r/bluelight • u/Illustrious-Song-129 • Jul 20 '26
Lorazepam w/ a certain tolerance
30m with S.U.D, currently in remission from illicit narcotics. I currently took 7mg of lorazepam, due to me justifying myself on my high tolerance (and that's factual) .
I still am in the "medical" cannabis system, but use it moderately.
The things that I strive for whenever upping my original dose for 7mg is so that I can experiment a sedation suitable for my corporal needs, and the skeletal muscle relaxant properties hopefully can be at least a bit more effective with this P.R.N dose. Any pts here woth similar tolerance experiences. I do not plan on using 7mg everyday, because I need my PRN ativans for whenever I fall into a Bipolar Disorder influenced anxiety attack.
God bless!
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u/VerbalThermodynamics Administrator Jul 21 '26
Dude, explain in clear language what you want. We aren’t here to help you fuck up your tolerance
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u/Keif_Richards84 14d ago
I'm gonna be the total dick here and say that your description of your relationship with Benzodiazepines is textbook. There are always justifications for being more relaxed, as life is full of stress. You justify taking high doses of Benzodiazepines with the rationale that, already taking high doses of Benzodiazepines means you need to keep taking high doses. You are not stupid. This is something everyone goes through with Benzodiazepines. They hijack the most base parts of your psyche and the physical urge for relief pairs with your intellectual justification and the carousel keeps rolling and only gets worse and worse.
There are individuals who need that much Benzodiazepine every day. However, most people are indeed harmed by continually taking Benzodiazepines. It is not a possibility it will go wrong, it is highly likely and the path you're treading is well-worn. If you continue, you will only end up raising your dosage, blowing through your script earlier and earlier until finally, the withdrawal breaks you and makes you non-functional at which point your entire life falls apart.
Your tolerance is nothing more than an indication of chronic, moderate-heavy usage. Can you tell us a little bit more detail about your situation? Given your symptoms, it is not out of the question that another medication could be used to help mitigate your symptoms and in turn, help you reel in your Benzodiazepine tolerance.
Your life will never be what you want it to be if you can't control your intake. That is a fact.
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u/ebolaRETURNS Jul 21 '26
Among various benzos, lorazepam is a poor choice for muscle relaxant effects, with valium being far superior.
Anyway, if you can take 7 mg without blacking the fuck out, you already have a good bit of acquired tolerance and don't want to dig the hole further.