Posted by Glydin on July 13, 2004, at 10:21:02
In reply to Re: Is Klonopin working?Or Has my body become addicted » Glydin, posted by BRC on July 13, 2004, at 9:27:55
I don't mind answering questions at all. In fact, it was one of the reason I returned to this site, to try a lend a little help.
On to my responses:
I was on Klonopin monotherapy for 2 1/2 years after failed trials of AD's. Klonopin worked wonders for my generalized anxiety as well as for panic attacks and agoraphobia. At about the 2 1/4 year time, I was markedly better and decided to start a weaning process. I weaned 1/4 of dose every 2 weeks until .125 mgs for 2 weeks then did .125 mgs every other day for about a week and 1/2, then off. I had a small bout of rebound anxiety at the one week mark and resumed .125 mgs for a day and a half and haven't taken it since - that was 4 months ago. Other than the brief, passing, small amount of rebound, I have had no problems. I actually think I feel better off. I was having some difficulties with short term memory, retention, and a slightly depressive mood when I started weaning and being off has improved those problems. Should my anxiety symptoms rear their ugly head again, the above side effects would not stop me from restarting Klonopin.
Another reason for my return to this board was I also wanted to convey to folks that not everyone has benzo horror stories. Some of us do fine while on, while tapering, and when off. When I arrived on this board in my start up on Klonopin, I got mostly horror stories and a lot of "You'll be Sorry's". Thankful, that gloom and doom did not come true.Toxic anxiety is h*llish and is so life impacting. Do what's good to care for you.
Good Luck to you.
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