Seraphim 0 Posted July 20, 2016 Two years ago, for the most part, i had my anxiety controlled with anti-depressants and the support around me. Back then i began having a lot of trouble with anxiety because of very concerning events in my life. My psychiatrist was out of town at that point and his fill in psychiatrist prescribed me Klonopin. I realized in the months to come that i was dependent upon it for control of my anxiety. Today, if i miss a dose anxiety hits me like a freight train. It has helped some of my physiological impairments but for the most part i am still the same person i use to be. I sometimes feel that i might not be growing emotionally while on this drug. I do not like being dependent on it and would like to live life with out it. Has anyone else gone though a similar situation and if so how are you now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lulu 30 Posted July 21, 2016 20 hours ago, Seraphim said: Two years ago, for the most part, i had my anxiety controlled with anti-depressants and the support around me. Back then i began having a lot of trouble with anxiety because of very concerning events in my life. My psychiatrist was out of town at that point and his fill in psychiatrist prescribed me Klonopin. I realized in the months to come that i was dependent upon it for control of my anxiety. Today, if i miss a dose anxiety hits me like a freight train. It has helped some of my physiological impairments but for the most part i am still the same person i use to be. I sometimes feel that i might not be growing emotionally while on this drug. I do not like being dependent on it and would like to live life with out it. Has anyone else gone though a similar situation and if so how are you now? I'm going through it now with klonopin. It does help me so much and I can't handle my anxiety without it. I've started lexapro and my doctor said she wants to take me off the klonopin after being on lexapro for some time but I'm scared of that thought. It's the only thing that has helped me settle down and eased my panic attacks. I guess when I'm ready it'll happen. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 21, 2016 I don't want to get into a medication debate. Do taper down on benzo's though if y'all do decide to go another route. :)Long term use will lead to dependency and emotional blunting. Gl:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 0 Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you Lucid. I am still very emotional but i have noticed unusual behavior where i feel disconnected from the people close to me. I am absent from their troubles when i should be there for them. I have many troubles right now. I mean many or the worst troubles in my life. In the middle of all this is two medicines i am afraid are changing my personality. Klonopin and Geodon. I am worried how they will effect me in the long term. Also, given all my troubles right now I am worried to change anything right now. Thank you Lulu. I feel for the pain you are facing. I am on Effexor and i hope it helps me out of this. Klonopin has quelled me from a lot of anxiety i use to have to face. I believe that my ability to regrow the neurons and pathways in my brain to behave the way i use to might be a long and hurtful process. The fears that i will deal with without these type of medication will envelope me. A lot of fear to face but i have to see what is on the other side. It really worries me what will happen. For five years now i have been without a psychiatrist. Finally i am in a position to have one. I see him next week for the first time. I hope he can give me some clear direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
