Exactly. I'm never trying to get high from benzos, just trying to keep GAD at bay, and it seems to work. I.personally use Klonopin, b/c the 10+ years I used Xanax bars, they had a seriously detrimental effect on my coordination, not to mention blackouts, since they come on so quickly, as opposed to a more benign, longer acting benzos like Klonopin. For me, that was a God save! No bizarre blackouts, plus it's longer lasting.IDK why people claim benzos won't make you feel good. Especially when relating to someone who suffers from stress, anxiety or bothersome insomnia. Relieving these symptoms will make you feel better and that subjectively can be considered feeling good.
Just because it's doesn't release dopamine or seratonin does not mean it can't make you feel good. Give me a handful of 10 mg diazepam and after popping those I am definitely feeling pretty good.
opiates are just as addictive, so be careful on both sides. you have 8k posts, so I am sure you know but just putting it out there, lol.they relax me, take away fiending for other gaba goodies, make me a bit more talkative, and generally decrease my usual dysphoria
i do my best to not take them since they are undeniably dangerous with their addictive properties
opiates are more fun and accomplish the same goal(s).
I'm sorry to bump this thread, but I'm still looking for an answer to this question. The Valium doesn't seem to hold a candle to the Klonopin. I have an opportunity to switch back to Klonopin, but that won't be for a couple of weeks or so. Any advice/feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! ?Hi all. So, I was just switched by my Dr. from Klonopin (1 mg 4xday) to Valium (5 mg 3xday). I was wondering, is this new dose comparable to what my Klonopin dose was, b/c it doesn't seem like it. I was switched b/c my Dr. understandably didn't want to add a muscle relaxer to benzos and Oxy. However, if this script doesn't work out, I have the option to returning to Klonopin in 6 weeks. Any feedback/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!![]()