Meds

@Endlessly Pondering i was thinking about questioning to my physician about taking benzodiazepines as i feel this type of medication is the only way out of my intrusive thoughts and i can take when im faceing things that trigger my intrusive thoughts most. so tell me your expierience, what benzodiazepine am i most likely to be prescribed and how to take it without becoming addicted

@emmahitam I strongly believe benzodiazepines have their place in treatment. Some doctors are against them, but you can always find a new one if needed. In my darkest days benzodiazepines have been a literal lifesaver. I try to take them as little as possible in the smallest dose possible. Have you ever taken them before?

@Endlessly Pondering never taken them. my local physican believes that people should only take them before surgery or dental procedure, i will re ask my local physician and explain more in depth about my symptoms and see what she can suggest but i have a friend online who is a physician who lives further away who believes that they will save my life from taboo thoughts, he has suffered too. by the way though im reluctant to seeing a psychiatrist due to past trauma with them

@emmahitam Totally understand, some doctors are very much against them while others hand them out like candy. When used appropriately, they are a lifesaver. I am so sorry your are going through this and hope you get relief soon

@Endlessly Pondering in some ways i rather not people hand them out like candy because i rather be safe than sorry but i also want physicians to give them if the patient believes strongly that they are appropiate but i want physicians to prescribe them in a way so they don't become addictive. anyways what benzo is most likely to be prescribed by my physician?

@emmahitam Klonopin. It’s long acting and takes a while to “kick in”. seems to be favored over quick and hard hitting benzos like Xanax.

@Endlessly Pondering my mate suggested that this is a good one. my mate though takes what we call 'valium' for insomnia and taboo thoughts idk what you call it in the US

@emmahitam We call it the same! I have heard good things about Valium aswell! Hopefully you can get relief.

@emmahitam I’ve found prescribed Gabapentin (100mg +) to help with anxiety attacks and intrusive thoughts plus it’s as needed and non-addictive.