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Xanax Blues
floating on little round orange
swallowed them down
on a Xanax cloud
i've been burning bad
in a world too bright
anxiety demons on the prowl
biting me demanding
my peachy friend
doc says they cause dementia
with long term use
cut my dose in half
60 pills a month went to 30
i've been struggling
stomach flips
highs & lows
lets not forget the manic fits
she's taking my drug away
my coat of numb
that covers all my sin
says it's for my own good
I rebel at her notion of salvation
I live with delusions
when anxiety escalates
to the point I can't
come down off the walls
even my mania is welcome
compared to the pain i've felt
detoxing off this shit
it's close to being dope sick
I honestly thought I got this
the idea of kicking it
didn't make me trip
now it's affecting my creativity
has me drinking round the clock
just to find I'm still in withdrawal hell
benzos are not a toy
to be messed with
never thought
to be a junkie again
today I thought of getting a bag
taking that dark elevator
all the way down
just to feel
if only for a moment
human again
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Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 7:14am
Dearest Crim, I know this struggle well. Benzodiazepines are alcohol in pill form. The withdraw is excruciating and dangerous. Please be careful lovely. Surf the urge as all waves eventually crash. But do not abruptly stop...ween my dear as best you can. I am wishing you well.
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 6:17pm
thank you dearest Mel i'm being careful & reducing as the doc advises still hurts I'm afraid..I deeply appreciate the love.. love Crim
Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 7:24am
It's always a struggle to face your demon's. I know how it feels wanting to forget take the happy pill you'll be normal like the rest of us. Those people that have never walked through hell don't know what to make if us and can't understand where we come from. You'll be good it just takes time to get back to being who you are.
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29th Aug 2017 6:18pm
Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 11:16am
benzos are both a blessing and a curse
i feel this one, brenda.
hope the aches ease
love you heaps and bunches
xo
i feel this one, brenda.
hope the aches ease
love you heaps and bunches
xo
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 6:19pm
thank you beautiful one they are indeed I would like to see myself without them at the moment i'm afraid fear is winning.. love you lady.. Brenda
Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 2:09pm
these assholes are the only thing left in a long line of love and hatred for me. whats that old phrase..."weve come a long way baby" much love to you as I know this all too well. <3
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 6:21pm
thank you Mysterious One it is a love hate relationship they make you feel good but you hate to need them.. good to see you lady :) love Crim
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Re. Xanax Blues
Anonymous
29th Aug 2017 3:26pm
Even your "sins" cannot dim your beauty, my lovely Dark Angel. Holding your hand and squeezing it tight. Be careful with you. I do so love you
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 6:22pm
thank you graciously lovely one for all the continued love you've shown me.. love you lady.. Crim
Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 3:26pm
I can only imagine the struggle. I always wondered if our future self would want us to take something now to ease the burden on our mind knowing all too well we would go down a darkened path if we didn't.
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 6:23pm
thank you most kindly Tim that is an interesting question i'll be pondering it for awhile in the midst of things I'm uncertain.. love Brenda
Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 8:42pm
It's so hard to lose the comfort supplied by benzos. They might be the most effective med for anxiety but they're so damned addictive. I'm having to get off the Ativan so I know the feeling. Looks like we both got the blues Lady Crim. Fine work!
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
29th Aug 2017 8:44pm
I'm hearing a lot about doctors cracking down & taking patients off the more addictive meds.. I feel for you Sir Crow it's not easy.. thank you my friend.. love Crim
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Anonymous
29th Aug 2017 11:09pm
i have much say but now isnt opportune...stay above, smoke some weed, what i always traded mine for.....valium now...i digress up since sunday, slammed with to dos after three days sick...i'll return in a box of care...my best crimsin
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
30th Aug 2017 6:41am
thank you Sinister One I smoked some weed yesterday it helped settle my stomach.. take care friend.. love Crimsin
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Anonymous
30th Aug 2017 2:27am
My love, I imagine this to be somewhat like the old formula train for an infant...I know when I was on my anti depressant it was a roller coaster until we found one that didn't have me uncomfy in so many other ways...speak your mind and communicate...problems are always solved this way...this dilemma will be handled as well...until then, I am here holding your hand and I've got you snuggled...
I love you passionately
yours always & forever
xoxo Taryn
I love you passionately
yours always & forever
xoxo Taryn
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
30th Aug 2017 6:43am
thank you my love my doc prescribed another sedative today hopefully it works without making a zombie i'm tempted to go wild out on these people but then I have to think of the cost to me the manic highs are great but then I always come crashing back down.. I love you.. love Brenda
Re. Xanax Blues
30th Aug 2017 4:48am
I can relate.. the anxiety is terrible, very hard to get off benzos... I wish you the best of the luck... taper slowly to avoid seizures
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
30th Aug 2017 6:44am
thank you for understanding & welcome to my pages your advise is appreciated.. love Crim
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Anonymous
4th Sep 2017 11:58pm
Brenda.. feel this sis.. i've been cut from 30 to 15.. guess it is what it is.. love you..
Dave
Dave
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Re: Re. Xanax Blues
5th Sep 2017 00:20am
thank you Dave I feel you too guess it's going around with all the docs.. love you my brother.. Brenda