im scared im might be addicted to ativan but i dont know how to get help, i was in the hospital for overdosing on it and i just want more
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Question have you informed your doctor about this? RX medical is a big problem. Do you think you can go at least a week without?
How do you feel when you do not take Ativan (benzodiazepine)?
How many are taking a day ?
Once taken how do you feel?
You said you went to the Hospital for overdosing ; what did the medical doctor tell you?
I have gone at least a week without it. My doctor does know, but I was taking due to a combination of not having working meds or therapy, neither of which is being fixed. When I first stopped taking it I had really bad headaches and felt really depressed. When I started taking them I would take around 8 a day maybe? Maybe more? I would smoke them too, they relieved the aniexty for a while and made me feel something. In the hospital they told me it wasn't the right way to handle stuff but in all honesty I lied alot while I was administered because they wouldn't let me out.
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You're my first friend on here and now I'm all flustered. I don't want you to be sad but I also don't want you to be addicted. I've had addictions before and I've had to write papers on them.. I think the best way to do it is to slowly get off them. So you said you took 8 a day .. reduce to 5 then 3 then 1 then 0.
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It's the worst like my mom found all my meds and took them but I just want more. The urge is so strong it makes me want to cry. It felt like they were the only thing that worked
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Have you ever tried foods that increase serotonin levels? I mean it won't be as strong but it would be like a nicotine patch in a sense
food like what? ive never heard of that before
Serotonin and dopamine are chemicals in your brain that make you happy. Omega 3 rich foods (like fish) complex crabs (pasta, whole wheat breads, pasta) Vitamin B rich foods (raw veggies) chocolate can also help
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oh my god this is so helpful thank you
Oops I meant potatoes not pasta twice. So pasta and potato haha
what do you mean by switch addictions?
@Jaytdog no…switching addictions can lead to very serious problems. Not to step on your toes frank but that’s a tactic addicts use to not feel sick if they can’t score more of their choice drug. You need a sure fix. Do not switch addictions okay please. Message me okay. I know the way to truly help you…not get you by till you can get something else. Please…