How to get benzos from a doc

[mrreapr]

My mom is dying of cancer and my grandma is 90 and can't walk. I take care of them both. But I can't handle the stress n anxiety. I'm lose it. Any ideas

 

[2earls]

Those reasons seem like valid ones to cause anxiety and therefore need treatment for it. Have you tried just telling it like it is?

I'm very sorry about your mom and wish you the strength to get through this tough time.

There are benzos everywhere on here. Is it just too expensive to order? You can pm me if you want to talk privately. 

 

[JustChiilin]

I am very Sorry to hear about your situation as well. It is a very stressful time going thru this period. In regards to getting a script for Benzo's it is not a hard process.. If  you have valid reasons that cause anxiety in your life that effects the quality of life do not be shy to your doctor and just tell them this is what I want and need. I'm sure with your situation not only have you been suffering from anxiety but also have lost sleep over it as well... If your Doc would not prescribe a Benzo for very stressfull times such as this it is time to find a new one. I've had scipts for benzo's off and on for years because of valid reason's I've talked to my Doc about and told him want I wanted.

I wish you well

 

[fronnykray]

I am very Sorry to hear about your situation as well. It is a very stressful time going thru this period. In regards to getting a script for Benzo's it is not a hard process.. If  you have valid reasons that cause anxiety in your life that effects the quality of life do not be shy to your doctor and just tell them this is what I want and need. I'm sure with your situation not only have you been suffering from anxiety but also have lost sleep over it as well... If your Doc would not prescribe a Benzo for very stressfull times such as this it is time to find a new one. I've had scipts for benzo's off and on for years because of valid reason's I've talked to my Doc about and told him want I wanted.

I wish you well

I'm gutted to hear that m8,i just shown my doc wa

hat I wsbuying online,and hesorted me out,coz I told him been using them for years

 

[tightlines]

Fork out the extra coin and go to a psychiatrist. I can't speak for other countries, but to be prescribed Bendz@s of the zzannie variety; it's very difficult from a standard GP/Doc......no chance from a psychologist......very good prospect from a psychiatrist. A friend is the latter professional and gave me the tip.

I've found that you have to be very conscious of what you say to a general Doc. If you are genuine, then say it how it is, but don't exaggerate your symptoms (for a better word); nor embellish your story......they'll either give you the wrong meds or refer you to a psychologist.

My advice.....see a Psychiatrist

 

[mrreapr]

thanks everyone for the advice, i appreciate it

 

[Tiredofchronicpain]

I'm so sorry for all you have been through and going through. I have been through a very similar situation and my primary Dr was very understanding with my anxiety and prescribed 4mg of clon without hesitation. That was 5 years ago and still have it prescribed monthly even though I don't need to take as much as I did back then. I see this post has been a while and I really hope you have got some help!!

 

[krazikomi]

Now days in the states its hard to have any type of prescriber write for benzos they always want to doll out ssri's and anti dep drugs that do nothing.  In my area the people who do have bennie scripts were given them by phsyc docs that prescibed it a long time ago new clients tend to get a pile of new age garbage drugs. 

 

[Calliope]

your case is solid (sorry to hear that) so you shouldnt have too much trouble. i had a complete breakdown/panic attack during my appointment and that worked. it can be important to stress the anxiety component of your situation. i hope your appointment goes as well as mine did, just let out all your anxiety and stress and the doctor should respond as desired. you can also specifically ask for x@∏@x if you mention "i dont want to become dependent and it seems like a short half life would help prevent this"

(sorry if this is hard to read, having mental problems)

 

[Patrice]

I’m sorry for what your going through and I know how you feel.  I lost my mom to cancer, losing a mom feels like losing a part of me.  I lost my father in Sept and my husband in Feb.  It’s been a few years but the pain is still there.  To get Benzos, it helps if you have had prior prescriptions.  I’ve been on Benzos since 1982 because of severer panic. disorder.  If you have never had a prescription, you may have to get diagnosed by a shrink,.  There are many places here that you can try also. Good luck.  I wish you the best

 

[Mayberj85]

I understand how difficult what you are going through is. Same in my family. Just be upfront, blunt, and honest with your doctor. If you have ever used been scripted benzos tell them what has worked. And even if you have no med records just up front and tell them what has worked. They typically begin you low dose then up as needed. I have never had a doctor refuse while being upfront. Some have been iffy but still began me on a med that gave relief. God bless! 

 

[Rec]

What is the go with these doctors now a days so many people suffer anxiety but from my experience over the years they just are totally anti as in they just won't prescribe any type of pams or they have been told not to prescribe them. To me this is creating more mental health issues than ever, they say talking about it is the answer and counciling  and all that garbage. The problem is medication is sometimes the only route to go down for lots of people but still no go. This then takes people to go down different avenues which I think creates more stress and problems .... What are they thinking if something can help why not use it I know it causes dependence but it out ways the problem or many people turn to the socially acceptable old friend alcohol which then brings dependence anyway or they get lucky and find you guys like i did . I just venting haven't slept properly for three nights now and I do have my best friend vallery . I just think they should go back to how it used to be and loosen up a bit I'm convinced this would take some pressure of the NHS and help a lot of people. Let alone the revenue they are loseing.none of it makes sense to me I keep thinking of going to see a doctor but I already know the outcome as I've suffered anxiety for over 25 years after lots of knock backs from them I figure I take care of myself and this is what I have done for nearly all these years. Anyway I hope all you good people are ok all the best rec. 

 

[DV420]

There are some great RC benzos available right now. If you want to go the doctor be frank and up-front like everyone is saying but don't reveal any in depth knowledge tell him you were so stressed your friend gave you something called a " colon a pam" or an ,"apple Raz a plan" (misprounce a generic name on purpose) and tell them how much it helped you but he he said they were a controlled substance and you wanted the doctors opinion even if they start you at a super low low dose. Most will write you just a 1 time script or a low low dosage and try and see a psychiatrist if that is possible maybe just bring up the anxiety on the first visit (may give you some BS ssri or other no narcotic.) Then next time say they didn't work and mention the "Benz ho dye as o lambs" haha

prayers to you.and your family

 

[skeletal_wings]

In a situation like the one the OP is facing, some doctors I imagine would be sympathetic to her situation while also realizing that the anxiety is the result of temporary stress rather than a permenant condition and therefore might be more quick to prescribe a benzo, especially on a PRN ("as needed" as opposed to daily) basis.

Usually, however, you have to go through all the safer means of treating anxiety--SSRIs, buspar, neurontin, etc--and either fail with them or need something more in order to get them prescribed daily, or even in many cases to get them prescribed at all. I know I had to do all that. Multiple times.

It takes some time, but you might actually find that one of those drugs they try will work sufficiently for your anxiety. The one thing, of course, that you never want to do is go into a doctor's office and ask for a Benzodiazepine. Don't even try to say something like "well my friend takes Xanax and it works really well for her so...", at least not on one of your initial visits. Doctors immediately can spot that as drug seeking behavior, making you less likely to get the prescription for it.

What I've done the multiple times I've been prescribed them and have tried a few other things first is eventually say something like, "I can't keep just upping the dose on this hoping it'll suddenly start working, especially not with side effects getting worse from the higher doses. Isn't there something else I can try?"

 

[billie101]

I had to be a caretaker for 2 years and nine months and that was just for one person.   I feel for ya.  I made an appointment to see a psychiatrist and she was telling me I had caretakers burnout.  She asked me what I did to relax and I said the worse thing ever if I wanted to get benzos and what I told her was I drink occasionally.   I was prescribed paxil.   So whatever you do, don't tell your psychiatrist that you drink  occasionally - she will assume that you have an addictive personality.  So this site has done wonders for me!!!  

 

[mrreapr]

I’m sorry for what your going through and I know how you feel.  I lost my mom to cancer, losing a mom feels like losing a part of me.  I lost my father in Sept and my husband in Feb.  It’s been a few years but the pain is still there.  To get Benzos, it helps if you have had prior prescriptions.  I’ve been on Benzos since 1982 because of severer panic. disorder.  If you have never had a prescription, you may have to get diagnosed by a shrink,.  There are many places here that you can try also. Good luck.  I wish you the best

i was on benzos for a long time, started getting them from my GP, then from my pain doc. i was prescribed 3 2mg X@ns. for years.

 

[mrreapr]

ima try these tips, if they dont work. should i say i started to order them from the net, but i rather do it the right way?

 

[catnsdogz]

I have never once had an issue getting a benzo script. But I am naturally anxious you can read it in my body language, hear it in the tone and pace of my voice. But if you can't fake the physiological symptoms you could go for the panic attack route - my best tip would be to "say you thought you were having a heart attack until you realized the wrong arm was hurting and it wasn't a heart attack.. they will psychoanalyze you so mention about how you were on a crowded bus/train" Both are sure fire ways to get your pick of benzos (although I have a hard time asking for valium by name)