Paula

God's own drunk and a fearless man.

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

I thought I was God’s own drunk. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@ShadowofEzra Bye! 👋

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Anyone?

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I replied, “❤️ Honest question. For those of you tapering a benzo, or stopped cold turkey, what dose were you taking and how often?” @CMerandi I never get a response to this question.

[vx-underground @vxunderground]

I don't expect any of you to give a shit, but I would like to share something with all of you. This is kind of a cautionary tale for younger person in my audience.

For the love of God: DO NOT FUCK AROUND WITH BENZODIAZEPINE.

Like it was a plague, don't do Xanax, or Klonopin, or Valium, unless it is under strict medical supervision and you're well educated on the drug.

When I was 18 I had severe anxiety. My anxiety was so extreme I was afraid to shower, put gas in my car, etc. Once I was so afraid to shower I didn't bathe for 8 months. My anxiety was debilitating. I was eventually given a narcotic called Klonopin.

The doctor didn't warn me about the drug.

Klonopin is an extremely effective anti-anxiety medication. It was like a breathe of fresh air. I was able to function. It saved my life. However, what the doctor DID NOT tell me is that Klonopin is like rat poison and is INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. I cannot stress this enough: INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS.

The long term effects of Benzodiazepine is catastrophic. General speaking, physicians only want you taking drugs like Klonopin for 90 days MAXIMUM. I've been taking it for over 15 years.

My brain and body are both heavily dependent on the drug. If I don't have my Klonopin I physically cannot function. My arms shake, I get headaches, I get confused, I get overwhelming anxiety, I get physically sick, it is absolutely awful. It feels very similar to having the Influenza virus mixed with extreme sleep depravation mixed with being hung over.

Additionally, whenever I told other physicians I take Klonopin I am treated like a drug addict and they scoff at me. Several times in the past, when in an Emergency Room or whatever, and I mention I take Klonopin, I've had doctors directly tell me, "Well, I'm not going to give you any Xanax", or "Why are you really here?". It's terrible and embarrassing.

Anyway, to make a long story short I've decided to begin the journey of quiting the drug. I can't quit cold turkey, because it can kill you .. because it can cause death by stroke, heart attack, seizure, ... whatever. Instead I am working with my physician to slowly taper off the drug.

I'm day five into a 25% reduction, which in some cases is fast, but I agreed to try it. I've had mild insomnia and mild irritability. Besides this though I'm doing pretty good. Once I've kept at this 25% reduction for about 8 weeks I will try to reduce by another 25%.

Seriously though, don't fuck around Benzos like Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, etc. This shit will fuck you up bro

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@CHIMPUSX Trash panda

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@FreddyLA7 You didn’t have a waffle?

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@FreddyLA7 @I_Am_Hondo I thought Waffle House didn’t have door locks because open 24 hours. Living in the south, Waffle House only closed for hurricanes. It’s the Waffle House hurricane index. If they close, drive as far away, as fast as you can.

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@preta_6 #BOTTOMSUP !

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@PatriotHaunts @L_Johnson0423 @SteveLovesAmmo You have a bigger problem than giving meds to the dog. 👍😂 We have Dobermans. I can open their mouths wide to check for dental issues, or give a pill without any fear. They trust us and are used to being handled.

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@L_Johnson0423 @SteveLovesAmmo Works every time for cats and dogs. 👍

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@alt_w_v_g They are really going to get a mayor named raman. 😂🍜

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@vxunderground ❤️ Honest question. For those of you tapering a benzo, or stopped cold turkey, what dose were you taking and how often?

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@HansFiene @hughlaurie @jan_murray @unherd Sarcoidosis. 👍

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@BadgedPatriot @nicksortor Everyone lies. ~Greg House, MD

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@Oilfield_Rando 🤷🏻‍♀️

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@ingelramdecoucy Disassembling the dining room chairs for fun. Toddler daughter found Vaseline in the bathroom and smeared it everywhere. Oh, and the cat is having kittens in the closet. He never came back.

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@ingelramdecoucy My cousin is JW. Our kids went to school together, but we aren’t close. He knocked on my door with The Watch Tower, not knowing it was my house. “Danny, I haven’t seen you in years! Come in! Here, hold the baby, he’s got a bad belly.” Meanwhile, 3 y/o found a screwdriver and is

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@CMerandi I don’t know much about bup. I get that it’s some sort of melting strip in the roof of the mouth or under the tongue? Is there any other way to take it?

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@MickeyBlowtorch You can build your perfect pillow from material/filling/firmness, and they will customize until you’re happy. I’ve purchased 3 so far, but my husband and sons have stolen them all.😅 Not a sales bot, just a happy customer.

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@MickeyBlowtorch I know you got a lot of advice. I’m very particular about mine. I take my pillow when we travel. Tip: don’t use a white pillow case when traveling because it looks like the hotel ones. Left the pillow love of my life in Gettysburg. 😫 Pluto pillow has been great customizing one.

[Paula @PaulaGropp]

@musings_blonde Liability + costs. Probably won’t drown in a splash pad.