Today we tell the story of Juliet and her experiences with benzodiazepines and withdrawal. If you wish to share your own Benzo Story we would be honored to tell it.
Personal Benzo Story Juliet
Personal Benzo Story Christy
My name is Christy, and I am 44 years old. I was first placed on my first benzodiazepines when I was 24 years old. I received the prescriptions from my family doctor for digestive issues.
My doctor told me he believed the cause for these digestive symptoms was anxiety. Over the years, my body became more and more tolerant to the benzodiazepines. As a result, my dosages of the medications continued to climb.
What is the Difference Between Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction?
Many benzo injured patients are met with unintentional misunderstanding when discussing their difficulties while taking and withdrawing from prescribed benzodiazepines. When it comes to benzos and withdrawal, the terms addiction, dependence, and tolerance are commonly used - and widely misunderstood.