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Lets all be anxious/depressed together.
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Gremlinertia wrote: »How is everyone getting on over this weekend? The social aspect of it all can alienate people and the general shenanigans can unnerve people.. I'm working as usual so I'm ok bout that side of things.. Sort of time that makes me feel a bit lonely though.. Hope anyone here is getting on ok..
This can be a tiring weekend alright but ok so far. Hope your getting on ok too Gremlinertia, remember your never lonely when you have all your buddies here!
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Stay away from Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax etc) at all cost! Trust me! They're a quick fix. They're great for taking before a flight or if you find yourself in an EXTREMELY stressful situation but they should NOT be taken regularly! I've learned from experience. I got dependent on them and the withdrawal symptoms you experience when you try to come off them are genuinely frightening. You will feel a level of anxiety that you have never felt before. I've suffered with anxiety all my life & it intensified after my Dad died. I took loads of benzodiazepines to cope with his death until I was a zombie. They really didn't help at all. So I decided to get some one-to-one counselling & my doctor also prescribed Lexapro. The combination of Lexapro, mindfulness, meditation & counselling completely changed my life. Some of us are just pre-disposed to mental illness & it's nothing to be ashamed of, it's just our reality & there's no point in running away from it. Deal with it head on & remember that it's not all doom and gloom. You can have anxiety & depression and still live a very enjoyable and fulfilling life. Go out there & get the help you need because it's there & ready for you to utilise 0
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I hope you don't mind me restating your advice as follows:boyinterrupted wrote: »Stay away from Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax etc) at all cost! Trust me! They're a quick fix. They're great for taking before a flight or if you find yourself in an EXTREMELY stressful situation but they should NOT be taken regularly! I've learned from experience. I got dependent on them and the withdrawal symptoms you experience when you try to come off them are genuinely frightening. You will feel a level of anxiety that you have never felt before. I've suffered with anxiety all my life & it intensified after my Dad died. I took loads of benzodiazepines to cope with his death until I was a zombie. They really didn't help at all. So I decided to get some one-to-one counselling & my doctor also prescribed Lexapro. The combination of Lexapro, mindfulness, meditation & counselling completely changed my life. Some of us are just pre-disposed to mental illness & it's nothing to be ashamed of, it's just our reality & there's no point in running away from it. Deal with it head on & remember that it's not all doom and gloom. You can have anxiety & depression and still live a very enjoyable and fulfilling life. Go out there & get the help you need because it's there & ready for you to utilise
Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax etc) have their place, but they should only be used in the very short term. Short term use would be a week or two. The same usually applies to sleeping tablets. These drugs are addictive, and withdrawing from them after regular use is very difficult - to say the least. Withdrawal can often result in the experience of much more severe occurrences of the original symptoms (i.e. anxiety, insomnia). If addiction has developed, withdrawal should be undertaken under strict medical advice.
Benzodiazepines can be very useful in certain circumstances, for example before a flight or if you have to face an extremely stressful situation but they should not be taken regularly.
It is also very important to avoid the consumption of alcohol if taking these drugs.Not your ornery onager
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Gremlinertia wrote: »Can it be seen as a stepping stone? Also willingness to work on your cv for future employers perhaps?
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cloudatlas wrote: »Perhaps, perhaps
Just my two cent on it.. Some things can seem like a shyte move but are they possibly better than not going? And usually if something doesn't quite work out you can return to the status quo without too much hassle..0 -
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cloudatlas wrote: »Perhaps, perhaps
Just my two cent on it.. Some things can seem like a shyte move but are they possibly better than not going? And usually if something doesn't quite work out you can return to the status quo without too much hassle..0 -
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