Hi, mcosta, and welcome to Psych Central! I am sorry your doctor got so carried away with the meds. That sounds irresponsible to me. You did the right thing by going into treatment, and I am glad you are no longer addicted.

Yeah, it could be that you are feeling some shame--but it's not your fault that the addiction happened. Actually, I think the best thing for you to do is to show up at events and let people see how well you are doing. Of course, if it's relevant, then you can mention how the drugs were benzos the doc put you on.

With all the celebrities and even President's wives having addiction problems, you fit right in. I suggest you try to hold your head up proudly and congratulate yourself that the consequences, although really bad, were not worse. And that you were very wise and motivated to get rid of the drugs.