Oh yeah, another important side effect I forgot to mention: major probs w/ short & long-term memory. Also, recalling "everyday" words. Really disturbing. I hear that benzo's can do that (kill brain cells) if you're on them too long.

I had no idea that benzo's are addictive...my old psychiatrist did not tell me ever. I found out by doing my own research. Meanwhile, almost ~ eight yrs of being on them, needless to say, I'm addicted & I'm sure I've suffered perm. brain damage. Major GRRRRRRR.