Posted by Else on August 1, 2001, at 6:50:08
In reply to Re: This is going too far...Else, posted by JohnL on July 31, 2001, at 18:13:26
> As you pointed out in a previous post Else, I do repeat myself a lot. One thing I repeat constantly is "Just my opinion". That's all it is. Doctors have to make the decisions. They are in charge, not me. So when my posts upset you, please just remember it is only an opinion. You are free and welcome to have your own opinion and voice it any way you like. I happen to appreciate your opinion.
> John
You're right John, but I think all I did was express my *opposing* view or opinion and nothing more. My doctor once suggested I take Seroquel for anxiety and I objected. I would rather feel anxious then feel like a Zombie. There is a trend going on and I, personnally believe it is a mistake to use these drugs when the more well-known and less toxic benzodiazepines are more indicated. You could argue that I push benzos as much as you push your own set of miracle drugs. I suppose I do sometimes but I do believe they are useful drugs with few side-effects and that they are under-used because the supposed risk of addiction has been blown out of all proportion by the hysterical media, and some docs don't use them simply because they have a bad rep. Yes, these drugs can be addictive. But not to the extent that some doctors would have us believe. And as far as long term use is concerned this is a non-issue because even *safe* alternatives like Paxil and Effexor produce withdrawal symptoms. But then, this is just *my* opinion.
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