Re: What does tolerance means? Does it have a limit?
Originally Posted by
SufferingSilent
Hello!
I want to know the real meaning/explanation of tolerance mentioned in Benzos
Does it mean that your body and brain will never & ever get enough of the usual drug dose by time, until you reach the toxic fatal dose?
Yes, the drug becomes progressively less effective as the number of binding sites diminish, or become less sensitive.
I take myself as an example, I started Lorazepam in 2016, 1,25mg was enough to get me relief, but now it doesn't kick-in until I pop 5 pills of 2,5mg which equals: 12,5mg
Which is an excessive dose. The recommended daily maximum is 9mg. Is your doctor prescribing that, or are you getting lorazepam elsewhere? If it's your doctor then he/she needs to be held to account.
I'm severly depressed and anxious, and tried many antidepressants with no success, my mental health is extremely poor.
Benzodiazepines (BZD) should only be used for short periods as they make anxiety, and especially depression worse. They trigger the brain changes that underpin these disorders.
What antidepressants have you tried, how long did you take each of them and at what dose.
I dont't even mind if a doctor gives me Tramadol which is addictive too.
Which would be a very stupid thing to do.
No one is ever hopeless, but it can take a while to find the right treatment.
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