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Re: clonazepam, etc.(Re: AndrewB, S.D., and JohnL)

Posted by Didier on October 26, 2000, at 13:53:56

In reply to Re: clonazepam, etc.(Re: AndrewB, S.D., and JohnL), posted by Billb on October 26, 2000, at 13:17:18

You described being afraid to open your mouth; afraid to make ANY social mistakes plunders. And this is why clonzepam or Klonopin is great. Because the drug allows you to be you and unafraid.

Since I am just the opposite in my personality and was prescribed clonzepam (which I mistakenly said was Klonopin on this board), I wonder if this is why I had such a horrible experience on the drug. I mean, they locked me away and treated me with another drug to treat the symptoms that were created by the clonzepam. I was very confused while I was on the drug, yes, this is true. But I did not handle money right and made terrible decisions that has left me with a terrible financial mess; not to even mention the medical bills. I said all sorts of stuff that came to mind without caring for those around me. I did not seem to be aware that what I said may effect other people. And as I stated before, I could not even make a phone call on a pay phone.

So, is this why someone may be prescribed this drug, to get them to open up with people? Cuz, if it is, I need a drug that shuts me up. I have always realized that even though I may be diplomatic, I have never had any instincts about holding my tongue. I mean, I am farly old now. Over the years, I have practiced to hold my tongue. Maybe this is why I am messed up today? I do not know. I really want to blame my problems on the acrylic polymer medium I was using for 4 months before this anxiety disorder was diagnosed but no such luck.

I am glad you have found something to help you be you and to share with others.

> SD, thanks for all of the great info. I appreciate it.
>
> > Can you tell us about one or two positive experiences you've had since it kicked in? I think many people would get a boost from reading something like that.
> >
> [Positive experiences, general: feeling calmer around other people and feeling like they actually want to talk to me. Feeling calmer but not zonked, like when I have tried xanax. Xanax sure killed the anxiety but also seemed to subdue the personality.
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> Positive experiences, specific: Because I feel more like "myself" in public, I'm more relaxed and more open to BE myself and let others see my flaws, defects, ect. Because of this increased openess, lightning up, etc., I'm more fun to be around. Not bragging but, lets face it, I can't be much fun when I'm tense and afraid to open my mouth to avoid committing ANY mistakes or social blunders.
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> In part because of the above, I have developed a few close relationships with friends in the last few months and these new deeper, trusting relationships are priceless to me.
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> Professionally, definate improvements in speaking up and taking a lead (less afraid to show that I am human and make mistakes). But these profesional gains pale in comparision with the few personal relationships I have developed in the last few months, and will have forever, because I was able to break through that outer protective shell and develop a deeper and trusting relationship with a few special people.
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> Thanks again for all of your help. The Pdoc hunt continues.


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