer and you just as desperate in the end..can't fight a spiritual crisis with crappola and junk and chemicals. Trust me I know what I mean. Its like everything else in the "western" material world.

It doesn't hold up. The Buddhists know that.

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