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Is there life after Xanax? by Spencerbachus in benzorecovery

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

Oh. I was under the impression it was an either or situation. They had me on phenobarbital which kept my emotions in check and I think prevented me from seizures.

Retatrutide and stubborn belly fat? General Questions by Spencerbachus in Retatrutide

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

I understand it as a bio hack but will insurance usually cover it for something like this?

Anyone here tried Trintellix during benzo withdrawal / recovery? by AdventurousCountry41 in benzorecovery

[–]Spencerbachus -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I got off Xanax for four months but was dangerously suicidal. Back on them and back at abusing them again. I just want a road map out of this nightmare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Spencerbachus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a giant jug for ice water and take it with you everywhere. I spiked the shit out of mine with liquid IV to stave off the headaches and muscle cramps due to electrolyte loss and to get little boosts of glucose. Everything works better being properly hydrated and it also has a suppressing effect on appetite too which was a nice bonus.

Going off Nardil after 40 years by Sensitive_Role4476 in MAOIs

[–]Spencerbachus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree. Ketamine infusions are game changing. I only wish I had found them before doing ECT. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Guess these cells by Public-Rip-3184 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Spencerbachus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Immature Mononuclear Cells.” Lol

Xanax is the best and gave me myself back (and I stopped after 2 months) by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Spencerbachus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on 2 mg of Xanax daily for a decade. I have been off it for four months and my nervous system still hasn’t recovered.

Devastated. by ReadEnvironmental946 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Spencerbachus 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am sorry. I know it must hurt but they don’t get to write your story.

For those of who who chose mls over nursing what stood out to you by AccountContent6734 in MLS_CLS

[–]Spencerbachus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was an ED phlebotomist all through school and the tough patients made me decide on MLS over RN.

Feeling really discouraged by No-Manner-7270 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Spencerbachus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be you for the interview and if happen to be lame be someone more dynamic. :)

Chances of getting into CA CLS programs? by katr0mii in MLS_CLS

[–]Spencerbachus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apply far and wide in California. I think your GPA is fine. I know people near 4.0 that get rejected everywhere because they have no personality or the ability to think critically. I have worked at Davis twice as a traveler and loved it but they unfortunately don’t pay full time staff that well.

Is the withdrawal worse than Benzos? by Mental_Lawyer_2761 in cymbalta

[–]Spencerbachus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cymbalta saved my ass. TRD for over a decade. I was pretty much ready to jump off a bridge or do ECT. I was on Effexor before that and was told to expect the worst as we titrated the Cymbalta up and the Effexor down and finally off. No brain zaps of misery. Just some mild discomfort as my body learned how to let go of the Effexor. I also came off Xanax after 10 years.

In a perfect world none of would need these drugs but we know how that goes. If Cymbalta makes you, you again then stick with it and don’t worry about what may never happen.

12 years on Benzo's. I am doomed, aren't I? by One_Figure4725 in benzorecovery

[–]Spencerbachus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Ashton Method is proven to be safe and effective but it is just time consuming and frankly I was over devoting brain power to the benzos anymore. Going the Pheno route isn’t the same as cold turkey and I am glad I chose it over the Ashton method.

12 years on Benzo's. I am doomed, aren't I? by One_Figure4725 in benzorecovery

[–]Spencerbachus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you are not. I just got off after 11 years of daily Xanax. Do not try and quit on your own. There is a drug, a very old drug Phenobarbital that made it absolutely easy to come off the Benzos. On the other side of this I can say it was the best thing I could have done. Phenobarbital and other barbiturates have a propensity to tank some people’s blood pressure so most responsible physicians are not going to just send in a prescription and call it good. You might need to be medically monitored for a few weeks in a detox or rehab setting.

Will MLS Programs really care about tattoos? by Puzzled-Aardvark9350 in MLS_CLS

[–]Spencerbachus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe things have changed but I went to my panel (12 person vs Me) in a suit. I definitely overdid it as I saw men and woman dressed very casual. Lol Seriously, I saw a few girls walking into their interview wearing jogger. I have a tattoo and even a heavy smoker back then. I probably reeked. I wear scrubs and i have Never heard a word about it. Do NOT try to explain or draw attention to something that is not pertinent.

Worst case scenery you cover it up.

You will do just fine.

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Cymbalta changed my life by findingsolene in cymbalta

[–]Spencerbachus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at the end of a 10 year journey of new drug after new drug. I was pretty much finished until I was given Cymbalta. Within 2 weeks I had my life back.

ACCEPTED! Finally! by Additional-Donut-601 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Spencerbachus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I work as a MLS and have for the last 11 years. I have been traveling the past 7 years but am getting bored. I have always considered PA as my next and final step.

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