Do I have a problem? (Benzos)

[EphemeralOutlet141]

So I take benzos on a semi-regular basis, mainly Klonopin (being my favorite) and the occasional Xanax and Antivan. It's been maybe 2 or 3 months since I started taking them regularly, usually 1.5mg of kpin to relax or a generous dose of xan if I'm with friends. A friend with a prescription to kpin introduced me about a year ago and I took about 5mg. I'm normally an anxious person so I felt completely relaxed and comfortable all around and really enjoyed it.

I don't think I'm addicted, I can go days without them and not feel any common withdrawal symptoms. My issue is that my mind doesn't work the same way. Another friend of mine with high anxiety used to take kpin but she complained she felt "zombified" and wanted off of them. I think I know what she means, I seem to have the same feeling at all times no matter what is happening. Like I noticed I don't get mad or have other intense feelings and in general a lot of things don't matter to me anymore. Is this a regular thing? Anyone have any experience?

 

[EphemeralOutlet141]

Anybody?

 

[neversickanymore]

TDS ---> bdd

I think this is more appropriate for there. PM me or any TDS/Recovery staff with any questions or concerns.

 

[PotatoMan]

Never take benzos regularly they will cause nasty problems. Treat benzos as you would alcohol. Providing you are not an alcoholic. Take occasionally. Never regularly. I can elaborate more but you can also search up benzo usage and see what people who are not addicted or prescribed them have to say. They are nasty once addicted. Refrain from all regular use and fly safe. Im talking once a week and low doses occasionally. Never everyday.

 

[EphemeralOutlet141]

Like I said sometimes I go days without them. I just noticed a change in my way of thinking and I don't think it's a coincidence. I hear benzos addiction is crazy bad so I try to adhere to a limit. It usually works.

 

[black kat]

Yeah benzos are the drugs you really dont want to get addicted to..The physical dependence is horrible,can be dangerous to stop(can cause seizures and stuff) and generally youll need alot of time to recover.
Good thing youre looking out for yourself not to get hooked,believe me its worth it.

To answer your other question,yes,i believe a level of apathy can be experienced if youre on benzos,they might make you fell kinda "neutral" if you know what i mean,prevent you from having big "outbursts" of emotion(positive and negative ones).
They can also affect creativity,sexual desire,stop you from being spontaneous,make you experience lack of interest in activities you otherwise might enjoy,the list goes on and on..So yes,i get you friend saying he/she felt "zombified".

Most of those negative effects though usually come from regular,long term use,i dont really think that taking 1mg of Xanax once a week would produce any of that.

Take it easy,keep your use irregular and occasional,and youll be fine.

 

[EphemeralOutlet141]

Will do, thanks for the tips