Dear Waves,
That is good about less apathy and perhaps more energy.
And that is good that the pdoc is able to watch for signs of mania for you.

It's hard to write about benzos --very complicated -- perhaps many of us (all?) have / had issues. So I don't know what to say.

Mostly I'm saying that you are following a good path and doing well.
Keep monitoring yourself with help from the pdoc and keep money and assess to it at home.

M.