I saw my psyhc for the first time in a long while everyone and he said after reviewing his notes that ive been doing alot better than when i was seeing him 10 months ago and if i make a real go of it i will make it! So he has given me a goal to get off the benzos by September 1st /05!!!! Lets see if i can make it!!!! xx
Dont worry you will lol jackie xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(private joke)
(private joke)
Elvis,
Good luck to you on you journey.......you got a plan in motion which should help you on your way.......
You keep fighting, no giving up on yourself and you'll come out just fine....
Keep the faith!
Love,
Tins
Good luck to you on you journey.......you got a plan in motion which should help you on your way.......
You keep fighting, no giving up on yourself and you'll come out just fine....
Keep the faith!
Love,
Tins
Hey Elvis,
I think thats a fab idea, but like misty says make sure you have some kinda action plan to help you along the way xxx you CAN do it, i have every faith in ya babe xxx
GOODLUCK
Gabbi
I think thats a fab idea, but like misty says make sure you have some kinda action plan to help you along the way xxx you CAN do it, i have every faith in ya babe xxx
GOODLUCK
Gabbi
Hey E I know I havent written lately Im sorry about that.I have read your post & see what is going on,but ya know what???I think you are gonna deal with it all good.The house the pills.You are stronger than you know you just gotta pull that power up kiddo.
Yay Elvis.... you are lucky to have a Dr. to help you!
Elvis,
I want to be supportive but I'm confused on what to be supportive about. Haven't you been trying to get completely off the benzos (valium and/or xanax) since last summer, but tapering hasn't worked well? Is your new goal to stay on them for another 6 months? I understand if your psychiatrist is prescribing them for a diagnosed mental condition, but as an addict, I could never take anything as prescribed -- at least not for long -- and I thought that was your primary problem. Maybe you've explained all this in past posts, in which case my apologies, it is hard to keep up with the Board sometimes. I am just confused as to why another 6 months of benzo use is a good thing for you right now. God Bless, M.
I want to be supportive but I'm confused on what to be supportive about. Haven't you been trying to get completely off the benzos (valium and/or xanax) since last summer, but tapering hasn't worked well? Is your new goal to stay on them for another 6 months? I understand if your psychiatrist is prescribing them for a diagnosed mental condition, but as an addict, I could never take anything as prescribed -- at least not for long -- and I thought that was your primary problem. Maybe you've explained all this in past posts, in which case my apologies, it is hard to keep up with the Board sometimes. I am just confused as to why another 6 months of benzo use is a good thing for you right now. God Bless, M.
Thankyou jacky,mistyeyes,gabbi,mj and kaela im going to my very best i really have a determination now that im back under my pshyc!! None4me the reason im on them for another few months is cuz thats how long my pshyc is giving me to come off them now......u cant just stop benzos...u prob know that, so hes giving me the next few months to pull myself completely together and get off all the xanax and valium, i have worked out a schedule with my G.P and i am really trying hard this time! i have come halfway off the xanax but stopped halfway and never really wanted to move from there, but for reasons i have now of my own i have a real determination to do it this time and i have been given a second chance from my phsyciatrist, he has set me alot of other 'tasks' to do along the way as well as part of my recovery and i actually started today!! so i have until september the 1st to reach my goal! i feel like i have something to work for! he hasnt given me another 6 months on benzos, its actually around 5 months that hes given me to get off them!! so ill take it nice and slow and do it properly and hopefully with the support of all the great people ive met here i will get there!!!!! and i will be so happy!!! ok take care everyone i will keep u all updated on my PROGRESS!!!! :)) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Elvis hun at least your trying if it works it works if it dont try something else ((hugs)) jackie xxxxxxx
thanx jacky but i am determined to make it work this time esp for my nan and pa......it just has too!! thanx so much for all ur support.xxxxxxxx
Elvis my time costs me nothing sweeheart and like ive just said to someone else call me if i can comfort you in any way or kick your butt then im here for you. jackie xxxxxxxxxx
You can do it!!
Kerry
Kerry
Elvis,
I worry that you're still doctor shopping as you were last summer, and that this isn't really good news, just prolonging your struggle to get off benzos. Did you tell your psychiatrist that you'd been doctor shopping in the past and unsuccessfully trying to wean yourself off the valium and xanax since at least last summer? Is this the same doctor who has been prescribing you valium and xanax at the same time, in addition to an anti-depressant, or is your GP also still prescribing? Do you also take pain pills? I'm sorry if this seems like I'm picking on you. I'm truly not trying to do so. There was a thread recently that made the point that we can sometimes be so eager to be encouraging that we risk enabling in some circumstances. I just want to be sure we don't do that to you, as well-intentioned as it may be, because you so deserve a clean and sober life that doesn't depend on those damn pills.....and you have a caring and open spirit that shines through all your writing. God Bless, M.
I worry that you're still doctor shopping as you were last summer, and that this isn't really good news, just prolonging your struggle to get off benzos. Did you tell your psychiatrist that you'd been doctor shopping in the past and unsuccessfully trying to wean yourself off the valium and xanax since at least last summer? Is this the same doctor who has been prescribing you valium and xanax at the same time, in addition to an anti-depressant, or is your GP also still prescribing? Do you also take pain pills? I'm sorry if this seems like I'm picking on you. I'm truly not trying to do so. There was a thread recently that made the point that we can sometimes be so eager to be encouraging that we risk enabling in some circumstances. I just want to be sure we don't do that to you, as well-intentioned as it may be, because you so deserve a clean and sober life that doesn't depend on those damn pills.....and you have a caring and open spirit that shines through all your writing. God Bless, M.
Elvis,
I am glad to see you have a plan and that you seemed determined this time to follow through.....Please don't let anything stand in your way.....
I also see that None has been following your story, one of the good guys on your side.......He does bring up some good things....make sure you don't leave doors open that should be closed now that your plan is in place and most importantly, be honest at all times in the good and the bad.......You health and life depend on it.........
Wishing you nothing but the best in your journey........
Love,
Tina
I am glad to see you have a plan and that you seemed determined this time to follow through.....Please don't let anything stand in your way.....
I also see that None has been following your story, one of the good guys on your side.......He does bring up some good things....make sure you don't leave doors open that should be closed now that your plan is in place and most importantly, be honest at all times in the good and the bad.......You health and life depend on it.........
Wishing you nothing but the best in your journey........
Love,
Tina
I second what Noneforme says. I know sometimes I read posts and feel a little poked at but that is just our insecurities so I put that out of my mind. I don't think any of us here would intentionally start bad blood. We want to help eachother and ourselves. Of all the places in the world, this is certainly no place for judgement. Nothing wrong with some tough love though.
Elvis,
YOU have been playin this tune for so long now that its starting to get old.
NOW you really want to get off all the pills you on and your still doctor shopping??
Give me a break your not fooling anyone......
Your new goal should be to : GET REAL WITH YOURSELF.
Your taking pills for every little thing. You won't get off anything, I know it. Trust me, 6 months from now your'll be way worse then before. Your story is getting real old already...
YOU have been playin this tune for so long now that its starting to get old.
NOW you really want to get off all the pills you on and your still doctor shopping??
Give me a break your not fooling anyone......
Your new goal should be to : GET REAL WITH YOURSELF.
Your taking pills for every little thing. You won't get off anything, I know it. Trust me, 6 months from now your'll be way worse then before. Your story is getting real old already...
hi, it's good to hear you have a goal keep your goal insight and think of all the good things that will start to happen in your life dede
Elvis,
I joined this board November of last year. I have read a lot of your posts. I like you and I really think you have the best of intentions. However, I have to agree with None4me and kiwi on this. I see you looking in all the wrong places for help. Seriously, I doubt you will be any better off in September than you are now. You need a doctor that is going to kick your in your a$$ and get a real plan for you.I don't know if rehab is an option but is probably going to be your best bet. You need a doctor that understands your past like we all do.Not one that is going to write you another script and send you on your way to deal alone. You need to be honest and reach out for face to face help.
I believe you honestly want to quit or you wouldn't be here posting but you need more help than we can offer. You have been on so many different medications for so long and have not been able to control it this far. That should tell you something about trying to quit on your own again. You need a good doctor to set you a plan and ONLY give you so many meds to wean off. As cowgirl would say you can't drive the bus anymore, let someone drive it for you.
I wish you the best on your road to recovery and if you ever need to talk I am here for you. Please try to find some real help and be honest with these doctor's about your situation. If your not honest you'll never get the help you need. Rae
I joined this board November of last year. I have read a lot of your posts. I like you and I really think you have the best of intentions. However, I have to agree with None4me and kiwi on this. I see you looking in all the wrong places for help. Seriously, I doubt you will be any better off in September than you are now. You need a doctor that is going to kick your in your a$$ and get a real plan for you.I don't know if rehab is an option but is probably going to be your best bet. You need a doctor that understands your past like we all do.Not one that is going to write you another script and send you on your way to deal alone. You need to be honest and reach out for face to face help.
I believe you honestly want to quit or you wouldn't be here posting but you need more help than we can offer. You have been on so many different medications for so long and have not been able to control it this far. That should tell you something about trying to quit on your own again. You need a good doctor to set you a plan and ONLY give you so many meds to wean off. As cowgirl would say you can't drive the bus anymore, let someone drive it for you.
I wish you the best on your road to recovery and if you ever need to talk I am here for you. Please try to find some real help and be honest with these doctor's about your situation. If your not honest you'll never get the help you need. Rae
thanx to anyone for the support!!! i can honestly say though that I HAVE NOT DOCTOR SHOPPED IN MONTHS!! why would anyone think that? i only get my meds off my g.p now, i dont have any bother to doctor shop any more, firstly i would be found out in an instant and secondly i cant be bothered with the lies anymore! i used to do it yes i did but i dont do it now, now i am on a schedule with my psychiatrist and my g.p to be off the benzos by september 1st. And to anyone who doesnt belive this i honestly dont care because i know its true and i know what im doing. My doctor (g.p) told me on friday to get my mind used to the fact that im coming down 1mg of xanax next friday! ive started doing the tasks my pshyciatrist set for me, i started yesterday and all i was hoping for here was a little support, but i honestly dont need to be told i am doctor shopping when all i trying to do is get off the darn things!! maybe i should just take the friends ive made and leave....i have some email addresses, cuz negativaty like that and blatant lies.....people like kiwirain telling me im doctor shopping when im not i dont need to hear the crap honestly. I need to work on my recovery not try and prove myself to anyone so if u cant take what i say at face value **** off and leave me alone or as i said perhaps i will go cuz i dont need that crap!
Thankyou sincerly to jacky, mistyeyes, kerry and dede for no underlying suspicions!!! thanx so much!! xxxxxxxxxxx
Thankyou sincerly to jacky, mistyeyes, kerry and dede for no underlying suspicions!!! thanx so much!! xxxxxxxxxxx
Elvis hun you dont have to justify yourself to anyone on here only you know the truth and at the end of the day its only you that can help you. reguarless of how your trying at least your trying hun, that does not mean you can sit on your butt though lol im watching ya lol. Dont let anyone upset you each one of us has our problems and at the end of the day im sure people want the best for you. When i first came to this site a smart person once said take what you need and leave the rest (thx cg) at the time i thought yeah right easier said then done but hey it works hun dont mix it take what you need and be positive and happy. ((((hugs)))) jackie xxxxxxxxx
