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Going to doc about benzo addiction

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UncleBob

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Hey Bluelight

So over the last 4 months or so I've been foolishly self medicating for anxiety with clonazepam. I've begun a taper, which has been semi successful; I've managed to drop my dose from 2.5 mgs daily to 1.5 over the past few weeks. However, I'm sick of obtaining these pills illegitimately, and want to obtain professional help.

My question is, what sort of response would I get from a doctor should I admit I've been self medicating. I want to remain on the medication to some degree, at a much lower dose of course. I don't want to be branded a drug seeker. Bare in mind, I've never spoken to a doctor about my anxiety issues in the past.

So should I go in and full out admit my problem, or simply go in and discuss what I believe to be a social anxiety disorder, and hope that the doc decides to medicate me?
If I admit my problem, will it be recorded on my medical records?

For reference, I live in Nova Scotia, where pharmaceutical drug abuse is pretty high.
 
Hi uncle bob to answer your question I think its best to just tell your doctor everything. I also live in canada and I have been to doctors and was very honest about my drug use. They have helped me in terms of information, what to do and so far have good experiences with them. You have anxiety issues and the doctor should not judge what you are doing as you are not using it for recreational use.

To answer your question if it will be recorded in your records, yes it will.
 
Hmmm, I would play it by ear, having both things prepared to say to the doctor. When you get a read on him, and also depending on how and what he asks you should have a better idea of which way to go.
 
It would be easier for you if you have a good relationship with a doctor already that you trust and be honest about your self-medicating. Be ready for the doctor to suggest other types of medications besides benzos and be willing to take his or her suggestions. Wish you luck!
 
Thanks for the responses guys. Hopefully I'll be able to ride it out and get clean by myself, then see a doctor afterwards and see what they suggest. If not though, sounds like it'd be best to just be honest. Thanks again
 
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