Thanks, Cam
Fortunately I have no need of a worry of ever getting hooked on the "benzos", I prefer being awake and alert (though often I am not, ha!ha!) I have met people though that have gotten hooked on them.
My present pdoc and former one, would only prescribe 15 tablets at a 4-6 week visit, so with that amount of time lapse and only 15 tablets makes me feel confident that the pdocs (at least mine) take good care not to get patients hooked.
He says that it is possible that I amay get off of all meds. being that my case of Bipolar -II is so mild, we were suppose to try it this summer but mom's major health issues worsened and now lives with me (major stress) so the doc wanted to just wait, especially this happening after my father died last year, doc says too many things on my plate at the present time but we will definately give it try but very gradually. I presently take 200mgs of Lamictal a day total, and Ativan if really having anxiety at nite that would prevent me from getting adequate (sp?) sleep, the Klonopin if I should feel a panic attack coming, I've only had 3 for the first time this year, so maybe I may be able to be drug free again in my life, and stop losing the "old memory"
Thanks again,
"darkeyes"

Hoping all is well with you, please take care

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