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What Are The Side Effects Of Benadryl Abuse?

I'm 17, 120 pounds, female, no medical history/issues I am aware of. I've been abusing Benadryl for over 2 years. I take 10-15 per day, usually 5-10 per dose. I can't stop taking it. It makes me feel calm, stable, and collected. But it's taking over my life and I feel trapped. When I try to stop and quit, I go insane, I get mood swings, I get extremely agitated and depressed, and eventually I'm back to taking Benadryl. I want to quit, I need to quit. But I really don't know how and I can't do it by myself. I need help, but I don't know where to get this help. My family is not aware of this, nor do I want them to know. I need to talk to someone who can help me, and I cannot talk to the counselors at my school, as I don't feel comfortable with them. I just want to be back to normal where I can feel and deal with my emotions instead of numbing them and putting my health in danger. Also, It would be helpful to know what kind of damage I may have already done from the past 2 years. Thank you for your time.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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HELLO AND WELLCOME. DO NOT WORRY ,BENADRYL IS A RELATIVELY SAFE MEDICATION BUT YOU STILL NEED TO TAPER IT AND QUIT. AS FAR AS THE FACT THAT IT KEEPS YOU CALM MATTER IS CONCERNED ITS ONLY BECAUSE IT HAS SEDATIVE SIDE EFFECTS, BENADRYL CAN BE A CNS DEPRESSANT SO WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT UR THINKING SKILLS N COGNITION. U CAN TAKE TAB LORAZEPAM 1/2 MG AT NIGHT FOR ANXIETY ETC WHEN THE NEED ARISES. THERE IS NO HARM IN CONSULTING A PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR , FAMILY PHYSICIAN OR PSYCHIATRIST, INFACT IT WOULD BE OF GREAT BENEFIT TO YOU. TRY TO START MEDITATION AND SEARCH THE WEB FOR AUDIO DEEP BREATHING CALMING EXERCIZES, JOIN YOGA CLASSESS AND OTHER HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. IM SURE YOU CAN TURN URSELF ARROUND. LET ME KNOW HOW YOU PROGRESS. TAKE CARE , THANX
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What Are The Side Effects Of Benadryl Abuse?

HELLO AND WELLCOME. DO NOT WORRY ,BENADRYL IS A RELATIVELY SAFE MEDICATION BUT YOU STILL NEED TO TAPER IT AND QUIT. AS FAR AS THE FACT THAT IT KEEPS YOU CALM MATTER IS CONCERNED ITS ONLY BECAUSE IT HAS SEDATIVE SIDE EFFECTS, BENADRYL CAN BE A CNS DEPRESSANT SO WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT UR THINKING SKILLS N COGNITION. U CAN TAKE TAB LORAZEPAM 1/2 MG AT NIGHT FOR ANXIETY ETC WHEN THE NEED ARISES. THERE IS NO HARM IN CONSULTING A PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR , FAMILY PHYSICIAN OR PSYCHIATRIST, INFACT IT WOULD BE OF GREAT BENEFIT TO YOU. TRY TO START MEDITATION AND SEARCH THE WEB FOR AUDIO DEEP BREATHING CALMING EXERCIZES, JOIN YOGA CLASSESS AND OTHER HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. IM SURE YOU CAN TURN URSELF ARROUND. LET ME KNOW HOW YOU PROGRESS. TAKE CARE , THANX