Here are some. I will add some more when I think of them.
This is the behaviour which Baclofen has changed:
Obsessive compulsive behaviour has gone, ie., buying clothes every day until the whole floor of a bedroom was covered with shopping bags of clothes which took three hours at Marks and Spencers to return for refund.
Violence. Reduction in violent outbursts which had resulted in broken windows, ornaments, remote controls.
Stops self harm. Stops incidents of self inflicted harm such as wrist slashing, attempting to jump off piers, cliffs, jump into water, stand in front of buses, wander into traffic.
Ends drinking binges lasting 8 to 10 days followed by days of recovery on librium.
Largely eliminates PMT symptoms.
Eliminates depression.
Eliminates fear.
Aids sleep.
Gives a general sense of well being and optimism about the future.
Allows one to cope with considerable stresses and anxiety.
Sharpens the mind, allows one to focus on things, rather than being distracted by anxious thoughts.
Better relations with family and neighbours.
Increases confidence.
Reduces irritability.
Reduces speaking volume.
Better sex!
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