Posted by Klonogirl on March 22, 2000, at 21:59:50
In reply to Klonopin or Alcohol?, posted by Raymond on March 21, 2000, at 17:10:29
> Hi, My name is Ray and this is my first post on this site, having only found it today. I am a recovering alcoholic, who is now in the process of looking into the reasons (self-medication?) that I drank, as I have always been prone to panic and/or anxiety attacks. I know I need psychotherapy, and my first tentative foray into that area matched me with a well-meaning doctor who prescribed Klonopin for me, 2mgs. 4x/day. It worked (oh, how it worked!), but I quickly realized that it was doing for me what the alcohol always did...took the edge off life, and in some instances I absolutely shined as an employee, partner, and all-round human being. I also saw the insidiousness of it for that reason. So I stopped it on my own and stopped therapy after a few sessions.
> After a year, I am barely hanging with my high-profile silicon valley job...sometimes I want to crawl under my desk and hide....or drink or take 2 mgs, in which case everytthing would be alright.
> I don't want to live with this fear anymore. Talk to me!Please address your drinking problem...but I certainly understand the panic problem AND YOUR FEARS!!! I was on Klonopin for four years and it helped me......but finally it came a time when I could see that I possibly could stop taking it. I HAVE,but there are the days when I miss it so much! If you feel better and you can function in the world in a more productive manor I would TAKE the Klono >you MUST get help with your DRINKING.....your panic problem will not hurt anyone else..... you abuse of ALCOHOL..that is a different story. Take care, make yourself FEEL safe first then and make a plan for your recovery, panic and alcohol.....
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