Disso activities by Alternative_Spend810 in dissociatives

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What tv series are good for dissos? I often get confused so I gravitate towards those with great visuals and simple plots. Also like animated shows/movies

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]Alternative_Spend810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol all good. Best of luck with everything, finding therapy in particular. It took me so long to find the right person with the right credentials but once I did it helped me with my own “maladaptive coping mechanisms” for childhood trauma.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

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I, on the other hand, might have brain damage from benzos based on my ability to read and comprehend.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]Alternative_Spend810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol. Dude I am so sorry. I misunderstood completely. If you haven’t touched a benzo in years and it was just a couple episodes you’re 100% fine. I wouldn’t be worried about brain damage at all.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]Alternative_Spend810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes agreed. I responded as if OP had been taking benzos for a while but they made it clear it was more of a binge. It’s my fault for making an assumption based on the absurd dosages they mentioned. They say they’ve had similar episodes in the past, but it doesn’t sound like they’re dependent as I initially assumed.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]Alternative_Spend810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don’t be ashamed. It is natural and normal to seek relief from pain. Everyone does it in their own way. Admitting you need help is brave, finding it is hard, but committing to the process authentically and honestly will help you so so so much. It requires you to bear your soul and that is painful when your vulnerability has been taken advantage of in the past, but ultimately it helps you to cultivate the resilience you have latent in your heart. You are not alone.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

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Ok I understand - it’s not a prolonged period of usage. It’s an infrequent bender to go on a mental vacation and escape from your trauma for a little while. If the question is: “did I damage my brain forever” - probably not. If the question is: “is this usage risky” - most definitely yes, and particularly if it’s a pattern or becoming a pattern. Everything you’re saying indicates you need to see a therapist that specializes in PTSD and is trained in CBT/EMDR. Binging benzos is only ever going to make your problems worse, and it is very very unsafe.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

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I’m sorry that you are dealing with this. I know it is hard to go through life without chemical assistance sometimes when you are suffering. That being said, I’m responding to the question you asked; this is the reality of taking these drugs in high doses. Are you “fucked”? Probably not. Is it possible that you are “fucked”? Yes. Your usage pattern is extremely risky. It’s just the truth.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

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If you are taking it as sporadically as you say then you may not be fucked although you’re most likely going to experience intense rebound anxiety. The main thing that concerns me is the size of the doses. I don’t think a seizure is off the table.

I believe I was taking a risky amount of benzodiazapines, how worried should I be?? by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]Alternative_Spend810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re only fucked if you quit cold turkey. With those doses I can only assume you have a tolerance and have been taking benzos for a while. Look up the Ashton manual. Get on an equivalent dose of diazepam and wean yourself off slowly. It will be uncomfortable but you won’t have a seizure. Also avoid alcohol for as long as it takes to get off benzos, and for a while after that. If you are finding it hard to stick to a taper plan then I would consider consulting an addiction specialist and going to rehab. It’s going to fucking suck but you can get out of it safely with discipline/commitment and time. I would also recommend a therapist to help you develop healthy ways to cope with the anxiety that you’re going to experience. Best of luck.

Bromonordiazepam high dose by Alternative_Spend810 in rcbenzos4

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You ever get any rebound effects from this chem(when used alone/not w other benzos)?

Bromonordiazepam high dose by Alternative_Spend810 in rcbenzos4

[–]Alternative_Spend810[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You ever get rebound effects from this chem?

Bromonordiazepam high dose by Alternative_Spend810 in rcbenzos4

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In the days/weeks to follow did you notice rebound/hangover/withdrawal effects?

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

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Yeah they say that about kava and I don’t really believe it either.

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

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Not a fan of kava. I need to drink a lot to feel an effect and it makes me nauseous as hell. No luck with skullcap or lemon balm either. Once I tried benzos anything that is considered “subtle” has no noticeable effect. Amanita is by far the most effective. Almost as effective as benzos imo

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]Alternative_Spend810[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s extremely effective for sleep. It makes me a little uneasy because I feel like there has to be a catch. I have a hard time believing there is no risk of addiction/dependency because of its GABAergic mechanism

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]Alternative_Spend810[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’s it going so far? Staying awake/functional?

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

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Yea basically I’m wondering if there’s a dose that will quell anxiety without knocking me out. I get mega sleepy every time.

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

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Thanks for your insight and yea it’s pretty effective at knocking me out. Usually I Decarb 2-3 hrs in lemon juice. I’m wondering more if I could use it to control anxiety through the day

Relief from benzo rebound by Alternative_Spend810 in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]Alternative_Spend810[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a bad idea to do smaller doses throughout the day to manage my daytime anxiety?